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Newly-married couples more prone to fistfights!

Newly-married couples more prone to fistfights!

Rediff.com16 May 2008

According to a new research, nearly one-third of newlyweds are physically aggressive. Read on to learn more!

6 reasons your ex is still texting you

6 reasons your ex is still texting you

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Whatever may be the motive, you need to think twice, thrice and even a million times before hitting 'reply' to the message, cautions Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India, Gleeden, an extra marital dating app.

When America did not vote for change

When America did not vote for change

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Blogs, social networking and news wires sites are exploding with a furious debate over the significance of Adam Lambert's American Idol loss to Kris Allen.

Will it be iSlate for Apple on January 27?

Will it be iSlate for Apple on January 27?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The countdown to Apple's big unveiling is ticking down to its last few minutes. What will it be?

Warne recalls how Buchanan led to near mutiny in team during 2005 Ashes

Warne recalls how Buchanan led to near mutiny in team during 2005 Ashes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Shane Warne has slammed then Australia coach John Buchanan for questioning the players' (lack of) desire to win, leading to near mutiny in the team.

Sudden hearing loss can lead to a stroke

Sudden hearing loss can lead to a stroke

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

Researchers have based their findings on an analysis of five-year follow-up data on 1,423 patients in Taiwan, who were hospitalised for an acute episode of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. The study showed they were more than one-and-a-half times more likely to suffer a stroke than a control group of 5,692 patients who had been hospitalised for an appendectomy, the Stroke journal reported.

Doval to travel to China to discuss Pak problem

Doval to travel to China to discuss Pak problem

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'China has refused to act upon the threat posed by Pakistan using terrorism as an instrument of its foreign policy.' says Rajeev Sharma.

Can opinion polls be trusted? Tell us!

Can opinion polls be trusted? Tell us!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

In wake of an expose, which throws light of manipulative pollsters, we ask readers if they trust opinion polls?

Is she the DMK's rising star?

Is she the DMK's rising star?

Rediff.com27 May 2007

Shy, self-deprecatory and soft-spoken, Kanimozhi, daughter of Rajathi Ammal, Karunanidhi's third wife, had shied away from the limelight despite her father's growing political stature in Tamil Nadu.

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Several politicians said they were not even aware of the provision in the UP Act.

Sperm donor to blind pianist: Ayushmann's quirky journey

Sperm donor to blind pianist: Ayushmann's quirky journey

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'My filmography is filled with films that are unique, out-of-the-box and quirky. These films are taboo-breaking but still consumable by the masses.'

Step-by-step guide to filing tax returns online

Step-by-step guide to filing tax returns online

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Here's a step-by-step guide to file your income tax returns online in three easy steps.

Jagan in control as Naidu routed; KCR loses sheen

Jagan in control as Naidu routed; KCR loses sheen

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Jagan maintains a cordial working relationship with the BJP leadership. This may help him get additional financial support from the Centre.

The dos and don'ts of buying stocks

The dos and don'ts of buying stocks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Make sure you have the right attitude and know how to go about it.

Review: The Martian is a surprisingly small, simple film

Review: The Martian is a surprisingly small, simple film

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The Martian proves to be a light, pleasant watch, says Raja Sen.

'Economy may be slowing down'

'Economy may be slowing down'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Economic Advisor to the Tata Group Siddhartha Roy tells Business Standard the economy may be slowing down.

Dravid's exit: Is BCCI bothered?

Dravid's exit: Is BCCI bothered?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Clearly, the BCCI's priority is its pocketbook; it expects the team to somehow stumble along, regardless.

Should fringe benefit tax be scrapped?

Should fringe benefit tax be scrapped?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Do you think FBT should be scrapped and India Inc be given alternative choices?

10 Things We Love About Ranveer Singh

10 Things We Love About Ranveer Singh

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Happy birthday, Ranveer!

