News for 'posh'

'I went into labour thinking of Farmville'

'I went into labour thinking of Farmville'

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Yesterday, we brought you the first part in a series that explores the dynamics of interpersonal relationships with the advent of online social networking. Today, Abhishek Mande speaks to another youngster to analyse how online interactions are influencing lives.

Love Aaj Kal Review

Love Aaj Kal Review

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'A poorly conceived reboot that's overlong, overdramatic and overdone, Love Aaj Kal simply cannot differentiate between pyaar and parody,' says Sukanya Verma.

Trump all set to host 'victory party' on election night

Trump all set to host 'victory party' on election night

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"The event is invitation-only for friends and supporters of the Trump-Pence campaign," the Trump campaign said.

Hasan Ali arrested ahead of SC deadline

Hasan Ali arrested ahead of SC deadline

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Stud farm owner Hasan Ali Khan, accused of massive money laundering and tax evasion, was late on Monday night arrested by the Enforcement Directorate which carried out multi-city searches at his Pune home and his associates' premises, cracking the whip to meet Tuesday's Supreme Court deadline.

Sexual harassment at workplace? Blame the 'powerful' executives

Sexual harassment at workplace? Blame the 'powerful' executives

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

It is high time old boys' clubs inside many large corporations come under serious scrutiny for protecting one of their own.

Pregnant Victoria Beckham to do a Demi Moore?

Pregnant Victoria Beckham to do a Demi Moore?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

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

US national raped in Hyderabad's Banjara Hills

US national raped in Hyderabad's Banjara Hills

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

A 30-year-old US national was raped at her residence in the posh Banjara Hills locality, police said Wednesday. The incident took place late on Tuesday night when an unidentified person barged into the woman's rented house and sexually assaulted her after threatening her at knife point, they said.

'Gay' Saudi Prince faces execution back home

'Gay' Saudi Prince faces execution back home

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

A British court was told that homosexuality is illegal in Saudi Arabia and carries death penalty, which could well be applied if the 34-year-old Prince's family decide that he has brought shame on them, The Sun reported.

Only 10 can pray at demolished mosque site: HC

Only 10 can pray at demolished mosque site: HC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The Delhi high court on Friday disallowed the plea of a charitable society that more than 10 people be allowed to offer prayers on Fridays at the site of a demolished mosque which was built illegally on an encroached piece of land in a posh south Delhi area.

Pak: Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer assassinated

Pak: Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer assassinated

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Pakistan's Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, an outspoken leader of the ruling Pakistan People's Party, was on Tuesday assassinated by one of his security guards in a gun attack at a market in the heart of Islamabad. Taseer was getting into his car at Kohsar Market in Islamabad's posh Sector F6/3 area when the guard from the elite force of Punjab police shot him with an automatic weapon at a close range. He was rushed to the Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Pak: 6 JeM  men, including foreigners, arrested

Pak: 6 JeM men, including foreigners, arrested

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Pakistani law enforcement agencies arrested six men, including three foreigners and as many activists of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed, in the eastern city of Sargodha for their alleged links to terror activities on Wednesday.

Shoaib says wedding with Ayesha invalid

Shoaib says wedding with Ayesha invalid

Rediff.com4 Apr 2010

The Shoaib-Ayesha controversy turned murkier on Sunday with the Pakistani cricketer claiming he was emotionally forced into the 'nikahnama' with the Hyderabad girl but said the marriage was invalid as her family had cheated him and ruled out divorce.

What Oppn is doing to stay afloat in 'Modi wave'

What Oppn is doing to stay afloat in 'Modi wave'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

After resorting to quirky measures like debarring party spokespersons from news channel debates, the opposition parties are now overhauling their organisational set-ups and purging respective executives, committees and wings to weed out non-performers and deadwood. Virendra Singh Rawat reports.

B'desh crackdown pushing ULFA cadres back to India

B'desh crackdown pushing ULFA cadres back to India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Indian intelligence agencies said Bangladeshi security agencies have recently raided some hideouts of the United Liberation Front of Asom, prompting it's cadres to flee Bangladesh. The banned ULFA claimed on Wednesday that Chitraban Hazarika and Shashadhar Chowdhury were taken away by unidentified persons, from a house at Sector 3 of posh Uttara locality in Dhaka, where one of them was living with his family.

Special: Why is Pakistan burning?

Special: Why is Pakistan burning?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

An analysis of the factors that led to Pakistan earning the sobriquet of 'the most dangerous country in the world' and the ominous implications it has for India.

Kamala Mills horror: 28-year-old died while celebrating her birthday

Kamala Mills horror: 28-year-old died while celebrating her birthday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Khushbu, who turned 29 on the 29th, did not live to see the day.

Obama calls up Dr Singh, talks terror and ties

Obama calls up Dr Singh, talks terror and ties

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

In the brief telephonic conversation, Obama condoled the loss of lives, the Prime Minister's Office said, adding, "The two leaders took the opportunity to review developments in Indo-US relations."

From Barbie doll to princess, Ash does it all in Robot

From Barbie doll to princess, Ash does it all in Robot

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Ojas Rajani talks about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's looks in Robot.

David Beckham: A fashionista since the age of 7!

David Beckham: A fashionista since the age of 7!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Football legend David Beckham has revealed that he has been a fashion victim since he was seven.

Shoaib tells police he was tricked into marriage

Shoaib tells police he was tricked into marriage

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik on Monday said he had been tricked into marriage with local girl Ayesha Siddiqui when he was questioned by police in the wake of a complaint of cheating by her father against him.

