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DU, JNU students arrested in New Year drugs bust

DU, JNU students arrested in New Year drugs bust

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The NCB claimed that the students were both addicts and suppliers of these drugs.

E-cigarettes: The damage is worse than you think!

E-cigarettes: The damage is worse than you think!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

E-cigarettes pose a huge health risk to users, who more often than not are adolescents and young adults

Looking at George Michael's life, in pictures

Looking at George Michael's life, in pictures

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

The British pop singer dies at age 53.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

As he was giving evidence, Dr Matcheswalla peremptorily summoned the CBI representative over to the witness box and whispered something. Indrani Mukerjea's advocate Sudeep Pasbola immediately cut in, wondering what he was up to: "Please, please, please." Dr Matcheswalla, looking innocently startled, said: "I was asking if I can order for tea."

Mohalla Assi Review: All sound, no fury

Mohalla Assi Review: All sound, no fury

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'Philosophy, politics and practicality cross paths in Mohalla Assi's ambitious premise.' 'Except it is directed in such an unwieldy fashion that instead of rich satire, what emerges is a lumbering flab of incoherence and opinion glut,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Many Indian designers are embracing sustainable fashion practices and the results are gorgeous.

Melbourne: 1 killed, 2 injured in IS-claimed knife attack

Melbourne: 1 killed, 2 injured in IS-claimed knife attack

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The man was shot after confronting police officers on a busy city street, authorities said. He was taken into custody in a critical condition. He succumbed to the gunshot wounds in the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Will Indrani nail Chidambaram?

Will Indrani nail Chidambaram?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

On Thursday, Indrani will be obligated to change into the green uniform sari she receives visitors in, as per jail rules, and meet the gentlemen from the income tax department. She may also at some point on Thursday video conference with Delhi in the INX Media-Karti Chidambaram case where she might become an approver.

A 'high' holiday: Stoners celebrate National Weed Day

A 'high' holiday: Stoners celebrate National Weed Day

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at this epicentre of reefer madness that is the 4/20 celebration.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Here's a fresh collection of the truly weird, true and funny news from around the world.

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

Sanjhi Ram planned Kathua girl's murder to save son

Sanjhi Ram planned Kathua girl's murder to save son

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Investigators say the aim of the kidnapping was to scare and drive away the nomadic Gujjar and Bakarwal communities from the Hindu dominated area.

Is your office planning an off-site?

Is your office planning an off-site?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

It's meant to be a corporate rah-rah to encourage office bonding and bonhomie. But is it really, asks Kishore Singh.

Revisiting Chaalbaaz: Sridevi, TWICE as good!

Revisiting Chaalbaaz: Sridevi, TWICE as good!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Sukanya Verma revisits Chaalbaaz where Sridevi was such a pleasure to watch, twice over!

Parliament Nuggets: 175 mobile phones are stolen per day in Delhi

Parliament Nuggets: 175 mobile phones are stolen per day in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Here is some interesting information released by the government in response to questions posed by MPs in Parliament on Tuesday.

Marijuana's a no-no, says desi Surgeon General nominee

Marijuana's a no-no, says desi Surgeon General nominee

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Indian-origin Dr Vivek H Murthy expresses his reservations on marijuana, now legalised in two US states

Prohibition will fail in Bihar as it has in Gujarat

Prohibition will fail in Bihar as it has in Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Its three primary effects are to send the alcohol economy underground (depriving the state of revenue), to criminalise the casual drinker and to criminalise the police,' says Aakar Patel.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Peter said he needed a broom to sweep his cell because, he joked, there are no vacuum cleaners in jail.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

10 reasons why you should quit smoking right now!

10 reasons why you should quit smoking right now!

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Here's why you should kick the butt right now before one of these smoking-related ailments make you its next victim

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