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25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling

25 countries that spend most on alcohol, gambling

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Let's take a look at some of the biggest spenders on bad habits.

Wild Wild Punjab Review: Sober Version Of The Hangover

Wild Wild Punjab Review: Sober Version Of The Hangover

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

This is the kind of film to watch with friends and maybe a six-pack. It has some risqu bits but nothing so vulgar that the pause button would need to be hit if Mummyji walks into the room, notes Deepa Gahlot.

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Protein, calcium, vitamin D and other micronutrients play crucial roles in maintaining the health of bones and joints and should be incorporated into your diet, says Dr Sagar Hingrajiya, consultant orthopaedics, Bhailal Amin General Hospital.

Lockdown effect: Kerala govt to issue passes for alcoholics

Lockdown effect: Kerala govt to issue passes for alcoholics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Doctors said the decision was a medical blunder.

Minister gifts bats to brides to beat husbands if they turn alcoholic

Minister gifts bats to brides to beat husbands if they turn alcoholic

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

The gifted mogri even bears the caption 'sharabiyon ke sutara hetu bhent, police nahi bolegi' (gift for beating drunkards, police will not intervene).

Can drinking alcohol affect your fertility?

Can drinking alcohol affect your fertility?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The effects of excessive intake of alcohol on health remain the same -- it can affect male fertility. Men tend to show a greater liking for drinking, but they need to pay a price for that -- their potency!

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Pakistan wanted to be constitutionally communal, India wanted to be secular but is communalising itself. All three nations share a penal code, but they have amended their laws to enable the State to specifically target minorities, points out Aakar Patel.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Should women be allowed to serve alcohol?

Should women be allowed to serve alcohol?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Will women ever get to be bar tenders?

Pune teen's parents manipulated blood samples at hospital, cops tell court

Pune teen's parents manipulated blood samples at hospital, cops tell court

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The duo is being probed for their alleged role in tampering with the blood sample of the minor following the car accident on May 19 in Maharashtra's Pune city, which claimed the lives of two IT professionals.

Govt to ban surrogate ads on tobacco, alcohol

Govt to ban surrogate ads on tobacco, alcohol

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The government's move is aimed at implementing the provisions incorporated in the Cable Television Network Rules 1994. Introduced by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni, the paper suggests that if 'a product that uses a brand or logo, which is also used for promoting cigarettes and tobacco products, then the visual of the advertisement should depict only the product being advertised and not prohibited products in any form or manner.'

The Menace Of Road Rage

The Menace Of Road Rage

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

I am happy I didn't knock anyone down, driving recklessly or trying to show off. However, in one instance of road rage (the consequence of arguing with a driver who disrespected my right to cross the road peacefully) I did find a man in a SUV taking his anger out on me by driving his vehicle over my feet, recalls Shyam G Menon.

Qatar mull over allowing alcohol in World Cup stadiums

Qatar mull over allowing alcohol in World Cup stadiums

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Qatar is still considering whether to allow alcohol in stadiums when it hosts the 2022 World Cup, though a senior official said he did not see a need for it.

Lohan fitted with alcohol monitoring bracelet

Lohan fitted with alcohol monitoring bracelet

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The actress has also bee been ordered to go through random weekly drug tests.

Petroleum, alcohol derail GST talks

Petroleum, alcohol derail GST talks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Negotiations near deadlock, as states oppose Constitution Amendment Bill.

Luv Ki Arrange Marriage Review: Loud Comedy

Luv Ki Arrange Marriage Review: Loud Comedy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

If this were a French farce, nobody would have batted an eyelid if the father of the groom and mother of the bride fell in love and wanted to marry. But here, some crude comedy is generated with a dash of melodrama, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Near term demand triggers lacking for liquor major United Spirits

Near term demand triggers lacking for liquor major United Spirits

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The stock of United Spirits, the country's largest liquor company by market capitalisation (mcap), has gained 11 per cent over the past week on double-digit growth guidance, rising premiumisation trend, operationally in-line performance in the March (Q4FY24) quarter and a rally in consumer stocks. The revenue growth of the company came in at 7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) mirroring the growth of the prestige and above (P&A) segment. This segment comprising premium brands accounts for 88 per cent of the revenues.

No relief for Porsche teen as JJB extends remand till June 25

No relief for Porsche teen as JJB extends remand till June 25

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The Pune police through prosecutors sought the extension of the juvenile's custody for another 14 days at the observation home citing his safety.

No alcohol, drugs at work: Govt to India Inc

No alcohol, drugs at work: Govt to India Inc

Rediff.com15 May 2008

At a workshop on 'Addressing Alcohol and Drug related issues of the Industries and Micro Credit groups' in Chennai, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan had asked the industry for a alcohol- and drug-free workplace. She said the youngsters, who were now getting huge pay packs due to rapid industrial growth and economic boom, were getting more addicted to alcohol.

10 Tips To Take Care Of Your Skin This Monsoon

10 Tips To Take Care Of Your Skin This Monsoon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Dr Ipshita Johri explains how you can keep your skin healthy in the rainy season.

