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Sexual offences made gender-neutral under new laws

The newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the British-era Indian Penal Code, has made sexual offences "gender neutral" for the victim and the perpetrator, according to official......

Tackling Heatwaves In Cities

As Singapore, New York and Melbourne have shown, cities can mitigate the impact of heatwaves if they have the will to create green infrastructure, explain Amit Kapoor & Bibek Debroy. IMAGE:......

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

A fortnight after he became the face of the Indian soldier in the Kargil war, on July 8, 1999, Vikram Batra died. He was mortally wounded after fighting through the night while recapturing Peak......

19 girls among 58 child labourers rescued in MP distillery crackdown

As many as 39 boys and 19 girls were rescued from a distillery in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district, an official said on Sunday. IMAGE: People participate in a signature campaign against child......

'General Zia was real startled'

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.''Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.' IMAGE: Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri and her husband Hardeep Singh Puri, currently India's minister of......

India's biggest challenge is inclusive growth: Chandrasekaran

All the global transitions are working in India's favour, giving it the potential to become a force in today's uncertain world, but one of the country's biggest challenges is inclusive growth, Tata......

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them and add meaning to their journey.' IMAGE: Kani Kusruti, left,......

'I've lost out on parts because...'

'People had a perception that I may be angry as a person.''Or I'm older than I really am.''Or I can't speak in English because of the characters I've done at the beginning of my career.'......

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold. Under those resplendent adas and thumkas though, often......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

'Four women in their 60s followed me...'

'One told me there that she had been abused by her father when she was nine years old. The other when she was 12.' 'In all these years, they had not been able to confide about it to their mothers......

David Beckham to attend India-NZ World Cup semi-final

IMAGE: David Beckham is currently in India for a project as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives England football legend David Beckham......

Indian Super Moms aiming for Asian Games glory

Returning to the sporting field after child birth is no easy task but an increasing number of Indian women athletes are now smashing stereotypes. Here are the Indian Super Moms' at the......

Tomar removed from Worlds for 'minor scuffle with fellow shooter'

IMAGE: Ankait Tomar’s father claimed he was removed from the team due to a scuffle with a fellow shooter. Photograph: ISSF Top pistol shooter Ankait Tomar was removed from the Indian......

Wenger to help unearth future football stars in India

IMAGE: Arsene Wenger, who is currently FIFA Chief of Global Football Development, is set to visit India in the second week of October to finalise the setting-up of a central academy. Photograph:......

100th Executive Board Meeting: HI appoints Sardar Singh, Rani Rampal

IMAGE: HI President announced Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal as chief coaches of the sub-junior teams during the governing bodies 100th Executive Board Meeting. Photograph: Hockey India Hockey India......

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