News for 'right to choose partner'

Your most memorable Karva Chauth. Tell us!

Your most memorable Karva Chauth. Tell us!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

If you have a special memory of Karva Chauth, it's time you shared it with us.

Hurt Sonu Nigam quits Twitter after singer Abhijeet's account was suspended

Hurt Sonu Nigam quits Twitter after singer Abhijeet's account was suspended

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Nigam, posted a barrage of 24 tweets to say he is quitting Twitter.

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't fall madly in love'

Advice to 15-yr-old self: 'Don't fall madly in love'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59 from Bengaluru writes a letter to her 15-year-old self.

'It's Yashpal. Hitting the ball with disdain'

'It's Yashpal. Hitting the ball with disdain'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'Good shot, yaar; but why are you batting so aggressively, almost angrily?' Amarnath wants to know. 'Jimmy pa, you don't know, he swore at me in Madras. I have been waiting for an opportunity to give it back!' Yashpal responds.

'They are people, they are flawed, they are human'

'They are people, they are flawed, they are human'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'They (the characters) are not bad people; they are good people, who make bad choices.' 'The idea was to show that when people are put in a situation, which side of the moral spectrum do they fall on?'

Review: Thirunaal has nothing new to offer

Review: Thirunaal has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The worn-out plot, excessive violence and the loud dramatic music make director Ramnath's Thirunaal a dark and gloomy tale.

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot choose its geography and devise regional strategies to dovetail into the Western Indian Ocean hypothesis conceived in the Pentagon, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Is the Rafale deal BJP's Bofors moment?

Is the Rafale deal BJP's Bofors moment?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'So far there is no clear money trail nor an indisputable smoking gun.' 'But that doesn't mean there aren't disturbing questions and a strange resistance by the government to reveal the price, which only adds suspicion to concern,' observes Karan Thapar.

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

Bopanna dares to end Paes's Rio dream, but AITA won't listen

Bopanna dares to end Paes's Rio dream, but AITA won't listen

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Bopanna is justified in picking a partner of his choice since rules permit him to do so, but at the same time it holds true that even if Bopanna had ended up at No. 11 in the world rankings on the cut-off date, he and Paes, with their combined ranking, would have made the draw by a margin if not comfortably.

What will Uddhav do next?

What will Uddhav do next?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Does Uddhav (and indeed the Sena) have the pizzazz and staying power to continue to be an actor in Maharashtra politics as a paler version of the NCP and an orange rather than saffron version of the BJP, asks Aditi Phadnis.

In love with a fitness freak?

In love with a fitness freak?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Here how to celebrate the day of love!

'People don't feel shy talking about sex now'

'People don't feel shy talking about sex now'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'But you have to keep in mind the entertainment value. It can't be preachy.'

5 high-profile cases CJI may decide before retiring

5 high-profile cases CJI may decide before retiring

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Apart from high-profile cases like the validity of Aadhaar Act in light of the right to privacy judgment and Ayodhya land dispute, the CJI is also heading various benches that are expected to decide cases related reservations to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in promotion in government jobs, the alleged dilution of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code -- which stipulates punishment against harassment of women by husband and in-laws -- and framing of guidelines to check violence and vandalism by a protesting mob.

'Sania-Bopanna at Rio is a practical decision'

'Sania-Bopanna at Rio is a practical decision'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Why did the AITA pair Sania Mirza with Rohan Bopanna for the mixed doubles at the Olympics?

Dare to take Gul Panag's 21-day challenge?

Dare to take Gul Panag's 21-day challenge?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This fitness challenge is not for the faint-hearted.

Next PM must ensure Dr Singh's mistakes aren't repeated

Next PM must ensure Dr Singh's mistakes aren't repeated

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The next prime minister must ensure that the mistakes made by Manmohan Singh during his tenure are not repeated, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Let's talk about sexual consent

Let's talk about sexual consent

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Consent isn't a privilege; it is a basic human right.

Time to launch women's IPL?

Time to launch women's IPL?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Women's cricket just had a huge boost with the way our team performed in the World Cup.' 'Why not take advantage and lay the groundwork to launch a women's IPL?'

