News for 'Purvi'

Jharkhand Woman Missing For Two Decades To Return Home

Jharkhand Woman Missing For Two Decades To Return Home

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A woman who went missing nearly two decades ago is set to reunite with her family in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district. Kabali Devi, now 58, disappeared from her home around 20 years ago, prompting her husband to remarry. She is currently residing at Asha Bhavan in Kozhikode, Kerala, and her son has expressed a strong desire to bring her back home.

Nirav Modi, sister's Rs 66-cr properties released to PNB

Nirav Modi, sister's Rs 66-cr properties released to PNB

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A special court here has allowed the release of properties worth Rs 66.33 crore, owned by fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi and his sister Purvi Modi and attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the multi-crore PNB fraud case.

Hero Women's Golf Tour: Rhea wins maiden pro title

Hero Women's Golf Tour: Rhea wins maiden pro title

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Rhea Purvi Sarvanan edged out amateur Saanvi Somu in the first play-off hole after both players were tied at 1-under 215 for three days.

Allahabad HC junks Sambhal mosque's plea against survey

Allahabad HC junks Sambhal mosque's plea against survey

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The Committee of Management, Shahi Jama Masjid, moved the high court challenging the suit and the Sambhal court order which directed the survey through an advocate commissioner.

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'I don't want a government to tell me that I can't be there for my sister's wedding.'

Purvi Patel's sentencing sparks US debate on pregnancy laws

Purvi Patel's sentencing sparks US debate on pregnancy laws

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The stiff 30-year prison sentence for an Indian-American woman for foeticide and child maltreatment has sparked a debate in the US on how prosecutors are using laws designed to protect expecting mothers to criminalise women for terminating a pregnancy.

Selling Undivided Property? Read This

Selling Undivided Property? Read This

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'Ensure that all property-related documents are up-to-date.' 'Relying on outdated documents can create legal complications.'

Dalit activist dies during debate over anti-caste bill in California

Dalit activist dies during debate over anti-caste bill in California

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Milind Makwana, according to his close friends and family, spoke at the City Council meeting on July 18 against SB403, the anti-caste discrimination bill in California State Assembly.

NDA seals seat deal in Bihar: BJP to fight 17, JD-U 16; Chirag in, Paras out

NDA seals seat deal in Bihar: BJP to fight 17, JD-U 16; Chirag in, Paras out

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

This will be the first time the BJP has got more seats than Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led JD-U in Bihar, underscoring the change in their equations after they joined hands a few months back.

PNB fraud: Nirav Modi's sister turns approver; will help ED unearth Rs 579-cr assets

PNB fraud: Nirav Modi's sister turns approver; will help ED unearth Rs 579-cr assets

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's sister and brother-in-law have "turned approvers" in the over $2 billion PNB fraud case against him and they will help the Enforcement Directorate confiscate assets worth Rs 579 crore, including Swiss bank deposits, the agency said on Thursday. Forty-nine-year-old Nirav Modi, who is currently lodged in a London jail, his uncle Mehul Choksi and others are being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) money laundering case since 2018. The diamond merchant's younger sister Purvi Modi (47) is a Belgian national while her husband Maiank Mehta is a British citizen. They are stated to be based abroad and have never joined the probe.

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Mahagathbandhan's seat-sharing announcement comes a day after the filing of nomination papers for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls was over.

REVEALED! How Nirav Modi transferred fraudulent funds

REVEALED! How Nirav Modi transferred fraudulent funds

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

ED team managed to get several bank statements from Barbados, Dubai, Hong Kong etc. which prove vital overseas link and money trail relating to Nirav Modi and his aides.

PNB fraud: Interpol issues red notice against Nirav Modi's sister

PNB fraud: Interpol issues red notice against Nirav Modi's sister

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The notice, which acts as an international arrest warrant, states that Purvi Deepak Modi, 44, is required on charges of "money laundering".

Metro Park 2 review

Metro Park 2 review

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Metro Park 2 has the same cliched jokes, sighs Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Swiss accounts of Nirav Modi, sister worth Rs 280 crore seized

Swiss accounts of Nirav Modi, sister worth Rs 280 crore seized

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Official sources said while the accounts of Nirav Modi, the diamantaire under arrest in this case in London, have deposits of $3,74,11,596 (Rs 258 crore) while the accounts in the name of his sister Purvi Modi has deposits of 27,38,136 (Rs 24 crore).

From traditional to sexy, Indian weaves get a makeover

From traditional to sexy, Indian weaves get a makeover

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Designers Purvi Doshi, Shashikant Naidu and Vaishali Shadangule opened Day 3 of the fashion week with Indian creations.

