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Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Former Congress MLA from Barnala, Kewal Dhillon, and former Shiormani Akali Dal MLAs Sarup Chand Singla and Mohinder Kaur Josh also joined the BJP.

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Blow to Nitish as Patna HC stays Bihar govt's caste survey

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Hearing a bunch of petitions, a division bench of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Madhuresh Prasad directed the government to immediately stop the caste-based survey, and ensure that the data already collected are secured and not shared with anybody till final orders are passed.

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delhi Police have arrested two more persons on Thursday, in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence that took place in Delhi on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on 16 April, 2022.

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah to contest from Kolar seat

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah to contest from Kolar seat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Congress leaders and workers from Kolar have been exerting pressure on the Congress legislature party leader to contest from there.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Security was beefed up around the Indian high commission in London on Monday and Scotland Yard detained one person in connection with vandalism at the mission by Khalistan supporters a day earlier as India asked the UK to quickly arrest and prosecute those involved in the attack.

54 dead in Manipur violence; govt appeals for calm

54 dead in Manipur violence; govt appeals for calm

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Security presence which has been bolstered by flying in more army troops and rapid action force and central police forces was clearly visible at all major areas and roads.

Rishi Sunak wants to make UK-India ties 'more two-way'

Rishi Sunak wants to make UK-India ties 'more two-way'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak, who is set to be Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister, recently said that he wants to change the United Kingdom-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India.

Child rights body notice on Rahul's photo of Dalit girl's family

Child rights body notice on Rahul's photo of Dalit girl's family

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Gandhi on Wednesday met the family of the nine-year-old girl and asserted that he is with them on the path to justice and "will not back down even an inch".

The Strange Deposition Of Shivaji Pawar

The Strange Deposition Of Shivaji Pawar

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Shivaji Pawar made a startling revelation: Though the subject matter of his investigation was the January 1 violence, he had not examined any of the witnesses to that violence.

In Godhra, Hindutva and Modi still key factors, but corruption an issue too

In Godhra, Hindutva and Modi still key factors, but corruption an issue too

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Twenty years after the burning of a train in Godhra killed 59 'karsevaks' and triggered one of India's worst post-Partition riots, the poll-scape reflects the yawning gulf between the two communities.

We may be redefining evolving notion of marriage, says SC in same-sex union case

We may be redefining evolving notion of marriage, says SC in same-sex union case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court Thursday said it may be redefining the "evolving notion of marriage" as the next step after decriminalising consensual homosexual relationship which implicitly recognised that same-sex people could live in a stable, marriage-like relationship.

Lakhimpur rape-murder accused likely to be slapped with NSA

Lakhimpur rape-murder accused likely to be slapped with NSA

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The Uttar Pradesh Police is mulling over slapping the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against the six people arrested for the rape and murder of two Dalit sisters in the state's Lakhimpur Kheri.

Christmas Comes EARLY For Katrina!

Christmas Comes EARLY For Katrina!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Ranveer gets an award... Lisa Ray travels back in time...

'Drive against child marriage is very welcome, but...'

'Drive against child marriage is very welcome, but...'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

"There was a knock on the door around 2 am on Thursday. We opened the door and found policemen outside. They took away my husband," Nimee told PTI in a feeble voice, as her one-and-half-month-old son cried in her arms just as he was when his father was being arrested.

'It's not about lights, camera, action'

'It's not about lights, camera, action'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'It's really about rolling up your sleeves and implementing exactly what we said that we were going to do.' 'Our mission was to leave no one behind and that's exactly what we look at the next four years.'

Why the carnage of minorities continues unabated in Pakistan

Why the carnage of minorities continues unabated in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

A lot of the terrorism that is affecting Pakistan is really a blowback of the Pakistani state's policy of using jihadist groups as instruments of state policy. And unlike some other countries with similar policies, Pakistan doesn't have the benefit of the political and social space for pulling back from the disastrous course, says Sushant Sareen.

Mai Review

Mai Review

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

All its many characters, though portrayed by an able cast, are, ultimately, mere outlines devoid of nuance or depth, points out Sukanya Verma.

UP minister's convoy runs over minor; CM orders probe

UP minister's convoy runs over minor; CM orders probe

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Police said the minister's cavalcade was passing Colonelganj area on Saturday. The boy was knocked down by one of the vehicles in the fleet and died on way to hospital.

Doctor G Review: Must Watch!

Doctor G Review: Must Watch!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Doctor G blends mirth and meaning, observes Sukanya Verma. Doctor G Review.

Hyderabad mother slits throats of daughters, surrenders

Hyderabad mother slits throats of daughters, surrenders

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The woman broke a glass bottle and slit throats of her two daughters, Ashvitha, 8, and Tavishka, 3, on Wednesday night at her residence.

