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SC grants 5-day bail to journalist to visit ailing mother in Kerala

SC grants 5-day bail to journalist to visit ailing mother in Kerala

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Kappan was arrested on October 5, 2020 while he was on his way to Hathras, home to the 19-year-old Dalit woman who died after being allegedly gang-raped by four upper-caste men on September 14.

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.

CM orders fast-track trial in Hyd vet rape-murder

CM orders fast-track trial in Hyd vet rape-murder

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

The Ranga Reddy Bar Association have decided not to appear for the four accused in the case.

Students jam Peddar Road demanding school opening

Students jam Peddar Road demanding school opening

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Demanding reopening of a city school which was shut reportedly for repair works, students and their parents staged a demonstration on Tuesday disrupting vehicular traffic at Babulnath area in south Mumbai.

Schools open in Kashmir; teachers report, students didn't

Schools open in Kashmir; teachers report, students didn't

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Officials said the government has made necessary arrangements for opening of 190 primary schools in Srinagar city as security forces remained deployed in most of the Valley.

This young candidate sells milk for a living

This young candidate sells milk for a living

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'Every day, when I deliver milk, I talk to the families and find out what is happening in their lives.' 'That is how you get to know the real issues and find solutions.'

Fresh restrictions imposed in Srinagar for Friday prayers

Fresh restrictions imposed in Srinagar for Friday prayers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Friday prayers have not been allowed at Jamia Masjid - the grand mosque of Kashmir in downtown (old city area) - for the past over two months now.

Feels Like Ishq review

Feels Like Ishq review

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

At the end of the six short stories, Feels Like Ishq is uneven yet watchable, feels Sukanya Verma.

Thousands stranded at Guwahati airport as Assam remains on boil

Thousands stranded at Guwahati airport as Assam remains on boil

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Many of the passengers were bound for outstation areas like Itanagar, Dimapur and Aizwal, and were left with no option but to wait endlessly at airport premises.

Mental Hai Kya must change its title!

Mental Hai Kya must change its title!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The recently released poster Mental Hai Kya is like an abuse aimed at those who are fighting a disorder that demands support and social understanding, says Tarun Vijay, the former BJP MP.

Trump signs executive order to end separation of immigrant families

Trump signs executive order to end separation of immigrant families

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The US president says 'we're going to keep families together' after facing huge backlash for his 'zero tolerance' stance.

IAS officer's death: Siddaramaiah takes on opposition, says 'truth will come out'

IAS officer's death: Siddaramaiah takes on opposition, says 'truth will come out'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Blasting the opposition for making baseless allegations to gain political mileage, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said he had promised IAS officer DK Ravi's parents that the truth regarding his death would come out.

Kashmir unrest: Youth succumbs to injuries, death toll rises to 44

Kashmir unrest: Youth succumbs to injuries, death toll rises to 44

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The death toll in the unrest in Kashmir rose to 44.

7 years of Nirbhaya case: A timeline

7 years of Nirbhaya case: A timeline

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Here is the chronology of events in the Nirbhaya case.

Lok Sabha passes Surrogate Bill

Lok Sabha passes Surrogate Bill

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The bill bars commercial surrogacy and allows the process only by close relatives for "altruistic" reasons.

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.

'Scanty, sketchy evidence': Court grants bail to Disha Ravi

'Scanty, sketchy evidence': Court grants bail to Disha Ravi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Ravi was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the Delhi Police from Bengaluru and brought to Delhi. She was currently in police custody.

SFI leader stabbed to death on college campus in Kerala

SFI leader stabbed to death on college campus in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Police suspects that issues between student activists over using college walls led to the attack.

Delegation of EU MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

Delegation of EU MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The team originally comprised 27 parliamentarians, mostly from extreme right or right wing parties, but four did not travel to Kashmir and have reportedly returned to their respective countries, officials said.

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Voter turnout was 67.47 per cent in 2015 assembly election. The voting percentage was 57.04 till 6 pm deadline, and rose to 61.46 per cent as those in queues at polling stations were allowed to vote, poll officials said, adding it may increase further.