Nirav Modi's siblings face CBI, ED action

Nirav Modi's siblings face CBI, ED action

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Both Purvi Deepak Modi and Neeshal Modi are accused in the $2-billion scam allegedly orchestrated by their elder brother Nirav Modi and uncle Mehul Choksi in Punjab National Bank, they said.

Cuties sing the Jana Gana Mana

Cuties sing the Jana Gana Mana

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

We asked you, dear readers, to send us videos of your school-going children singing the National Anthem.

Singapore HC orders freezing bank account of Nirav Modi's family

Singapore HC orders freezing bank account of Nirav Modi's family

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The Singapore high court has put a freeze on deposits of $ 6.122 million following Enforcement Directorate's request on the ground that the money was "proceeds of crime" illegally siphoned off by Nirav Modi from the Punjab National Bank.

ED attaches Rs 637 cr of assets of Nirav Modi, family in 5 countries

ED attaches Rs 637 cr of assets of Nirav Modi, family in 5 countries

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The assets have been attached as part of five separate orders issued by the central probe agency under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, it said.

Syringes, drugs found on premises of MCD-run schools

Syringes, drugs found on premises of MCD-run schools

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Some of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi-run schools are 'horror houses', the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) remarked after it conducted surprise inspection and found them without adequate security and sanitation facilities.

Images: 'Bloom Boom' on the LFW runway!

Images: 'Bloom Boom' on the LFW runway!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Presenting Purvi Doshi's collection on the fourth day of Lakme.

A Bheed Bhaad of colours on the ramp

A Bheed Bhaad of colours on the ramp

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Designer Purvi Doshi presented a new-age festive line on Day Three of the LFW.

IMAGES: Minis and hot legs in focus!

IMAGES: Minis and hot legs in focus!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

We bring you a round-up of showings by Arjun Agarwal, Purvi Doshi and more!

The big fat Indian wedding is going cosmopolitan!

The big fat Indian wedding is going cosmopolitan!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Indian weddings are increasingly becoming cosmopolitan, embracing diverse cultural concepts. Ritusmita Biswas examines the emerging trend.

PNB scam: Interpol issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi's wife

PNB scam: Interpol issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi's wife

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Once such a notice is issued against a fugitive, the Interpol asks its 192-member countries to arrest or detain the person if spotted in their countries after which extradition or deportation proceedings can begin.

PIX: Chitrangada, Prachi, Hazel Keech turn showstoppers

PIX: Chitrangada, Prachi, Hazel Keech turn showstoppers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Designers Daniel Syiem, Gaurang Doshi, Shruti Sancheti and Purvi Doshi showcased their collection on Day Four.

Interpol issues red corner notice for Nirav Modi's brother Nehal

Interpol issues red corner notice for Nirav Modi's brother Nehal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

They said the global arrest warrant against the Belgian national Nehal, 40, has been issued on charges of alleged money laundering that is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.

Special court issues non-bailable warrant against Nirav Modi, kin

Special court issues non-bailable warrant against Nirav Modi, kin

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The ED has charged the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the over Rs 13,000 crore PNB scam case.

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 yrs for foeticide

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 yrs for foeticide

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

A 33-year-old Indian-American woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the United States for female foeticide and child maltreatment of a dependent.

'Serials were good before the entry of Balaji'

'Serials were good before the entry of Balaji'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Director Vaishali Kasarvalli gets candid about the quality of shows today and the completion of 500 episodes of her Kannada soap.

The return of James Bond

The return of James Bond

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Clothes that change like a chameleon

Clothes that change like a chameleon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Day Four of the LFW was opened by designer Purvi Doshi with her 'Kachindo' collection. 'Kachindo' means chameleon in Gujarati and it's a fitting name for these creations, which metamorphose into a variety of different silhouettes. Check it out.

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The common denominator: They were predominantly Gujarati, mostly male, and either related by blood or very well-known to Nirav.

Coronavirus lockdown: How to keep children busy

Coronavirus lockdown: How to keep children busy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Owing to cancelled schedules, busy Bollywood celebrities are engaging in all sorts of fun activities with their brood.

Nearly 35% turnout till 1 pm in 3rd phase of Bihar polls

Nearly 35% turnout till 1 pm in 3rd phase of Bihar polls

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

While the polling so far has been peaceful, police had to open fire in the air in Purnia to disperse a crowd trying to disturb voting, even as people boycotted polling at 12 booths in Katihar in protest against barriers not being set up at two railway crossings.

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The elections in this phase are seen as a big test for the Bharatiya Janata Party

This has NEVER happened before

This has NEVER happened before

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Purvi Patel is the first woman in America to be sentenced to prison for foeticide. Chaya Babu/Rediff.com reports on the verdict and the ripples of shock and fear it set off.

#CelebStyle: Stars at their ethnic best!

#CelebStyle: Stars at their ethnic best!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

When our B'town babes step out in Indian wear, they look simply stunning.