News for 'verbal abuse'

'I got verbally abusive, she walked out on me'

'I got verbally abusive, she walked out on me'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on March 18 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.

Football Is Kuldeep Yadav's True Passion

Football Is Kuldeep Yadav's True Passion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The mystery spinner even has a YouTube channel dedicated to football discussions.

DMK leader suspended for abusing Dalit for entering TN temple

DMK leader suspended for abusing Dalit for entering TN temple

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

DMK general secretary Duraimurugan announced through a statement in Salem that Manikam has been placed under suspension for violating the party discipline.

Let those who have not sinned....: Actor Jayasurya refutes abuse charges

Let those who have not sinned....: Actor Jayasurya refutes abuse charges

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

The actor, who has been in the US with his family for the past one month, said he will face the allegations legally and his lawyers will take care of the proceedings in the cases against him till he returns.

'Don't know why Root reacted that way'

'Don't know why Root reacted that way'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

One of the standout performers in the recent Test series against England, India pacer Prasidh Krishna has opened up about his on-field exchange with Joe Root during the fifth and final Test at The Oval, saying he did not understand why the senior batter reacted in am extreme manner.

Saqlain reprimanded for abusing Miandad

Saqlain reprimanded for abusing Miandad

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

Saqlain had verbally abused Miandad on the phone after being dropped from the Pakistan team for the Test series against South Africa.

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

MeToo in Mollywood: 2 more famous actors booked

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Separate cases have been registered in Kerala against popular Malayalam actors Jayasoorya and Maniyanpilla Raju following an allegation raised by a female actor that they had sexually assaulted her, police said on Thursday. Multiple FIRs have been registered against many high profile Malayalam film personalities following allegations of sexual harassment against various directors and actors in the wake of revelations in the Justice K Hema Committee report. In a Facebook post, the woman actor had said, 'I am writing to report a series of incidents of physical and verbal abuse I suffered at the hands of 1 Mukesh 2 Maniyan Pilla Raju, 3 Idavela Babu, 4 Jayasoorya (Jayasurya), 5 adv Chandrasekaran, 6 production controller Noble and Vichu, in the Malayalam film industry.'

'I Can't Marry Off My Daughter Because I Don't Have Money'

'I Can't Marry Off My Daughter Because I Don't Have Money'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I need 3-4 lakhs for the wedding. All prospective grooms demand a motorcycle which costs 1 to 1.5 lakhs, then you have to also give a bed, cupboard, utensils, fridge,' says Kamala, her wrinkled forehead furrowing with despair.

Ponting breaks silence on Siraj-Head feud

Ponting breaks silence on Siraj-Head feud

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the heated exchange between India's Mohammed Siraj and Australia's Travis Head during the Adelaide Test

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Caring for one's parents is the husband's responsibility, especially if he is the earning member of the family.' 'The wife may be financially dependent on him but that does not create a legal obligation for her to serve or care for her in-laws.'

Chess world fumes over Kramnik's remarks on Naroditsky's death

Chess world fumes over Kramnik's remarks on Naroditsky's death

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Kramnik's comments shameful but where were Naroditsky's friends when he was alive? FIDE CEO

IIT Jodhpur professor assaults director during meeting, arrested

IIT Jodhpur professor assaults director during meeting, arrested

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

An assistant professor at IIT Jodhpur has been arrested for allegedly abusing and manhandling the institution's director during a departmental meeting. Both parties have filed counter-FIRs, and an investigation is underway.

Shocking! Abuse of child athletes in Japan

Shocking! Abuse of child athletes in Japan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The 67-page report released on Monday titled "I Was Hit So Many Times I Can't Count" looks at Japan's history of physical punishment in sport and includes first-hand accounts from athletes.

Inconsistent decisions shake public trust, says SC; slams HC judge

Inconsistent decisions shake public trust, says SC; slams HC judge

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded a Karnataka High Court judge for passing an inconsistent verdict, highlighting the crucial importance of consistent judicial outcomes for maintaining public trust. The court emphasized that inconsistent decisions from different benches undermine faith in the judiciary and can lead to "forum shopping" and other unethical practices.

Rahul ready take a bullet for country, not just abuse: Priyanka to Modi

Rahul ready take a bullet for country, not just abuse: Priyanka to Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Targeting the Congress over its party president M Mallikarjun Kharge's 'venomous snake' barb at him, Modi on Saturday said till now the party and its leaders had hurled different types of abuses at him 91 times.

Jawan's Wife Claims Molestation, Assault

Jawan's Wife Claims Molestation, Assault

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'More than 40 people attacked me. They verbally abused me using obscene language. They also touched me inappropriately.'

Most PSBs see decline in headcount even as branches spread

Most PSBs see decline in headcount even as branches spread

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

At a time when the finance ministry is focusing on addressing employee grievances, the number of employees in most public-sector banks (PSBs) has declined over the last three financial years.

MCC 'unreservedly apologises' to Australian players for abuse in Lord's Long Room

MCC 'unreservedly apologises' to Australian players for abuse in Lord's Long Room

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

MCC "unreservedly apologised" to the Australian team after its few members allegedly abused several visiting players in the Lord's Long Room following Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal.