Pat, Don't Drop The Cup Into The Sabarmati!

Pat, Don't Drop The Cup Into The Sabarmati!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The Aussies were compelled to celebrate triumph minus their traditional beer and champagne in Gujarat, one of the Indian states which prohibits the consumption of alcohol, but party they did late into the night.

'Together, speed and alcohol constitute a heady cocktail'

'Together, speed and alcohol constitute a heady cocktail'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The year 2014 alone witnessed 2.37 lakh road accidents on national and state highways across the country which had left at least 85,462 people dead and 2.59 lakh injured.

Denied more alcohol, foreign national abuses AI crew

Denied more alcohol, foreign national abuses AI crew

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The airline filed a police complaint against the woman, who was travelling in business class.

Porsche crash: Two doctors suspended, dean sent on leave

Porsche crash: Two doctors suspended, dean sent on leave

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday suspended two doctors of the state government-run Sassoon General Hospital and a staffer, two days after they were arrested in connection with the alleged manipulation of blood samples of the minor driver involved in the Porsche car crash in Pune.

Mercedes rams into famous kachori shop in Delhi, 6 injured

Mercedes rams into famous kachori shop in Delhi, 6 injured

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

A purported CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on the Internet showing a white-coloured Mercedes hitting some people standing outside the shop and tossing them in the air. The car rammed into a wall moments later.

How To Avoid Motor Insurance Claim Rejection

How To Avoid Motor Insurance Claim Rejection

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Do not get repair work started without informing the insurer as the latter like to carry out end-to-end verification of damages and documents before approving a claim.

France mulls alcohol ban after fan violence escalates at Euro C'ships

France mulls alcohol ban after fan violence escalates at Euro C'ships

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

France's interior minister called on tough sanctions against England and Russia after violent clashes in Marseille and urged hosting cities to consider a ban on alcohol around match days.

Oil firms high on alcohol ban in Bihar!

Oil firms high on alcohol ban in Bihar!

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The prohibition has freed up as much as 60 million litres of ethanol

Seven Indian drinks among world's best-selling alcohol brands

Seven Indian drinks among world's best-selling alcohol brands

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Let's take a look at some of the best-selling spirits in the world.

US welcomes duty cut on alcohol

US welcomes duty cut on alcohol

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

The US has hailed India's recent move to withdraw the additional duty on beer, wine and distilled spirits, saying it was a positive step.

Sikh man attacked in Haryana, alleges he was called 'Khalistani'

Sikh man attacked in Haryana, alleges he was called 'Khalistani'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The matter is being investigated, they said and added that so far, there is no evidence that the "Khalistani" slur was used.

Undekhi 3 Review: Unpredictable

Undekhi 3 Review: Unpredictable

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Such a set of greedy and amoral characters have seldom been assembled in a Web series, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Teen Porsche driver's father sent to police custody in driver abduction case

Teen Porsche driver's father sent to police custody in driver abduction case

Rediff.com28 May 2024

A three-member committee conducting inquiry into alleged manipulation of the blood samples of the juvenile driver involved in the Porsche car crash on Tuesday visited the Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, and also met the police officials who are probing the case.

Avoid tobacco, alcohol to cope with lockdown boredom, says Govt

Avoid tobacco, alcohol to cope with lockdown boredom, says Govt

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

It also urged people not to shun or judge those who are suffering from the infection, which has claimed 32 lives and affected 1,251 people in the country.

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

18, 21 or 25: The right age to drink alcohol?

18, 21 or 25: The right age to drink alcohol?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

While Maharashtra has increased the minimum age for consuming alcohol to 25 from 21, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and West Bengal allow their denizens to consume and buy alcohol after they turn 21 and Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh let their denizens consume alcohol after turning just 18, the age at which they are eligible to vote as well as get a driving license. Is the Maharashtra government right in increasing the minimum age limit t0 25? Tell us!

Pakistan says no to alcohol logos

Pakistan says no to alcohol logos

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

Pakistan cricket authorities said their players would not display logos of a whisky brand sponsor in the Super Series matches

Alcohol traces found in priest's body

Alcohol traces found in priest's body

Rediff.com23 Jan 2005

The killer had first strangled the 40-year-old official, hacked his forehead with a sharp object and then thrust a knife on the neck.

Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED attaches assets of accused worth Rs 205 cr

Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED attaches assets of accused worth Rs 205 cr

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The attached properties include 14 assets of Tuteja worth Rs 15.82 crore, 115 properties of Anwar Dhebar, the elder brother of Raipur Mayor and Congress leader Aijaz Dhebar, worth Rs 116.16 crore, properties of Vikash Agarwal alias Subbu worth Rs 1.54 crore and 33 properties of Arvind Singh worth Rs 12.99 crore, it said in a statement.

Efforts made to prove driver was driving Porsche, say police; 2 cops suspended

Efforts made to prove driver was driving Porsche, say police; 2 cops suspended

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The Pune police chief told reporters that an internal inquiry has pointed to lapses on the part of some cops while registering the case and action will be taken against them.