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Madhya Pradesh Man Who Predicted His Death In 2005, Dies 14 Years Later

Self-styled fortuneteller Kunjilal Malviya, who had predicted his own death in 2005 and later sought a share in profit earned by Aamir Khan's "Peepli Live" claiming that a character in the 2010 film was similar to his life story, died here on Saturday, 14 years later.

Opinion: Mahmood Farooqui And His Acquittal In Rape Case

This judgment prompts us to think about what kind of consent-requirement the law of rape should have; should the standard be "Yes means Yes", or "No means No", or "No could mean Yes" or "Yes could mean No"?

"She Later Said I Love You": Top Court Confirms "Peepli Live" Maker's Acquittal

Rejecting a petition challenging the acquittal of Peepli Live director Mahmood Farooqui, the Supreme Court today upheld the verdict of the Delhi High Court. "It is not a case where strangers met. It is a relationship and they were known to each other," the top court said.

Foreign Media On Peepli Live Director's Acquittal In Rape Case

A high court judge has set aside the rape conviction of a prominent Indian actor and director, saying that a "feeble no" may mean a "yes" to sex - a case that has revived debate in India over the meaning of consent in rape cases.

'Feeble No May Mean Yes': Court Acquits 'Peepli Live' Maker Mahmood Farooqui Of Rape

Filmmaker Mahmood Farooqui, the co-director of acclaimed Indie film Peepli Live, was on Monday acquitted of raping an American woman two years ago with the Delhi High Court saying "instances of woman behavior are not unknown that a feeble no may mean a yes".

Consent To Sexual Advances Doesn't Come From Mere Hesitation: Delhi High Court

Consent to any sexual advances does not come from a mere hesitation, reluctance or a "no", it has to be "an affirmative one in clear terms", the Delhi High Court today said while acquitting filmmaker Mahmood Farooqui in a rape case involving a US researcher.

Peepli Live Director Mahmood Farooqui Acquitted Of Rape

Mahmood Farooqui, the co-director of indie hit "Peepli Live", has been found not guilty of rape by the Delhi High Court today.

Peepli Live Director Mahmood Farooqui Cleared Of Rape Charges

Peepli Live Actor Sitaram Panchal Dies At 54 Of Cancer

Sitaram Panchal, who was battling kidney and lung cancer, had requested industry members to help him financially

Actor Sitaram Panchal Is Battling Cancer, Asks For Help In Facebook Post

Sitaram Panchal has featured as a dance teacher in Slumdog Millionaire, as Bhai Thakur in Peepli Live, as Lala Lajpat Rai in The Legend of Bhagat Singh

Mahmood Farooqui, 'Peepli Live' Co-Director, Gets 7 Years In Jail For Rape

Bollywood film 'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui has been sentenced to seven years in jail by a Delhi court for raping an American woman last year.

Sentencing Of 'Peepli Live' Co-Director Mahmood Farooqui On August 4

A court in Delhi on Tuesday fixed August 4 for pronouncing the punishment for Mahmood Farooqui, co-director of the 2010 Hindi film 'Peepli Live', convicted for the rape of an American woman.

Film Director Mahmood Farooqui Convicted For Raping US Scholar

Film director Mahmood Farooqui, best known for 'Peepli Live', has been convicted for raping a 30-year-old researcher from the US.

Kiran Rao Files Complaint Against Imposter For Fake Facebook Account

Kiran Rao, 42, registered the complaint and said that the impersonator has uploaded her picture on Facebook and is also interacting with her friends and family members, the police said

US Woman's Testimony Nails Peepli Live Casting Director In Rape Case: Cops

A US researcher was sexually assaulted by 'Peepli Live' casting director Mahmood Farooqui, whom she had trusted and considered a friend, the Delhi Police told a court here today.