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Humans conditioned to breakup and move on

Humans conditioned to breakup and move on

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Humans are hardwired to fall out of love and move on to new romantic relationships, according to a new study.

Ex-England cricketer Chris Lewis says 'wrong choices' led to jail term

Ex-England cricketer Chris Lewis says 'wrong choices' led to jail term

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Former England all-rounder Chris Lewis wants to help prevent young cricketers making the "wrong choices" that caused him to be jailed for cocaine smuggling.

Court to hear Fardeen's plea to amend chargesheet

Court to hear Fardeen's plea to amend chargesheet

Rediff.com4 Jun 2006

if amount of cocaine is above two grams, the minimum punishment is ten years imprisonment, and maximum punishment is 20 years imprisonment.

Tennis star Martina Hingis announces pregnancy

Tennis star Martina Hingis announces pregnancy

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis has announced her pregnancy on the occasion of her 38th birthday.

Chelsea sack Mutu

Chelsea sack Mutu

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

The decision comes after the player's positive drugs test for cocaine and his admission that he took the drug.

Delhi HC to hear Bollywood producers' plea to restrain TV channels on Monday

Delhi HC to hear Bollywood producers' plea to restrain TV channels on Monday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Delhi high court will hear on Monday a plea by leading Bollywood producers seeking to restrain Republic TV and Times Now from making or publishing allegedly "irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks" against the film industry and conducting media trials against its members on various issues. The lawsuit by four Bollywood industry associations and 34 leading producers, which was filed on October 12, will come up for hearing before Justice Rajiv Shakdher.

British Board of Control suspends Fury's licence

British Board of Control suspends Fury's licence

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The association overseeing professional boxing in Britain suspended heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury's licence on Thursday.

Gasquet cleared to return to ATP tour

Gasquet cleared to return to ATP tour

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

France's Richard Gasquet has been cleared to return to the tour after testing positive for cocaine, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Wednesday.

Tributes pour in for Maradona on 60th birthday

Tributes pour in for Maradona on 60th birthday

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

'I start my 60th with these marvellous messages that you've all sent me. Thank you.'

Vicky Kaushal's Top 5 Performances

Vicky Kaushal's Top 5 Performances

Rediff.com17 May 2021

In a career of eight years, the actor -- who turned 33 on May 16 -- already has an impressive oeuvre.

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The long-awaited book is frank, funny, self-lacerating and full of gossip worthy anecdotes. What else could we ask of the Rocketman?

Hingis handed two-year ban for positive dope test

Hingis handed two-year ban for positive dope test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Former world number one Martina Hingis, who retired from tennis in November after testing positive for cocaine, was banned for two years on Friday after an independent tribunal confirmed the doping offence. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) said in a statement that the 27-year-old Swiss would also forfeit the ranking points resulting from last year's Wimbledon championships and $129,481 in prize money.

Tyson reveals being drugged during bouts; using fake penis to fool drug-testers

Tyson reveals being drugged during bouts; using fake penis to fool drug-testers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Tyson confessed in his new book Undisputed Truth that he used a fake penis to fool drug-testers and fought on cocaine.

The WORST FILMS of 2021

The WORST FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Every year, with the good, there are bad movies too.

Drug case: Fardeen Khan gets some relief

Drug case: Fardeen Khan gets some relief

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Additional Sessions Judge P N Deshmukh charged the actor for attempting to buy one gram of the drug five years ago, which attracts a lesser penalty than the 9 gm that was initially believed to be the amount the star was trying to buy.

Maradona's life, in pictures

Maradona's life, in pictures

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball.

Peddling a family business in drug capital Delhi

Peddling a family business in drug capital Delhi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

While 14 cases of cocaine peddling have been registered, the cases with respect to other drugs are over 60

Trump or Biden? It won't matter a lot for Indian markets

Trump or Biden? It won't matter a lot for Indian markets

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Given the impact Covid-19 pandemic had over the world economy, analysts expect global central banks, especially the US Fed, to keep the liquidity tap open, which, in turn, is likely to keep the equity markets, especially those in the emerging markets, buoyant.

SRK's son among 8 arrested by NCB during cruise raid, sent to custody

SRK's son among 8 arrested by NCB during cruise raid, sent to custody

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Besides Aryan Khan, the arrested accused are identified as Munmun Dhamecha, Arbaaz Merchant, Ismeet Singh, Mohak Jaswal, Gomit Chopra, Nupur Sarika, and Vikrant Chhokar.

