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Teenage Girl Gives Birth After Alleged Amritsar Rape

Teenage Girl Gives Birth After Alleged Amritsar Rape

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 15-year-old girl in Jalandhar has given birth months after allegedly being raped by a boy in Amritsar. Police have registered a Zero FIR and booked the accused under the POCSO Act and the BNS.

Odisha: Man and Teenage Sister-in-Law End Lives Over Alleged Affair

Odisha: Man and Teenage Sister-in-Law End Lives Over Alleged Affair

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 35-year-old man and his 18-year-old sister-in-law allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in Balasore district, Odisha. Police suspect an illicit relationship and the woman's pregnancy as potential motives.

PCOS Is Now PMOS: Why This Change Matters

PCOS Is Now PMOS: Why This Change Matters

Rediff.com14 May 2026

PCOS is being renamed PMOS. Dr Anagha Menon breaks down why the one alphabet change matters and how it affects the diagnosis of this condition for so many women.

7 Nations Having The Most Frequent Sex

7 Nations Having The Most Frequent Sex

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

According to Insider Monkey's 2023 data, the libido is doing quite well in certain nations and the following 7 countries have the most frequent sex...

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The biggest hit of 2025 arrives on OTT this week, along with many other highs and horrors.

'46% girls below legal age forced to marry'

'46% girls below legal age forced to marry'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Nearly half the per cent of girls in the country are forced to marry even before they attain legal marriageable age, leading to increased number of teenage pregnancies and other related problems, a Union health ministry survey revealed.

Premarital pregnancy: How do youngsters cope?

Premarital pregnancy: How do youngsters cope?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

We invite readers to send in their experiences with regards to premarital pregnancy. Privacy is assured.

Baby born to 13-year-old rape survivor dies after her pregnancy was terminated

Baby born to 13-year-old rape survivor dies after her pregnancy was terminated

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The victim, a Mumbai resident and a Class 7 student, had to knock the doors of the apex court as the law prohibits the abortion of a foetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Pinky Aur Papa Review: A Touching Tale

Pinky Aur Papa Review: A Touching Tale

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Even though the story has nothing much to say beyond its central conflict, the film is consistently poignant and, in one scene near the end, it leaves you dewy-eyed, observes Mayur Sanap.

Mind The Malhotras Season 2 Review

Mind The Malhotras Season 2 Review

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Mind The Malhotras is like a bus that skipped a few stops on its route, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Temporary jails in Assam as crackdown on child marriage continues

Temporary jails in Assam as crackdown on child marriage continues

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The opposition has criticised the manner in which the drive against child marriage was being carried out, equating the police action with "terrorising people".

Why Modi is talking about this teenager

Why Modi is talking about this teenager

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

This 14-year-old schoolboy's invention can save lives.

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'Russia is aiming at demoralising Ukraine as a nation.' 'They want to bomb the infrastructure, the electric stations so that regular citizens will not to be able to live, to cook, to give comfort to their kids.'

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A trio of tennis moms-Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki-are poised for comebacks at the Australian Open.

Bill to increase marriageable age of women sent to select committee

Bill to increase marriageable age of women sent to select committee

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Opposition members hit out at the government for the introduction of the bill in a 'hurry' and 'without any consultation with stakeholders'.

Masaba Masaba 2 Review

Masaba Masaba 2 Review

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Masaba Masaba 2 is funnier and sassier this time around, observes Namrata Thakker.

Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling

Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

It's a must watch, says S Saraswathi.

This yogini does yoga with a goat!

This yogini does yoga with a goat!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A Internet sensation, she has over 2.1 million followers on Instagram.

Manisha Yadav: I never thought of acting in films

Manisha Yadav: I never thought of acting in films

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Model-turned-actress Manisha Yadav talks about her successful start in Tamil cinema.

'There ain't no hood like motherhood'

'There ain't no hood like motherhood'

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Bollywood's mamas celebrated Mother's Day with lovely pictures of their young ones.

'Vote for me!' says political animal Keys

'Vote for me!' says political animal Keys

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Madison Keys put her hand up for a place on the WTA Players' Council at the Australian Open on Tuesday

25% women aged 18-29, 15% men aged 21-29 married before legal age: Survey

25% women aged 18-29, 15% men aged 21-29 married before legal age: Survey

Rediff.com6 May 2022

But the report also said that early marriage has been declining over time.

Review: Zachariayude Garbhinikal is worth a watch

Review: Zachariayude Garbhinikal is worth a watch

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The Malyalam film is complicated in parts and oversimplifies matters in others, but is worth seeing

Must read: Chhavi has an important message for parents

Must read: Chhavi has an important message for parents

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'We have the power to shape the world's future by means of teaching good values to our own kids.'

American Rhode wins record sixth medal in six Games

American Rhode wins record sixth medal in six Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

American shooter Kim Rhode won the bronze medal in women's skeet shooting on Friday, an honour that put her in an elite record-holding group of just five other athletes who have won a medal in six different Olympic Games. The Californian and three-time gold medallist also became the first sportswoman in history to win medals in six consecutive Games. It was a record that almost did not happen.

Sports Shorts: Brazil's Souza gets life ban for match-fixing

Sports Shorts: Brazil's Souza gets life ban for match-fixing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Saif Ali Khan loves to party! And HERE'S PROOF!

Saif Ali Khan loves to party! And HERE'S PROOF!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma offers an onscreen recap of this onscreen wild child.

'I don't believe in marriage for religious reasons'

'I don't believe in marriage for religious reasons'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'Marriage is a practical solution in terms of bureaucracy, but it's not a real validation of whether your relationship is successful or not.'

10 Films You Must Watch

10 Films You Must Watch

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.

'Children lie because adults cannot handle the truth'

'Children lie because adults cannot handle the truth'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

In an online chat with readers on September 21, clinical psychologist Sadia Raval addressed reader queries related to handling teenage problems. For those who missed it, here's the transcript.

Review: Malayalam movie Tourist Home is a one-time watch

Review: Malayalam movie Tourist Home is a one-time watch

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The director could have done better by avoiding the cliched tales.

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Cleanse, tone, and moisturise. Avoid sugar, dairy products, animal protein, suggests Shilpa Sharma.

How to Raise A Happy Child

How to Raise A Happy Child

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

We all want the same things for our children. We want them to grow up to love and be loved, to follow their dreams, to find success. Mostly, though, we want them to be happy. But just how much control do we have over our children's happiness? A must read from Lachmi Deb Roy's Are You Overparenting? Why Doing Everything Possible Harms Your Child.

ASK ROOPASHREE: Can essential oils heal allergies?

ASK ROOPASHREE: Can essential oils heal allergies?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

Megan Fox welcomes third son with hubby Brian

Megan Fox welcomes third son with hubby Brian

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

'Help your kids understand the value of the things you give them'

'Help your kids understand the value of the things you give them'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Manjiri Gokhale Joshi, author of 'Crushes Careers and Cell Phones' tells us how challenging it is to be a single mother, and shares her journey of inspiration and challenges while writing the book, which was a long-pending dream of hers. Read on.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Here's your weekly dose of stories that are weird, true and funny!

Women's tennis comes of age as youngsters battle to keep up

Women's tennis comes of age as youngsters battle to keep up

Rediff.com26 May 2017

With five of the top 10 in the current rankings aged 28 or older, form suggests another pair of seasoned campaigners could contest the title match at the French Open, which starts in Paris on Sunday.