3 years to live: 'Leave 10 crores to my dog!'
We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses. 3 years to live: 'Ask Aamir to enter politics!'
We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses. 'I'm embarrassed by my girfriend's looks'
Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on November 19 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript. 5 healthy recipes in under 30 minutes
Health-conscious but pressed for time? Here are five low-fat dishes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. She makes disabled friendly technology a reality
Entrepreneur Shilpi Kapoor's company Barrier Break Technologies proves that disability is no obstacle to success. 3 years to live: 'Take Dhoni on a bike ride!'
We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses. 3 years to live: 'Be knighted by the Queen!'
We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses. Harleys in India: A look at the mean machines
Nithya Ramani shares with us her experience of riding the much-envied bikes that have come to India 'Make Raj sing National Anthem 100 times!'
We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses. 'Don't tell me the 'seven ways to be successful''
We catch up with Priya Kumar, motivational speaker, corporate trainer and first-time author -- her book 'I Am Another You' hit bookshelves this month. Before I die: 'Make gymming compulsory for netas!'
We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses. Mr, Make Friends, Miss, Apps
Social networking has introduced us to a degree of interconnectedness never seen before. But what happens when all etiquette flies out the virtual window? You get the 20 most annoying social networking personalities, presented here for your perusal! 3 years to live: Obama got it, I want a Nobel too!
We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses. From the other side: 'I am not a stalker'
We invited readers to comment on how young people can deal with stalkers and obsessive lovers. Here, we cross over to the other side of the fence with reader Raghu's story -- he used to follow a girl around but says it was harmless and because he was in love. Airline bloopers: Annoying high flying habits!
You may be a first-timer or a frequent flier, but there are some things you simply cannot afford to forget while travelling by air. Try these yummy, quick-fix recipes
Readers share their delicious recipes. Share yours! Stalked: 'He threatened my mother'
We invited readers to comment on how young people can deal with stalkers and obsessive lovers. Here, reader Shifali Parekh tells how her sister's stalker left her whole family shaken. At 33, her paintings sell for over a lakh apiece
From being just another little girl who painted in the backseat of a car to an artist whose paintings sell for over Rs 1,00,000 apiece, Pune-based Snehal Ghangrekar has come a long way. 3 years to live? 'I'll lecture Raj in Hindi!'
We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses. 'Dancing as a career deserves respectability'
With Latin and ballroom dancing becoming more popular among urban Indians, they are moving to more serious business in place of just being an entertainment. Talented young professionals and choreographers are catering to this massive sway, ushering in a new dance culture, observes Jayalakshmi Sengupta. Stalked: 'Don't hesitate in seeking help'
We invited readers to comment on how young people can deal with stalkers and obsessive lovers. Here, Amit Kumar shares a few safety tips with women. 10 things before I die: 'Kiss Aishwarya Rai!'
We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some more interesting responses. 10 things before I die: 'Enter a reality show!'
We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? While the contest closes on November 23, here are some interesting responses. Three years to live: What would you do?
Let us know the 10 things that would make it to your priority list if you had only three years of life left. The most interesting entries will win prizes from rediff Books, so hurry and mail in your ideas today! 'Maybe I was a mistake, like my mom once told me'
We bring you an excerpt from motivational speaker, corporate trainer and certified firewalk instructor Priya Kumar's book I Am Another You. Stalked: 'He was my lecturer, I was helpless'
Rinku Sinha recounts her harrowing stalker experience from when she was in college. Recipes: Prepare Kasturi Kabab and more
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Kasturi Kabab, Beerakaya Pachadi and Moong Sandwiches. Stalked: 'My ex-girlfriend became obsessed'
An anonymous male reader narrates his experience of being stalked by an ex-girlfriend. Enjoy your weekends: Suggest quick travel getaways
Everyone is forever making weekend trips to hotspots and we want suggestions from you. Help other readers discover new, exciting places closest to their cities by filling up this quick travel form. Yummy recipes for Aloo Bhath, Gobi Bhurji
Readers share their favourite recipes, share yours! 'Art is nothing but a shade of the mind'
In a tete-a-tete with Indrani Roy Mitra, young artist Paramita Chakraborty discusses her rather philosophical outlook towards life, her career and artistic influences. Stalked: 'I used to go mad with worry in the bus'
Reader Aditi Sardana* narrates her stalking experience as a teenager, when she had just moved into a new neighbourhood with her family. Try these tasty chicken recipes
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Chicken Risotto, Chicken Flamboyant and Roast Chicken. 'I suspect my girlfriend is cheating on me'
Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on November 5 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript. 'Indian film music is quite sad and formula-based'
In the third and final part of a series on India's regional musicians, Chandrima Pal interviews Indi-electronica duo Midival Punditz on how they have come up with a working musical formula in a Bollywood-obsessed nation. Tasty recipes: Chicken Sookha and Cheesy Rice
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Chicken Sookha and Cheesy Rice. 'We're just not a nation that reads enough'
We interview best-selling author Chetan Bhagat about his new book, 2 States: The Story of My Marriage, a semi-autobiographical work. Rishtas, lotas in bathrooms and life lived desi
The South Asian community in America has its share of idiosyncrasies. Two expats use humour to capture the Diaspora experience, discovers Matthew Schneeberger. Gaming: Get your cleats on for FIFA 10
Sameer Desai of IndianVideoGamer.com isn't too happy with the latest edition of the football game, and here's why... 'Will surgery affect my sex life?'
