News for 'promise of marriage'

Rani: When I admit my children to school, I will change my name

Rani: When I admit my children to school, I will change my name

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

'Once you marry a man, you get a lot of power in the household. But apart from that, I can't say anything. I have power in the kitchen.' Rani Mukerji discusses marriage and Mardaani.

PHOTOS: A proposal on the podium...

PHOTOS: A proposal on the podium...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

China's He Zi received the shock of her life when team-mate and boyfriend Qin Kai rushed up with a diamond ring during the medal ceremony of the women's 3 metre springboard event, marking the second marriage proposal of the Olympics.

What Freedom means for Women

What Freedom means for Women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Most women are searching for freedom within families, not freedom from families. They want to find the 'I' within the 'We' as they navigate the world inside and outside their homes, says Deepa Narayan.

Why Sardar was relieved of captaincy

Why Sardar was relieved of captaincy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

While there are rumours that Sardar Singh's axing is because of his dip in form in recent times, the team's chief coach and High Performance Director Roelant Oltmans said the move was necessitated to relieve the ace midfielder from excess responsibilities.

Ladakh martyr was to get married; newborn awaited one

Ladakh martyr was to get married; newborn awaited one

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

For many of the bereaved families the agonising wait started on Tuesday evening when they were informed by senior Army officials about the sacrifice of the 20 soldiers in the clashes with the Chinese Army along the Line of Actual Control a day earlier.

Akhilesh's Band, Baaja, Baraat idea for Maya's parks

Akhilesh's Band, Baaja, Baraat idea for Maya's parks

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati's dream projects, including memorials and parks in the name of Dalit icons in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow, would now witness marriages and cultural events with the Akhilesh Yadav government deciding to use the space for public purposes.

Raat Akeli Hai review

Raat Akeli Hai review

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

It's like Agatha Christie walked into Roman Polanski's Chinatown conversing in Vishal Bhardwaj with a smattering of Brian De Palma for razzle-dazzle -- the upshot is mesmeric, raves Sukanya Verma.

Mary Kom inspires me, says Virat Kohli

Mary Kom inspires me, says Virat Kohli

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Kohli said the path laid down by Mary Kom is the ideal one to follow for any parent.

Bigg Boss 13: Asim clarifies about his 'girlfriend'

Bigg Boss 13: Asim clarifies about his 'girlfriend'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Does Asim have a girlfriend outside the house? Salman Khan gets him to spill the beans.

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury reports on how the West Bengal elections are being fought by the BJP and Trinalool Congress amid COVID challenges, 'Bangaliana', and campaigns based on religion, region, and caste.

Left Parties to charge-sheet Centre

Left Parties to charge-sheet Centre

Rediff.com6 Jul 2008

As their "political marriage" is all set to end, the Left parties are out to target the ruling UPA for which they are preparing a "chargesheet" against the government detailing its "unkept promises" and "obsession" with the nuclear deal.

Lockdown woes: Athlete Prajakta fighting hunger in Nagpur slum

Lockdown woes: Athlete Prajakta fighting hunger in Nagpur slum

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A paralytic father and a mother who has been rendered jobless due to the coronavirus lockdown has forced promising Nagpur-based athlete Prajakta Godbole to fight extreme hunger with fear of unknown -- from where will the next meal be arranged. The 24-year-old Prajakta, who resides with her parents in a Siraspeth slum in Nagpur, represented Indian Universities in the 5000m race at the World University Games in Italy in 2019. She clocked 18:23.92 and could not qualify for the final round.

'Every village in Tamil Nadu has BJP members'

'Every village in Tamil Nadu has BJP members'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'DMK is taking a wrong image of BJP to the people.'

Doctor with a Difference

Doctor with a Difference

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'I consider myself to be a 50 year old with a 16-year-young mind, ready to conquer more continents,' Dr Shuvendu Sen tells Payal Singh Mohanka.

Review: Jack and Dil is no film

Review: Jack and Dil is no film

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'Jack and Dil feels like a marathon to nowhere,' says Sukanya Verma.

Sushma, Pak minister in war of words over abduction of 2 Hindu girls

Sushma, Pak minister in war of words over abduction of 2 Hindu girls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered a probe into the matter.

Karunanidhi launches Rs 2 per kg rice scheme

Karunanidhi launches Rs 2 per kg rice scheme

Rediff.com3 Jun 2006

Fulfilling a major poll promise, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi launched the Rs 2 per kg PDS rice scheme on his 84th birthday on Saturday.

Things to do before I step into 2015

Things to do before I step into 2015

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

While the rest of the world is busy making plans for the New Year, I have drawn up a list of what I should do before the year ends.

