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Sex surveys land mags in legal trouble

Sex surveys land mags in legal trouble

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The public interest litigation was filed by one Supriya Aggrawal, who alleged that the magazines had been corrupting the the mind of youngsters through the surveys.

Simbu's Beep Song controversy gets ugly

Simbu's Beep Song controversy gets ugly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Simbu has applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in the Beep Song controversy.

New Right to Information Act soon

New Right to Information Act soon

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

A modified new bill on Right to Information Act would soon be introduced in Parliament, Information and Broadcasting Minister S Jaipal Reddy said on Monday.

Will work with PM Modi for people of Delhi: Kejriwal after loss

Will work with PM Modi for people of Delhi: Kejriwal after loss

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Kejriwal congratulated Modi for the BJP's victory.

Artist Hema Upadhyay, lawyer found murdered in Mumbai

Artist Hema Upadhyay, lawyer found murdered in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

In a gruesome double murder, artist Hema Upadhyay and her lawyer Harish Bhambani were found dead in Kandivali on Sunday.

Government defends NDTV India ban, says criticism politically inspired

Government defends NDTV India ban, says criticism politically inspired

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Information and Broadcasting minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday attacked those criticising the one-day ban on NDTV India over its Pathankot coverage, saying the "belated criticism" is clearly "ill informed and politically inspired" to create a controversy.

Mixed reaction to coach's Henry jibe

Mixed reaction to coach's Henry jibe

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

Sports daily As was the only Spanish newspaper to criticise Luis Aragones for the "obscene" language he used in reference to Thierry Henry.

Raid at 4 illegal dance bars in Mumbai, 60 rescued, 80 held

Raid at 4 illegal dance bars in Mumbai, 60 rescued, 80 held

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The raids, which started on Thursday evening, continued till the early hours on Friday.

Atishi moves DCW; Gambhir says will hang myself if proven guilty

Atishi moves DCW; Gambhir says will hang myself if proven guilty

Rediff.com10 May 2019

AAP sent a notice to the BJP and Gambhir demanding an apology for the derogatory pamphlet.

'People may get sick of T20s'

'People may get sick of T20s'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Where does Gideon Haigh see the future of the T20 game?

Three Sri Lankans fined for abusive language

Three Sri Lankans fined for abusive language

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Sri Lanka's Upul Chandana, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara have been fined for using obscene and abusive language on Sunday.

Pooja Bhatt summoned over Rog poster

Pooja Bhatt summoned over Rog poster

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

The social service branch registered the offence and sent a notice to Bhatt to appear for questioning, Deputy Commissioner of Police Sanjay Apranti said.

I'd take a pay cut if there was less business involvement in soccer: Mata

I'd take a pay cut if there was less business involvement in soccer: Mata

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Manchester United's Spanish international midfielder Juan Mata has admitted in an interview that he and other professional footballers earn "obscene" amounts of money and "live in a bubble".

Finnish tourist detained for streaking in Pushkar

Finnish tourist detained for streaking in Pushkar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Witnesses have said Erica was intoxicated at the time.

Review: Avoid Telugu movie Romance

Review: Avoid Telugu movie Romance

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The film is crude and filled with vulgar lines making it difficult to watch.

Warne, Bowler reprimanded by ECB

Warne, Bowler reprimanded by ECB

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Hampshire captain Warne and Somerset player Peter Bowler were both handed three penalty points under the board's disciplinary code.

US supreme court rules out curbs on Internet porn

US supreme court rules out curbs on Internet porn

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

It said 'content-based prohibitions, enforced by severe criminal penalties, have the constant potential to be a repressive force in the lives and thoughts of a free people'.

3 charged after Lahore ODI spats

3 charged after Lahore ODI spats

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

Graeme Smith and Andrew Hall, and Yousuf Youhana were charged following incidents in the Lahore ODI. \n\n

Healy slams umpires for failing to prevent Clarke-Anderson spat

Healy slams umpires for failing to prevent Clarke-Anderson spat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Former Australian wicket-keeper Ian Healy has criticised the match officials in the ongoing Ashes series, branding them as ''insipid'' and saying that they do not take on their responsibilities seriously.

Delhi woman exposed 'abuser' on Facebook. He is now arrested

Delhi woman exposed 'abuser' on Facebook. He is now arrested

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Annoyed by the lewd comments being passed at her, a Delhi woman decided to take a stand against it by taking a photograph of the offender, in order to bring the incident and the perpetrator in the public eye.

