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......

'No Woman Feels Safe In Maharashtra And India Today'

'Cases of molestation and rape are reaching the doorstep of households irrespective of their socio-economic status. That's the extent to which criminals are feeling emboldened today.' IMAGE: 'How......

'In India, Women Have The Right To Demand Justice'

'That is why an emotional appeal to the President.''There needs to be a strict law. The accused should be punished immediately.''All cases should be heard in fast-track courts.''In rural areas,......

Haryana BJP chief booked for gang rape in Himachal

Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party chief Mohanlal Badoli and a singer were booked after a woman alleged that she was gang-raped by them in a hotel in Kasauli. Image used only for representational......

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......