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Strauss-Kahn: Prosecutors want charges dropped

Strauss-Kahn: Prosecutors want charges dropped

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The lawyer for hotel housekeeper Nafissatou Diallo also met with prosecutors briefly.

Sexual assault case: New report implies Strauss-Kahn set up

Sexual assault case: New report implies Strauss-Kahn set up

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The report titled 'what really happened to Strauss-Kahn?' published in the New York Review of Books states that Strauss-Kahn's Blackberry, which the IMF chief referred to as his 'IMF BlackBerry' had been 'hacked' and later went missing.

Review: The Help shines with strong performances

Review: The Help shines with strong performances

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The film conveys lucidly the disturbing racial injustice in 1960s America without melodrama or too many clichs.

'Never experienced a lockdown in 80 yrs'

'Never experienced a lockdown in 80 yrs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'I have worked every day of my life for the last 62 years and suddenly there is a cap on doctors over 55, who are not allowed to practice.' Dr Dolly Gurbaxani shares her lockdown experience.

ASK ANU: 'We used to be a happy couple but...'

ASK ANU: 'We used to be a happy couple but...'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne to play T20 matches in US

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne to play T20 matches in US

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

In an effort to popularize cricket in the US, several icons including master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and spin wizard Shane Warne will play T20 matches in the US in November.

Doctor couple facing charges of exploitation denied bail

Doctor couple facing charges of exploitation denied bail

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

A doctor couple, who had gone on vacation to Thailand, allegedly leaving their 13-year-old maid locked-up and starving in their flat at Dwarka in South West Delhi, was on Tuesday denied anticipatory bail by a court in New Delhi.

Top Malayalam Actresses in 2011

Top Malayalam Actresses in 2011

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Kavya Madhavan tops the list.

India supports 'best' candidate for IMF chief: PM

India supports 'best' candidate for IMF chief: PM

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said India supports the "best" available candidate, regardless of nationality, as the next International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief.

US court rejects appeal, Strauss-Kahn free

US court rejects appeal, Strauss-Kahn free

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

A judge had earlier dismissed all charges against Strauss-Kahn, who was accused of forcing the maid into a sex act at a luxury Manhattan hotel, but her lawyers had filed an appeal to a higher court seeking a special prosecutor, the report added.

Dear men: Don't expect your wives to be nice to your parents

Dear men: Don't expect your wives to be nice to your parents

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

''Dear men, don't expect your wives to naturally play the role of maid, cleaner, babysitter, a working professional and be nice to your parents.' 'It's her choice, and if she chooses not to, she may have her reasons too; that doesn't make her bad or less 'pious' as the Supreme Court pointed.' 'If you are looking for a full-time, unpaid maid or caretaker in your life partner, you do not understand marriage at all,' says Divya Nair.

US officials made mistake in Khobragade's probe, arrest: Lawyer

US officials made mistake in Khobragade's probe, arrest: Lawyer

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Devyani Khobragade's lawyer on Wednesday said the United States authorities goofed up in the investigation and arrest of the Indian diplomat on visa fraud charges as a federal agent made a "serious" mistake in reading the paperwork submitted regarding her maid's salary.

'Ill founded charges on Indian Consul General'

'Ill founded charges on Indian Consul General'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

The newly-appointed lawyer for Prabhu Dayal, the Indian Consul General in New York, has said that the forced labour charges filed by his client's former maid, are "ill founded".

Strauss-Kahn case:Defamation suit against US daily

Strauss-Kahn case:Defamation suit against US daily

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The suit also said that The Post ran the stories 'in a desperate attempt to bolster' its sales.

Sex assault: Strauss-Kahn pleads not guilty

Sex assault: Strauss-Kahn pleads not guilty

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

International Monetary Fund's former boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Monday pleaded not guilty in a brief court appearance to charges that he sexually assaulted a hotel maid here last month.

Interesting PHOTO: Strauss-Kahn with the Obamas

Interesting PHOTO: Strauss-Kahn with the Obamas

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Meanwhile, reports said that Strauss-Kahn, who quit after being charged with sexually assaulting a hotel maid in New York, will receive $250,000 severance payment, but American taxpayers are not too happy paying part of it.

