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Gujarat school asks Class X students to remove hijab before exam

Gujarat school asks Class X students to remove hijab before exam

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Following the allegation, the state education department on Thursday ordered the removal of the exam centre administrator, Ilaben Suratiya, who is also the principal of that school.

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP demands removal of DCW chief after court order over illegal appointments

BJP demands removal of DCW chief after court order over illegal appointments

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

In a letter to Saxena, the BJP's West Delhi MP Parvesh Verma demanded Maliwal's removal from her position.

DCW to issue notice to Delhi Police over violence against wrestlers

DCW to issue notice to Delhi Police over violence against wrestlers

Rediff.com4 May 2023

She told PTI that she had spoken to the women protesters and recorded their statements in detail.

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Rajkummar Rao does the best with what he is given and he ably elevates the generic story-telling. Too bad that his performance remains the only takeaway from such an inspiring real-life story, notes Mayur Sanap.

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling for the sixth round of the marathon seven-phase elections will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir.

DCW Chief takes a stand: Trollers targeting Shubman Gill's sister to face consequences

DCW Chief takes a stand: Trollers targeting Shubman Gill's sister to face consequences

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Will take action against those abusing Shubman Gill's sister: DCW chief Maliwal

Kashmir gets Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue

Kashmir gets Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The equestrian statue of the Maratha warrior king has been installed at the Army's 41 Rashtriya Rifles Maratha Light Infantry Regiment in the north Kashmir district which shares its border with Pakistan. Special prayers were held by a priest on the occasion.

DCW chief 'gets rape threats' for seeking Sajid Khan's ouster from Bigg Boss

DCW chief 'gets rape threats' for seeking Sajid Khan's ouster from Bigg Boss

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal has lodged a police complaint alleging that she has been receiving rape threats on 'Instagram' after she wrote to the Centre demanding filmmaker Sajid Khan's ouster from reality show Bigg Boss.

Want To Hear Some 'Non Veg' Jokes?

Want To Hear Some 'Non Veg' Jokes?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The stage was set for a LOT of comedy, as the stars of Thank You For Coming well, thanked everyone for coming!

Delhi women's panel chief lands in Manipur, seeks meeting with CM

Delhi women's panel chief lands in Manipur, seeks meeting with CM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Sunday said she will be going to strife-torn Manipur despite the state government allegedly denying her permission for the visit.

COMING UP On OTT This January

COMING UP On OTT This January

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

So many movies coming up for release in theatres in 2024 but January's OTT watch seems interesting too.

'Real love comes and goes'

'Real love comes and goes'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'What happened to Raj and Simran after running away on the train at the end of DDLJ 20 years later? Have they become flatmates instead of lovers? What happens when the initial chemistry has worn off and love becomes a habit? This has always fascinated me.'

Rape-accused Delhi govt officer, wife tried to flee before arrest

Rape-accused Delhi govt officer, wife tried to flee before arrest

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The accused, an ex-cadre officer, had allegedly raped the girl several times between November 2020 and January 2021. His wife has also been charged with giving the girl medicine to terminate her pregnancy, they said.

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega Review: Unpredictable!

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega Review: Unpredictable!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega is bizarre, unintentionally funny, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Minor sexually assaulted by senior student inside school bus in Delhi, held

Minor sexually assaulted by senior student inside school bus in Delhi, held

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The accused has been apprehended, a senior police officer said.

Delhi on alert as Nuh violence spreads to NCR

Delhi on alert as Nuh violence spreads to NCR

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Hindu outfits Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad are staging protests across the national capital against the Haryana violence.

Wrestlers changing demands continuously: Brij Bhushan

Wrestlers changing demands continuously: Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said he still stands by his statement that he will hang himself if even one of the allegation against him is proven to be true.

Paneer Tikka, Kheer, Gehun Ka Aata Halwa...

Paneer Tikka, Kheer, Gehun Ka Aata Halwa...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

10 recipes our readers savoured this year.

FAT to FIT: How I Lost 32 Kg In A Year

FAT to FIT: How I Lost 32 Kg In A Year

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Swati Sodhi, 36, a mum of two, tells us how she went from 92 kg to 60 kg in a year.

