News for 'obscenity'

Complaints filed against Shetty, Gere

Complaints filed against Shetty, Gere

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Referring to the 'kissing act,' the complainants' lawyer Ramautar Gupta said, "It is all indecency and nudity, which our society cannot tolerate."

Merchant bankers are like movie stars

Merchant bankers are like movie stars

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

While investors' money is going down the drain, merchant bankers are drawing fat pay packages.

Air Deccan sky marshal arrested for sexual abuse

Air Deccan sky marshal arrested for sexual abuse

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, who was on the flight, ordered the marshal's arrest

File case against M F Husain: court

File case against M F Husain: court

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

The court gave the directions on a case filed by one Prempal Singh on March 20.

Controversial AIB Roast video pulled down from Youtube

Controversial AIB Roast video pulled down from Youtube

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The move comes close on the heels of a written complaint by president of Brahman Ekta Seva Santha.

The world's fastest cars

The world's fastest cars

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Feel the need for speed? These cars are sure to satisfy, but they'll cost you--a lot. And that's just the speeding tickets

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

With ever evolving social media, the threat of child abuse often manifests itself in new avatars like the Blue Whale Challenge and Sarahah.

I will return to India whenever I want: M F Husain

I will return to India whenever I want: M F Husain

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Controversial artist M F Husain, who has several criminal complaints pending against him in various courts in the country because of his paintings, has said he will return to India "whenever" he wants as no one was stopping him.

Greed leads 11,592 cybercrime cases in 2015

Greed leads 11,592 cybercrime cases in 2015

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

8,121 people were arrested in 2015 for cybercrimes, a 41% increase from 2014.

I will get up, resume writing: Tamil writer Perumal Murugan

I will get up, resume writing: Tamil writer Perumal Murugan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Boosted by a Madras high court judgement that dismissed an attempt to bring criminal charges against Perumal Murugan whose writings on caste angered Hindu groups, the Tamil novelist has said he will "get up" and resume writing.

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

No end to Baroda art students' woes

No end to Baroda art students' woes

Rediff.com17 May 2007

The final year evaluation of the students is yet to be completed. Most of the theory papers are yet to reach the hands of the invigilators as they are kept in the archives room that has been sealed shut at the behest of the university itself.

Arrested art student released on bail

Arrested art student released on bail

Rediff.com14 May 2007

He was arrested from the campus on May 9 for allegedly depicting Hindu gods and goddesses in "obscene postures."

Stokes reprimanded for inappropriate comments

Stokes reprimanded for inappropriate comments

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct after he was charged for making inappropriate comments during the opening day's play in the third cricket Test against India in Mohali on Saturday.

Tips to buy a good cellphone

Tips to buy a good cellphone

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Powered by an Intel Xscale processor and Windows Mobile operating system, the Atom has significant Wi-Fi capabilities that can be used for browsing the Web with the the internal IE browser.

Australia captain Smith fined for slow over rate

Australia captain Smith fined for slow over rate

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Australia captain Steve Smith was fined 60 perc ent of his match fee for a slow over rate in his first Test as skipper in a four-wicket victory in the second Test against India in Brisbane.

Techie who created fake-Shivaji profile in custody

Techie who created fake-Shivaji profile in custody

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

The action against the computer engineer, employed at an IT company, came after around ten-month-long investigation into the complaint filed by Bharatiya Yuva Janata Morcha, the youth wing of BJP, on November 17

Cyber crime on the rise in Bangalore

Cyber crime on the rise in Bangalore

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

In Bangalore, there have been around 50 cases lying with the cyber cell. The officials say they are sure such cases are on the rise, but unfortunately are not reported. This trend among the victims is only giving rise to people being encouraged in sending more such obscene mails to their female colleagues.

Journalist writes about abuse at madrassa. Today, her Facebook page is blocked

Journalist writes about abuse at madrassa. Today, her Facebook page is blocked

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The scribe wrote on Facebook that at a Madrassa she went to in Kozhikode, an 'ustaad' or teacher called all the boys and touched them inappropriatel

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

... And sometimes, that's enough, says Sreehari Nair.

