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American sisters sue USA Gymnastics over sex abuse scandal

American sisters sue USA Gymnastics over sex abuse scandal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Tasha Schwikert, 33, who won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and her sister Jordan, 32, described themselves as Nassar victims during a news conference at a Los Angeles law firm.

Hate crime charges filed against attackers of Sikh man

Hate crime charges filed against attackers of Sikh man

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Khalsa was driving home on the night of September 25 when a group of men in car threw a beer can at his vehicle.

Asaram sent to jail, to move bail plea on Tuesday

Asaram sent to jail, to move bail plea on Tuesday

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his ashram, was behind bars today after he was remanded in 14-day judicial custody by a local court.

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The court also directed that police officers, who were earlier appointed as nodal officers to deal with incidents of mob lynching, would be now responsible to deal with cases of alleged assault on Kashmiris.

Every parent with a girl child must watch The Silence

Every parent with a girl child must watch The Silence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The Silence's message is so overpowering, so overwhelming that a stellar cast, with all its charisma, aura and star power, pales in comparison to the subject at hand.

Sikh techie punched, hair cut with knife In alleged hate crime in US

Sikh techie punched, hair cut with knife In alleged hate crime in US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

A 41-year old Sikh-American IT specialist was brutally attacked by some men, who knocked off his turban and allegedly cut his religiously-mandated unshorn hair with a knife, prompting a civil rights organisation to demand a hate crime investigation into the incident.

Suffering from New World Syndrome?

Suffering from New World Syndrome?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

New World Syndrome that affects 75 per cent world population is triggered by a radical change in diet and lifestyle.

Narayan Sai admits to rape charges, claim police

Narayan Sai admits to rape charges, claim police

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's son Narayan Sai has "more or less" accepted the rape allegations levelled against him by a woman, police claimed in Surat on Wednesday.

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Remembering Sunder Navalkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Sunder Navalkar devoted her whole life to the cause of workers' rights, remembers Sanober Keashwaar.

70-year-old Bangalore teacher held for allegedly abusing 8-year-old

70-year-old Bangalore teacher held for allegedly abusing 8-year-old

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

In yet another shocking incident at a school, an eight year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her 63 year-old teacher inside its premises near Bangalore. Both the teacher and the principal have been arrested, a senior police official said.

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

In a video posted after the alleged attack, Goswami said he was told by his security guards that the attackers were allegedly Youth Congress workers. However, there was no confirmation of the same by either police or the youth outfit.

Life inside an Islamic State training camp

Life inside an Islamic State training camp

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

As they capture back Mosul from Islamic State, Iraqi and American forces discover an underground train tunnel that was turned into an assault course by IS for its elite fighters.

High percentage of school girls face abuse

High percentage of school girls face abuse

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

A report by Amnesty International titled 'Safe Schools: Every Girl's Right' has found that a shockingly high number of girl students in India face physical, sexual and psychological abuse on a regular basis. According to the report, instances of abuse are highest in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar and Delhi, with the national capital, where 87 per cent of young female students reported facing abuse, listed as the worst place for young female students.

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'The Indian Army can easily initiate retaliation.' 'But escalation would be both inevitable and unpredictable.'

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'The Pollachi case will have a negative impact for the AIADMK alliance.' 'The BJP and AIADMK are in alliance in Tamil Nadu.' 'That may be the reason for the delay in the central government's approval for case transfer to the CBI.'

ASK ANU: My Wife HATES Me!

ASK ANU: My Wife HATES Me!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Secret Superstar removes the veil from Bollywood

Secret Superstar removes the veil from Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'The Muslim identity of the family appears incidental to the subject of the film...' 'The self-sacrificing, suffering mother film could have belonged to any religion.' 'The abusive father, who prefers his son to his daughter, could have followed any religion.' 'That the Muslim household is remarkably free from religious symbolism is also the strength of the film,' feels Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Tejpal in 12-day judicial remand, gets special cell

Tejpal in 12-day judicial remand, gets special cell

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Tehelka's founder editor Tarun Tejpal was on Wednesday remanded in 12-day judicial custody in the case of alleged sexual assault of a junior woman colleague by a local court which agreed to his plea of a special cell at Sada sub-jail, where he was taken.

Sai's Take: Rajiv attack: Modi desperate?

Sai's Take: Rajiv attack: Modi desperate?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'Does the BJP opening up a new assault on Rajiv Gandhi indicate that the BJP's internal calculations are pointing to the election results not going as it hoped, and hence a sign of desperation?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'It would be foolish to write off Modi'

'It would be foolish to write off Modi'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'In the Indian context it is not easy for rival parties to come together, especially pre-elections.' 'Having pulled it off, they should be taken seriously.'

