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Inside PIX: Shraddha, Sonam, SRK at Global Citizen Fest

Inside PIX: Shraddha, Sonam, SRK at Global Citizen Fest

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Watch the talk about the Global Citizen India Festival.

Women, it's time you cut down your caffeine intake!

Women, it's time you cut down your caffeine intake!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Read on to find out the benefit of replacing coffee with more alkaline foods.

Sabarimala: Deity has the right to be 'eternal celibate', SC told

Sabarimala: Deity has the right to be 'eternal celibate', SC told

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

This was also part of the right to privacy of the deity, the lawyer said.

Sabarimala doors open, 30-year-old woman with family at Pamba

Sabarimala doors open, 30-year-old woman with family at Pamba

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

However, the woman told police that she was not keen to visit the shrine and admitted that she had come to Pamba following pressure from her husband.

Should women get 3 days paid period leave?

Should women get 3 days paid period leave?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

As Italy debates a bill to grant women up to three days paid leave in a month during their menstrual cycle, we ask you what you think.

Sabarimala verdict is flawed in many ways

Sabarimala verdict is flawed in many ways

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Hindu women devotees are not relieved but distressed by this judgment. If so, who exactly did the Supreme Court provide relief to? Who is celebrating this judgment, asks Sankrant Sanu.

PadMan Review: Akshay crusades for a new cause

PadMan Review: Akshay crusades for a new cause

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

'PadMan has its premise in place. Now if only it had some wings,' says Sukanya Verma.

'Pitamaha' of India Bar emerges hero in Ayodhya case

'Pitamaha' of India Bar emerges hero in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

During the hearing, the 92-year-old senior lawyer had told the apex court that it must do 'full and complete justice' in all matters before it and that his last wish before he died was to finish the case.

Slum Soccer changing lives of these kids

Slum Soccer changing lives of these kids

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Nagpur-based Slum Soccer is transforming the lives of slum children with the help of football, writes Geetanjali Krishna.

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Sabarimala verdict on Feb 6

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Sabarimala verdict on Feb 6

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The review petitions would be heard by a constitution bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices R F Nariman, A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra.

SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on November 13

SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on November 13

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Earlier the court had noted that there were 19 review petitions pending in the matter.

Sabarimala verdict: SC to decide date of hearing review petitions tomorrow

Sabarimala verdict: SC to decide date of hearing review petitions tomorrow

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

A five-judge constitution bench by a ratio of 4:1 had held that women of all age groups should be allowed entry inside Kerala's Sabarimala Temple.

Women have constitutional right to enter Sabarimala temple: SC

Women have constitutional right to enter Sabarimala temple: SC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

"The right to enter a temple is not dependent on a legislation. It is the constitutional right," the bench said.

It's time for a period of change at workplace

It's time for a period of change at workplace

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'Most women I know already take leave on the first day of their period.' 'But then we have no medical leaves left in case something more dire happens to us.' 'The effort to take this unorganised practice and make it more visible in the work place is an indication to working women everywhere: We see you and you matter,' says Shigorika Singh.

The women who tried to make history at Sabarimala Temple

The women who tried to make history at Sabarimala Temple

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Since the temple opened at least 13 women have attempted to enter the shrine, but fallen short despite their valiant attempts.

No urgent hearing of plea seeking review of Sabarimala verdict

No urgent hearing of plea seeking review of Sabarimala verdict

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The bench said the review petition can only be taken up after the Dussehra vacation.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Review

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Review

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is not so much a homosexual romance as it is an exuberant appeal imploring conservative Indian parents to accept and respect their children's choices, gay or straight, notes Sukanya Verma.

Why you must head to Assam this June

Why you must head to Assam this June

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Go firefly spotting, enjoy a beach vacation or pay a visit to the menstruating goddess in Assam this month.

Jamia students' feminist protest draws university's ire

Jamia students' feminist protest draws university's ire

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Four Jamia Milia Islamia students have been served with a show-cause notice by the varsity's administration for putting up sanitary napkins with written messages across the campus

SC declines to stay verdict allowing women of all ages into Sabarimala temple

SC declines to stay verdict allowing women of all ages into Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The apex court had on Tuesday agreed to hear on January 22 in open court the pleas seeking review of its verdict but refused to stay its judgment.

