The Congress party has expressed its support for the Indian cricket team ahead of their Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia, despite a recent controversy involving a party spokesperson's social media posts criticizing Indian captain Rohit Sharma. The party distanced itself from the spokesperson's remarks, stating that they do not reflect the party's position and asked her to exercise greater caution in future.
His reply is winning the Internet.
In her now-deleted post, Mohamed said Sharma is "fat for a sportsman". "Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!" she said.
Neha takes on body-shamers. Will you?
A woman in Ghaziabad, India, has filed a police complaint against her husband and in-laws, alleging dowry harassment, mental torture, and demands that she attain a body like Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi. She also alleges forced abortion and physical assault.
The actor got candid about her struggles when she was overweight.
A new study uncovers the unhealthy trends and hidden reality of body shaming in India.
The first step to stay safe on social media is to block people who are annoying, says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.
'Don't dwell on what you are not and what you don't have! Let's focus on the good we are all #imperfectlyperfect'.
The actor has faced online abuse several times in the past.
'If you see it as a burden, you'll struggle. But if you're enjoying the process and make small lifestyle changes, it becomes much easier.'
The balance was so perfect in that moment, the irony so rich. Those who cheered on Elia Kazan were cheering on the one quality that made him such a singular artist: He was his own man and not susceptible to groupthink. Those who protested Kazan's presence were protesting that very quality: They were saying that he was too much of an outlier, a wolf in a radical's clothing. Sreehari Nair captures his Kodak moment at the Oscars.
The comedienne and actor sent out a bold message at the Lakme Fashion Week.
Gymnastics Australia CEO Kitty Chiller applauded those who had come forward and said the federation had "zero tolerance" for abuse.
Mahima Seth, 25 who works as a financial consultant tells us how she lost 23 kg in 10 months.
Sonakshi Sinha has an important message for India's youth.
Here's why the numbers on the scale don't define Sameera Reddy anymore.
As her husband -- player of the match in the Vizag Test -- gears up for the third Test against England in Rajkot, Sanjana Ganesan, Bumrah's wife, found herself facing body-shaming comments in a promotional post with a Valentine's Day theme.
British actor-model Jameela Jamil recalled her struggles of dealing with an eating disorder during her 20s and urged people to seek treatment for the condition.
Many of our leading men and women are also all for dramatic physical transformation for the sake of artistic authenticity.
'The idea for this film came from Sonakshi and Huma.'
Mumbai-based Dimple Mehta has been using her Instagram handle to decry fat-shaming.
The actor-entrepreneur's joke about holiday binging on Thanksgiving didn't go down too well.
This plus-size model had the ultimate Instagram post for people who fat shamed her.
Jennifer Aniston: 2. Body Shamers: 0.
Dangerous messaging punctuates every ounce of its storyline wherein dowry is normalised, the kidney is a small price to pay for it, observes Sukanya Verma.
Nehal Chudasama's transformation journey will inspire you to hit the gym.
Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.
Yadav called Raje fat and asked people to give her rest.
'You treat me like eye candy and I will leave you like you're a wrapper.'
Rediff reader Sugandha from Austin, Texas shares her story.
'Hamara Hindustan jitna pad-likh raha hai, utna hypocrite ban raha hai.'
'If you lose weight you can expand your range of work,' Shah Rukh told him.
What better occasion than International Women's Day to take a look?
'India has set standard of beauty rules. They feel that everyone needs to be perfect.' 'You may be beautiful and have the perfect body. But if you have big boobs, you'll still get teased.'
From being fat shamed to dealing with post-partum depression, the lessons she learned will inspire you too.
The actress revealed how she fell in love with her body.
Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com speaks to aspiring plus size models who, for the first time, will walk at Lakme Fashion Week.
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