CJI's 'will you marry her' query was based on judicial records: Official

CJI's 'will you marry her' query was based on judicial records: Official

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court's query asking a rape accused whether he would marry the victim was based on 'judicial records' containing an undertaking of the man that he would marry the minor girl, a relative, after she attains 18 years of age, it was stated on Wednesday.

Sold thrice, raped many times, woman overcomes trauma to pass HSC exam

Sold thrice, raped many times, woman overcomes trauma to pass HSC exam

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

A POCSO court in North 24 Parganas district recently sentenced four persons to 20 years in jail and two others to 10 years in connection with the case of the woman who is now 22 years old.

Pressure mounts on KCR govt over Hyderabad teen gang-rape, 2 juveniles held

Pressure mounts on KCR govt over Hyderabad teen gang-rape, 2 juveniles held

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Telangana Police on Friday informed that they have arrested one person in connection with the alleged gang rape of a teenage girl in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills last week.

Meet Manisha Ropeta, Pakistan's 1st Hindu woman DSP

Meet Manisha Ropeta, Pakistan's 1st Hindu woman DSP

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Belonging to a middle class family from Jacobabad in interior Sindh province, Ropeta says she wants to end this sentiment that girls from good families shouldn't have anything to do with the police or district courts.

Take Rs 50,000: UP panchayat tells girl to settle rape case

Take Rs 50,000: UP panchayat tells girl to settle rape case

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Not satisfied with the panchayat's decision, the girl's family lodged a police complaint, officials said.

'What is being done to Pearl is horrific'

'What is being done to Pearl is horrific'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'I am glad Ekta Kapoor spoke up for Pearl.' 'More people need to come forward in his support because I truly believe he is innocent.'

For Kate and all expectant mothers: Acute morning sickness

For Kate and all expectant mothers: Acute morning sickness

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Gynaecologist Dr Darshana Apte gives readers the lowdown on hyperemesis gravidarum, the acute form of morning sickness that saw the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge admitted to hospital two days ago.

Around 55% voter turnout recorded in 5th phase of UP poll

Around 55% voter turnout recorded in 5th phase of UP poll

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The last two phases of the elections will be held on March 3 and 7.

Police stop 'sale' of minor girl

Police stop 'sale' of minor girl

Rediff.com31 May 2004

The girl, residing in Mochipura locality of Akola city, was to be married to a resident of Kotroad Kachha (Gujarat), the police said.

Curb on hijab only in classroom, not even on campus, Karnataka tells SC

Curb on hijab only in classroom, not even on campus, Karnataka tells SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The Karnataka government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that the state has not touched any "religious aspect" in the hijab ban row and that the restriction on wearing the Islamic headscarf is limited to the classroom.

Russian minor rape case: Goa cops arrest one

Russian minor rape case: Goa cops arrest one

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Anil Raghuvanshi, one of the two men accused in the rape of a nine-year-old Russian girl in Goa, was arrested on Friday, said the police. Raghuvanshi had allegedly engaged the victim's mother in a conversation while the crime was being committed.Raghuvanshi, who was in his thirties, was arrested from a bus stop in Panaji, said Deputy Inspector General of Police Ravindra Yadav.The main accused, Aman Bharadwaj, is still at large, Yadav said.

Modi@9: Congress asks 9 questions, BJP calls them 'bundle of lies'

Modi@9: Congress asks 9 questions, BJP calls them 'bundle of lies'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Congress released a booklet 'Nau saal, Nau sawaal', asking nine questions from Modi. The BJP rejected the Congress' criticism as a 'bundle of lies and mountain of deception' and said the questions are born out of 'pathological hatred' of the PM.

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Rishi is brought up with Indian values -- Indian qualities like respect our parents, respect our uncles -- but he is more British.'

Mamata Banerjee barred from campaigning for 24 hrs

Mamata Banerjee barred from campaigning for 24 hrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The Election Commission on Monday barred West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours for her remarks against central forces and a statement which had alleged religious overtones.

Secret Of Long Marriages: Appetite For Forgiveness

Secret Of Long Marriages: Appetite For Forgiveness

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'In a marriage, you must wipe the self-helpy, holier-than-thou grime off your forgiveness to see what it truly is.'

Aishwarya does have a beautiful life!

Aishwarya does have a beautiful life!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

'Being Aishwarya Rai Bachchan comes with a price.' 'There will always be those who think her ideal life is a fake. 'To them I say, damn your cynicism!,' says Subhash K Jha.

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

A yellow-sari daintily clad Indrani was beaming broadly and it seemed like for the first time, for her, Rahul had done something right. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.