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Delhi Police grills Apollo hospital staff

Delhi Police grills Apollo hospital staff

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

The questioning comes a day after police put three senior doctors -- Prasad Rao, Anupam Sibal and Mukund Pandey -- through intense interrogation for nearly nine hours to get details of the treatment given to Rahul.

Rahul Mahajan off ventilator support

Rahul Mahajan off ventilator support

Rediff.com3 Jun 2006

A day after he was admitted in a private hospital in Delhi in a serious condition, Rahul Mahajan, son of late Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, on Saturday showed signs of improvement with all his vital parametres functioning normally.

Indian lifters in dope scandal

Indian lifters in dope scandal

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Indo-Pak talks on criminal matters begin

Indo-Pak talks on criminal matters begin

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

India has been pressing for handing over underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, declared global terrorist, besides five hijackers of the Indian airlines plane in 1999.

Gitanjali Nagpal set to resume normal life

Gitanjali Nagpal set to resume normal life

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Former model Gitanjali Nagpal, who was forced into destitution for a brief period, is all set to resume normal life after recovering from mental and physical trauma, caused due to drug abuse and extreme poverty.Gitanjali, who once rubbed shoulders with the likes of Sushmita Sen as a model, is packing her bags at the Vidya Devi Jindal Girl's hostel in Hissar in Haryana and is expected to reach the capital on Tuesday.

Why Govt Wants To Ban These Cough Meds

Why Govt Wants To Ban These Cough Meds

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Codeine-based formulations are under the scanner for misuse as a narcotic product.

US launches biggest crackdown on designer drugs

US launches biggest crackdown on designer drugs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The source of the synthetic drugs was Asia, especially India and China.

SC refuses to entertain plea to stay release of Udta Punjab

SC refuses to entertain plea to stay release of Udta Punjab

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The NGO had yesterday moved the Supreme Court to stall the screening of the film.

Now, Punjab-based NGO moves SC seeking stay on Udta Punjab

Now, Punjab-based NGO moves SC seeking stay on Udta Punjab

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Udta Punjab row continues...

Kate Moss turns 'untouchable' for fashion houses

Kate Moss turns 'untouchable' for fashion houses

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Your regular dose of Hollywood gossip.

Himachal Pradesh judge suspended over harassment charge

Himachal Pradesh judge suspended over harassment charge

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

A judge in Himachal Pradesh has been placed under suspension for allegedly harassing a woman judge.

Rahul Mahajan brought before special court

Rahul Mahajan brought before special court

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Sahil Zaroo was also produced before the special court.

HC prohibits circulation of pirated copy/links of 'Udta Punjab'

HC prohibits circulation of pirated copy/links of 'Udta Punjab'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The order was given by Justice Gautam Patel on a petition filed by co-producers of the film Balaji Motion Pictures Ltd.

Maninder discharged from hospital

Maninder discharged from hospital

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

The 41-year-old was admitted there with cuts on his wrists on June 9.

FIFA bans Mutu worldwide

FIFA bans Mutu worldwide

Rediff.com13 Nov 2004

FIFA has extended the seven-month ban on ex-Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu for drug abuse worldwide.

Maradona appears on TV, vows to stay clean

Maradona appears on TV, vows to stay clean

Rediff.com8 May 2007

A clean-shaven, suit-wearing Diego Maradona vowed to get fit and stay healthy on Monday night, in his first public appearance since he was hospitalized for alcohol-induced hepatitis.

Apollo hospital says it has done no wrong

Apollo hospital says it has done no wrong

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

The hospital said it had to act when faced with situations where a split second decision could make the difference between life and death.

Court allows Rahul Mahajan to travel abroad

Court allows Rahul Mahajan to travel abroad

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Rahul is marrying Shweta Singh in Mumbai on Tuesday and had sought permission of court to travel abroad for their honeymoon.