Sweet life is over but Henin is happy

Sweet life is over but Henin is happy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The world number one is feeling calm and happy after a period of personal upheaval.

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Now that Jeremy has decided to try his hand at something new, we asked Top Gear's Top Fan Anywhere, Raja Sen, to give Mr C some advice.

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is not to be dismissed as a 'shoot and scoot' but seen as the uncovering of dark truths about seemingly sophisticated and powerful personalities, or at least as one providing catharsis to a survivor,' notes Utkarsh Mishra.

Kangana Ranaut: Controversy's Child

Kangana Ranaut: Controversy's Child

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Kangana Ranaut, the fiery movie star, continues to be in the news for all the wrong reasons.

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.

HC denies permission to rape victim to terminate 27-week pregnancy

HC denies permission to rape victim to terminate 27-week pregnancy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Doctors claimed that the girl continue with the pregnancy owing to the potential risks to her health if the pregnancy is terminated at such a late stage.

Mammootty, Mohanlal want justice for Jisha

Mammootty, Mohanlal want justice for Jisha

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Mohanlal, Mammootty, Manju Warrier and other celebs seek justice for Kerala's Nirbhaya.

AAP office attacked over Bhushan's remarks; Hindu Raksha Dal leader, 12 others held

AAP office attacked over Bhushan's remarks; Hindu Raksha Dal leader, 12 others held

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

A group of people on Wednesday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party headquarters in Kaushambi in Ghaziabad with bricks and stones apparently to protest party leader Prashant Bhushan's remarks on Kashmir.

Commander, 4 cadres from Garo ultra outfit, arrested in Guwahati

Commander, 4 cadres from Garo ultra outfit, arrested in Guwahati

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

In swift and specific operation Assam Police on Tuesday apprehended five members of Garo tribal militant group.

Nadal avoids Federer's fate with comfortable win

Nadal avoids Federer's fate with comfortable win

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Rafael Nadal reached the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-1, 6-0, 7-5 win over Israel's Dudi Sela on Friday, avoiding the fate that befell great rival Roger Federer who had earlier lost to Andreas Seppi.

Pakistan must know there is a limit to India's patience

Pakistan must know there is a limit to India's patience

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

'Kargil was Pakistan's strategic blunder. India must remain on guard against such sinister operations being launched in future by Pakistan's vengeful and devious military leadership that continues to have a hate-India mindset and the mentality of primitive warlords,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Muslim man beaten in US by teenagers yelling 'ISIS, ISIS'

Muslim man beaten in US by teenagers yelling 'ISIS, ISIS'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Mujibur Rahman, who was wearing traditional Muslim attire when he was attacked in front of his horrified niece in the Bronx, New York, was walking her home from Bronx school.

Salman threatened me: Vivek Oberoi

Salman threatened me: Vivek Oberoi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2003

Don't blame the government for Ram Rahim Singh

Don't blame the government for Ram Rahim Singh

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

'Insulting the law, instigating violence, living ostentatiously and preaching godliness?' 'This vulgar hypocrisy needs peoples' rejection and a revolt.' 'If people can't speak out, then it will be a hypocrisy that they expect the government to act and speak for them,' says Tarun Vijay.

Mumbai woman attacked by Uber Pool passenger

Mumbai woman attacked by Uber Pool passenger

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

In a series of tweets and a Facebook post, the journalist, identified as said she was verbally abused and then attacked by the other woman, whose complaint was that she was paying the most and still getting dropped last. The journalist said she was targeted when she tried to defend the driver.

Draft no-fly rules include open-ended ban

Draft no-fly rules include open-ended ban

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The no-fly rules divide unruly behaviour into three categories and recommend a flying ban of 3 months, 6 months and two years or more, without limit.

NY: Indian couple charged with starving, beating up 12-yr-old daughter

NY: Indian couple charged with starving, beating up 12-yr-old daughter

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

An Indian couple has been arrested in New York and charged with subjecting their 12-year-old daughter to "unspeakable physical abuse" for months by starving her and beating her with a metal handle and baseball bat, leaving her severely bruised and hospitalised for surgery.

MJ Akbar, wife deny fresh rape accusation, say it was an affair

MJ Akbar, wife deny fresh rape accusation, say it was an affair

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'I learned of her and my husband's involvement through her late night phone calls and her public display of affection in my presence'