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MVA manifesto promises period leaves, free cervical cancer vaccine

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday released its manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls, promising free cervical cancer vaccines for girls aged 9 to 16 and and two optional leave days......

BJP will implement UCC in J'khand, tribals excluded: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced that the BJP will implement the Uniform Civil Code in Jharkhand if voted to power in the state, but would keep tribals out of its ambit. IMAGE:......

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.''Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.' IMAGE: Students of Patna Women's College stage a protest demanding justice for......

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from?Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N......

Will take back 'Ladki Bahin' funds if you don't vote for me: Maha MLA

A political row erupted over Independent MLA and National Democratic Alliance ally Ravi Rana's remarks implying that funds distributed to women under the Maharashtra government's "Ladki Bahin"......

FM launches new small savings scheme for women with 7.5% return

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday announced a 'Mahila Samman Saving Certificate' with a fixed interest rate of 7.5 per cent for two years. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

R K Krishna Kumar, one of the stalwarts of the Tata group, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, evening. A close lieutenant of then Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata, he spoke to Rediff.com's......

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

IMAGE: Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO Ogilvy. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Ogilvy, one of the world's leading advertising agencies, will for the first time have an Indian-origin......

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

'I humbly request the government to create safe spaces for ALL women, the strictest of punishment and the swiftest justice.' IMAGE: A vigil in Mumbai to condemn the rape and murder of a trainee......

'I ate 160 paans during the shooting'

'Netflix is very happy with me. Mamla Legal Hai has opened the big bazaar in the heartland for them.' IMAGE: Ravi Kishan in Laapataa Ladies. After getting high praise for his cop act in Laapataa......

'No country treats porn stars like we do'

'Why is being a porn star socially acceptable and not a prostitute?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kangana Ranaut/Instagram Kangana Ranaut, who is set to mark her electoral debut from Himachal......

Laapataa Ladies Review: Cheerful Ode To Sisterhood

Laapataa Ladies is gentle yet firm in calling out the hypocrisies colouring everyday mindsets and prejudices without acquiring the high-handedness of a crusader, observes Sukanya Verma. What are......

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor/Instagram Armed with a smile and grace, her only concern is the passenger's security and seat belt. Whether she's having a bad day or good one, the only......

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Forget past and think about future: coach Harendra Singh's advice to women's hockey team Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/X "Forget the past and think about the future," this was Indian......

These Awesome Ladies Inspire Me Daily

Through their triumphs and struggles, these athletes have not only rewritten the narrative of women in sports but have also ignited a flame of empowerment and inspiration, asserts Laxmi Negi.......

Why Anju Bobby George is envious of today's athletes?

I envy today''s athletes because I was in wrong era: Anju Bobby George Photograph: Kind Courtesy Anju Bobby George/Instagram India's first-ever World Athletics Championship medalist, Anju Bobby......

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

'No coach has ever stood up in defence of any lesbian players. Some even refuse to include us in their teams' IMAGE: Members of the ‘Chosen Few’ soccer team train during a practice......

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

IMAGE: Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq said his team was below par in all departments. Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Getty Images Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq feels his struggling team deserves......

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