Bangalore rape: School's skating instructor arrested

Bangalore rape: School's skating instructor arrested

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

A skating instructor at a public school was arrested on Sunday in connection with the alleged rape of a six-year-old student even as protests continued for the fourth day against the incident.

Threat of demolition still hounds 300,000 Delhi slum-dwellers

Threat of demolition still hounds 300,000 Delhi slum-dwellers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

'The people, media and politicians are ready to listen to the troubles of Kangana Ranaut, but we are unwanted lives in the heart of Delhi.' Shine Jacob reports.

'God doesn't want a child to shed blood'

'God doesn't want a child to shed blood'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

'Is it not a crime to physically harm children?' 'Piercing children with needles is a crime.'

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

Why do we have curfews for girls?

Why do we have curfews for girls?

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'Across several colleges and universities, the story is the same.' 'Generous timings for boys, early deadlines for girls,' says Veenu Sandhu.

'Shocking findings' in arrested Kerala journalist case, UP tells top court

'Shocking findings' in arrested Kerala journalist case, UP tells top court

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Uttar Pradesh government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that "shocking findings" have emerged in the investigation so far in the case in which Kerala-based scribe Sidhique Kappan was arrested on his way to Hathras, where a young Dalit woman had died after allegedly being gang-raped, in October.

SEE: Why Modi should listen to this rickshaw driver

SEE: Why Modi should listen to this rickshaw driver

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The government is not doing anything for the people. They don't know that people foremost need jobs. Where there are no jobs available, you see the youth turning to crime,' says Chennai autorickshaw driver, singer and composer Parthasarathy.

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Noting that over 17 lakh out of nearly 25 lakh candidates have already downloaded admit cards for the medical and engineering entrance exams, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said his ministry has been receiving e-mails from students and parents that these exams should not be further postponed.

'Women must live within limits'

'Women must live within limits'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'When you sow a small plant, then you keep watch on it so that wild cattle should not eat that sapling.'

Remembering Dev Anand

Remembering Dev Anand

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'As soon as the plane touched down and we emerged, barricades came down and his fans rushed towards us.' 'Then, before my astonished eyes, they had lifted him up and he was being passed along over the heads of people.' 'It was an incredible sight!'

Curbs lifted in most parts of Kashmir, normal life remained affected

Curbs lifted in most parts of Kashmir, normal life remained affected

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Security deployment remained in vulnerable areas and mobile and internet services were yet to be restored in most parts of the Valley 48 days after the Centre abrogated Article 370 provisions of the Constitution.

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir for Friday prayers

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir for Friday prayers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Restrictions under Section 144 CrPc have been imposed in few areas of the valley to maintain law and order, the officials said.

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Trump, 74, in his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House amidst cheers from his supporters on Thursday night, said: "My fellow Americans, tonight, with a heart full of gratitude and boundless optimism, I proudly accept this nomination for President of the United States".

Restrictions lifted from most parts of Kashmir

Restrictions lifted from most parts of Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The officials said restrictions have been lifted from most areas of the valley, but security forces continued to be deployed to maintain law and order.

Chhalaang review

Chhalaang review

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hands down, the star of the show is Rajkummar Rao, observes Sukanya Verma.

Lady teachers held for sexual assault on 6-yr-old child

Lady teachers held for sexual assault on 6-yr-old child

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

According to the FIR filed by the victim's grandfather, the child complained to her mother about pain in her private parts and informed her that two teachers, whom she called 'Badi Mam' and 'Chhoti Mam,' had touched her despite her protest.

How My Life Changed After Article 370 was annulled

How My Life Changed After Article 370 was annulled

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

'I don't see people standing up against what is happening in Kashmir. I feel this clampdown can exist as long as the government wants it to.'

2-year-old pulled out of borewell after 110 hrs, dies

2-year-old pulled out of borewell after 110 hrs, dies

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Fatehveer Singh was rescued at around 5.30 am by National Disaster Response Force personnel, officials said.

Will Gayatri get married?

Will Gayatri get married?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Simran Dhir's very readable debut novel Best Intentions portrays the colours as well as the privilege and politics of Delhi life.

CBI books Army officer in Manipur extra-judicial killing case

CBI books Army officer in Manipur extra-judicial killing case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The case has been registered under Indian Penal Code sections related to murder.