If you think that selective sex abortion is only widespread in India, you are wrong. It is a practice, which is prevalent in Britain, too, but among women in the Indian community.
Arvind Subramanian was appointed CEA in October 2014 and got a year's extension in September 2017
'MeToo is about people who were exploited, and who are now trying to come out and say things out loud.'
With scrutiny that comes with a public listing, Deepinder Goyal's leadership could face its sternest test yet.
Sebi Chairman U K Sinha has often chastised listed companies for not having enough women on their boards.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.
What can Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor tell you about being pregnant that you didn't already know about?
If you'd like to know more about Rajini the actor, Saisuresh Sivaswamy offers a wide selection.
'I did not find anything atrociously out of place about the depiction of the IAF's image,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).
Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is not so much a homosexual romance as it is an exuberant appeal imploring conservative Indian parents to accept and respect their children's choices, gay or straight, notes Sukanya Verma.
Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.
Delhi-based Jasmeet Singh Sandhu, an Indian Revenue Service officer, has secured third position in the test.
He was getting fruits, but no implement to cut them with. He told the judge, sadly: "I have tried and it is very difficult, your honour." His statement quickly brought up the imagery of Peter trying to cut a pineapple with his teeth or a papaya with a pen or a toothbrush.
Kangana says she 'totally believed' the woman who accused the director of sexual harassment.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:
The 'Everyone Wins' luxury hamper includes expensive beauty services and travel packages.
Ramesh Prasad, son of the founder of The Prasad Group talks about remaking hit Marathi film Timepass in Telugu.
'As a woman, we need to give right the upbringing to our sons, to respect, protect and help the weaker sex instead of bullying them. We should start doing this too, not just blame men. The judiciary needs to bring in some changes, so that people start fearing the law.' 'What excuse will you give for girls aged four to six getting raped and murdered? You can't blame them for their dressing sense.'
Morrison, the current treasurer, won an internal ballot 45-40 over former Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.
Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take charge of your life.
Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Britain's longest serving Indian-origin Labour MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday resigned from his post as chair of the influential House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee in the wake of being embroiled in a sex scandal.
"Here is an opportunity to look at it from a different perspective. It is an out of the box situation. It maybe a first of its kind situation.
Rudrani Chettri wants to help transgender models gain acceptance in mainstream fashion...will she succeed?
...There is a new queer-friendly locator of health and legal-aid professionals that is now available online.
Lok Sabha elections result of 2019 tells us the Modi wave has only consolidated, instead of waning.
Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.
On World Contraception Day, presenting a list of new methods of birth control. Check out!
'India is called the largest democracy in the world, and one cannot believe that there are two Constitutions, two penal codes and two sets of laws.'
Commonly known as 'Face with Tears of Joy', the pictograph is chosen as the word for 2015.
Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.
Centre forward Eder, who scored the winning goal in the Euro 2016 final against France, was among 10 players from that squad omitted from Santos's list. Other unlucky players included midfielders Andre Gomes and Renato Sanches, forward Nani and defender Eliseu.
Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.
Which designer will Meghan fancy on May 19?
"I was pushed onto the bed and Brett (Kavanaugh) got on top of me. He began running his hands over my body and grinding his hips into me...Brett groped me and tried to take off my clothes...I believed he was going to rape me," she said.
The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!
The establishment of a National Judicial Commission to give the Executive a say in appointment of judges and setting up a special investigation team on blackmoney stashed abroad are the priority areas for the Modi government, newly-appointed Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.
'Mumbai is very different from the rest of India. It can be ruthless if you don't have work or friends. The struggle time and times of disappointment are horrific and can break you.'
Here are edited excerpts from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Kanimozhi's speech during which she pushed for sending the bill to a Select Committee, arguing that further examination was required to decide whether the age for punitive action should be reduced to 16 years from the current level of 18 years.
Congress rivals have put factionalism aside for now. The party is betting on a series of well-received welfare schemes to return to power