Yoga guru Ramdev apologises for remark against women

Yoga guru Ramdev apologises for remark against women

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Ramdev said the women can look good in anything, saree, salwar kameez or "even when they wear nothing".

11th anniversary of Nirbhaya: 'Nothing has changed'

11th anniversary of Nirbhaya: 'Nothing has changed'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, who came to be known as "Nirbhaya (the fearless one)", was raped and assaulted by six men inside a bus in south Delhi on December 16, 2012, before being thrown out of the moving vehicle.

ASK REDIFFGURU: Why No Insurance For Dental Care?

ASK REDIFFGURU: Why No Insurance For Dental Care?

Rediff.com26 May 2023

There are certain plans that you can opt for that also cover dental treatments, says rediffGURU Sanjib Jha.

How these youth HELP in COVID times

How these youth HELP in COVID times

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

'It is frustrating when you have to say 'No', but you are helpless when something is not available.'

'Dirty politics': Kejriwal to LG after DCW chief claims harassment

'Dirty politics': Kejriwal to LG after DCW chief claims harassment

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Amid a growing tussle between the two sides, Kejriwal claimed the LG had called a series of meetings with government officials despite having no powers to do so.

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

In Phase 6, indications are that the BJP, which is defending 40 seats, will lose in double digits and gain in single digits. Not good, if you are the ruling party scrambling to earn a working majority, with just one phase left to go, argues Prem Panicker.

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'I'm talking about that predator in your house, and how one should protect one's children from him.'

Jr World Cup: Shooters Gautami, Abhinav win 10m gold

Jr World Cup: Shooters Gautami, Abhinav win 10m gold

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Gautami Bhanot and Abhinav Shaw combined well to claim the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Cup.

Man beats cousin to death for refusing marriage proposal

Man beats cousin to death for refusing marriage proposal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The victim, identified as Nargis, was attacked by a 28-year-old Irfan when she was with him in a park near Delhi University's Sri Aurobindo College, police said, adding, the accused has been arrested.

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

India offers travel adventures no other country can offer.

2023's 7 Jewels From The South

2023's 7 Jewels From The South

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Subhash K Jha picks his favourite films of 2023 from south India.

Maharashtra sunstroke toll rises to 14; 7 still hospitalised

Maharashtra sunstroke toll rises to 14; 7 still hospitalised

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The death toll due to sunstroke at the 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award event in Navi Mumbai rose to 14 after the death of a 34-year-old woman while seven patients are undergoing treatment, a civic official said on Tuesday.

SEE: Kohli's 'royal salute' to Captain Raval

SEE: Kohli's 'royal salute' to Captain Raval

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Captain Virat Kohli and his Royal Challengers Bangalore team saluted Air India Captain Swati Raval who brought 263 stranded Indians home from Italy amid the COVID-19 pandemic in March.

'Why has WFI chief Singh's resignation not been sought yet?'

'Why has WFI chief Singh's resignation not been sought yet?'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal raised a question on Friday as to why the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not been asked to resign, in the wake allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by female wrestlers.

Ambani says daughter Isha is leader of retail business

Ambani says daughter Isha is leader of retail business

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday introduced daughter Isha as leader of his conglomerate's retail business as he details succession planning at India's most valuable firm. Ambani had previously named son Akash as chairman of the group's telecom arm, Reliance Jio. At Reliance Industries Ltd's 45th annual shareholders meeting, Ambani introduced Isha as leader of retail business as he invited her to speak on integrating WhatsApp with the retail business.

Delhi official who raped, impregnated minor sent to custody

Delhi official who raped, impregnated minor sent to custody

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday sent to one-day judicial custody suspended Delhi government officer Premoday Khakha who allegedly raped a minor several times and impregnated her.

Delhi bureaucrat arrested for rape of minor, suspended by Kejriwal govt

Delhi bureaucrat arrested for rape of minor, suspended by Kejriwal govt

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A 51-year-old deputy director in the woman and child development department of the Delhi government and his wife were arrested on Monday in connection with the rape of minor girl, the police said.

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The attack took place on Saturday when the woman and her mother came to Delhi from Jaipur for some work, they said, adding that a first information report (FIR) has been registered.

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it.'