How Covid changed the lives of Amazon India's employees

How Covid changed the lives of Amazon India's employees

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

From virtual yoga to empathy, the pandemic has prompted the e-commerce giant to double down on building innovations focused on improving remote work culture especially employee well-being, both mental and physical.

Vihari wants to improve as 'fifth bowler'

Vihari wants to improve as 'fifth bowler'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Hanuma Vihari's primary skill is batting but he is now trying to sharpen his off-breaks in order to fit in as the 'fifth bowler' in India's Test set-up.

How the Tokyo Games might look in 2021

How the Tokyo Games might look in 2021

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With neither partner seemingly willing to consider scrapping the event as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc globally, we consider the options available, and possible scenarios:

There are 4,450 edtech companies in India!

There are 4,450 edtech companies in India!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

The mind block against online education is crumbling and the demand may be led not just by parents but also teachers.

Court frees woman detained for wanting to marry a Muslim

Court frees woman detained for wanting to marry a Muslim

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The judges asked the police to escort the woman to the house of the man she wanted to marry.

BJP works for few rich, Congress thinks of poor: Rahul Gandhi

BJP works for few rich, Congress thinks of poor: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Congress chief alleged that in the 2016 demonetisation exercise, black money became white, nobody went to jail and contrary to the BJP's promise, no one received Rs 15 lakh in their bank account.

Davis Cup: Doubles team yet to be decided; fitness a concern for India

Davis Cup: Doubles team yet to be decided; fitness a concern for India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Indian captain Anand Amritraj hinted that Saketh Myneni partner Leander Paes for the doubles rubber in the World Group Davis Cup play-off tie and he believes the hosts have a "good chance" of earning a point against the formidable Spain.

13 foods to calm anxiety and reduce stress

13 foods to calm anxiety and reduce stress

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.

We were 'hurt' that Modi could not visit: Maldives

We were 'hurt' that Modi could not visit: Maldives

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Maldives on Tuesday voiced its 'hurt' at Prime Minister Modi not visiting it

How Indian mythology is related to modern business

How Indian mythology is related to modern business

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

What is business? Isn't it an exchange of valuable things?

7 tips to bond with your family before lockdown ends

7 tips to bond with your family before lockdown ends

Rediff.com28 May 2020

When was the last time you watched your sister's wedding film or browsed through your childhood photo album?

'Hadiya has absolute autonomy over her person'

'Hadiya has absolute autonomy over her person'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The bench said that non-acceptance of Hadiya's choice would simply mean creating discomfort to the Constitutional right by a Constitutional court which is meant to be the protector of fundamental rights.

E-com complaints: Consumers have more power now

E-com complaints: Consumers have more power now

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Consumers can easily file cases against e-tailers now.

Uddhav dares BJP to topple Maha govt, says he's in control

Uddhav dares BJP to topple Maha govt, says he's in control

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Thackeray, who is also president of the Shiv Sena, said his alliance partners -- the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress -- are 'positive' and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government is benefitting from their experience.

Received Rafale contract from Dassault, not MoD: Reliance

Received Rafale contract from Dassault, not MoD: Reliance

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The group said Dassault choose Reliance Defence Ltd to meet its 'offset' or export obligation in the contract and the Ministry of Defence has no role in the selection of Indian partners by the foreign vendors.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If we manage to transform even one homophobic person, that will be a victory for the film.'

Respect ruling on Nasheed: Maldives to international community

Respect ruling on Nasheed: Maldives to international community

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Maldivian President Yameen Abdul Gayoom has asked the international community to respect the ruling on Nasheed.

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The most strident criticism of UP's anti-conversion ordinance has come from the judiciary with several retired Supreme Court and high court judges having described it as being violative of Article 14 (Right to Equality), 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion), 21 (Right to Life) and 25 (Freedom of conscience) of the Constitution, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Trapped miners not CM Conrad's problem!

Trapped miners not CM Conrad's problem!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

How can a chief minister shrug off his responsibility not just for the illegality taking place under his nose but also for the lives that are likely lost? asks Aditi Phadnis.

'It's not like I haven't delivered hits!'

'It's not like I haven't delivered hits!'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'A live-in is complicated in metro cities as well. In Mumbai, even bachelors doesn't get a house on rent -- I didn't get one for the longest time. To add to that, if the house-owner gets to know that you're an aspiring actor, things become even more difficult.'

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.