Andrologist and microsurgeon Dr Sudhakar Krishnamurti responds to rediff readers' sexual queries. Chetan Bhagat: The pretty girl is always right
Best-selling author Chetan Bhagat's fourth book '2 States: The Story of My Marriage', is semi-autobiographical. Here, an excerpt. The moustache: Mousy or macho? Tell us
So all you men out there, tell us what you think of sporting a moustache or not, and why. And ladies, do tell us whether you prefer men with them or without. Recipes for delicious Cilantro Chicken and more
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Omelette Curry, Cinnamon Cauliflower and Cilantro Chicken. Internet annoyances: What bugs you?
Sometimes you can't live without it, at other times you just can't live with it. So here's where you get to vent! Punch your stories in and tell us the things that annoy you the most about the Internet. Stalked: 'My sister was still in school'
Reader Mukesh Ranjan from Pitampura in Delhi narrates his sister's traumatic stalking experience. 'There's no glamour and little money in writing'
Palash Mehrotra, 33-year-old author of 'Eunuch Park: Fifteen Stories of Love and Destruction', on writing and being published in India. Sex queries: 'Health risk of a one-night stand'
Andrologist and microsurgeon Dr Sudhakar Krishnamurti responds to rediff readers' sexual queries. 'Indian bands have followed the West too blindly'
Amit Kilam of band Indian Ocean speaks to Chandrima Pal about the Tasty recipes for Spicy Bhendi Kadhi and more
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Spicy Bhendi Kadhi, Masala Poha, Sauteed Penne Pasta and Oondi. 'Traditional man, modern wife: We don't get along'
Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on October 29 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript. 'Why can't India's young visit an orphanage?'
24-year-old Kartheeban, an engineering graduate, on what motivates him to help school students. Dealing with stalkers: Professionals speak
Keeping your peers informed, calling up the police and confronting your stalker are just some of the many things you can do to keep that individual away. Stalked: 'Even my parents couldn't stop him'
A stalking victim recollects the harrowing months when an unknown boy followed her everywhere she went. Fish Bhurji, Dahi Aloo and more delicious recipes
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Poached Egg Curry, Dahi Aloo, Fish Bhurji, Dal Dhokli and Mushroom Pepper Dry. Are you being followed? Dealing with stalkers
A young girl lost her life in South Delhi two days ago at the hands of a jilted admirer. We invite readers share their experiences and opinions on how to deal with stalkers and jilted lovers. Veg pizza, Mutton Kassa and other tasty recipes
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Steamed Upma Dumplings, Vegetarian Pizza, Mutton Kassa, Pepper Spinach Chicken and Meethi Tomato Chutney. Watch out Nano, here comes the Shaastra
A car that only costs Rs 25,000 to produce and also doubles up as a two-wheeler. Pudina Chicken and other tasty recipes
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Deviled Eggs with Tuna, Pudina Chicken and Carrot-Beans Thoran. Sex queries: 'My wife is not sexually active'
Andrologist and microsurgeon Dr Sudhakar Krishnamurti responds to rediff readers' sexual queries. Verna-cooler: India's rocking regional musicians
In a country that listens only to film music, regional rock musicians are turning up the volume. Chandrima Pal tunes in. 'My married neighbour may be carrying my child'
Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on October 22 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript. Lip-smacking recipes: Nutty veggies and more
We publish readers' responses to our recipes invite. Here's how to prepare Nutty Veggies, Baby Corn Manchurian, Ghee Rice and Bitter Gourd Curd Kurma. Hey, budding cooks, we want your recipes!
