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Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'I have done a one-hour film on soya bean with him!'

The Beautiful Bhooths of Bollywood

The Beautiful Bhooths of Bollywood

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

On the other end of the spooky spectrum, there's the otherworld beauty looking for a do-gooder to help her restless spirit find peace.

Ready to have sex with a doll?

Ready to have sex with a doll?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The service includes a doll, a double bed, some condoms and lube.

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

As much Preity would like to be relieved of everyone's ebullient expectations of her, truth is few have fizzed up the silver screen like she has.

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Among the many reasons to watch Murder In Mahim is that it may be a chance to wipe out -- if it is achievable by a Web series -- the air of judgment towards those who do not conform to the majority's idea of normal, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

CID to probe sex assault case against Prajwal Revanna's brother

CID to probe sex assault case against Prajwal Revanna's brother

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

A 27 year-old man had complained to the police that Suraj Revanna, the eldest son of Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna, sexually abused him at his farmhouse in Ghannikada on June 16.

Indian Youth Spend More Time on Work

Indian Youth Spend More Time on Work

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

In 2019, out of the 1,440 minutes in a day, Indian youth spent 148 minutes on employment-related activities, which increased to 158 minutes in 2024.

How Social Media Turned Porn Biz Upside Down

How Social Media Turned Porn Biz Upside Down

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Social media allowed them to connect even more directly with potential clients, and gave them multiple new marketing and outreach channels, explains Devangshu Datta.

Ayushmann INVADES Salman's Space!

Ayushmann INVADES Salman's Space!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Dream Girl sequel is scheduled for release for Eid 2023, the day usually reserved for Salman Khan's movies.

Sector 36 Review: Nightmarish

Sector 36 Review: Nightmarish

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Sector 36 goes for the gruesomeness and shock; watching it needs a tough heart or a quick averting of the eyes, warns Deepa Gahlot.

The amazing women who donated Rs 1 lakh for Chennai

The amazing women who donated Rs 1 lakh for Chennai

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

'We are poor, so we understand the pain of those who need help.'

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Last year, Saudi announced the opening of an alcohol shop in the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh to combat the black market and illegal imports. The store is only for non-Muslim diplomats, who must present diplomatic identification before they buy.

Should prostitution be legalised?

Should prostitution be legalised?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

'When workers in other industries enjoy protection, why should sex workers not receive similar protection?' 'Sex work should be treated as work and brought under the work schedule of the labour department.' 'We will only end up giving immunity to the pimps and brothels to buy or sell human beings. This will in turn increase trafficking of young women and children.' Rashme Sehgal reports on the debate over legalising prostitution, a bugle in whose favour has been sounded by the new chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Lalitha Kumaramangalam.

'Pathetic thinking': Singer B Praak cancels podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia

'Pathetic thinking': Singer B Praak cancels podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

In an Instagram video, Praak on Monday night said: "I was supposed to appear on a podcast, on Beer Biceps, and we cancelled that. Why? Since we are all seeing how pathetic his thinking is. The choice of words that he has used on Samay Raina's show."

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Congress has been in the crosshairs after demeaning remarks on Ranaut and Mandi were posted on the social media handles of its leaders Supriya Shrinate and H S Ahir.

India can avoid 72% COVID-19 cases by closing red light areas

India can avoid 72% COVID-19 cases by closing red light areas

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Researchers including those from Yale School of Medicine in the United States, said closing down these places of sex work may reduce projected COVID-19 death toll increase in India by 63 per cent post the easing of lockdown measures.

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'In Bangladesh, I have played so many dynamic characters, be it a freedom fighter, a circus trapeze artist, sex worker, and many more.'

'The Ire Was Aimed At Kunal Kamra'

'The Ire Was Aimed At Kunal Kamra'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'Habitat was viewed as the proxy for him and got unjustly targeted.'

Sex in the Office: STARTLING Revelations

Sex in the Office: STARTLING Revelations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Almost 36% admitted to having had sex already with a colleague, while 28% confessed they had sexual intercourse with their co-worker in the office itself.

HC asks Amazon to remove Telugu film

HC asks Amazon to remove Telugu film

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The Bombay high court has directed Amazon Prime Video to take down a Telugu movie until the makers of the film deleted a scene in which a Mumbai-based actor's photograph was allegedly used without prior permission.

Don't miss two biggies: Talaash and Agent Vinod

Don't miss two biggies: Talaash and Agent Vinod

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Don't miss two biggies: Talaash and Agent Vinod

Lockdown Ends. Sex Returns

Lockdown Ends. Sex Returns

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

37 percent had an affair with their colleagues after getting back to their offices following the lockdown.

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Safed is a lame attempt at social commentary, with terribly dull and thoughtless direction, observes Mayur Sanap.

What Indians think about sex at work

What Indians think about sex at work

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

56 per cent respondents felt it was not right for colleagues to engage in sex.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Mast Mein Rehne Ka is a thoroughly human film, which makes you laugh as hard as it will make you feel for the characters, notes Mayur Sanap.

Ash walks the streets!

Ash walks the streets!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

Malayalee actor Mohanlal debuts in Kannada films and more.

Happy sex life = happy employees

Happy sex life = happy employees

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Workers who had sex the night before, a new study has revealed, are doing better at their jobs the next day,

The project that helped prevent over 6 lakh HIV/AIDS cases in India

The project that helped prevent over 6 lakh HIV/AIDS cases in India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Alkesh Wadhwani is the head, India programs, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, speaks to Shobha Warrier on the Avahan India Project.

AIADMK expels worker arrested by CBI in Pollachi sex abuse case

AIADMK expels worker arrested by CBI in Pollachi sex abuse case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

An All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam youth wing secretary was among the three men arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the sensational 2019 sexual harassment case in Pollachi town, taking the total number of persons held so far to eight.

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to Vikhroli, then a village 30 km outside of Mumbai and a Godrej township, and was there from 1966 to 1968.

Male fire: Gas cylinders stored at workers' quarters, 2nd fire in garage

Male fire: Gas cylinders stored at workers' quarters, 2nd fire in garage

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The fire broke out in the car repair garage in M Nirufehi, located near the Maaveyo Mosque, around 12:30 am.

Men shouldn't be ladies' tailors: UP women's panel

Men shouldn't be ladies' tailors: UP women's panel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The radical raft of suggestions, which includes men not being allowed to take women's measurements and installing CCTV cameras, followed a meeting held on October 28.

India's under 5 mortality drops, UP, Karnataka top table; sex ratio improves

India's under 5 mortality drops, UP, Karnataka top table; sex ratio improves

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

There has been a decline of four points in male U5MR and three points in female U5MR during the corresponding period.

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don't wait 30 years to have another Indian film.'

World Cup chit-chat: Brazilian prostitutes prepare with English lessons, credit card facilities

World Cup chit-chat: Brazilian prostitutes prepare with English lessons, credit card facilities

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Brazil's one million licensed prostitutes are reportedly preparing to cash in at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, where more than 3.7 million soccer fans are expected to pour in.

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ people and their bid to host the 48-team showpiece event has nothing to do with 'sportswashing' their human rights record.

'I Am Proud To Be A Transgender Woman'

'I Am Proud To Be A Transgender Woman'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'Nobody accepted me when I was a boy, but now people ask me to bless them.'

5 roles that define Waheeda Rehman

5 roles that define Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha gives us the very best of Waheeda Rehman.