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'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

'I Walked Out Of The Movie'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The media is portraying the Malayalam film industry as the worst place, but that's not true.'

VIPs get sexual favours inside Tihar, says ex-official

VIPs get sexual favours inside Tihar, says ex-official

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'During my tenure, I have even seen influential people asking for sexual favour and availing it. Sodomy is common inside Tihar and the powerful people get such favours from inmates either mutually or with the help of jail officials'

UP horror: Woman molested in ambulance; husband's O2 support removed

UP horror: Woman molested in ambulance; husband's O2 support removed

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The woman's husband was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Lucknow.

Delhi court frames charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Delhi court frames charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh pleaded not guilty.

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

No great achievement or discovery or invention has been achieved without hard work. While the inspiration may have been an insight, it needs work to flesh the insight which requires hard work, asserts Mudit Jain.

He's not a victim of junior docs' stir but...: Bengal family on boy's death

He's not a victim of junior docs' stir but...: Bengal family on boy's death

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

His family alleged that he died there due to the negligence of a senior physician who despite being on duty was late in attending him.

'Sufficient evidence': Delhi court orders framing of charges against Brij Bhushan

'Sufficient evidence': Delhi court orders framing of charges against Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com10 May 2024

A Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers.

Mamata should be...: RG Kar victim's mother

Mamata should be...: RG Kar victim's mother

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

The victim's mother expressed hope that the discussions between the CM and the agitating doctors would yield results.

Dalit boy stripped, forced to dance for wire theft

Dalit boy stripped, forced to dance for wire theft

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

A purported video showing the boy dancing to a song with four to five men sitting around surfaced online. In the video, the men were compelling the boy to dance with a smile.

Karnataka home minister: If Prajwal doesn't return...

Karnataka home minister: If Prajwal doesn't return...

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Hours ahead of Janata Dal-Secular MP Prajwal Revanna's scheduled return from abroad to face the law over sexual abuse allegations, the Karnataka government on Thursday said the next course of action, such as cancellation of his passport, will follow if he fails to show up as promised.

'Abhaya Di Was Killed Ruthlessly'

'Abhaya Di Was Killed Ruthlessly'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'Abhaya Di was one of the best seniors we could have.' 'She secured a seat in chest medicine which is huge in India, where only 10-20 seats are available for the general category.' 'Such a talent was destroyed ruthlessly.'

Govt asks social media firms to remove Kolkata victim's details

Govt asks social media firms to remove Kolkata victim's details

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Seeking prompt removal of identifiable references of the deceased from all social media platforms, the IT ministry warned that failure to comply with the apex court's order may result in legal consequences and further regulatory action.

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.

Kalakshetra sets up panel headed by retired HC judge to probe sexual abuse charges

Kalakshetra sets up panel headed by retired HC judge to probe sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The Kalakshetra Foundation on Tuesday said it had constituted a committee of inquiry led by a retired judge to investigate the sexual harassment allegations made by students against an assistant professor of dance and three repertory artists. The teacher has been suspended and the services of the repertory artists have been "dispensed with" pending inquiry.

1 held for sharing Kolkata victim's photo, threatening Mamata

1 held for sharing Kolkata victim's photo, threatening Mamata

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

A person was arrested in Kolkata for allegedly disclosing the identity on social media of the doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and issuing threats to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, police said on Monday.

Kerala court's yet another order in sexual harassment case kicks up a row

Kerala court's yet another order in sexual harassment case kicks up a row

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Criticism against the August 12 order continued to pour in from the state and various parts of the country with National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma and senior Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Brinda Karat strongly condemning the sessions court judge's observation.

HC ruling forces MVA to call off Maha bandh, Uddhav 'doesn't agree'

HC ruling forces MVA to call off Maha bandh, Uddhav 'doesn't agree'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Bombay high court on Friday restrained political parties and individuals from proceeding with the Maharashtra bandh scheduled for August 24 or on any future date.

Non-bailable warrant issued against ex-CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case

Non-bailable warrant issued against ex-CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The crime investigation department, probing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act case against Yediyurappa, had earlier summoned him for questioning.

Delhi woman, dragged by car, was not sexually assaulted

Delhi woman, dragged by car, was not sexually assaulted

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The medical board in Maulana Azad Medical College on Monday conducted the postmortem.

3rd case filed against Prajwal; whistleblower also booked

3rd case filed against Prajwal; whistleblower also booked

Rediff.com10 May 2024

One more rape case has been registered against Janata Dal-Secular MP and Lok Sabha poll candidate from Hassan Prajwal Revanna, taking the number of cases pertaining to the alleged sexual abuse of several women to three, police sources said.