If you're one of those who cooks instead of merely praising other people's culinary skills, we want your favourite recipes. 'Recession is good for art'
Up and coming artist Remen Chopra speaks about becoming an artist in the post-recession world From bratty to hiphop to goth: Sapna Bhavnani
From hiphop girl to punk rock chick, celeb stylist Sapna Bhavnani's book Style-O-Wot claims to be a girl's guide to looking great. Here are a few pictorial excerpts. This man saves lives, one click at a time
For over ten years now, Khushroo Poacha has stood by the sole belief that to do good work you don't need money. Poacha runs indianblooddonors.com (IBD), a site that lets blood donors and patients in need of blood connect with each other almost instantaneously. Here is his story. 'Students can be masters of change'
Rohit Prakash designs educational content in the field of environment for school students Exposing India's murky underbelly: Eunuch Park
Sex, drugs and rock-n-roll. There's all of that and more on the mind of 33-year-old author Palash Mehrotra, whose first collection of short stories, Eunuch Park: Fifteen Stories of Love and Destruction, was released in India earlier this year. Presenting an excerpt. The five rules of great sex
Want to spice things up in the bedroom? Well, then turn your attention to a new book that provides tips on how to turn on your partner. Recipe for success: He was worth $40 million at 18
Passion and not getting distracted by temporary failures are the keys to success, Gurbaksh Chahal, 27, told the 18th conference of the Network of Indian Professionals held in Toronto last month. 'I'm dating her sister, she's threatening suicide'
Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on October 15 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript. Video: Happy Diwali from these catwalk cuties!
Models Sonalika Sahay and Shruti Agarwal wish readers a very happy Diwali and share their plans for the big day. Young India speaks: 'I wish to make a difference'
26-year-old IIT grad Apoorve Dubey on what motivates him to do social work. Video: These supermodels wish you a happy Diwali
Catwalk queens Jesse Randhawa and Dipannita Sharma wish readers and share their plans for the big day. Diwali recipes: Coconut Barfi, Fara and more
Readers send in their yummy Diwali recipes. Share yours! From Japan to Delhi, it's sushi all the way
Chef Keisuke Uno proves that language is no barrier when it comes to cooking. Diwali recipes: Feast on Corn Biryani and more
Here are five delicious festive recipes contributed by GA readers. Share yours! Diwali sweets: Thirattu Paal, Mawa Gujiya and more
Five delicious desserts contributed by GA readers. Share yours! Gaming: Pushing the limit in Need for Speed: Shift
Sameer Desai reviews the latest of the Need for Speed franchise, Shift. Learn how to make a Rangoli this Diwali
Will you be decorating your home with colourful Rangoli this Diwali? Shoot a video or pic of your Rangoli and share it with us! Diwali recipes: Soya Dahi Wada, Carrot Kheer
GA readers send in their delicious recipes. Share yours! Rediff.com
Diwali recipes: Dahi Gosht, Masoor Biryani & more
We invited readers to share their lip-smacking recipes with us. Here are some of the responses we received. Share yours! Restaurant review: 'World cuisine' at Sampoorna
This Chennai eatery serves pretty much any cuisine that a hole-in-the-wall eatery can offer. Psychologist by day, desi beauty blogger by night
Desi beauty blogger Sumi tells P Rajendran how she manages write about beauty and to study clinical psychology at the same time. A mobike helmet that sends SOS alerts
IIT-Madras students Mohit Mittal and Rajan Gupta invent a helmet that will alert emergency services if you meet with an accident. Don't be a sag bag: Tighten and tone your bod!
Fitness expert Brinda Sapat shows you how to fight the effects of age and gravity on your body. Her's how to tone sag-prone areas like your breasts, bottom, thighs, chest and tummy. What to look for when buying a music phone
Mobile phones have become increasingly proficient at playing music. And there are a bewildering number of phones to choose from. Property and custody laws related to divorce
Earlier this week, Firoza Daruwala, a trainee associate lawyer with a leading Mumbai-based law firm, explained how one goes about filing for divorce and what the law states. Today, she explains the various property laws related to legal separation. The new fad: 'I broke off with my partner via SMS'
Is technology taking its toll on our relationships? Are SMSes and social networking leading to nastier break-ups? Susan Mathen reports. 'I will teach you to be rich' says this blogger
Negotiate like an Indian and defer wants, were the two thumbrules personal finance blogger Rami Sethi learnt from his parents, he tells P Rajendran. Enjoy the holiday season: Suggest Diwali getaways!
With Diwali coming up, everyone is making plans to get away from it all (or take it all with them) to weekend hotspots and we want suggestions from you. Help other readers discover new, exciting places closest to their cities by filling up this quick travel form. Girls love guys' cheesy chat-up lines!
The next time you approach a girl, do not hesitate to try out a cheesy chat-up line because girls absolutely love it, for they give a glimpse of a man's sense of humour. 'I want my film to create a revolution'
Amateur filmmaker Anubhav Srivastava on how his unique film project changed his life. Divorce: How to go about it, what the law states
It's unfortunate when any relationship suffers a complete, irreparable breakdown, but when your commitment to your partner is legally binding and has to be ended, you need to know how to go about it and protect your interests. Pregnant? Don't follow annoying, misleading advice
Everyone pitches in with advice when you're pregnant. Fitness expert and mother Brinda Sapat discusses some potentially misleading myths in this regard. Will the Nokia Booklet be good enough?
