Hindu woman, minor daughter kidnapped in Pak

A Pakistani Hindu woman and her minor daughter have been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Pakistan's Sindh province, officials said. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The incident......

Bihar's voter turnout nearly 69%; women outvoted men in both phases

Bihar on Tuesday witnessed a record-breaking turnout of nearly 69 per cent in the second and final phase of the assembly polls, wrapping up a nearly month-long exercise that saw the ruling National......

Muslim man booked for forcibly converting Hindu woman to Islam

Police have booked a Muslim man for allegedly luring a Hindu woman through social media by posing as a Hindu, forcibly converting her to Islam, feeding her beef and pushing her into prostitution,......

Assam assembly passes bill to ban polygamy, tribals kept out

The Assam assembly on Thursday passed a bill to ban polygamy, making it an offence which may lead to a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment, barring some exceptions. IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister......

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

'I don't know what people will say, but as a liberal Muslim I can say that I had no problems with the viewpoint of the film. Because we are not maligning any community, if we were, I wouldn't have......

'Nudity Did Get Excessive In Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

'Now when I'm a mother and have two sons, I do look back and say, "Oh my God! What was I thinking?"' Photograph: Kind courtesy Zeenat Aman/Instagram Age is just a number for Zeenat Aman, who turns......

''It's Very Explosive Material'

'You can't make art with a point of view of fear. You have to present the truth.''That's why such films are not being made these days.''You never put the truth in the script because you fear you......

Will Homebound Get The Caste Issue Right?

A glimpse of the film, via the trailer, indicates a sincerity of purpose and the shining of a light into those corners of India that remain dark amidst progress and prosperity, notes Deepa Gahlot.......