News for 'sex scandal'

Escort services: Sex on the Internet, a Rs 600 cr business

Escort services: Sex on the Internet, a Rs 600 cr business

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Despite the government crackdown on Web sites advertising escort services, the Internet leaves enough wiggle room for debauchery to thrive.

WTA threatens to pull out of tournaments in China over Peng

WTA threatens to pull out of tournaments in China over Peng

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

An outcry over the whereabouts of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai escalated on Friday as the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it was prepared to pull its tournaments out of China if they were not satisfied with the response to her sexual assault allegation.

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'The Pollachi case will have a negative impact for the AIADMK alliance.' 'The BJP and AIADMK are in alliance in Tamil Nadu.' 'That may be the reason for the delay in the central government's approval for case transfer to the CBI.'

Kejriwal faces protests from Delhi to Punjab

Kejriwal faces protests from Delhi to Punjab

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party alleged that the chief minister was manhandled during the "pre-planned" protest.

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Noting that it was his government that had recommended a CBI probe into the actor's death, Kumar said the incident saddened both the state and the country.

Fallen Bo Xilai expelled from Communist Party of China

Fallen Bo Xilai expelled from Communist Party of China

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Bracing for the once-in-a-decade leadership change, China's ruling Communist elite on Sunday expelled disgraced leader Bo Xilai, accused of corruption, sex and sleaze, in a scandal that has thrown the party into its biggest crisis in decades.

He did it Again! Woods 'began dating' Amanda while he was with Lindsey

He did it Again! Woods 'began dating' Amanda while he was with Lindsey

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Tiger Woods has been accused of having an affair with Amanda Boyd, the ex-wife of his fellow golfing professional Jason Dufner.

Police get notice on Baazee CEO's bail plea

Police get notice on Baazee CEO's bail plea

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

Vacation Judge Justice Vikramjit Sen posted the application for further hearing on Tuesday.

Top Delhi school expels 7 kids

Top Delhi school expels 7 kids

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

It does not stop here, though. According to field information, state ministers, AIADMK candidates and campaigners are asking BJP cadres accompanying them not to carry party flags at common rallies and also avoid their saffron shawl on those occasions. BJP cadres are also asked to stay out of the common campaign when it enters a minority-dominated areas, especially of Muslims, and re-join later, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

2021, Jan to Jun: BEST Web Series

2021, Jan to Jun: BEST Web Series

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

OTT has been flooded with a number of film and Web series releases, and many of them are very entertaining.

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Minister resigns, accused's face blackened

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Minister resigns, accused's face blackened

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'Brajesh Thakur spoke to half a dozen Union ministers, some Bihar ministers and Manju Verma's husband between the process of lodging the FIR against him on May 31 and his arrest on June 2.'

Bombay Begums review

Bombay Begums review

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

It's a treat to watch Pooja Bhatt explode on the small screen, raves Sukanya Verma.

The biggest celebrity confessions

The biggest celebrity confessions

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Here are a few truly startling confessions that are scandalous, frightening and truly, truly shocking.

Harvey Weinstein arrested, arraigned on rape charges

Harvey Weinstein arrested, arraigned on rape charges

Rediff.com25 May 2018

More than 80 women have accused the movie mogul, once the most powerful man in the American film industry of sexual misconduct, including rape, with some allegations dating back to decades.

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

As she turns 70 on September 18, Subhash K Jha picks five classic Shabana performances which you may have missed.

Baazee CEO produced in court

Baazee CEO produced in court

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Delhi Police have sought judicial custody of Bajaj, who has moved a bail application for his release.

'Severe' sentence demanded for Bo Xilai as trial ends

'Severe' sentence demanded for Bo Xilai as trial ends

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Communist China's biggest political trial in decades involving disgraced top politician Bo Xilai ended on Monday on an acrimonious note, with prosecutors demanding "severe" punishment for the defiant pro-Maoist leader who accused a key official witness of having illicit relations with his wife.

A tribute to changing trends

A tribute to changing trends

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

'Did Shakti think about his family?'