George Michael arrested after car crash

George Michael arrested after car crash

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

The pop icon was reportedly arrested after his car crashed into a shop on the night of London's Gay Pride Parade.

Another stalker barges into Sania residence

Another stalker barges into Sania residence

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

It pays to be a teenage sensation. Sania Mirza's irresistible glamour and popularity seems to have become a problem as another stalker tried to barge into her posh Hyderabad residence, seeking marital bliss with her.

Mallya faces bankruptcy proceedings in UK high court

Mallya faces bankruptcy proceedings in UK high court

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

In a ruling in May, a UK high court judge had refused to overturn a worldwide order freezing Mallya's assets and upheld an Indian court's ruling that the consortium of 13 Indian banks were entitled to recover funds amounting to nearly 1.145 billion pounds.

Onion prices still high in metros

Onion prices still high in metros

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

In Delhi, onions are being sold at Rs 50-60 per kg, but there were reports that in some posh colonies, vendors are even charging Rs 65-70/kg.

Two foreigners among nine killed in Pune blast

Two foreigners among nine killed in Pune blast

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

An Italian women and an Iranian student were among the nine persons killed in the blast in the German Bakery in Pune. All the nine persons killed have been identified, City Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh said, adding 60 people were injured in the blast at the bakery located at the posh Koregaon park area.

Lawyers told me I couldn't fire Vikas Bahl: Anurag Kashyap

Lawyers told me I couldn't fire Vikas Bahl: Anurag Kashyap

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

'According to legal advice provided to me then, I was told we had very limited options.' 'Now in hindsight and after taking stock of things myself, I can quite see how I was ill-advised.'

Baz Luhrmann paints Mumbai

Baz Luhrmann paints Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The Moulin Rouge director turns painter in this video.

Kolkata: Disputed flat fetches IT dept Rs 1.5 cr

Kolkata: Disputed flat fetches IT dept Rs 1.5 cr

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The auction of the flat at the posh Goriaghat locality, acquired by the department for illegal undervaluation in 1992, was sold for Rs 1.43 crore (Rs 14.3 million), sources said.

Selling your property? Know your rights!

Selling your property? Know your rights!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Familiarise yourself with Transfer of Property Act. The rights and duties you have are outlined in the Transfer of Property Act.

Nirav Modi to be produced before UK court in extradition case

Nirav Modi to be produced before UK court in extradition case

Rediff.com29 May 2019

He is set to be produced from custody before Judge Emma Arbuthnot for the first management hearing in the case, during which a broad timeline is expected for his extradition trial.

Ravi Shastri treats Team India to dinner for good show

Ravi Shastri treats Team India to dinner for good show

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

India's Team director Ravi Shastri hosted the entire Test squad for 'Team Dinner'.

Blast rocks Lahore again; 10 killed, 30 injured

Blast rocks Lahore again; 10 killed, 30 injured

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said the blast seemed to be aimed at sabotaging the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore.

ED summons singer Adnan Sami

ED summons singer Adnan Sami

Rediff.com23 May 2009

Bollywood singer Adnan Sami, who has been facing trial in a matrimonial dispute, has been asked by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to furnish documents regarding eight luxurious flats owned by him in suburban Andheri.

Centre spent Rs 93 crore for renovating MPs' homes

Centre spent Rs 93 crore for renovating MPs' homes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

While austerity is the current fad, the United Progressive Alliance government has splurged over Rs 93 crore in the last five years on renovation and maintenance of the sprawling bungalows of ministers and Members of Parliament, in the posh Lutyen's zone. In reply to a Right To Information query filed by a resident of Mumbai, Chetan Kothari, it was revealed by the government that in the last five years, an expenditure of Rs 93.53 crore has been incurred.

Tennis star Sania lends support to PETA campaign

Tennis star Sania lends support to PETA campaign

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Sania Mirza has lent her support to the cause of animal welfare, calling for adoption of homeless dogs and cats.

Susan Boyle gets sensational makeover

Susan Boyle gets sensational makeover

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Britain's Got Talent's unique finding is about to feature on the cover of a prestigious magazine in the US after a sensational makeover.

Militants target policemen in Srinagar

Militants target policemen in Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Two policemen were injured in two separate instances of grenade explosions in Srinagar on Wednesday. According to the police, unidentified militants tossed a grenade at the vehicle of a police official at Chanpora, and two policemen were injured in the blast.Militants also hurled a grenade at the police station in posh Rajbagh locality in the state capital.

Bihar: 7-yr-old kidnapped from high security area

Bihar: 7-yr-old kidnapped from high security area

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

A seven-year-old boy was kidnapped from the high security Gandhi Maidan area in Patna on Monday.

Chiranjeevi's dream unfolds from Jubilee Hills

Chiranjeevi's dream unfolds from Jubilee Hills

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi will take one more step forward towards realization of his political dream when he will formally open the newly built office building of his proposed political party in the posh Jubilee Hills area of Hyderabad on next Sunday.

Delhi blasts: Second charge sheet filed

Delhi blasts: Second charge sheet filed

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Indian Mujahideen terrorist Atif Ameen and an absconder were on Thursday charged by the police with planting bombs at posh Greater Kailash market in New Delhi on September 13 following a conspiracy hatched by Pakistan-based mastermind and IM founder Amir Raza Khan. In a charge sheet filed before chief metropolitan magistrate Kaveri Baweja, the police alleged that Ameen, who was killed in an encounter in south Delhi's Batla House area, had planted bombs.