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SC quotes Sholay dialogue, keeps Arun Gawli behind bars

SC quotes Sholay dialogue, keeps Arun Gawli behind bars

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Quoting a dialogue on the villain Gabbar Singh from the Hindi blockbuster Sholay, the Supreme Court on Wednesday "confirmed" its earlier order staying the premature release of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli who is serving life imprisonment in a murder case.

No Smoking in Rome

No Smoking in Rome

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

John Abraham walks the red carpet at his film's premiere the 2nd Rome Film Festival on Wednesday.

Does Ozempic Help You Reduce Weight?

Does Ozempic Help You Reduce Weight?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

In India, the drug is not licensed for weight loss. but as anti-diabetic medication, warns Dr Chandrakant Lahariya.

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'We felt like we had a lot of different wicket-taking opportunities. The odd ball was staying low, we got the ball reversing a little bit, and got the odd ball to spin as well. It's never an easy position.'

Parl security breach accused wanted to discredit Indian democracy

Parl security breach accused wanted to discredit Indian democracy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The chargesheet, spread over 1,000 pages, was filed before the Patiala House Court in June and the court took its cognisance last month. A supplementary was filed in July.

Khalistani link in CRPF school blast? Delhi Police to probe

Khalistani link in CRPF school blast? Delhi Police to probe

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

A purported Telegram post circulated on social media, which claimed that the blast was carried out in retaliation to the "targeting" of pro-Khalistan separatists allegedly by Indian agents.

When heroines said yes to smoking

When heroines said yes to smoking

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

These women did not have any qualms about lighting up on screen.

Goan bars brace for smoking ban

Goan bars brace for smoking ban

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Goa's nondescript bars, which usually also serve as smoking holes, have turned into no-smoking zones within 48 hours of the new anti-smoking law coming into force.

Violence erupts during mosque survey in UP; 3 killed

Violence erupts during mosque survey in UP; 3 killed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Three people were killed and scores of others, including around 20 security personnel and four personnel of the administration, were injured as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh clashed with police on Sunday.

India's first mobile smoking lounge

India's first mobile smoking lounge

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Bahraich murder accused shot at while fleeing to Nepal

Bahraich murder accused shot at while fleeing to Nepal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The accused were allegedly trying to flee to Nepal, which shares a border with Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh, the officer said.

Will Poll Gamechanger Laadki Bahin Continue?

Will Poll Gamechanger Laadki Bahin Continue?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'I wonder if they will keep it up after the elections.' 'I fear they'll start questioning eligibility -- income, age, bank accounts -- and eventually stop the scheme altogether.'

The world's heaviest-smoking countries

The world's heaviest-smoking countries

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

The poor countries that smoke the most and pay the highest price.

Terrorists Neutralised In Kulgam

Terrorists Neutralised In Kulgam

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Security forces eliminated two terrorists in the Redwani Payeen area in Kashmir's Kulgam district on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

What Links Trump With This President?

What Links Trump With This President?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency.

Parliament security breach key accused Lalit Mohan Jha arrested in Delhi

Parliament security breach key accused Lalit Mohan Jha arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Jha, accompanied by a man, reached the Kartavya Path Police station in the national capital where he was handed over to the special cell.

Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike amid ceasefire calls

Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike amid ceasefire calls

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The United States has called for a 21 day ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent an escalation of war and give diplomacy a chance there and in Gaza.

The curious case of the smoking elephant

The curious case of the smoking elephant

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The mystery of the viral video has been solved.

Smoking banned in movies

Smoking banned in movies

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The smoking ban in films will take effect from October 2.

Ground offensive on Lebanon imminent: Israel warns Hezbollah

Ground offensive on Lebanon imminent: Israel warns Hezbollah

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Halevi's remarks came after Hezbollah fired a missile at central Israel on early Wednesday and Israel responded with airstrikes, which have killed 569 people and wounded 1,835 others, Al Jazeera reported.

Warne caught smoking inside airport premises

Warne caught smoking inside airport premises

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne was caught on camera puffing a cigarette inside the Airport premises.

Police using military weapons against us: Farmers

Police using military weapons against us: Farmers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Referring to an action against farmers by the security personnel deployed by the Haryana authorities at the Punjab-Haryana border, Pandher slammed paramilitary personnel for using "force" against farmers, leaving many injured.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

According to the IDF, Eid Hassan Nashar held key leadership roles within Hezbollah. He served as the commander of the surface-to-surface rocket unit, overseeing the organisation's day-to-day operations.

Delhi: Youth mowed down for objecting to smoking

Delhi: Youth mowed down for objecting to smoking

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

In an apparent case of road rage, a man allegedly hit two motorcycle-borne persons with his car as they objected to him smoking in front of them in south Delhi, following which one of the duo succumbed to injuries on Wednesday.

Security breach as UP man enters Parl Annexe premises; held

Security breach as UP man enters Parl Annexe premises; held

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The suspect scaled the wall and jumped inside the Parliament Annexe building premises around 2:45 pm.

Lashkar commander among 2 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

Lashkar commander among 2 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired on a search party of the forces, who then fired back, the official said.

Readers' advice: How to quit smoking

Readers' advice: How to quit smoking

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

On November 11 we asked our readers if Indian cigarette packs should also have photos detailing the harmful effects of smoking. Here are the first set of responses.

10 reasons why you should quit smoking right now!

10 reasons why you should quit smoking right now!

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Here's why you should kick the butt right now before one of these smoking-related ailments make you its next victim

Quit smoking, Pranab urges people

Quit smoking, Pranab urges people

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who gave up his smoking pipe years ago, feels that others too deserve encouragement to kick the habit and hence has subject tobacco products to higher taxation, while exempting toy balloons from central excise duty.

SMOKING: Are bidis safer than cigarettes?

SMOKING: Are bidis safer than cigarettes?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Find out just what effects smoking a cigarette has on your body.

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The conspiracy to kill Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was hatched in Pune and shooters were provided with a photo and a flex banner for the target identification, police said on Monday.

Smoke, drink more, urges Russian Minister

Smoke, drink more, urges Russian Minister

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Russia's Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin has asked citizens to smoke and drink more, saying that higher consumption would help lift tax revenues for spending on social services.

Shah Rukh Khan says no to smoking

Shah Rukh Khan says no to smoking

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

How to quit smoking? Tell us

How to quit smoking? Tell us

Rediff.com31 May 2007

On the occasion of 'World No Tobacco Day', we invite readers to share their experiences and knowledge about the lethal habit. Who knows your advice may help somebody, somewhere quit smoking.

7 officials suspended over VIP treatment for actor Darshan in jail

7 officials suspended over VIP treatment for actor Darshan in jail

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The actor is currently in judicial custody in the Renukaswamy murder case.

The real reason for Delhi's annual smoke season

The real reason for Delhi's annual smoke season

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The Delhi metropolitan area has one of the highest concentrations of population in the world, and suffocating the people of the area on an annual basis should be treated as a crime against humanity, especially when the cause for such suffocation can be controlled, says Arvind Kumar.

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

India's mission in Kuwait is ascertaining the full details from the concerned Kuwaiti authorities on the tragic fire incident in a building in the southern city of Mangaf which killed 49 foreign workers, including around 40 Indians, and injured 50 others, even as officials started an investigation into one of the worst fires in the Gulf nation.

Balotelli fined for smoking in train toilet

Balotelli fined for smoking in train toilet

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

AC Milan's maverick forward Mario Balotelli was caught smoking in the toilet on the train during the team's journey to Florence and will be fined, chief executive Adriano Galliani said on Sunday.

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.