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PIX: Bachchans, Randeep, Richa attend Sarbjit screening

PIX: Bachchans, Randeep, Richa attend Sarbjit screening

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Stars spotted at the screening of Sarbjit in Mumbai.

Oberois plan luxury cruisers in Kerala

Oberois plan luxury cruisers in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

The Oberois have become the first Indian chain of hotels to launch the country's first luxury cruiser in the backwaters of Kerala.\n\n\n\n

'I haven't been presented glamorously in Jackson'

'I haven't been presented glamorously in Jackson'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

'Jackson presents me better than my previous films.' Kannada actress Pavana talks about her look in Jackson.

Pachauri hospitalised day after resigning UN climate panel chief

Pachauri hospitalised day after resigning UN climate panel chief

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

A day after quitting as Chairman of UN's prestigious Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, TERI Director General R K Pachauri has been admitted to a city-based hospital.

Bollywood pays its last respects to Aishwarya's father

Bollywood pays its last respects to Aishwarya's father

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

Why do rape victims turn hostile?

Why do rape victims turn hostile?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The fact that so many victims turn hostile should be a matter of concern. If so many accused persons continue to roam freely in society, this becomes an additional liability to women's safety, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Helicopter crashes in Mumbai; 1 dead, 3 injured

Helicopter crashes in Mumbai; 1 dead, 3 injured

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

The helicopter 'Robinson R44' crashed in Filter Pada area of Aarey Colony in Goregaon earlier in the day.

Woman withdraws from inquiry probing CJI case

Woman withdraws from inquiry probing CJI case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The former Supreme Court employee dubbed on Tuesday as "very frightening" the atmosphere of the in-house inquiry committee and "walked out" raising various objections including denial of her lawyer's presence.

Govt in race against time to fulfil PM's goal of 'toilets in all schools'

Govt in race against time to fulfil PM's goal of 'toilets in all schools'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

With only 1.21 lakh completed out of a targeted 4.19 lakh, the government seems to be in a race against time to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise of ensuring toilets in all schools.

'SC verdict on activists' arrest unfortunate and unexpected'

'SC verdict on activists' arrest unfortunate and unexpected'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere in the arrest of five rights activists in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence case and declined to appoint a SIT for probe into their arrest.

JNU row: Delhi HC asks Kanhaiya to move trial court for regular bail

JNU row: Delhi HC asks Kanhaiya to move trial court for regular bail

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Kanhaiya has approached the high court as his six-months interim bail is scheduled to expire on September 1.

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The apex court asked Venugopal to file an affidavit indicating steps taken so far in the matter.

HC frees 'Peepli Live' co-director Farooqui in rape case

HC frees 'Peepli Live' co-director Farooqui in rape case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Mahmood Farooqui will walk free from Tihar Jail, with the Delhi high court on Monday acquitting him in a rape case involving a United States researcher, saying it remained doubtful whether any such incident took place.

Parineeti, Anushka, Deepika: Where were our stars born?

Parineeti, Anushka, Deepika: Where were our stars born?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Take a look!

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The apex court questioning the police about the arrests said that 'dissent is the safety valve of democracy and if you don't allow these safety valves, it will burst.'

Fresh trouble for R K Pachauri, another ex-TERI staff alleges sexual harassment

Fresh trouble for R K Pachauri, another ex-TERI staff alleges sexual harassment

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Trouble mounted for R K Pachauri when another woman, a former employee of TERI, came out in public making similar allegations against him.

Head turners not on the fashion week runway

Head turners not on the fashion week runway

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Fashion week is not just about what is on the ramp. Take a look at these beautiful people we spotted off the ramp.

Ishrat's family likely to challenge denial to prosecute IB officials

Ishrat's family likely to challenge denial to prosecute IB officials

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Ishrat Jahan's family is likely to challenge the Union home ministry's decision not to prosecute four Intelligence Bureau officials in the alleged encounter case.

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

At some point, it became evident to the audience that a subtle musical duel was taking place. By the time the faster taans started, the notes had become sharp arrows shot with the intention to annihilate. A revealing excerpt from Namita Devidayal's The Sixth String Of Vilayat Khan.

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui gets 7 years in jail for rape of US woman

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui gets 7 years in jail for rape of US woman

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Bollywood film 'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui, held guilty for raping a US researcher, was on Thursday sent to seven years in jail by a Delhi court which said that he took advantage of the situation when she was alone in his house.

The good samaritans of Hashimpura

The good samaritans of Hashimpura

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The families of the Muslim youth from Hashimpura who were shot dead 28 years ago had some committed supporters in their long struggle for justice.

