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My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value.

CBI takes over probe in Manipur sexual assault video

CBI takes over probe in Manipur sexual assault video

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The video, which drew widespread condemnation, shows the men constantly molesting the two helpless women, who cry and plead with their captors to spare them the horror.

CBI Checks RG Kar Ex-Principal's Home

CBI Checks RG Kar Ex-Principal's Home

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Central Bureau of Investigation officers turned up at the home of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh in Kolkata on Sunday.

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.

POCSO case: Yediyurappa paid money to assault victim, says chargesheet

POCSO case: Yediyurappa paid money to assault victim, says chargesheet

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The CID, probing charges against Yediyurappa of sexually assaulting a minor girl, has alleged in the chargesheet that he and three other accused paid money to the alleged victim and her mother to buy their silence.

'Food for media': Suresh Gopi on #MeToo in Mollywood

'Food for media': Suresh Gopi on #MeToo in Mollywood

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The actor-politician however, said they should not try to destroy such a huge industry like cinema.

I was molested as a child: Sakshi Malik opens up about harrowing abuse

I was molested as a child: Sakshi Malik opens up about harrowing abuse

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Former wrestler Sakshi Malik made some startling revelations in her her recently-released book titled Witness, claiming that their protest developed cracks when 'people close to' Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat began to fill their minds with 'greed'.

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'These allegations need to be treated with utmost seriousness.'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.'

'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

IOA president P T Usha on Sunday slammed the revolting executive council members, saying they 'seem more focused on self-serving power play and monetary gain'

My Top Films Of 2024

My Top Films Of 2024

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Despite the mediocrity at large, these films had me in raptures for the emotions they evoked within as a cheering audience, critic and cinephile.

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'

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised in loud caricatures, moronic behaviour, flimsy wigs and cartoonish rhythm, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's jarring notions of exuberance have nothing novel to offer, groans Sukanya Verma.

Woman gang-raped near Pune, male friend assaulted

Woman gang-raped near Pune, male friend assaulted

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly raped by three persons on the outskirts of Pune, while her male was assaulted, police said on Friday.

MP woman picnicking with husband gang-raped; 7 detained

MP woman picnicking with husband gang-raped; 7 detained

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A newly married woman on an outing with her husband was allegedly raped by five men in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district following which police have rounded up over 100 persons, an official said on Friday.

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Munjya is the most wildly entertaining ghost I have encountered at the movies recently. But he has the added advantage of being a Maharashtrian ghost, of possessing rhythms of speech and behaviour that are distinctly Maharashtrian, of being blessed with that beautiful brand of Maharashtrian irritability

Physical relations with minor is rape, consent immaterial: Court

Physical relations with minor is rape, consent immaterial: Court

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

A court in Delhi has convicted a man of raping a 14-year-old girl in January 2015, saying if physical relations are established with a minor, it becomes an offence of rape and her consent is immaterial.

Arrest warrant issued against Prajwal Revanna

Arrest warrant issued against Prajwal Revanna

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The court issued the warrant in connection with the sexual assault case registered against Prajwal on Saturday in which his father and Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna is also an accused.

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The top 10 films of the year may not be great by themselves but they stand out amidst the other OTT releases.

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.

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been filed against four people in connection with the suicide of a 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of harassment, extortion, and corruption.

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.

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.

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.

Politicians' promise of death penalty fuels mob rule: SC judge

Politicians' promise of death penalty fuels mob rule: SC judge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

He further commented on the current state of public discourse, saying a "mob rule" is being created wherein politicians capitalise on certain incidents and assure people of the death penalty for culprits even though only the judiciary has the power to pass legal verdicts.

OTT's 10 Best Male Performances of 2024

OTT's 10 Best Male Performances of 2024

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Picking 10 excellent performances has been difficult but the attempt is to acknowledge the work of actors, who are often overlooked in favour of stars.

'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.'

'Educate Your Son': SKY

'Educate Your Son': SKY

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Suryakumar Yadav message extends beyond sons, stressing the importance of educating brothers, fathers, husbands, and friends about respecting women to prevent such heinous acts.

Mamata govt to table bill proposing death for rapists today

Mamata govt to table bill proposing death for rapists today

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The Mamata Banerjee government will table the anti-rape bill in the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday.

Educate boys on gender equality: HC on Badlapur abuse

Educate boys on gender equality: HC on Badlapur abuse

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The court suggested setting up a committee to study the issue and recommend rules and guidelines to be followed in schools to avoid such incidents.

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.

3 police stations turned away Cuttack gang rape survivor, allege BJD, Cong

3 police stations turned away Cuttack gang rape survivor, allege BJD, Cong

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

In separate petitions submitted to the Odisha police, both parties alleged that the victim approached multiple police stations -- Puri Ghat, Sadar, and Barang --before her FIR was accepted by the Badambadi police station.

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.

'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.

Vinesh fires back at Sakshi Malik's explosive claims of 'selfish' protests

Vinesh fires back at Sakshi Malik's explosive claims of 'selfish' protests

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

That's her personal opinion, I don't agree with that: Vinesh on Sakshi Malik's claims

'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.'

11-year-old patient raped in UP hospital, doctor held

11-year-old patient raped in UP hospital, doctor held

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

An FIR has been lodged in this case against the junior doctor of the pediatric department of the SN Medical College and Hospital, they said.

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.