News for 'counterfeit watches'

Counterfeit Watch Racket Busted in Bengaluru: Five Arrested

Counterfeit Watch Racket Busted in Bengaluru: Five Arrested

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police have seized counterfeit watches and spare parts of leading brands worth approximately 25 lakh and arrested five individuals involved in selling them as genuine.

Delhi Man Arrested For Selling Counterfeit Luxury Brands

Delhi Man Arrested For Selling Counterfeit Luxury Brands

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly selling counterfeit products of international luxury brands from his shop in Shalimar Bagh. Police seized a large quantity of fake branded items, including clothing, watches, and accessories.

Delhi Police Uncover Counterfeit Branded Garments Racket

Delhi Police Uncover Counterfeit Branded Garments Racket

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have busted a racket selling counterfeit branded garments and accessories in Vasant Kunj, arresting one person and seizing a large stock of fake products.

Amrita Sher-Gil to Majnubhai: Bollywood's Fine Painters

Amrita Sher-Gil to Majnubhai: Bollywood's Fine Painters

Rediff.com21 May 2026

From the upcoming biopic Amri on Amrita Sher-Gil to classic roles like Akshaye Khanna's Sid in Dil Chahta Hai and Anil Kapoor's Majnu Bhai in Welcome, Bollywood has often explored the lives and artistry of painters.

Kasargod Embassy Review: Nothing Redeemable About This Badly-Made Show

Kasargod Embassy Review: Nothing Redeemable About This Badly-Made Show

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Kasargod Embassy squanders a promising premise with weak writing, bad performances and amateurish execution, resulting in a tedious and largely forgettable watching experience, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Dhurandhar And The Politics Of Storytelling

Dhurandhar And The Politics Of Storytelling

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Dhurandhar movies will undoubtedly shape the minds of the audience much more than news reports, court investigations, books and documentaries. But it is worth remembering that Pakistan's irridentist claims against India's national security have succeeded due to strategic planning, diplomacy, and the unsung heroines and heroes across government agencies, not due to a single maverick leader, points out Shweta Desai.But it is worth to remember that Pakistan's irredentist claims against India's national security have succeeded due to strategic planning, diplomacy, and the unsung heroines and heroes across government agencies -- not a single maverick, points out Shweta Desai.

Sheena Bora Case: A Sleuth Takes The Stand

Sheena Bora Case: A Sleuth Takes The Stand

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Indrani Mukerjea, in pure white, sporting dancing pearl jhumkas, bobbed about the accused box, occasionally floating up front to whisper urgent suggestions to her lawyer Ranjeet Sangle as retired cop and prosecution witness Dinesh Kadam gave her a long look. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel returns to cover the Sheena Bora murder trial after 18 months.

The Blasphemous Idea Dhurandhar Promotes

The Blasphemous Idea Dhurandhar Promotes

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Dhurandhar's most dangerous idea is that Director Aditya Dhar envisions an Indian state run by a deep state -- an intelligence machinery not accountable to Parliament, courts, or voters. A future political system where unelected officials decide when Indian democracy is 'fit' to function, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

When Voter ID Matters And When It Doesn't

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

When the government chooses to either ignore or use identity documents only when it suits them, it shakes people's sense of stability, notes Shyam G Menon.

Snapdeal, 4 Indian shopping complexes in US Notorious Markets list

Snapdeal, 4 Indian shopping complexes in US Notorious Markets list

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Other than Snapdeal, the four markets are Tank Road in Delhi, Heera Panna in Mumbai, Kidderpore in Kolkata and Millennium Centre in Aizawl. Snapdeal, one of India's largest e-commerce platforms, is known as a place to purchase counterfeit watches and shoes.

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Fighting fake brand peddlers. How the complex web of counterfeit goods threatens to trip e-commerce giants in the country.

The Raj & DK Line-Up You Cannot Miss

The Raj & DK Line-Up You Cannot Miss

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at their eclectic career of over two decades as their latest offering Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian leg of the Russo Brothers globetrotting spy universe series, drops on Amazon Prime Video on November 7.

Counterfeit goods: A growing problem in India

Counterfeit goods: A growing problem in India

Rediff.com3 May 2010

US watchdog lauds India's IPR efforts, but picks holes in legal framework.

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Scams, stuntswomen, pirates, freelancers, Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Jawan, Sushmita And A Baby On OTT

Jawan, Sushmita And A Baby On OTT

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

It's an action packed menu on OTT this week.

2023's Top OTT Hits So Far

2023's Top OTT Hits So Far

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Joginder Tuteja looks at the 10 Web series and movies (in alphabetical order) that have made the most impression.

Buying medicines? Watch out for fakes!

Buying medicines? Watch out for fakes!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

While the top players of the over Rs 85,000 crore (Rs 850 billion) pharmaceutical business are up in arms over what they call rampant spread of counterfeit drugs (allegedly 20 to 25 per cent of total pharma sales) in the country, enforcement agencies and some pharma associations say the situation is not that alarming.

Get V-Day Ready: Add Romance To Your OTT Menu!