Centre suggests night patrol, access control for medics' safety

Centre suggests night patrol, access control for medics' safety

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Night patrolling on hospital premises and regulating access for people to key areas are among the measures the Centre has asked states to implement to ensure the safety of medics at workplaces, following Supreme Court orders in the rape-murder case of a junior doctor in Kolkata.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

'Unpardonable non-cooperation': Centre moves SC against WB govt over Kolkata horror

'Unpardonable non-cooperation': Centre moves SC against WB govt over Kolkata horror

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Terming the alleged non-cooperation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government as an example "symptomatic of a systemic malaise", the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has sought a direction to West Bengal authorities to extend full cooperation to the CISF.

Doc rape: TMC suspends student leader 'present in room'

Doc rape: TMC suspends student leader 'present in room'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The Trinamool Congress students' wing on Monday suspended a senior member of the organisation following allegations that he was seen, along with the police, in a room in a state-run hospital where the body of a woman doctor was found on August 9.

Kolkata rape-murder: Junior doctors to be questioned

Kolkata rape-murder: Junior doctors to be questioned

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Four junior doctors are among those summoned by Kolkata police for questioning on Tuesday in connection with the murder and alleged sexual assault case of a second year postgraduate student at a government-run hospital in Kolkata last week.

Strong India biz growth to drive gains for Godrej Consumer

Strong India biz growth to drive gains for Godrej Consumer

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) reported a 2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in consolidated revenue to Rs 3,670 crore. Organic revenue growth in constant currency was up 14 per cent Y-o-Y. Consolidated operating profit was up 5 per cent to Rs 760 crore, profit before tax grew 10 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 710 crore, and adjusted net profit grew 12 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 490 crore.

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka denied bail over alleged sexual assault

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka denied bail over alleged sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Arrested on charges of sexual assault on a woman during the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was denied bail after the hearing at a local court in Sydney on Monday.

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'Sex is such a healthy thing that your first encounter with it should be good, otherwise it scars you for life, it disturbs you for life.'

Prevent undue panic: Centre advises states on mpox

Prevent undue panic: Centre advises states on mpox

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The Centre on Monday advised states and union territories to screen and test of all suspect mpox cases.

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, may contest Haryana polls

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, may contest Haryana polls

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat met former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday amid speculation that the two star grapplers could be fielded in the Haryana assembly polls by the party.

Doctor murder: Kolkata Ganesh Puja bodies scale down celebrations

Doctor murder: Kolkata Ganesh Puja bodies scale down celebrations

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

In response to the tragic incident, many committees scaled back their celebrations significantly.

Prajwal Revanna loses his Hassan seat

Prajwal Revanna loses his Hassan seat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Suspended Janata Dal-Secular leader and MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of sexually abusing several women, was on Tuesday defeated in the Hassan Lok Sabha segment, by a margin of 42,649 votes.

Why Badlapur accused was shot in head, asks HC

Why Badlapur accused was shot in head, asks HC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said the probe into the killing of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde in a shoot-out should be carried out in a fair and impartial manner.

Brazil's Alves jailed on remand in Spain over sexual assault allegation

Brazil's Alves jailed on remand in Spain over sexual assault allegation

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Dani Alves, who has denied any wrongdoing, was taken to the Brians 1 jail outside Barcelona.

Woman who accused Yediyurappa of molesting her daughter dies of cancer

Woman who accused Yediyurappa of molesting her daughter dies of cancer

Rediff.com27 May 2024

A 54-year-old woman who accused senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader B S Yediyurappa of allegedly sexually abusing her 17-year-old daughter died at a private hospital in Bengaluru due to lung cancer, police said on Monday.

MP teacher held for raping 3-year-old student; school ignores complaint

MP teacher held for raping 3-year-old student; school ignores complaint

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

While Chief Minister Mohan Yadav promised strict action in the matter, the Opposition Congress accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government of failing to protect children in the state.

Doctor attacked in Delhi hospital just days after strike ends

Doctor attacked in Delhi hospital just days after strike ends

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

The incident took place at Doctor Hedgewar Hospital in Karkardooma in New Delhi late on Saturday night while the doctor was providing critical care.

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The situation in Jainoor town in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district remained peaceful on Thursday a day after a protest by tribal organisations against an autorickshaw driver's alleged attempt to rape and murder a tribal woman sparked communal tension prompting authorities to impose a curfew.

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

A 40-year-old Indian doctor was held in a US jail on a USD 2 million bond after being charged with multiple sex crimes for allegedly recording hundreds of nude images and videos of children and women over several years, according to media reports.

Vettayan, Not Rajinikanth's Usual!

Vettayan, Not Rajinikanth's Usual!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

We see Rajini's trademark style in Vettayan, and all we can hear from the audience is 'Thalaiva!', record A Ganesh Nadar.