IMF chief on suicide watch in jail: report

IMF chief on suicide watch in jail: report

Rediff.com18 May 2011

International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who is facing damaging allegations of sexually assaulting a hotel maid, has been put on suicide watch by prison authorities who fear he may try to kill himself.

PHOTO: William and Kate's first public kiss!

PHOTO: William and Kate's first public kiss!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Kate and William, now the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge pose in the balcony of the Buckingham Palace

Why's Ghost director upset with Shiney?

Why's Ghost director upset with Shiney?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Puja Jatinder Bedi apparently had to go through a hard time while shooting with the actor for their new film.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

There were 86 million salaried jobs in India during 2019-2020. In August 2020, their count was down to 65 million. The deficit of 21 million jobs is the biggest among all types of employment, points out Mahesh Vyas.

Strauss-Kahn's court date postponed to August

Strauss-Kahn's court date postponed to August

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

The next hearing in the sexual assault case against former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been postponed until August 1 in order to give both sides more time to conduct their investigations.

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Judges Kamila Shamsie, Rohini Mohan and Margaret Mascarenhas will announce the winner in November.

Former IMF chief freed from house arrest

Former IMF chief freed from house arrest

Rediff.com1 Jul 2011

In a brief hearing at the State Supreme Court in Manhattan, prosecutors did not oppose the release of 62-year-old Strauss-Kahn.

Strauss-Kahn claimed diplomatic immunity when held

Strauss-Kahn claimed diplomatic immunity when held

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Strauss-Kahn, 62, allegedly forced the maid at the Sofitel hotel in Manhattan to perform oral sex.

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Kensington Palace also revealed other details from the royal wedding.

Strauss-Kahn visited by his brother

Strauss-Kahn visited by his brother

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Younger brother Marc-Olivier Strauss-Kahn, director at Banque de France, was dressed in slacks and a short-sleeved button-down shirt during the visit, The New York Post reported.

Pippa Middleton, now world-famous sexy singleton!

Pippa Middleton, now world-famous sexy singleton!

Rediff.com9 May 2011

It's been ten days since the royal wedding and the media spotlight has now shifted to the newlywed Duchess of Cambridge's maid of honour and sister, Pippa Middleton.

Pippa Middleton has 3,000 photos stolen in massive hack

Pippa Middleton has 3,000 photos stolen in massive hack

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The pictures, which are believed to be genuine, are said to include images of the socialite, 33, at a wedding dress fitting and naked ones of her fianc, James Matthews.

Shiney Ahuja appeals against rape sentence

Shiney Ahuja appeals against rape sentence

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

The appeal was admitted today and bail plea has been posted for hearing on April

Shiney Ahuja to appeal against rape sentence

Shiney Ahuja to appeal against rape sentence

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

A Mumbai court had convicted Ahuja to seven years in jail on charges of raping his domestic help.

Shiney Ahuja convicted for rape

Shiney Ahuja convicted for rape

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

The Bollywood actor has been convicted in the 2009 rape case

America's case against Devyani has no merit: India

America's case against Devyani has no merit: India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Reacting strongly to the second indictment against its diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States, India on Saturday said it was an "unnecessary" step and any measure consequent to the decision will "unfortunately" impact efforts on both sides to build a strategic partnership between India and the US.

Shahid, Mira fight about 'anything and everything'

Shahid, Mira fight about 'anything and everything'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

'Although on a daily basis it might be difficult to deal with it, I know at a larger level, I know that she's really good for me.'

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

Strauss-Kahn moves to luxury apartment

Strauss-Kahn moves to luxury apartment

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Strauss-Kahn's new apartment is a $50,000 per month luxury pad with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a spa, gym, steam bath, and home theatre.

What makes Khaddama special

What makes Khaddama special

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

The cast and crew of the Malayalam film speak up.

PHOTOS: What rocked the world of business

PHOTOS: What rocked the world of business

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Check out the current week's best photos from the world of global business, economics and trade.

Why is Coca-Cola doing this?

Why is Coca-Cola doing this?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Twenty-five years on, Coca-Cola is involved in a new search. Arnab Dutta reports.

Would you like your fruit drink frozen, no sugar?

Would you like your fruit drink frozen, no sugar?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Coke draws up Rs 11k-cr plan to sell frozen fruits, juices. Firm also considering launching frozen Fanta and Coke.