Hollywood gets more lenient!

Hollywood gets more lenient!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Indian women footballers quit Bangla tour

Indian women footballers quit Bangla tour

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

A West Bengal women's football team abandoned their tour in the face of stiff opposition from religious fanatics.

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Experts warned that amendments, which would allow traceability of "unlawful content", invade personal privacy and free speech.

'There's no need for a censor board'

'There's no need for a censor board'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

'If we are capable of changing governments on the basis of our votes, we know what's good for us. Why can't we decide what is good for us to watch in the cinema?' Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal discusses censorship in Indian cinema.

Bollywood on their minds: Pak hockey team keen on 'Badhaai Ho'!

Bollywood on their minds: Pak hockey team keen on 'Badhaai Ho'!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

While players and teams from other participating nations can venture out as and when they wish, individual outings are a big 'No' for the Pakistani players. They are allowed to visit places in groups only and have to mandatorily inform the security a day in advance.

Murray overcomes brutal tussle to reach last 16

Murray overcomes brutal tussle to reach last 16

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The world number one and defending champion was far from his best against the 29th-ranked Fabio Fognini, but still booked a fourth-round spot with a rip-roaring 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 win on Friday.

Tongue-teaser Nel fined

Tongue-teaser Nel fined

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

The South Africa fast bowler was fined half his match fees for sticking out his tongue to a West Indies player on the final day of the first cricket Test.

Man jailed for sharing photo of London fire victim on Facebook

Man jailed for sharing photo of London fire victim on Facebook

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Omega Mwaikambo posted one video and two pictures of the body bag with the man inside and then later five pictures of the victim's face and body after opening it to look inside.

'If you can't digest an adult film, it's not my problem'

'If you can't digest an adult film, it's not my problem'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'When Julie 2 releases, I will tell you whether I am sanskari or not.'

National parties get 25 hrs each for campaigning on DD, AIR

National parties get 25 hrs each for campaigning on DD, AIR

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

The Election Commission on Friday announced 25 hours each of free telecast and broadcast time for the six national parties on Doordarshan and the All India Radio for campaigning.

3 channels in govt's crosshairs over Yakub coverage

3 channels in govt's crosshairs over Yakub coverage

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Unhappy with the coverage related to hanging of 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yaqub Memon by three leading news broadcasters, Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued show-cause notice to them, asking why action should not be taken against them.

They are in the business of sexual wellness

They are in the business of sexual wellness

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Balaji T Vijayan and Ute Weimer talk about LoveTreats, their sexual wellness marketplace.

For under fire Trump, debate with Clinton is 'do or die'

For under fire Trump, debate with Clinton is 'do or die'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

The Republican nominee will have 90 minutes to save his presidential campaign after videos of his passing obscene remarks about women surfaced.

Ishant fined 15 percent for breaching Code of Conduct

Ishant fined 15 percent for breaching Code of Conduct

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Indian speedster Ishant Sharma has been fined 15 percent of his match fees for breaching ICC's 'Code of Conduct' during the second cricket Test between India and Australia while Steve Smith was fined 60 percent for his team's slow over-rate.

AAP accuses BJP of disrupting its campaign; demands EC action

AAP accuses BJP of disrupting its campaign; demands EC action

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of disrupting the poll campaign of its top leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and demanded the Election Commission to take action against the party.

The German Grand Prix was a wet and wild epic

The German Grand Prix was a wet and wild epic

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'The phenomenal Max Verstappen was both sloppy and superb in Germany, getting caught out during the first two starts, and even spinning his car around to give the crowd something to gasp at with a Batmobile-esque 360 degree turn. 'After Hamilton crashed and Verstappen sniffed victory, though, he pounced hard, put his foot down, and took a deserved race win,' says Rediff's F1 columnist Raja Sen.

What we need for India to become truly great

What we need for India to become truly great

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Unless Indians learn to speak freely and fearlessly, 'true greatness will elude this nation, no matter how brilliant the individual at the helm may be,' says Aakar Patel.

Breastfeeding controversy: Case filed against magazine, model

Breastfeeding controversy: Case filed against magazine, model

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The case has been posted for hearing on March 16.

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday handed over a job letter to Ravinder's wife.