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Are you mom-shamed? You are not alone

Are you mom-shamed? You are not alone

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Even Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Simpson face it. Turns out, nearly two-thirds of mothers are 'shamed' by others about their parenting skills.

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

"We have received complaint from a state yesterday and so far discussed with three states. Too much variations have been reported in results of rapid test kits and RT-PCR kits. We advise states not to use them for the next two days," ICMR's Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said.

Let us stop taxing women!

Let us stop taxing women!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Double tax exemption on wages paid to women can encourage companies to hire, retain and compensate women better, argues Nitin Pai.

How to give your child a head start

How to give your child a head start

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The hard truth is that unless you start investing for your children in advance, in appropriate investment avenues, you are risking their future aspirations.

This start-up makes parenting easy for you

This start-up makes parenting easy for you

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Babychakra's online community has 500,000 mothers seeking advice and support and who share lessons learnt on their journey through pregnancy and parenthood.

Nadimarg: SOS offers to help families

Nadimarg: SOS offers to help families

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

The SOS Children's Villages of India plans to establish a school and a children's village in the valley.

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force started landing in Gujarat with the help of the Indian Air Force to undertake preventive evacuation of people living on the west coast, an IAF official said.

Painting Mumbai red, blue, yellow... Slums get a colourful face-lift

Painting Mumbai red, blue, yellow... Slums get a colourful face-lift

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Social worker Rouble Nagi through her initiative 'Misaal Mumbai', has given a coat of lively colours to around 24,000 hutments across these slums.

India Inc to empower women, dole out freebies

India Inc to empower women, dole out freebies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Yes Bank said it is set to unveil a branch to be operated exclusively by women.

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'It is as if once a woman conceives, she immediately relinquishes the right to take decisions regarding her body; her entire identity must now be subsumed into her role as an engine of reproduction and society must do all it can to keep her strapped to that role,' says Shuma Raha.

She wants to change the way women work in India

She wants to change the way women work in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Sridevi Raghavan, co-founder and CEO of Amelio, a childcare centre that has huge expansion plans, says she wants every working mother in India to have a successful career along with a happy family life.

Will Modi govt manage to push labour reforms this time?

Will Modi govt manage to push labour reforms this time?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

After assuming power in 2014 with a full majority of its own, the BJP-led NDA government started an ambitious process of reforming labour laws in the form of codes aimed at making the framework less cumbersome with a variety of alterations. It had planned four codes each for industrial relations, wages, social security and welfare, and occupational safety, health and working conditions. To this end, 35 central labour laws were to be converted into four codes that would have had the virtue of streamlining labour relations. But none of the proposed code Bills could be converted into a law principally because neither trade unions nor industry representatives came on board. They hold the key to India's low-growth-high unemployment paradigm but the government may struggle to push them through this time as well. Somesh Jha explains why

'Ask shamelessly, be empathetic'

'Ask shamelessly, be empathetic'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Ashwini Asokan of Mad Street Den tells women to break stereotypes.

Child MF plans better than insurance products

Child MF plans better than insurance products

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Add a term plan with a child mutual fund for best results.

JK floods: When army helped reunite children with their parents

JK floods: When army helped reunite children with their parents

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Apart from rescuing hundreds of lives during the devastating deluge that wreaked havoc in the region, the army also took care of several babies born at government hospitals.

'No other institution has resisted attempted subversion like the judiciary has'

'No other institution has resisted attempted subversion like the judiciary has'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'Given the current fear that the government is going to appoint judges who were in line with its ideology, there should be full disclosure in Parliament about the details of every judge appointee,' Indira Jaising -- the first woman to be appointed additional solicitor general of India -- tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Expectant mothers, beware AYUSH advice!

Expectant mothers, beware AYUSH advice!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

'If we follow the advice of the AYUSH ministry 100 per cent, then the next generation will be stunted.'

Will paternity leave be misused in India?

Will paternity leave be misused in India?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

We don't know what percentage of new fathers in the Indian corporate sector take their parental responsibilities seriously enough to use the leave, says Kanika Datta.

