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Maharashtra asks Snapdeal to stop selling prescription drugs

Maharashtra asks Snapdeal to stop selling prescription drugs

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Flipkart, Amazon, too, under radar

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'

Haryana polls: Cong releases manifesto; focus on women, farmers

Haryana polls: Cong releases manifesto; focus on women, farmers

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Describing it as 'Sankalp Patra', the party in its manifesto promised 33 per cent reservation to women in government jobs and private institutions in the state and free rides in Haryana roadways buses.

Heeramandi Leads May's OTT Releases

Heeramandi Leads May's OTT Releases

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

May offers a mix of original Web series and digital movie premieres on OTT.

Goa minister compares Nigerians to cancer!

Goa minister compares Nigerians to cancer!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Two days after the Goa government launched a crackdown on Nigerian nationals illegally living in Goa, a senior state Bharatiya Janata Party minister compared Nigerians to cancer.

'I have danced with Sushmita Sen!'

'I have danced with Sushmita Sen!'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'She got really close, and I was like, oh Miss Universe and me dancing!'

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.

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'How do you stay so energised? So young?' 'Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".'

Hyderabad drug racket: School students high on LSD

Hyderabad drug racket: School students high on LSD

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Shockingly, students of various schools and colleges were clients of Hyderabad drug peddlers.

10 BEST THRILLERS on OTT

10 BEST THRILLERS on OTT

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

For those who may have missed the thriller Chehre in theatres, Joginder Tuteja lists the 10 Best Thriller Web series.

'Probe important': Court extends Aryan Khan's NCB custody

'Probe important': Court extends Aryan Khan's NCB custody

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The court, in its order, noted that the investigation in the case was of prime importance and considering this aspect, the further presence of the accused before the NCB was necessary.

Manish Tewari slams 'chaos, anarchy' in Cong, Sidhu says focus on real issues

Manish Tewari slams 'chaos, anarchy' in Cong, Sidhu says focus on real issues

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said the state must concentrate on real issues that concern every Punjabi even as MP Manish Tewari said he never saw "such chaos and anarchy" being played out in the party's state unit.

From Mata to Menace: How the holy cow may end up 'eating' votes

From Mata to Menace: How the holy cow may end up 'eating' votes

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Thanks to the increased thrust on cow protection, the enforcement of the ban on cow slaughter and the relentless crusade by cow vigilantes, the agrarian ecosystem from Haryana to Uttar Pradesh has been irrevocably altered. There's a huge spike in the number of stray cattle roaming the countryside, destroying crops. Ten cows/bulls take barely an hour to eat and destroy a bigha of crop land.

Cruise 'party' plot to 'kidnap' Aryan; BJP leader, Wankhede involved: Malik

Cruise 'party' plot to 'kidnap' Aryan; BJP leader, Wankhede involved: Malik

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on Sunday alleged that Narcotic Control Bureau's Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede was part of a plot to 'kidnap' Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Bihar hospitals defenceless before Kala azar menace

Bihar hospitals defenceless before Kala azar menace

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Thousands of kala azar patients in Bihar, most of whom are from impoverished backgrounds; are battling for their lives, since no drugs are not available in state hospitals for the last several months, officials on Wednesday said.

'A Salman Khan movie is like a festival'

'A Salman Khan movie is like a festival'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'It serves the purpose of entertaining the audiences and distracting them from the reality for at least two hours.'

With AAP, Capt in fray Punjab no more a Cong-SAD duel

With AAP, Capt in fray Punjab no more a Cong-SAD duel

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Punjab's 117 assembly seats are going to be a keenly-watched contest with the Congress, the AAP, the SAD-BSP alliance, and the BJP-PLC-SAD (Sanyukt) battling to form the government in the state, with a probable entry of farmers' front in the form of Sanyukt Samaj Morcha.

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Officials were surprised at how quickly smugglers appraised the Covid situation to recruit jobless migrant workers to ship gold.

'AAP is a myth that has started to explode'

'AAP is a myth that has started to explode'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

'I have promised that I will eliminate the problem within four weeks.' 'We know -- in fact everybody in Punjab knows -- who are the people who control the drugs supply and trade.' 'We need to tackle them.'

Rahul names Amarinder as Punjab CM face

Rahul names Amarinder as Punjab CM face

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul asked how could he stand with the Akali Dal when he always talks about eliminating corruption.

'Anger against Akalis helped AAP in Punjab'

'Anger against Akalis helped AAP in Punjab'

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Aam Aadmi Party candidate Dharamvira Gandhi who defeated Union minister Preneet Kaur from Patiala on Saturday said growing anger against the ruling SAD on various fronts and disillusionment with Congress had gone in favour of the fledgling outfit.

