Mere grabbing of breast, breaking pyjami string not rape: HC

The Allahabad high court has ruled that mere grabbing of the breast and breaking of the string of a 'pyjami' do not amount to offence of rape but such offence falls under the ambit of assault or......

5 UP men get life term, additional 40 yrs in jail for raping minor in Kerala

A court in Kochi on Monday sentenced five men from Uttar Pradesh to life imprisonment and an additional 40 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl from Kerala five years ago,......

Israeli tourist among 2 women gang-raped near Hampi, male friend killed

Two women, including a 27-year-old Israeli tourist, were allegedly gang-raped and assaulted while stargazing near Hampi in Karnataka, police said on Saturday.  Image used only for......

Akbar Road signboard defaced over Maharana Pratap statue vandalism

A signboard of Akbar Road in Lutyens' Delhi was defaced on Thursday by individuals protesting against the alleged vandalism of Maharana Pratap's statue at Kashmiri Gate ISBT. IMAGE: Protestors......

Vedaa Review: Action Packed Caste Drama

Vedaa is realistic but also has the kind of mainstream elements and action sequences that make a film gripping, observes Deepa Gahlot. The mood of the country, during Independence Day, is that of......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Worms are daily crawling......

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call......

ISL: Mumbai City look to snap winless run vs FC Goa

IMAGE: FC Goa's Brison Fernandes and coach Manolo Marquez at a press conference on Friday. Photograph: FC Goa Title-holders Mumbai City FC will look to secure their maiden win of the season when......

Public outrage as convicted rapist competes in Paris

IMAGE: Steven van de Velde of Netherlands in action. Photograph: Esa Alexanderx/Reuters There were a few discreet boos, and mixed feelings amongst the crowd, as Netherlands beach volleyball......

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

IMAGE: The Indian hockey player has taken urgent leave to explore his legal options after being accused of rape. Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Kumar/Instagram Accused of rape under the stringent......

Nepal court sentences cricketer Lamichhane to 8-year imprisonment in a rape case

IMAGE: Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane (file photo) handed an eight-year imprisonment sentence. Photograph: BCCI The Nepal court on Wednesday sentenced star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane to......

Varun Kumar's allegation a distraction, plans in place

'If you took it as an injury, someone now is injured. What would you do? What are the plans in place in the event of an injury? So, Varun is not here. What is the plan? There always is a plan for......