Rape case against Madhur Bhandarkar dropped

Rape case against Madhur Bhandarkar dropped

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Starlet Preeti Jain, who had accused him of sexually abusing her in 2004, withdrew the case against him.

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In a pink-walled room of a government office, they spend their days cancelling the passports of runaway husbands.

Mamata stuns BJP, leads TMC to landslide victory in Bengal

Mamata stuns BJP, leads TMC to landslide victory in Bengal

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Belying all expectations, the Trinamool Congress registreted a landslide victory in West Bengal assembly elections, overcoming the might of the Bharatiya Janata Party after a bitter campaign that had turned into a virtual duel between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BIZZARE! US man marries his smartphone

BIZZARE! US man marries his smartphone

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

"My smartphone has been my longest relationship. We connect with our phones on so many emotional levels. We look to it for solace, to calm us down, to put us to sleep, to ease our minds," Aaron said in a YouTube video.

Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

In heart-wrenching scenes reminiscent of the aftermath of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, coffins of soldiers arrived in several states for the last rites with full military honours.

Wife's refusal of physical intimacy ground for divorce: HC

Wife's refusal of physical intimacy ground for divorce: HC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Physical intimacy is an essential aspect of marriage and a wife's continuous refusal to have such relationship with her husband can be a ground for divorce, the Delhi high court has held.

Super cute! Virat-Anushka share honeymoon picture

Super cute! Virat-Anushka share honeymoon picture

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

And their honeymoon begins!

8 money tips for those planning to get married

8 money tips for those planning to get married

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Planning to get married in 2012? Here are eight things you must know before you say 'I do'.

The tale of an infantry spouse

The tale of an infantry spouse

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

I started my life as an infantry spouse way back in 1984. I was a young girl with stars in my eyes and a spring in my walk. Life seemed beautiful, to say the least. I looked forward to happy matrimony and togetherness. But destiny had some other plans.

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

Bangladesh bowler released from jail, to stay with World Cup squad

Bangladesh bowler released from jail, to stay with World Cup squad

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Paceman Rubel Hossain will remain part of Bangladesh's World Cup squad, the local cricket board said, after he got bail on Sunday in a case filed by an actress alleging the cricketer had failed to carry out his promise of marriage.

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Khan, who is believed to have the backing of the powerful military, has vowed to make a 'Naya Pakistan' which would be an Islamic welfare state.

Review: Kunjiramayanam is enjoyable

Review: Kunjiramayanam is enjoyable

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Siblings Vineeth and Dhyan seem to be making a statement on their father Sreenivasan's work in Malayalam cinema, notes Paresh C Palicha.

REVEALED: Modi-Shah-Nadda's grand plans for BJP, govt

REVEALED: Modi-Shah-Nadda's grand plans for BJP, govt

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Modi, Shah and Nadda have created a strategy to boost the BJP and the government's image.

'Rajinikanth will establish a new benchmark in politics'

'Rajinikanth will establish a new benchmark in politics'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'People will vote for Rajinikanth without expecting any money.'

First look: Akshay, Ash in Action Replayy

First look: Akshay, Ash in Action Replayy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Check out this fun trailer!

Queen Elizabeth's gay dilemma

Queen Elizabeth's gay dilemma

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali, who was Bishop of Rochester for 15 years, said the Queen took an oath to "uphold God's laws" when she was crowned.

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Kumbalangi Nights is one of those movies that will put you in a good mood every time you watch it, promises Anita Aikara.

People unhappy with Modi sarkar's 100-day report card: NCP

People unhappy with Modi sarkar's 100-day report card: NCP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

People are unhappy with the performance of Narendra Modi government at the Centre during its first 100 days as it has failed to keep its promises on rising prices and inflation, the Nationalist Congress Party said on Saturday.

'Balabhaskar was a true legend, a great musician'

'Balabhaskar was a true legend, a great musician'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'I told him, "Balu, you have to get out of the hospital. We have to do a lot of programmes together".' 'When I kissed him on his forehead, tears started rolling from his eyes.' 'I wiped the tears away and prayed.' 'I didn't know that was the last time I was going to see my friend alive.'

How Mumbai's 2005 floods made 3 Idiots possible

How Mumbai's 2005 floods made 3 Idiots possible

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Chetan Bhagat on his book turning into 3 Idiots.

Leo Varadkar takes over as Irish prime minister

Leo Varadkar takes over as Irish prime minister

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The former general physician, who is the son of an Irish nurse and a doctor from India, won the Fine Gael party leadership earlier this month.