News for 'prostitution'

Delhi: Teacher facing sex trade charges dismissed

Delhi: Teacher facing sex trade charges dismissed

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

The Delhi government on Saturday terminated the services of Uma Khurana, the teacher who is accused of forcing schoolgirls into prostitution.

Delhi teacher arrested after sting operation

Delhi teacher arrested after sting operation

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

A lady teacher, who was shown in a sting operation allegedly forcing teenaged girls into prostitution in Delhi after filming them in "compromising position", was arrested on Friday.

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'These are people who are anxious to die.' 'We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.'

Top 25 on-screen prostitues!

Top 25 on-screen prostitues!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Julia Roberts has topped an online poll for the 25 Most Memorable On-Screen Prostitutes. The Oscar winner's role in Pretty Woman saw her beating off competition from other actresses.

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He has been widely named as the author of the memo, published in some US media containing extensive allegations about Trump's personal life and his campaign's relationship with the Russian state.

UN concerned over violence against Dalit women

UN concerned over violence against Dalit women

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

The Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which concluded its session in Geneva on Thursday, asked the Indian government to establish special courts and task forces to deal with this problem.

Meghna Naidu, deglamorised

Meghna Naidu, deglamorised

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The actress stars in Rivaaz, a film on prostitution.

AAP names ex-cop as its CM candidate for Goa polls

AAP names ex-cop as its CM candidate for Goa polls

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Former Goa's Inspector General of Prison, Elvis Gomes will be AAP's chief ministerial candidate for 2017 polls.

Why Indians are immigrating illegally

Why Indians are immigrating illegally

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Driven by hardship, adventurous souls mortgage their homesteads in Punjab or Haryana, pawn the family jewellery and borrow heavily to satisfy the greed of the criminal traffickers who organise their trips, points out Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Kerala woman's ordeal: Centre assures action

Kerala woman's ordeal: Centre assures action

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Taking serious view of a 29-year old Kerala woman landing in a prostitution racket in Oman after being lured with a housemaid job, India has asked its mission in Muscat to take up the case with the Omanese Government and seek action against her sponsors. Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi on Monday said that stringent action would also be taken if any agent was involved in the racket.

Scandal: New York Governor resigns

Scandal: New York Governor resigns

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Beleaguered New York Governor Eliot Spitzer on Wednesday announced his resignation amid threats of impeachment after he was caught on tape arranging to meet a high-price prostitute. Spitzer, who became the first governor of New York to be forced from office in nearly a century, said his resignation would be effective Monday and that Lt Gov David A Paterson would be sworn in to replace him, the New York Times reported.

Delhi fake sting: Khurana granted bail

Delhi fake sting: Khurana granted bail

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

A Delhi court gave relief to Uma Khurana, who a TV channel had alleged had pushed her students into prostitution in a purported expose, on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 5,000.

Journo detained in sting case

Journo detained in sting case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

The sting operation led to violence in the area and the teacher, Uma Khurana, was dismissed from service

Girl held in sting operation case

Girl held in sting operation case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The girl, whose identity was not revealed, was arrested on charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating and fabricating false evidence

Durban street to be named after Mahatma Gandhi

Durban street to be named after Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Point Road, known as a prostitution hub, will be renamed after Gandhi within three months by the government.

Kashmir sex racket: Seven chargesheeted

Kashmir sex racket: Seven chargesheeted

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

This is the second chargesheet filed by the agency in just a little over two months since the agency began investigating the racket.

Today's Hottest Movie Scene

Today's Hottest Movie Scene

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

PIX: Arbaaz turns 50, parties with Malaika, Salman

PIX: Arbaaz turns 50, parties with Malaika, Salman

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

A look at the party pictures.

Kerala to probe whether 'Kiss of Love' used as shield for sex racket

Kerala to probe whether 'Kiss of Love' used as shield for sex racket

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Kerala home minister says those who had been in the front of 'Kiss of Love' protest are among the key accused in the case.

<i>Chingaari</i>'s music lacks spark

Chingaari's music lacks spark

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

12 Films by Rajinikanth: The Actor, Not Superstar

12 Films by Rajinikanth: The Actor, Not Superstar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

If you'd like to know more about Rajini the actor, Saisuresh Sivaswamy offers a wide selection.

'If a role demanded sensuousness, I was approached'

'If a role demanded sensuousness, I was approached'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

'It got boring after a point.'

Kolkata-based film wins Oscar!

Kolkata-based film wins Oscar!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Diya comforts cancer patients

Diya comforts cancer patients

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Mindblowing Sush, boring Chingaari

Mindblowing Sush, boring Chingaari

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

'I intend to offer Shweta Prasad a role in my next film'

'I intend to offer Shweta Prasad a role in my next film'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

China, Pak launch joint think-tank; face ridicule on acronym

China, Pak launch joint think-tank; face ridicule on acronym

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The acronym has become the butt of jokes on social media.

Kejriwal rules out talks, will flood Rajpath with AAP backers

Kejriwal rules out talks, will flood Rajpath with AAP backers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Showing no signs of relenting, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday ruled out negotiations to end the stand off with the Centre and threatened to flood Rajpath with lakhs of supporters that can disrupt Republic Day celebrations.

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Lockdown provokes bad memories for trafficking survivors

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Confined to their rooms and small houses, they are reminded of the time when they were subjected to physical and sexual torture.

Couple behind 'Kiss of Love' protest arrested for alleged online sex racket

Couple behind 'Kiss of Love' protest arrested for alleged online sex racket

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Rahul Pasupalan, who was the key organizer of the 'Kiss Protests' in Kerala last year, and his model wife were among six arrested On Wednesday in connection with an online prostitution case.

Euro 2016: Will Del Bosque drop De Gea?

Euro 2016: Will Del Bosque drop De Gea?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Spain goalkeeper David De Gea is in line to start their Euro 2016 opener against the Czech Republic on Monday despite being involved in an off-field controversy, coach Vicente del Bosque said on Sunday. The final decision, though, would be made on Monday.

I am HIV positive: Charlie Sheen

I am HIV positive: Charlie Sheen

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The 50-year-old, who has had a troubled history with drugs, alcohol and prostitutes, said he paid out "enough to bring into the millions" to keep the illness a secret.

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The trafficking of 589 children to shelter homes in Kerala has exposed a deep-rooted racket. Vicky Nanjappa reports

5 convicted for raping, robbing Danish woman in Delhi

5 convicted for raping, robbing Danish woman in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The judge convicted them for the offences under sections 376 (D) (gang rape), 395 (dacoity), 366 (kidnapping), 342 (wrongful confinement), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.

Pimps trap Indian women in Gulf

Pimps trap Indian women in Gulf

Rediff.com2 Oct 2004

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'Salman Khan family is the head of this venomous serpent.'

Vatican takes on Da Vinci Code

Vatican takes on Da Vinci Code

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

the Vatican has asked a senior cardinal to debunk the novel, which it believes was deliberately written to discredit the Roman Catholic Church through "absurd and vulgar lies".

Suntaragaali: For Darshan fans

Suntaragaali: For Darshan fans

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Farewell, Nimmi

Farewell, Nimmi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Nimmi, the legendary actress, passed away at her Mumbai home on Wednesday, March 25.