Aparna Bose

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11th anniversary of Nirbhaya: 'Nothing has changed'

11th anniversary of Nirbhaya: 'Nothing has changed'

Rediff.com   16 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.

Never seen such violence since 1992: Nuh residents

Never seen such violence since 1992: Nuh residents

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2023

"We all are scared. Some people came and ransacked and burned down everything and now because of them everyone in Nuh is suffering," Waris said.

Scared migrant workers flee violence-hit Nuh to Rajasthan, UP for work

Scared migrant workers flee violence-hit Nuh to Rajasthan, UP for work

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2023

Forced to stay indoors for the last few days in view of the prevailing situation and the curfew, the workers and their families, including children, said they have been surviving on crumbs.

Delhi flood victims say they were not alerted, got little help

Delhi flood victims say they were not alerted, got little help

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2023

As floods hit the low-lying areas in the national capital, slum dwellers whose houses got submerged claimed that they were not alerted beforehand and many others alleged that help was not forthcoming from the administration.

'A housewife, has no idea of issues': K'taka BJP candidate scorns rival

'A housewife, has no idea of issues': K'taka BJP candidate scorns rival

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2023

BJP candidate from Ballari City G Somasekhara Reddy has said his brother's wife and rival Kalyana Rajya Pragati Paksha (KRPP) candidate Aruna Laxmi is a 'housewife and has no idea about the problems of the constituency'.

Delhi's anti-pollution curbs ineffective, 'little too late': Experts

Delhi's anti-pollution curbs ineffective, 'little too late': Experts

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2022

'These measures should be in place throughout the year in order to bring down AQI levels to 100 or below'

Jahangirpuri: Tight security, barricading affects livelihood of locals

Jahangirpuri: Tight security, barricading affects livelihood of locals

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2022

As Jahangirpuri's C-Block remains heavily barricaded and under tight security following last week's violence, several residents Friday said they are unable to open their shops or go to work due to restriction on movement which is affecting their livelihoods.

Jahangirpuri demolition: Many lose means of livelihood

Jahangirpuri demolition: Many lose means of livelihood

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2022

Bulldozers demolished several structures at Jahangirpuri on Wednesday amid a heavy paramilitary and police presence during the NDMC's anti-encroachment drive that was stopped within hours following a Supreme Court order.

'People were carrying swords, pistols in Jahangirpuri'

'People were carrying swords, pistols in Jahangirpuri'

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2022

'My neighbours are Muslims, but we have never faced any communal problems. We have all been living in harmony'