'Did Shakti think about his family?'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Court to hear DDCA defamation plea on March 10

Court to hear DDCA defamation plea on March 10

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

A Delhi court on Tuesday fixed March 10 for hearing a criminal defamation complaint filed by the Delhi and District Cricket Association and its vice president Chetan Chauhan against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and suspended Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirti Azad.

Why do TV channels play the divisive game?

Why do TV channels play the divisive game?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Embedded with the divisive regime, they administer heavy doses of the opium of religion and nationalism day in and day out,' observes Mohammad Sajjad.

Can US recover from the Trump presidency?

Can US recover from the Trump presidency?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

This is the time when the US would need the conceptual strategic thinking of a Henry Kissinger, able to ally diplomatic skills with a well-conceived worldview of what the emergence of a new balance of forces will mean for a US whose ability to shape global events has definitely declined but still exists, says Claude Smadja.

Thai owners expect best behaviour from Leicester stars

Thai owners expect best behaviour from Leicester stars

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Premier League champions Leicester City have been warned to behave on their tour to Thailand - after last year's antics led to the sacking of three players and manager Nigel Pearson.

Analysis: The importance of the coming assembly polls

Analysis: The importance of the coming assembly polls

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The year-end assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Mizoram, the dates for which were announced by the Election Commission on Friday, have acquired a special significance as the results of these polls are expected to set the tone for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Benzema banned by France over 'Valbuena' blackmail case

Benzema banned by France over 'Valbuena' blackmail case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been suspended indefinitely from the France team because of the blackmail case he is embroiled in, the president of the national football federation (FFF) said on Thursday.

'Small girls are being raped in UP, Bihar but Modi is silent'

'Small girls are being raped in UP, Bihar but Modi is silent'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The Congress chief hit out at the BJP's ideological mentor, the RSS, alleging that it was a "male chauvinist organisation" and did not have women in it, thus cannot do what the Congress can for women.

I would have quit if forced to implement DeMo: Chidambaram

I would have quit if forced to implement DeMo: Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The Congress leader also targeted Modi over "hasty" implementation of the GST, and his pet bullet train project.

With eye on Karnataka elections, Congress to assess performance of MLAs

With eye on Karnataka elections, Congress to assess performance of MLAs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

The party desperate to retain power in the state will also prepare dossiers on opposition MLAs to assess the winability of prospective party nominees.

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

All the action from the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

Bishop Mulakkal, accused of raping Kerala nun, arrested

Bishop Mulakkal, accused of raping Kerala nun, arrested

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The 54-year old Mulakkal was arrested by Kerala police after intense interrogation in Kochi over the last three days.

France coach Didier Deschamps on brink of history

France coach Didier Deschamps on brink of history

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Deschamps has proven both innovative and brave as coach, and is now one victory away from joining an elite club.

Sports Shorts: BFC knock Kerala Blasters out of ISL

Sports Shorts: BFC knock Kerala Blasters out of ISL

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

The top 5 Hindi films of 2015

The top 5 Hindi films of 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'2015 gave us a set of Hindi films that brought to light, the true uncorrupted joys of filmmaking even in their roughness.' 'Films which told us why we loved films in the first place. Films that were less ashamed of revealing their weakness and ones that took chances with audience expectations.'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

German football team warned about bombings before Paris attacks

German football team warned about bombings before Paris attacks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

German national football team manager Joachim Low has admitted his side were 'scared' ahead of Friday night's friendly with France due to an earlier bomb threat in the capital.

Every 'scoop' is a leak

Every 'scoop' is a leak

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

'There is no evidence of newspapers and television channels ganging up to wage a coordinated war to expose the BSP, destroy the AIADMK, malign Kejriwal, discredit Lalu or defame Mamata.' 'But it's of interest that none of these exposes threatens the 12 states the BJP controls,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

When US presidents came calling to India

When US presidents came calling to India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

President Obama's coming visit to India has created quite a buzz, here is a look at all past visits of American Presidents to the country

Detractors must unite to oust Blatter: Van Praag

Detractors must unite to oust Blatter: Van Praag

Rediff.com22 May 2015

'It is impossible that FIFA moves on with its current presidency'