Social media turns battlefield for Punjab's parties after rally ban

Social media turns battlefield for Punjab's parties after rally ban

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

At a time when rallies and large gatherings are banned by the Election Commission in view of a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases, political parties in Punjab are battling it out on social media platforms as they promote their agendas for people and also counter any negative propaganda by their opponents.

Terrorism, drugs, good governance: Rajnath says it all at SAARC

Terrorism, drugs, good governance: Rajnath says it all at SAARC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

India on Thursday sought strengthening of SAARC monitoring desks on terrorism and drugs, underlining that illicit funds generated from narcotics and fake currency networks are being fed into supporting terror activities

What Capt Amarinder Singh told Sonia Gandhi before quitting as CM

What Capt Amarinder Singh told Sonia Gandhi before quitting as CM

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

"Notwithstanding my personal anguish, I hope this will not cause any damage to the hard-earned peace and development in the state," Singh wrote in his letter to Gandhi

Bloody Daddy Review: Big Fat Wedding Meets Gangster Gore

Bloody Daddy Review: Big Fat Wedding Meets Gangster Gore

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

With its slick cinematography and breathless pace, Bloody Daddy is not really made for OTT, but that's where it ends up, notes Deepa Gahlot.

NCB orders probe into extortion claim against Wankhede, others

NCB orders probe into extortion claim against Wankhede, others

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

On legal front, Wankhede, who the NCB asserted has an impeccable service record, failed to get any relief related to an affidavit on the sensational extortion claims made by the independent witness, Prabhakar Sail, with a special court saying it cannot pass a blanket order barring courts from taking cognisance of the document.

Censor Board chief: The CBFC has no relevance now

Censor Board chief: The CBFC has no relevance now

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

'Now that the honorable court has given Udta Punjab the go-ahead, other filmmakers can also appeal to the courts.' Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani reacts to the court verdict on Udta Punjab.

Sidhu would have been tougher contestant than Jaitley: Amarinder Singh

Sidhu would have been tougher contestant than Jaitley: Amarinder Singh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Congress' Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said that Navjot Singh Sidhu would have been a tougher contestant from Amritsar than Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley whom he dismissed as a "nominal candidate".

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'The Centre and state need to take a unified approach and take concerted action before this matter assumes menacing proportions because unemployment, the drug trade and the levels of frustration among the youth make them vulnerable to any maverick who promises something better.'

Congress is a 'thing of the past', says PM Modi in Punjab

Congress is a 'thing of the past', says PM Modi in Punjab

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

He also said Congress is a "sinking ship" and people should not board it as it would not help them reach anywhere.

'Not easy to defend Olympic gold but it's achievable'

'Not easy to defend Olympic gold but it's achievable'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The soft-spoken Rudisha, belonging to the Masai tribe, was critical of runners tarring the country's image.

Sisodia's appeal to vote for Kejriwal to make him Punjab CM fuels speculation

Sisodia's appeal to vote for Kejriwal to make him Punjab CM fuels speculation

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

"You vote thinking that you are voting to make Arvind Kejriwal as the chief minister (of Punjab). Your vote is for Kejriwal," Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

Harnaaz Sandhu speaks out on hijab: Let her live the way she wants to

Harnaaz Sandhu speaks out on hijab: Let her live the way she wants to

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Days after her remarks on hijab made headlines, Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu on Wednesday said as a youth of the country she simply shared her perspective when asked to comment on the issue.

WATCH: Sanjay Dutt's powerful message to India

WATCH: Sanjay Dutt's powerful message to India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

The actor's message will inspire you to say No to drugs.

Godfather Review: Chiranjeevi isn't abdicating the superstar's throne just yet

Godfather Review: Chiranjeevi isn't abdicating the superstar's throne just yet

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Take away Chiranjeevi from Godfather, and there's little left to keep the audience engaged, observes Deepa Gahlot. Godfather Review.

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The Congress is banking on decisions like reducing electricity tariff and fuel prices, taken during current CM Charanjit Singh Channi's 111-day tenure.

Countering 'lifeblood' of terror should be priority: NSA Doval

Countering 'lifeblood' of terror should be priority: NSA Doval

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Describing Central Asia as India's "extended neighbourhood", Doval said New Delhi accords "highest priority" to this region, adding Afghanistan is an important issue "concerning all of us".

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

India proposes to organise a briefing of the Security Council on December 15 on 'Global counter-terrorism approach - principles and the way forward" under the 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'.

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.