News for 'drug abuse'

Depp Vs Heard Review: Trashy Gossip!

Depp Vs Heard Review: Trashy Gossip!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

If there is one lesson we get from Depp vs Heard, it is that the American legal system is deeply flawed and the court of public opinion and social media make it harder for victims to get justice, observes Aseem Chhabra.

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.

Kate Moss turns 'untouchable' for fashion houses

Kate Moss turns 'untouchable' for fashion houses

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Your regular dose of Hollywood gossip.

Boxing champ loses licence for promoting domestic abuse

Boxing champ loses licence for promoting domestic abuse

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

WBO super middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders apologised for his social media post on the weekend and then on Monday: 'I just want to say sorry again for everyone I've offended'.

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...

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.

Why Nagaland Is Baying For Army's Blood

Why Nagaland Is Baying For Army's Blood

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'It is in the interest of China and Pakistan to give a bad name to the Indian Army and remove AFSPA 'completely' from the north east.' 'Hopefully, better sense will prevail and the ground realities of the army countering insurgency in the north east acknowledged,' asserts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Will recommend central rule, governor Purohit warns Punjab CM Mann

Will recommend central rule, governor Purohit warns Punjab CM Mann

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

In a major escalation of the tussle with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday warned that he could recommend President's rule in the state and also initiate criminal proceedings if his letters are not answered.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amritpal arrested from village where he was anointed head of Waris Punjab De

Amritpal arrested from village where he was anointed head of Waris Punjab De

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Rode, the place chosen for the dastarbandi (turban-tying) event on September 29, 2022, happens to be the ancestral village of slain terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NCB makes India's 'largest-ever' LSD seizure, 6 held

NCB makes India's 'largest-ever' LSD seizure, 6 held

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The seizure, as per officials, is estimated to be worth over Rs 10 crore in the international market (about Rs 5K-7K per blot) and all the six who have been taken into custody, beginning late last month, are students and youngsters who wanted to make 'easy money' by remaining anonymous within the deep layers of secret internet-based apps and messenger service like WICKR.

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.

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.

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.

SC cancels release of Bilkis Bano rapists, orders them to surrender

SC cancels release of Bilkis Bano rapists, orders them to surrender

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday quashed the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case of gangrape of Bilkis Bano and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 riots in the state, saying the orders were "stereotyped" and passed without application of mind.

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.