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Assault case filed against director Ranjith, 4 actors under cloud

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fallout from the Justice K Hema Committee report on harassment and abuse in the Malayalam film industry intensified on Monday as a case was filed against well-known filmmaker Ranjith, and several female actors stepped forward with disturbing accounts of the mistreatment they faced at the hands of their various male counterparts.

Kerala actress complains of abuse and threats over photoshoot

Kerala actress complains of abuse and threats over photoshoot

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

A Malayalam TV serial actress, facing a probe for allegedly violating temple customs by stepping onto a ceremonial boat wearing footwear, on Wednesday complained of abuse and threat by unknown people via phone and social media platforms.

'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.'

Ajit Pawar Faces Heat Over Dowry Death

Ajit Pawar Faces Heat Over Dowry Death

Rediff.com24 May 2025

The controversy deepened after a video surfaced showing Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar at the wedding, personally handing over a Fortuner SUV and making a remark widely interpreted as normalising dowry.

Man held for trying to open door of Air India Express flight

Man held for trying to open door of Air India Express flight

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The accused, Abdul Musavir Nadukandee, was arrested after the flight made an emergency landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai on Saturday, an official from Sahar police said.

Former Aus cricketer denied bail in domestic abuse case

Former Aus cricketer denied bail in domestic abuse case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Slater is accused of choking a woman while shaking her at his house in December 2023.

Serena Williams escapes with fine for umpire abuse

Serena Williams escapes with fine for umpire abuse

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Serena Williams escaped with a $2,000 fine on Monday when tennis officials ruled that her verbal abuse of an umpire during Sunday's U.S. Open final was not a major offense.

R K Sharma's daughter abused me: Witness

R K Sharma's daughter abused me: Witness

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Sejal Shah had told the court yesterday that Shivani Bhatnagar had an affair with prime accused in her murder R K Sharma, a senior IPS officer.

Twist in B'luru road rage case, now IAF officer booked

Twist in B'luru road rage case, now IAF officer booked

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose made an allegation in a video he shared that he was attacked and verbally abused by a group of Kannada-speaking individuals who chased him on a bike in Bengaluru early Monday morning. Terming it a case of road rage, police arrested Vikas Kumar, who works as a team head at a software company's call centre.

Former Indian student alleges abuse by university

Former Indian student alleges abuse by university

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

38-year old Richard Harvey, who was studying at the Meridian International School in 2007, said university employees ridiculed him when he requested toilet paper and drinking water be made available on campus.

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

As pressure mounted, the CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front seemed to be supporting Mukesh, taking a cautious wait-and-watch stance.

Saqlain faces fine for abusing Miandad

Saqlain faces fine for abusing Miandad

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

Saqlain is due to appear before the Pakistan Cricket Board's disciplinary committee on Wednesday.

Pune woman punched in face, left bleeding in road rage case

Pune woman punched in face, left bleeding in road rage case

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Dsilva said she was riding towards Baner on a two-wheeler with two children when a man in a car did not give her way.

Minor abuse case: Singer Remo arrested, let off on bail

Minor abuse case: Singer Remo arrested, let off on bail

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Pop singer Remo Fernandes was on Friday arrested by Goa Police and later released on a bail bond when he appeared before investigating officer in connection with a case of alleged verbal abuse of a minor girl.

Fighting Workplace Harassment? What You Can Expect

Fighting Workplace Harassment? What You Can Expect

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'Filing a workplace harassment case against a well-known company or professional can bring risks like retaliation, harm to your career and emotional stress,' warns Smita Shetty Kapoor.

Lalu's elder son threatens to release videos of marital abuse

Lalu's elder son threatens to release videos of marital abuse

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Yadav came out with a video statement, nearly seven minutes long, fulminating against a news portal which had carried a report about his divorce case, apparently presenting him in a poor light.

'Fringe Elements Must Be Brought Under Control'

'Fringe Elements Must Be Brought Under Control'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

'They should be given a strong message that they are not the ones who decide the rule of the land, and they are not the ones who decide what justice is.'

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Philippine wildcard Alexandra Eala pulled off the biggest win of her young career with a stunning upset of Polish world number two Iga Swiatek.

'Employees Can File Harassment Complaints Without Proof'

'Employees Can File Harassment Complaints Without Proof'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

"If HR isn't responsive, it's critical to keep records of all interactions -- e-mails, dates and any conversations you had. If HR fails to help, escalate the matter to higher management or the internal complaints committee," says Smita Shetty Kapoor.

Chennai teacher hits Class 3 student for not reciting Hindi poem, suspended

Chennai teacher hits Class 3 student for not reciting Hindi poem, suspended

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Following the incident last week, the parents of the student studying in Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram School in Chennai took up the issue with the management of the CBSE school that maintained a 'zero tolerance' policy' to violence.

Imran Tahir subjected to 'racial abuse' by Indian fan

Imran Tahir subjected to 'racial abuse' by Indian fan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Imran Tahir has alleged that he was racially abused by an Indian fan during the fourth ODI

K'taka poll is not about you: Rahul on PM's 'abused 91 times' charge

K'taka poll is not about you: Rahul on PM's 'abused 91 times' charge

Rediff.com1 May 2023

'You (Modi) come here and don't even take the name of your Chief Minister (Basavaraj Bommai) and (B S) Yediyurappa (former CM). Your speeches are all about Narendra Modi'