Maharashtra temple 'purifies' shrine after woman offers prayers

Maharashtra temple 'purifies' shrine after woman offers prayers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The woman climbed the security barricade to the 'chauthara' (platform) where the idol is installed and offered prayers on Saturday, before disappearing in the crowd.

Right to pray, but no right to desecrate: Irani on Sabarimala

Right to pray, but no right to desecrate: Irani on Sabarimala

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Reacting to those criticising her for her comments made at the event in the morning, Irani said, "As far as those who jump the gun regarding women visiting friend's place with a sanitary napkin dipped in menstrual blood I am yet to find a person who takes a blood soaked napkin to offer to any one let alone a friend.

Sabarimala once more

Sabarimala once more

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'If enough people defy the law and insist on flouting fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution in the name of religion and custom, does that endow a bigoted, unjust demand with merit?', asks Shuma Raha.

Why is early puberty a growing trend among Indian girls

Why is early puberty a growing trend among Indian girls

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

The age at which girls attain sexual maturity in urban India has dropped.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

'BJP made a mistake by supporting Sabarimala verdict'

'BJP made a mistake by supporting Sabarimala verdict'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'It is true that we changed our opinion.' 'I feel the BJP or any other political party is guilty of not understanding the real mood of the people.'

Just #TryBeatingMeLightly, say defiant Pakistani women

Just #TryBeatingMeLightly, say defiant Pakistani women

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

photographer Fahhad Rajper made a series of powerful photographs of women called #TryBeatingMeLightly featuring Pakistani women of all ages reacting to the Council of Islamic Ideology's ridiculous bill about 'beating wives lightly'.

Trupti Desai to visit Sabarimala temple on Nov 17

Trupti Desai to visit Sabarimala temple on Nov 17

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The Lord Ayyappa shrine will re-open for the two-month-long Madala-Makkarvilakku puja on Saturday.

Rahul contradicts Kerala Congress's stand on Sabarimala; favours women's entry

Rahul contradicts Kerala Congress's stand on Sabarimala; favours women's entry

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Gandhi, however, acknowledged that his opinion is different from that of his party on the "emotional issue" after the Supreme Court last month lifted the ban on entry of women of menstrual age to the hilltop shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala.

Sabarimala: 2 women return after reaching hilltop amid protests

Sabarimala: 2 women return after reaching hilltop amid protests

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The devotees, including senior citizens and children, protested against the entry of women of menstrual age group into the hill shrine.

Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'Comparing a men-only pilgrimage with past blots like sati or untouchability is propelled by politics, mischief and malevolence,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

'Women entering Sabarimala will disturb devotees' mental peace'

'Women entering Sabarimala will disturb devotees' mental peace'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Because of the Supreme Court judgment, I am being denied my freedom of religion.'

2 women who entered Sabarimala seek security, SC hearing on Friday

2 women who entered Sabarimala seek security, SC hearing on Friday

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

In the plea, one of the women, who had been attacked by her mother-in-law following her entry into the hilltop shrine, has sought security for both the women.

SC refers Sabarimala review petitions to larger bench

SC refers Sabarimala review petitions to larger bench

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

A majority verdict by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices A M Khanwilkar and Indu Malhotra decided to keep pending the pleas seeking a review of its decision regarding the entry of women into the shrine, and said restrictions on women in religious places was not restricted to Sabarimala alone and was prevalent in other religions as well.

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The saffron party will use Lord Ayyappa the same way it made use of Lord Ram in the north to take away the Nair vote and make electoral inroads in the state.

A Hindu is a Hindu, tradition can't justify ban on women's entry in Sabarimala: SC

A Hindu is a Hindu, tradition can't justify ban on women's entry in Sabarimala: SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Denying women the right to enter and pray in the historic Sabarimala temple in Kerala cannot be justified on the basis of traditions which violated constitutional principle, says the SC.

Meet Pad Didi

Meet Pad Didi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Maya Vishwakarma gave up her job as a scientist in California to make 'No Tension' sanitary pads for tribal women who have never used one before.

Ulka and Rajeev convert buses into ladies's toilets

Ulka and Rajeev convert buses into ladies's toilets

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Ulka Sadalkar and Rajeev Kher are transforming Pune's public restrooms and offering a dignified solution to India's sanitation needs.

'I couldn't conceive after 5 yrs of marriage'

'I couldn't conceive after 5 yrs of marriage'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Rediff reader Uma Parameswaran from Nagpur tells us how she fought endometriosis.