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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

When the music died young

When the music died young

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

This is by now means a complete list of rock n rollers who died young. Death and popular music have an unhealthy fascination for each other.

'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.

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.

Elvis Review

Elvis Review

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Elvis is a missed opportunity, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Gap between internal and external security disappears in hybrid war: Rajnath

Gap between internal and external security disappears in hybrid war: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He also said the independent media, judiciary, NGOs and dynamic democracy can be misused to destroy the security of a nation.

Trespass case slapped against AAP MLA Alka Lamba

Trespass case slapped against AAP MLA Alka Lamba

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The case was filed after a video emerged in which Lamba and some of her supporters were seen vandalising shops in Chandni Chowk area while carrying out the anti-drugs drive early on Sunday.

SCO vows to prevent spread of terror, eliminate sleeper cells

SCO vows to prevent spread of terror, eliminate sleeper cells

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The declaration said the SCO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful settlement of disagreements and disputes between countries through dialogue and consultations.

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Sinead O'Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter, became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music.