Court summons Rahul Mahajan

Court summons Rahul Mahajan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Rahul, son of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, and five others were charge-sheeted on Thursday

Rahul Mahajan can return to Mumbai after tests

Rahul Mahajan can return to Mumbai after tests

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

The brain-mapping tests will be completed by the end of the month.

Rahul Mahajan questioned by police

Rahul Mahajan questioned by police

Rediff.com25 Jun 2006

This was Rahul's first interrogation after he was released on bail.

Evidence against Apollo top brass: Police

Evidence against Apollo top brass: Police

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

A case has been filed against Apollo Hospital in the Rahul Mahajan case.

Over 1 lakh Indian kids lost caregivers to Covid in first 14 months

Over 1 lakh Indian kids lost caregivers to Covid in first 14 months

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The study estimates that 1,134,000 children lost a parent or custodial grandparent due to COVID-19. Of these, 10,42,000 children lost their mother, father or both. Most lost one, not both parents.

Sameer Wankhede claims he and wife getting death threats

Sameer Wankhede claims he and wife getting death threats

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The CBI recently filed an FIR against Wankhede for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing the SRK's son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case.

Rahul Mahajan allowed to leave Delhi

Rahul Mahajan allowed to leave Delhi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Since his brain mapping test has been stayed, Mahajan has been allowed to leave for Mumbai.

Sahil Zaroo granted bail

Sahil Zaroo granted bail

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Zaroo was in judicial custody for 10 days.

Moses not suprised about Lewis's positive test

Moses not suprised about Lewis's positive test

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

The legendary hurdler called for stricter measures to curb drug abuse in sport.

Pope's Easter message ignores child sex abuse row

Pope's Easter message ignores child sex abuse row

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Pope Benedict XVI failed to mention the child sex abuse scandal, which rocked the Roman Catholic Church, in his traditional Easter message in Rome.

Wait for cheaper drugs might get longer

Wait for cheaper drugs might get longer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Lobby group tells USTR it has got assurance from India on compulsory licensing.

Tandav row: Govt seeks Amazon Prime's reply

Tandav row: Govt seeks Amazon Prime's reply

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Kotak has written to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar seeking a ban on Amazon Prime Video's series Tandav for allegedly ridiculing Hindu deities.

War of words between Sidhu, Punjab AG goes on

War of words between Sidhu, Punjab AG goes on

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

A day after Punjab Advocate General A P S Deol accused Navjot Singh Sidhu of spreading misinformation and obstructing him, the state Congress chief on Sunday hit back, alleging that the AG's 'earnest inaction' was subverting justice in the sacrilege and drug cases.

Maradona finds peace playing golf

Maradona finds peace playing golf

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

The retired 43-year-old star has lived in Cuba for four years recovering from drug abuse.

Tennis one of the cleanest sports: Agassi

Tennis one of the cleanest sports: Agassi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

The world No. 4 said he is convinced the sports does not have a problem with doping.

Indian youth charged in Dubai drug case

Indian youth charged in Dubai drug case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2003

The Court of First Instance formally charged Divadkar on Saturday while dismissing charges against Farhan Azmi, son of member of Parliament and Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azim Azmi.

'If Manipur's unity is affected, India's unity gets affected'

'If Manipur's unity is affected, India's unity gets affected'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'If Manipur is divided on ethnic lines, similar demands will come in other states also.'

Fixing: Zimbabwe's Taylor blackmailed with drugs by Indian businessman

Fixing: Zimbabwe's Taylor blackmailed with drugs by Indian businessman

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Zimbabwe batsman Brendan Taylor is facing a ban from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after admitting he received a $15,000 "deposit" for spot-fixing, though he said he was blackmailed and never went through with the arrangement.

'Ended up in a psych ward in London after...,' Kyrgios

'Ended up in a psych ward in London after...,' Kyrgios

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nick Kyrgios will reveal in upcoming episodes of a Netflix documentary that he spent time in a psychiatric hospital.

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!

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.