SC upholds HC order acquitting filmmaker in rape case

SC upholds HC order acquitting filmmaker in rape case

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The apex court rejected the plea filed by the 30-year-old woman, saying it would not interfere with the high court's "well-written judgment". "We are not satisfied. We will not interfere with the high court verdict. It is a well-written judgment," the bench comprising Justices S A Bobde and L Nageswara Rao said.

Don't care what Headley is saying; she was innocent: Ishrat's sister

Don't care what Headley is saying; she was innocent: Ishrat's sister

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The family and the lawyer of Ishrat Jahan, who was killed in an alleged fake encounter in Gujarat, on Thursday raised questions over David Coleman Headley's testimony that she was a Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative, saying this was for the "political benefit of some big people" whose names have been "besmirched."

Pix: Bollywood celebrates Mother's Day

Pix: Bollywood celebrates Mother's Day

Rediff.com14 May 2018

'It's your day. Today & everyday'

No rape in marriage?

No rape in marriage?

Rediff.com9 May 2015

A number of studies and statistics prove that marital rape is a reality in India. But laws that do not acknowledge this are another reality that a large number of married women are forced to live with.

'I have confidence in the people of India'

'I have confidence in the people of India'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

'Adivasis are a critical national treasure, so we need to protect them.' 'The fight for the tribals of Chhattisgarh needs people from all political parties. It cannot be about any single political group.'

Intern moves SC for inquiry against Justice Swatanter Kumar

Intern moves SC for inquiry against Justice Swatanter Kumar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

A former law intern, who has made sexual harassment allegations against Justice Swatanter Kumar, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking inquiry against the retired judge.

Another former SC judge faces sexual harassment charges

Another former SC judge faces sexual harassment charges

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Former Supreme Court judge Swatanter Kumar, who is facing charges of sexually harassing an intern, made no comments on Saturday despite repeated attempts by the media to get his reaction.

Outrage over murder of Gauri Lankesh

Outrage over murder of Gauri Lankesh

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Journalists from across the country gathered and demanded justice amid call for standing up to "forces" trying to the "muzzle" the voices of dissent.

How to plan CrossFit workouts: Tips from the man who trained Aamir & Jacqueline

How to plan CrossFit workouts: Tips from the man who trained Aamir & Jacqueline

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Meet Bollywood's favourite CrossFit trainer Shivoham.

'Headley's testimony on Ishrat Jahan is like KBC'

'Headley's testimony on Ishrat Jahan is like KBC'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'There is nothing in Headley's testimony. Where is he saying anything? He says, 'I don't know, I don't know.' He says 'I overheard somebody's speech.' Is this evidence? This is double hearsay.' 'If this (the Ishrat Jahan encounter) investigation is really carried out further it points to the heart of BJP's political leadership. And therefore they want you to distract you and say terrorist, terrorist.'

'As a nation we don't learn lessons from our past'

'As a nation we don't learn lessons from our past'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

'Communal killings take place routinely in our country and yet we don't ever convict the offenders.' 'The riots of 1993 and 2002 would not have happened if justice was given to the 1984 Delhi riot victims.'

Seshachalam 'encounter': Witnesses reveal what happened

Seshachalam 'encounter': Witnesses reveal what happened

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Three men, who survived the April 6 'encounter' in the Seshachalam forests, give crucial evidence to the National Human Rights Commission on how their friends and family members were wrongly detained and later shot dead.

'Indians have a problem with love'

'Indians have a problem with love'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'More so, if it is their daughters wanting to marry someone of their own choosing.' 'Children are seen as property. That's why the problem is so messy.' For young Indians wanting to marry outside their religion, expressing their right to love and live as they choose is becoming increasingly hazardous.

Hashimpura killings: The trial to nowhere

Hashimpura killings: The trial to nowhere

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Right from the beginning, the State abdicated its responsibility in fixing the blame for the Hashimpura massacres or getting justice for the victims.

A woman's woes after filing a sexual harrassment complaint

A woman's woes after filing a sexual harrassment complaint

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

"They would say, 'Look at these modern women. If someone puts a hand on their shoulder, they cry sexual harassment'. I became the butt of everybody's jokes." Read on to find out more

'At the end of the day, I am Aaradhya's mom'

'At the end of the day, I am Aaradhya's mom'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

'I don't prepare (for a character), I become it. I don't have to think about a character too much, I become it. I give a lot of attention to detailing. Once I become the character, I go and deliver the scene.' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gives us an insight into her life.

Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Most juvenile remand homes are in appalling condition and need a massive overhaul. But whether redrafting the law will bring down juvenile crime is the moot question. What is required better remand homes, more specialised care rather than to expose young people to the trauma and stigma of adult jails, says Rashme Sehgal.

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