Get V-Day Ready: Add Romance To Your OTT Menu!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Shahid's OTT debut, Ajith's bumper hit, and lots of romance. Sukanya Verma gives you some OTT recommendations for the week.

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

When Kapil's Devils won the World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one of the sports in India and a champion team needed a true blue cricket fan Lata Mangeshkar to hold a concert so that each member could earn Rs 1 lakh.

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The hour-long episodes lurch from adrenaline-pumping to yawn-inducing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

India's personal data protection bill may threaten innovation, growth: USTR

India's personal data protection bill may threaten innovation, growth: USTR

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The US on Thursday raised concerns over India's Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill and draft non-personal data governance framework, claiming these could potentially threaten innovation and economic growth. In its latest 'Special 301' Report, the US Trade Representative (USTR) kept India on the priority watch list, maintaining the country remains one of the world's most challenging major economies with respect to protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP). In December 2021, a joint parliamentary committee released a report recommending changes to the PDP Bill, 2019, that could undermine important IP protections in India.

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Want to buy the Millionaire Speedy? Well, you probably can't, because it's MTO -- meaning 'made-to-order' and is specifically for extraordinarily special VIP LV clients, says Sandeep Goyal.

Facebook vs Facebake/Facecake and IPR violations in India

Facebook vs Facebake/Facecake and IPR violations in India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

In a country like India, where counterfeit items are sold in every nook and corner, the regulation of trademark infringement poses a big challenge.

What Shahid Is 'Very Excited' About

What Shahid Is 'Very Excited' About

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'I am as charged as I was at the age of 21, giving my first shot, as I am today.'

New currency notes in ATMs from Friday: Finance secy

New currency notes in ATMs from Friday: Finance secy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The ATMs will open on Friday and at many places they will open on Thursday, he said.

Fake goods' sale at Rs 11,500 cr

Fake goods' sale at Rs 11,500 cr

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

The consumer goods market in the country has borne losses more than Rs 11,500 crore (Rs 115 billion) till November 2005 due to fake products, an Assocham study said.

19-yr-old tries to open fake SBI branch in TN, arrested

19-yr-old tries to open fake SBI branch in TN, arrested

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The man, son of retired SBI employees, had readied fake seals and challans of the public sector lender, and had other paraphernalia like a cash counting machine needed 'to run a bank branch', on an upper floor of his residence at Panruti, about 25 km from Cuddalore.

How scammers cheat online shoppers

How scammers cheat online shoppers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A jury deliberated less than 11 hours before finding Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges against him -- second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter.

'Big fish have fled India; they are 10 times smarter than the government'

'Big fish have fled India; they are 10 times smarter than the government'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

While some criticise the government, others, despite the inconvenience, hail demonetisation as revolutionary.

The world is in your WhatsApp group

The world is in your WhatsApp group

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'As the weeks passed, we saw our group changing.' 'It was becoming a microcosm of the world outside -- a world we had hoped would never intrude into this space,' says Veenu Sandhu.

Vaibhav Global: Success story of an online jewellery retailer

Vaibhav Global: Success story of an online jewellery retailer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Vaibhav Global is one of the world's few profitable accessory retailers.

Why these Aranmula mirrors sell for Rs 1 lakh!

Why these Aranmula mirrors sell for Rs 1 lakh!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

With fake products and machine-made mirrors making its way into the market, an age-old art form is under threat.

He helped capture Kasab. Now he detects nakli products

He helped capture Kasab. Now he detects nakli products

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

'26/11 taught us we have to be ready for a direct attack. Today if anyone launches a similar attack we are more than prepared.'

Demonetisation: Opposition deposits ire in Rajya Sabha

Demonetisation: Opposition deposits ire in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Opposition parties on Wednesday alleged that selective leak of information on demonetisation of 500 and 1000 rupee notes to 'friends of BJP' and demanded making public the names of those who had bought gold and foreign exchange of over Rs 1 crore since April.

What Modi may do in 2020

What Modi may do in 2020

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'The brutal violence of the UP government's first response to the anti-CAA protests suggests that the BJP will test drive the NPR/NRC in UP, where it has both a massive majority in the assembly and a chief minister whose instinct for Hindutva extremism and whose appetite for punitive policing allows a prime minister as darkly majoritarian as Modi to appear statesman-like,' notes Mukul Kesavan.

'Event manager' Modi scores by shifting goalposts

'Event manager' Modi scores by shifting goalposts

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

A scrutiny of the PM's statements in the last 12 weeks lays bare a stunning lack of homework for a policy that has affected each of the 1.25 billion people of India.

Tempting online offers? Beware of the fine print

Tempting online offers? Beware of the fine print

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Buying on the internet is the future but be wary of the fine print and make sure you get a genuine product.

Having shown decisiveness, Modi needs to show governance

Having shown decisiveness, Modi needs to show governance

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'With the country is a crisis that directly affects hundreds of millions, we will know if Modi has grip,' says Aakar Patel.

12 most OUTRAGEOUS selfies ever taken

12 most OUTRAGEOUS selfies ever taken

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

What's worse than watching someone take a million selfies?