Everyone's got their eyes on the Finnish company's notebook and here's why. Heart disease: Are you at risk?
A look at the risk factors that make you more vulnerable to herat disease. I got into fashion by fluke: Masaba Gupta
For fashion designer Masaba Gupta, daughter of actress Neena Gupta and West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards, Lakme Fashion Week was a big coming-out party. Presenting excerpts from an interview with rediff.com Five touchscreen phones to watch out for
Here are the most interesting touchscreen phones that will be battling it out for your attention this year. Rekha, Ash, Lisa: Faces of Lakme through the years
We're taking you down memory lane in a flashback of the hottest models who have represented India's first and oldest cosmetics brand. Lakme FW: Tahiliani's glittering Grand Finale
The spring/summer 2010 edition of Lakme Fashion Week ended with a grand finale by veteran designer Tarun Tahiliani. Here's a look at his collection Flashback to Glamour. Vikram Phadnis bridals: Sushmita stuns!
With his Indian bridal formal wear, mega-designer Vikram Phadnis brought down the house on Day Four of the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai. Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen played the part of archetypal Indian beauty in the show-stopper. Manish Malhotra on Bollywood's sexy six
The fashion designer offers his take on the Bollywood's sexy six. The top 10 excuses people use to avoid sex
The humble headache has had its day as far as excuses to avoid sex are concerned, for now the reigning white lie to snub a romp is 'I'm too tired', says a new survey. It's official: Men are bigger liars than women
Believe it when women say their partners are bigger liars than them, for a new survey has revealed that males tell twice as many lies as females. This atheist blogger sold his soul on eBay
Hemant Mehta's atheism-oriented blog works, finds P Rajendran, because of its non-confrontational tone. A look at the latest, hottest mp3 player
Apple recently launched the latest version of the mp3 player complete with video camera, mic and speaker. Prevent lay-offs from affecting your marriage
As people are increasingly losing jobs due to recession, their married lives are hitting a rough patch as well. But you can still pull your married lives together by following some simple tips to reduce the tension. Social networking nightmares- Tell us
Have you had a nightmare because of your social networking account- We want to hear about it. Indian women look best in saris: Irrfan Khan
Actor Irrfan Khan rocked the ramp at Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) II Sunday as showstopper for designer Abhishek Dutta's 'Tomorrowland'. Sex queries: 'I have a sexual addiction'
Andrologist and microsurgeon Dr Sudhakar Krishnamurti responds to rediff readers' sexual queries. 'India never goes out of fashion'
Celebrating 40 years in the fashion industry, Ritu Kumar presents a retrospective show. He dreams of socially relevant videogames
Suman Guha Mozumder speaks to John Kolencheryl, a computer engineering student from Carnegie Mellon who wants to make a difference. A few things no one tells you about marriage
A few truths should should know about before you take the plunge. Gadget shopping? 10 must-haves
These snazzy gizmos are a must for any tech freak! Women have sex to relieve boredom, migraines
Women indulge in sex not for love and passion, but for various other 'unromantic' reasons -- including relieving themselves of boredom, out of pity for a man and even to cure a migraine headache -- says a new book. Sex queries: 'I have never experienced an orgasm'
Andrologist and microsurgeon Dr Sudhakar Krishnamurti responds to rediff readers' sexual queries. Eating at the 'wrong' time can lead to weight gain
Eat at the right time of day if you actually want to shed those extra pounds, an American study suggests. A slice of India aboard a Caribbean cruise
Lakshmi Somasundaram took a luxurious cruise in the Caribbean and shares her experience. Restaurant review: Home-made eats at Potluck
GA reader Kavya KP gives this Bangalore eatery the thumbs-up. Have a need for speed? Shift falls short
There's very little looking up for this soon-to-be-released racer, says Sameer Desai, Editor, IndianVideoGamer.com Poll: Women more likely to cheat in relationship?
And you thought men do all the 'goofing around' when the topic of long-term relationships arises -- a new shocking UK poll has found that women are more likely to cheat on their partners than men. Is social networking posing a risk to you?
Here are some tips to keep in mind when you disclose a good part of your day-to-day life online for the world to see. Buying a digital SLR? Here's what you must know
In the last five years digital SLR cameras have become heaper and better. Here's what you must know before you buy one. A few things you rarely see in India anymore
Here are a few things you rarely see in our country anymore, some of them exclusively Indian. 'I didn't think I'd become the next Rushdie'
24-year-old author of Welcome To Advertising! Now, get Lost Omkar Sane, on being a writer, challenges faced by first-time writers and his advice to aspiring writers.