At his peak Bolt was probably the world's most recognisable sportsperson and certainly one of the most marketable. In contrast, the two 2020 Athletes of the year were Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis and Venezuelan triple jumper Yulimar Rojas.
'Like public smoking, like the decriminalisation of homosexuality, like the acceptance of medical marijuana, veganism awaits its generational change,' says Aakar Patel.
The trend came to light in the posh southern part of the city where a gambling racket was operating full time but came out clean every time police paid a surprise visit.
The book claims that Cameron smoked marijuana and took part in bizarre initiation ceremony as part of a university society, called the Piers Gaveston Society.
A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.
According to a study, teenagers who don't get enough sleep may be at an increased risk of engaging in unsafe sexual behaviours
The most unusual howls of protest from Bollywood have shown that even people known for party drugs draw the line somewhere, says Mitali Saran.
Out-of-favour India hockey goalkeeper Adrian D'Souza has tested positive for a banned substance in a random test conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) during the inaugural World Series Hockey which concluded early this month.
CBD oil, found in marijuana, is gaining popularity for its pain-relieving properties. It's now legally available in India
Triumphant Michael Phelps did not need to rely on hi-tech swimsuit wizardry to reaffirm his worth at the world aquatics championships. His successes came despite his Speedo bodysuit being widely regarded as less performance-enhancing than other models, while he only wore long pants in his 200 butterfly victory.
'We are also seeing the birth of new evil, the new face of drug distribution where human interface has reduced; consumers are using the Dark Web to source supplies and using cryptocurrencies as payment mode.'
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Security cameras showed a man dressed all in black scaling the sign around 3 am (local time) on New Year's Day and throwing huge black and white tarpaulins over the Os so as to change the shape of the letters.
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.
Former US National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman arrived in Singapore late on Monday for a summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying he was 'excited to be part of it'.
What has really alarmed the police, and also the families of young drug abusers, is the entry of "chitta" -- a highly refined white powdery semi-synthetic substance (mainly heroine) -- into the drug scene and has spread like wildfire among the state's youth. Ashwani Sharma reports.
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera was convicted on numerous counts including money laundering, engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, distribution of heroin and cocaine and other drugs, and illegal arms possession.
'Physically, he was a strong man, but given to moments of emotional weakness.' 'He had to be put back on the right track by the women in his life.'
The film quickly drifts into the absurd and unbelievable, and stays there throughout, with a plot riddled with inconsistencies and gaps that otherwise would be fatal if Chadha hadn't set out to be so self-mocking.
India's news broadcasters are a national shame that have polarised Indians, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps will not face prosecution over a photograph published in a British newspaper apparently showing him smoking marijuana at a party last year, a U.S. sheriff said on Monday.
Comfortable in its own skin, the film never tries too hard, and while it takes a little while to really get going, it completely eschews glitz and bling -- never an easy thing to do, moreso considering the hero's the hottest property in town.
Record-setting Olympic champion Michael Phelps has been banned for three months by USA Swimming amid controversy over a photograph published in a British newspaper purportedly showing him smoking marijuana.
'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that'
Michael Phelps won two and lost two races in the the Santa Clara International Grand Prix, his second competition since his return from a three-month suspension by USA Swimming following a photo of him using a marijuana pipe had made the rounds.
Rodman, who is one of a handful of Westerners to have visited reclusive North Korea and met Kim Jong Un, arrived in Singapore on Monday, the eve of the summit, declaring he was "excited to be part of it".
People across India and Nepal on Monday celebrated Mahashivratri with devotion and religious fervor.
Galbraith, Rosenthal and Moynihan saw India holistically for all its capabilities and its challenges.
Dr Vivek H Murthy, the next surgeon general of the United States, wonders whether social media is worsening one of the biggest problems in the world today -- loneliness.
Too much exercise and eating disorders are some of the underlying factors that may affect fertility in women, says gynaecologist Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj,
World No 1 Novak Djokovic during his semifinal match against Jeremy Chardy at the Rogers Cup on Saturday, complained to the umpire that someone's cigarettes were making him dizzy.
Officials at the Indian consulate in Dubai said they were aware of Bidappa's detention on Saturday and he has been provided with consular access.
Caught in the dope net, Asian Games bronze-medallist javelin thrower Davinder Singh Kang on Sunday said the failed result is because of a declared medication he took for sore throat and he is confident of being cleared in the disciplinary hearing.
Bidappa was arrested in Dubai on June 12th for possessing marijuana in his baggage. He had arrived in Dubai to attend a fashion meet and also a children's programme.\n
A teenage grandson of former President Jimmy Carter was sentenced to 30 days of house arrest and 36 months probation as part of a plea agreement involving the theft of a videogame console.\n
Indian fashion designer Prasad Bidappa, who was arrested by Dubai \npolice on charges of possessing marijuana, on Monday said the pouch containing narcotics belonged to one of the invitees at a party in Kolkata.
The Bombay Hemp Company offers goods fashioned out of hemp, the lesser known cousin of ganja.
People who constantly write e-mails / text messages and attend phone calls suffer a greater loss of IQ and concentration than those who smoke marijuana, says a report in The Guardian quoting a recent study.
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