IMF flags decelerating pace of reforms in India

IMF flags decelerating pace of reforms in India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

IMF, which has also lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2016 and 2017 by a marginal 0.1 per cent to 3.1 and 3.4 per cent respectively, recommended six 'reform priorities' for India

'She was not arrested in front of her children. She was not handcuffed'

'She was not arrested in front of her children. She was not handcuffed'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

'One wonders why there is so much outrage about the alleged treatment of the Indian national accused of perpetrating these acts, but precious little outrage about the alleged treatment of the Indian victim and her spouse?' The statement issued by Preet Bharara, the US Attorney, whose office is prosecuting Devyani Khobragade, the Indian diplomat arrested in New York last week.

What women really want from employers

What women really want from employers

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The ability to work flexibly and be judged on deliverables.

Sanders slows Hillary's march to nomination, wins West Virginia

Sanders slows Hillary's march to nomination, wins West Virginia

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has won the West Virginia primary defeating Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton by more than 15 percentage points even as the former US secretary of state looks set to secure the party nomination.

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov, Bopanna-Dodig in Cincinnati quarters

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov, Bopanna-Dodig in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The seventh-seeded Bulgarian advanced to his eighth ATP World Tour Masters 1000 quarter-final with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Del Potro, who struggled with the intense heat in the closing stages of the one hour, 39 minute match.

Getting married? 4 money goals for you

Getting married? 4 money goals for you

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Financial planning need not be boring or solely be a man's job. It can be made fun and be used as another way to increase a couple's closeness and happiness! Try it!

Pramila Jayapal eyes Washington State Senate

Pramila Jayapal eyes Washington State Senate

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Pramila Jayapal, founder and former executive director of One America -- the largest immigrant advocacy organisation in Washington State -- is running for State Senate from the 37th District.

What could a runaway and someone from the landed gentry have in common?

What could a runaway and someone from the landed gentry have in common?

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Kolkata Gives brings together the city's philanthropists and deserving NGOs in a structured interface. Subir Roy walks away with fascinating stories from this year's do.

Opt for child plans that offer premium waiver options

Opt for child plans that offer premium waiver options

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Combination of term plans and mutual funds will provide the same benefits.

How to balance work and home: Tips from a working mom

How to balance work and home: Tips from a working mom

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

These are tips to help women struggling to find a middle ground.

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The numbers in India may not be as big but the opportunity for serious growth is all there.

India opens boardrooms to women but few mid-career dropouts return

India opens boardrooms to women but few mid-career dropouts return

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Women are opting out of high-flying career due to family responsibilities, says a study.

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Partially paralysed but with unbreakable will power and determination, Nihad Panju has beaten the odds to become a fitness freak and is all set to run his 4th Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Asia's first woman to drive a diesel train is an Indian

Asia's first woman to drive a diesel train is an Indian

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Mumtaz Kazi recounts her life's journey in her own words.

What can prompt gender diversity in India inc

What can prompt gender diversity in India inc

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

The replacement hired for women dropping out is invariably a man

'India is intolerant towards women'

'India is intolerant towards women'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'Women are so unsafe in our country... Leaving the country isn't a solution. We need to stand up for ourselves.'

Nita & Devashish narrate a beautiful story of hope, love, laughter

Nita & Devashish narrate a beautiful story of hope, love, laughter

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Nita Doshi and Devashish Sharma share a common goal to help poor patients who cannot afford treatment for cancer.

'India might get sick before it gets rich'

'India might get sick before it gets rich'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

In his first interview after taking over as Philips India's vice-chairman and managing director, Krishna Kumar speaks to Business Standard on how the company is readying itself for the next few decades and the increasing importance of India to Philips' global operations.

'Kerala incident is a huge violation of child rights'

'Kerala incident is a huge violation of child rights'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

J Sandhya, member, Child Rights Commission, speaks to Shobha Warrier about the recent incident where more than five hundred poor children from Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal were being sent to Kerala orphanages, and why children's rights need to be protected with vigour.

'We assist to bankrupt ideology of violent extremism everywhere'

'We assist to bankrupt ideology of violent extremism everywhere'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

In his penultimate State of the Union address, Barack Obama said that the economy is improving.

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