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Maradona hospitalised; Giggs arrested

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Maradona, 60, was taken to the Ipensa clinic in La Plata, about an hour from Buenos Aires. Maradona coaches the local club Gimnasia y Esgrima.

Cop held in Provogue drug case

Cop held in Provogue drug case

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

Bollywood producers plea: HC extends interim order

Bollywood producers plea: HC extends interim order

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Justice Rajiv Shakdher, who was hearing a plea by Bollywood producers seeking to restrain them from making irresponsible remarks, listed the matter before the Joint registrar for January 18 for completion of pleadings and admission/denial of documents.

The former drug addict who turns trash into livelihood

The former drug addict who turns trash into livelihood

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

After spending 16 years on the streets as a crack cocaine addict, Fabiana da Silva has not only kicked her addiction and found a way to make a living, she has also earned a degree!

Babies used to transport drugs

Babies used to transport drugs

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

ABC News reported Thursday that US agents had unearthed a drug ring that used babies to smuggle in cocaine and heroin.

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Spinks' aggressive style and superior stamina allowed him to outduel Ali in a 15-round split decision, becoming the first boxer to take the title from Ali in the ring.

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.

FIFA slams Maradona after middle-finger gesture

FIFA slams Maradona after middle-finger gesture

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Diego Maradona may be a giant of the game's history, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Friday, but even he must show respect to other fans at World Cup stadiums.

Hooked and high, Punjab chokes under a chemical cloud

Hooked and high, Punjab chokes under a chemical cloud

Rediff.com28 May 2013

From traditional heroin and cocaine to over-the-counter medicines, drugs hang heavy over Punjab's future with 70 per cent of youth believed to be affected by the problem. Aabhas Sharma travels across the state to find out how the government is tackling the menace.

'Young people engage in drug peddling to live the kind of lifestyles influencers live'

'Young people engage in drug peddling to live the kind of lifestyles influencers live'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Lifestyle, peer pressure, lure of extra pocket money and many other factors are responsible why youth are taking drugs.'

Review: Thoonga Vanam is worth a watch

Review: Thoonga Vanam is worth a watch

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Thoonga Vanam is definitely not your regular thriller, writes S Saraswathi.

Ephedrine case: Pak SC issues notice to Gilani's son

Ephedrine case: Pak SC issues notice to Gilani's son

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Musa and a top bureaucrat in a case relating to alleged irregularities in the import of a large amount of chemical Ephedrine, commonly known as "poor man's cocaine" and used to make a medicine for colds, flu and asthma.

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

In strong observations while hearing the plea, the high court cited the death of Princess Diana while trying to escape the media chase, and said there needs to be "some toning down" as people are "afraid of the fourth pillar of democracy" because of its powers.

Troubled boxing champion Tapia dies at age 45

Troubled boxing champion Tapia dies at age 45

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Five-time world boxing champion Johnny Tapia was found dead in his Albuquerque, New Mexico, home at the age of 45.

'We had no idea it was a rave party'

'We had no idea it was a rave party'

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Apoorva and Shilpa Agnihotri claim innocence, insisting that their blood samples will not test positive for drugs.

Review: Jil Jung Juk is a decent entertainer

Review: Jil Jung Juk is a decent entertainer

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Jil Jung Juk does have its share of laughs but it lacks the chaos, excitement and crazy fun that would have made the film more enjoyable, writes S Saraswathi.

Gilani's son flies abroad after SC notice

Gilani's son flies abroad after SC notice

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Musa has left Pakistan after the supreme court issued him a notice in a case related to alleged irregularities in the import of a large amount of the chemical Ephedrine, commonly known as "poor man's cocaine".

Organiser of rave party arrested in Mumbai

Organiser of rave party arrested in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Vishay Handa, director of a city-based hotel where a rave party was held on Sunday night at which two IPL players were present, was on Monday arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. "Handa, organiser of the rave party and director of Oakwood Premier Hotel, has been arrested under the NDPS Act, as charas and cocaine were found at the venue. He has been booked under the Act," said a police officer.

Dutch gymnast expelled for night of drinking in Rio

Dutch gymnast expelled for night of drinking in Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Dutch gymnast Yuri van Gelder has been expelled from the Olympics for "gravely" violating team rules by going out for a night of drinking in Rio after qualifying for the finals of the rings event, the Dutch team said.

What to expect from new Maradona film

What to expect from new Maradona film

Rediff.com20 May 2019

New Maradona film tracks highs and lows, intimate family moments