Couple behind 'Kiss of Love' protest arrested for alleged online sex racket

Couple behind 'Kiss of Love' protest arrested for alleged online sex racket

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Rahul Pasupalan, who was the key organizer of the 'Kiss Protests' in Kerala last year, and his model wife were among six arrested On Wednesday in connection with an online prostitution case.

BOO this minister who doesn't want boys, girls to share seats

BOO this minister who doesn't want boys, girls to share seats

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

However, he said he had nothing against students sitting in separate chairs together in the class.

Activist seeks police action against Mallika

Activist seeks police action against Mallika

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Mallika's performance at a Mumbai hotel irks social worker.

Warne punished for dissent

Warne punished for dissent

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Shane Warne was given six penalty points by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday for abusing an umpire after being given out LBW playing for Hampshire in a county match last week.

Cable operators banned again in J&K

Cable operators banned again in J&K

Rediff.com29 May 2007

The decision to impose a ban on entire cable network was taken after they (cable operators) failed to stop airing obscene channels as directed earlier.

SC tells Maharashtra government to grant licenses to 8 dance bars by May 12

SC tells Maharashtra government to grant licenses to 8 dance bars by May 12

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The SC aked the bars to give an undertaking that they would not engage employees with criminal antecedents near the dance area

Non-bailable warrants against Shilpa Shetty, Reema

Non-bailable warrants against Shilpa Shetty, Reema

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

The actresses posed in an 'indecent' manner in a Tamil newspaper.

Saffron is a different colour now

Saffron is a different colour now

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The colour has been rendered to activities that would have astonished Swami Vivekananda, says Sunanda K Datta Ray.

Section 66A has gone, but here are other hurdles to free speech

Section 66A has gone, but here are other hurdles to free speech

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

On Tuesday, Section 66A of Information Technology Act was struck down. However, these other laws could still spell trouble for free speech

Fake Orkut profile of schoolgirl posted

Fake Orkut profile of schoolgirl posted

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

The teenager's family had received the first call almost a month ago where the caller wanted to speak to the girl. Similar calls poured in later, the police said, adding all the callers referred to Orkut.

Jadeja used offensive language against Watson; fined

Jadeja used offensive language against Watson; fined

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Ravindra Jadeja is in news as he was fined 10 per cent of his match fee for using offensive language against Shane Watson after dismissing the Australian batsman in the seventh One-day match in Bangalore.

Husain apologises for paintings

Husain apologises for paintings

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Husain apologises for paintings, offers to withdraw auction

Son of a b***h, I will swear at you: Philippine president to Obama

Son of a b***h, I will swear at you: Philippine president to Obama

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

His remarks came after the White House officials said Obama in his meeting with him in Laos on Tuesday would confront about his country's human rights record of handling drug traffickers.

Husain to return to India after threats abate

Husain to return to India after threats abate

Rediff.com8 May 2007

'We have kept him back here as we fear for his life. Only if the atmosphere is conducive, we shall go back to India,' the source asserted.

JK HC quashes detention of Dukhtar e Millat chief

JK HC quashes detention of Dukhtar e Millat chief

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

Justice Nirmal Singh, after hearing the arguments from both sides observed that the detention order was not sustainable and that it has been passed without application of mind.

Woman trolled for tweeting about Dipa's performance

Woman trolled for tweeting about Dipa's performance

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A woman who faced life threats and sexual abuses online for her tweets ahead of gymnast Dipa Karmakar's performance in Rio Olympics sought the help of Union Minister Sushma Swaraj following which a case was lodged by Rajasthan Police.

Hindu Law Board offers Rs 51 cr to kill Hussain

Hindu Law Board offers Rs 51 cr to kill Hussain

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

A Congress leader has also offered Rs 11 lakh for killing M F Hussain.

Maharashtra to clean up cyber mess

Maharashtra to clean up cyber mess

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

The relevant laws would have to be amended for this, he said.

Be careful! Somebody's watching you

Be careful! Somebody's watching you

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Not everybody is under scrutiny, but nobody can get away with small deceptions for much longer. Or so says World Check, which has been in the business of keeping a watch on people with hazy backgrounds. \n\n