News for 'women who inspire us'

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Life has been my greatest teacher.'

'Women are always underestimated'

'Women are always underestimated'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Successful Indian women air their views on issues women face today

Don't miss! Serena Williams gives inspiring speech at Oscars

Don't miss! Serena Williams gives inspiring speech at Oscars

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The 23 time Grand Slam champion made not one but two appearances at the Oscars on Sunday night.

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

In a historic transition, the Parliament moved into a swanky new complex on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter and the introduction of the women's reservation bill taking centre stage.

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

'Gujarat govt must give Bilkis Bano security'

'Gujarat govt must give Bilkis Bano security'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'I learnt today that Bilkis Bano had to change her house after these people were released as some of them lived in her vicinity.' 'This was an injustice to her, she had to do this under duress.'

'We all need a little piece of utopia in our life'

'We all need a little piece of utopia in our life'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'This was a film, a story that had never been told before.'

Curvy and Cute! Huma Owns The Ramp

Curvy and Cute! Huma Owns The Ramp

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The Maharani actor embraced her curves in an embellished lehenga for designer Nachiket Barve.

The women taking charge at CAA protests

The women taking charge at CAA protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

In this winter of discontent, in every procession, in every demonstration, in every protest -- from Jawaharlal Nehru University to Jamia to Shaheen Bagh to the streets of Mumbai -- the front rows have been occupied by women. It's been weeks since women have been sitting in protest across the country against the newly-introduced Citizenship Amendment Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens. The protests are a nerve centre of unwavering voices against what has been perceived as a discriminatory law. The women -- some housewives, some students with hijabs covering their hair, and others in full-length burqa robes -- are rallying against the 'Man' in what could also be perceived as a revolution for the 'weaker sex' in India.

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.' 'Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.'

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The Women's World Cup that was staged in England from June 20, 1973, was the first-ever World Cup to staged in cricket.

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Vaccine War leans towards stoking nationalistic fervour, but that shouldn't stop you from watching a film that is solemn about the Indian scientific community's achievement, notes Mayur Sanap.

After LS, Modi taunts Cong, Nehru in RS too

After LS, Modi taunts Cong, Nehru in RS too

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress alleging that the opposition party has become outdated and has always been against any kind of reservation.

The INSPIRATION behind television shows

The INSPIRATION behind television shows

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Till the lockdown was imposed in March, more than 200 Zee staffers had spent over 2,500 hours across 28 regions in Punjab, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal to understand the audiences. The effort paid off, again and again.

Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to pamper yourself on Women's Day

Lessons from Bollywood: How to pamper yourself on Women's Day

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma picks 10 Bollywood-inspired ideas to pamper yourself on W-day.

12 Dresses, One For Every Sign In The Zodiac

12 Dresses, One For Every Sign In The Zodiac

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

12 Dresses, One For Every Sign In The Zodiac Whether you're governed by fire or water, there's a dress to match your cosmic personality

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

These inspiring stories of women shattering the glass ceiling will make you believe in a brighter, gender positive future for India.

Para Asian Games: Indians shine with 4 golds on Day 1

Para Asian Games: Indians shine with 4 golds on Day 1

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

India swept all the three medals in men's high jump T63 and men's club throw F51 events

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Let's delve into the five most notable sporting accomplishments that India has achieved post August 15, 1947.

Assam CM's request to Rahul Gandhi: Please don't visit...

Assam CM's request to Rahul Gandhi: Please don't visit...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should avoid visiting the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva at Batadrava on January 22, as there can be no competition between Lord Ram and the medieval age Vaishnav saint revered as an icon in the state.

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'

Is Aditi the PRETTIEST BRIDE Ever?

Is Aditi the PRETTIEST BRIDE Ever?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Aditi Rao Hydari turned muse for Gaurang Shah's Sindhoor collection at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

Black US female players bring social issues to forefront at US Open

Black US female players bring social issues to forefront at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Stephens sees success of Black women inspiring new generation.

Here's what Ileana thinks of Indian women

Here's what Ileana thinks of Indian women

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

In an interview with Rediff.com, Ileana D'Cruz shares fashion advice and style tips.

INDIA alliance wants to destroy Sanatan Dharma: Modi

INDIA alliance wants to destroy Sanatan Dharma: Modi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Targeting the Congress, the PM said those who ruled Madhya Pradesh for a long time did nothing else other than corruption and crime.

20 most powerful women in politics

20 most powerful women in politics

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Here's a Forbes annual list of the extraordinary women from across the world that dominate the world of politics.

Why 18-year-old Tabbu is an inspiration

Why 18-year-old Tabbu is an inspiration

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

'Now when I walk down the street people point me out to their daughters and say, "That's Tabbu. You should be like her",' says Tabbu Afroz, 18, when she received the Breakthrough Changemaker Inspiration Award in New York.

Kajol And Kriti Make An Announcement

Kajol And Kriti Make An Announcement

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Kajol and Kriti Sanon are teaming up for Do Patti, a film backed by Writer Kanika Dhillon.

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Harris is known for many firsts. She has been a county district attorney; the district attorney for San Francisco -- the first woman and first African-American and Indian-origin to be elected to the position.

'India Over The Moon': Sania, Sachin hail Chandrayaan-3

'India Over The Moon': Sania, Sachin hail Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Sachin Tendulkar, Sania, Mirza, Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli hailed Moon mission Chandrayaan-3's successful landing

PM Modi lauds Mithali's 'phenomenal' career

PM Modi lauds Mithali's 'phenomenal' career

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Former Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj said she was overwhelmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "thoughtfully worded acknowledgment" of her contribution to the sport.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

Fashion Week: Indian womenswear -- inspired by menswear!

Fashion Week: Indian womenswear -- inspired by menswear!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Here's a look at designer Tanya Sharma's latest offerings from her label 'GaGa', showcased on the fourth day of the LFW.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Please don't celebrate me if you are not going to listen to my voice.'

Yatra's Message Was Bigger Than Rahul Gandhi

Yatra's Message Was Bigger Than Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There they were, showing the world that there are still people motivated not by religious structures, not by past glories, not by hatreds deliberately stoked. These were ordinary folks doing something extraordinary purely because they think that effort might shake a nation out of a spiralling miasma of division, mistrust, cynicism, sophistry and violence.

Inspiring moments from the 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympic Winter Games

Inspiring moments from the 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympic Winter Games

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Inspiring moments from the 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympic Winter Games

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.

Tendulkar, PM Modi hail PV Sindhu

Tendulkar, PM Modi hail PV Sindhu

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

'Your attitude and spirit to win every game is something that inspires everyone'