News for 'charas'

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Look at the aggressive way in which a campaign against Friday namaz is going on in North Indian cities.' 'Even the Union home minister is part of this vicious campaign.'

'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.

100 detained at rave party in Mumbai

100 detained at rave party in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Around 100 people were detained at a rave party at a hotel in suburban Juhu Sunday evening and cocaine was seized, police said.

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.

Tom Alter passes away

Tom Alter passes away

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

'So much goodness. Warmth. Friendly. Attracts and exudes positivity and peace. A distinct voice.' Bollywood salutes the veteran actor.

PM joins in Sathya Sai Baba's birthday celebrations

PM joins in Sathya Sai Baba's birthday celebrations

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

On the eve of Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 85th birthday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday graced the convocation ceremony of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.

Meet Suriya, RGV's Mr Eyes

Meet Suriya, RGV's Mr Eyes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

An exclusive interview with the Tamil actor who is ready with his first Hindi film, Rakta Charitra.

'I don't like the term 'six packs''

'I don't like the term 'six packs''

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Emraan Hashmi will finally venture out of the Bhatt camp, and essay a role he has never played before an upcoming don.

Exposed: Goa's murky drug world

Exposed: Goa's murky drug world

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

The statements made by witnesses in the Central Bureau of Investigation's chargesheet in the Scarlett Eden Keeling case has exposed the underbelly of drug cartel run in Goa through beach shacks. British teenager Scarlett Eden Keeling was found dead at Anjuna on February 18, 2008.

'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.'

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum falls short

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum falls short

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Capital Film Works' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum, directed by Rajamohan is an honest effort -- but falls short of expectations.

Haryana: Congress ahead but short of majority

Haryana: Congress ahead but short of majority

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

The ruling Congress consolidated its position in Haryana bagging 40 of the 90 assembly seats even though the state appeared headed for a fractured verdict.

Complacency, not Pakistan, India's main threat

Complacency, not Pakistan, India's main threat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

In-form India will have to guard against complacency when they take on Pakistan in the final of the tri-series on Saturday.

Hizbul posters surface in J&K; call for shut down of parlours

Hizbul posters surface in J&K; call for shut down of parlours

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Posters of threat, believed to be circulated by Hizbul Mujhaideen surfaced on Friday in some areas of Pulwama district of Kashmir, asking beauty parlours to shut business and people to stay away from "immoral activities" like drug abuse.

Veteran actor Dharmendra hospitalised

Veteran actor Dharmendra hospitalised

Rediff.com28 May 2015

'As of now he is fine, talking to everyone. There is nothing to worry,' Dharmendra's doctor assures.

Bihar has replied to BJP for calling me 'chaara chor': Lalu

Bihar has replied to BJP for calling me 'chaara chor': Lalu

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The RJD chief said, "Bihar mandate is a big slap on the Narendra Modi government. PM Modi wanted to fool people of Bihar but they understood his nefarious designs."

'Give me a human being to play'

'Give me a human being to play'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Legendary actor Pankaj Kapur talks about the problem with our filmmakers.

Narcotics worth Rs 100 cr seized in Delhi

Narcotics worth Rs 100 cr seized in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

Drug trafficking has been on the rise in the capital and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Narcotics Control Bureau have seized over 120 kg high quality heroin in the last two months itself.

Hindi words in 'criminal slang'

Hindi words in 'criminal slang'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

the Israel police has published a "Dictionary of Criminal Slang" which includes Hindi words like 'Charas', 'Ganja' and 'Chillum.'

'I won't make love on screen'

'I won't make love on screen'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

Modi a fake OBC, not a tea vendor, alleges Congress leader

Modi a fake OBC, not a tea vendor, alleges Congress leader

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Narendra Modi is a 'fake Other Backward Communities member', the Congress alleged on Thursday, seeking to puncture the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate's attack on Priyanka Gandhi over her neech rajniti barbs.

Terrorism comes to Bollywood

Terrorism comes to Bollywood

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

Remembering the incredible Tom Alter!

Remembering the incredible Tom Alter!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Saluting Tom Alter, who passed into the ages on September 29.

9 hurt, several rendered homeless as storm hits West Bengal

9 hurt, several rendered homeless as storm hits West Bengal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Over 200 houses were damaged, scores of people were rendered homeless and nine persons were injured as storms lashed pockets of three districts of West Bengal since last night.

Did Mamata's nephew just call Jadavpur protesters drug addicts?

Did Mamata's nephew just call Jadavpur protesters drug addicts?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

In controversial comments, Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress member of Parliament and nephew of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, referred Jadavpur University protestors as "drug addicts" questioning whether the student protests in Jadavpur University were because of a ban on drugs and liquor inside the campus.

Modi seeks vote for tainted candidate in Bihar

Modi seeks vote for tainted candidate in Bihar

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday campaigned for the party's 'bahubali' candidate Satish Chandra Dubey in Bihar's Valmikinagar parliamentary constituency.

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.

257 terrorists, 91 security personnel killed in J&K in 2018

257 terrorists, 91 security personnel killed in J&K in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The police chief asked the youth to focus on studies and their careers and not indulge in violence by getting swayed by the propaganda.

'If I get the girl, how will the movie work?'

'If I get the girl, how will the movie work?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'Only when I lose the girl, the story moves ahead.'

Bihar poll: EC calls for restraint, shows anguish over name-calling

Bihar poll: EC calls for restraint, shows anguish over name-calling

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

As name-calling like 'cannibal' and 'devil' permeates the high stake Bihar assembly poll campaign, the Election Commission on Thursday expressed "deep anguish" at the "plummeting level" of speeches.

Review: Kaun Kitne Paani Mein disappoints

Review: Kaun Kitne Paani Mein disappoints

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Kaun Kitne Paani Mein fails to realise its potential, says Nishi Tiwari.

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

After the wedding, Sheena and Mekhail did not meet again. Four or five months later she met her death. Mekhail referred to their last meeting without overt emotion, clear-eyed.

Intolerance has been around for decades: Tom Alter

Intolerance has been around for decades: Tom Alter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'Intolerance is in our blood. Every person has some level of intolerance. One can't get rid of it, but one has to check and control it for the sake of a peaceful society and country,' says actor Tam Alter.

Christmas rave party busted near Delhi; 50 held

Christmas rave party busted near Delhi; 50 held

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Seven people have been arrested after anti-narcotics sleuths and Haryana police busted a suspected Christmas-eve rave party being held at a farmhouse in Mewat district on the outskirts of Delhi.

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino and Neymar gave Brazil an easy 2-0 victory over the United States in a friendly match in New Jersey on Friday.

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.

From tantriks to narbakshis: The war of words in the Bihar polls

From tantriks to narbakshis: The war of words in the Bihar polls

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

An entirely new lexicon of political jibes emerged during the elections

Bihar's liquor problems: Far from over

Bihar's liquor problems: Far from over

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Prohibition is resulting in prisons getting overcrowded.

Jaitley's gift: A 'Rs 200 crore statue' Budget!

Jaitley's gift: A 'Rs 200 crore statue' Budget!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

That "Rollback Budget" ushered in an era of rollback.