Planning for your child's education? Here's help

Planning for your child's education? Here's help

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Are you planning for your child's education? Here are a few financial tips that will help you and your children.

What you didn't know about your credit card

What you didn't know about your credit card

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Next time you get your credit card bill, look at the amount due carefully and repay the entire amount.

Blame women also for getting raped, says NCP leader. BOO her!

Blame women also for getting raped, says NCP leader. BOO her!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Do you think NCP leader Asha Mirje deserves a boo for her sexist remarks?

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Gupt's greatest success lies in how attractive it remains despite the suspense becoming common knowledge, feels Sukanya Verma.

War of the maps in South Asia

War of the maps in South Asia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'The Modi government's grandstanding has hardened the reflexes in Beijing, Islamabad and Kathmandu and complicated India's relations with these three countries, which were even otherwise highly problematic.' 'Whatever prospects existed for a fair and balanced resolution of the territorial disputes may also have receded,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India have got some vulnerabilities: Allan Border

India have got some vulnerabilities: Allan Border

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

When he's got his rhythm and his form is good, he's definitely the best around -- I think that is without question, says former Australia captain Allan Border.

Ring Two tops US box office!

Ring Two tops US box office!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Kolkata's Mocambo refuses woman, driver entry. She calls them 'racist' in viral post

Kolkata's Mocambo refuses woman, driver entry. She calls them 'racist' in viral post

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The eatery has left a bad taste in the mouth of Dilashi Hemnani, who was on a work trip to Kolkata, after the restaurant discriminated against her driver, solely on the way he was dressed.

Can Pakistan end India's domination in ICC events?

Can Pakistan end India's domination in ICC events?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Pakistan have a chance to change their history of poor showings against India in ICC tournaments.

In Gujarat, Congress promises free sanitary pads for girls

In Gujarat, Congress promises free sanitary pads for girls

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Dev also attacked Narendra Modi government for imposing '12 per cent' GST on sanitary napkins, which she said 'runs contrary' to the government's 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign.

RSS chief reviews BJP's Delhi debacle

RSS chief reviews BJP's Delhi debacle

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat discussed reasons behind the BJP dismal performance in Delhi.

IPL sidelights: What scares flamboyant Pant?

IPL sidelights: What scares flamboyant Pant?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Vaughan predicts orange and purple cap winners at IPL 2019

World Chess Championship: Carlsen outwits Anand to win Game 6

World Chess Championship: Carlsen outwits Anand to win Game 6

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen outwitted India's Viswanathan Anand to win the sixth game of the World Chess Championship in Sochi on Saturday.

How has the RBI governor fared in Year1?

How has the RBI governor fared in Year1?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

'The no-rate cut policy and preference to wait for the Budget and clarity on the fiscal front demonstrate RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is maturing in his new role,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Soon...a tell-all tale from accused former FIFA official

Soon...a tell-all tale from accused former FIFA official

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner, a central figure in world soccer's deepening scandal, has vowed to tell investigators all he knows about corruption within the sport's governing body.

A surprise rate cut likely?

A surprise rate cut likely?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

A rate cut will bring positive sentiment around the Budget.

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

For a party that has adopted the successful social re-engineering model from Gujarat, Rajasthan and across the rest of the 'Hindi belt' over the past decades, Tamil Nadu continues to remain a tricky customer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tamil Madras Cafe will NOT release in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Madras Cafe will NOT release in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Tamil version, however, will release in Andhra Pradesh.

#StopHindiImposition: TN opposes Centre's 3-language policy

#StopHindiImposition: TN opposes Centre's 3-language policy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Twitter users flooded the social network with messages against the move, making #StopHindiImposition and #TNAgainstHindiImposition the top trends on platform.

Dhoni did not have any say in dropping Gambhir and Yuvraj: Patil

Dhoni did not have any say in dropping Gambhir and Yuvraj: Patil

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Former chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil on Wednesday said that during his tenure there has been discussion on removing Mahendra Singh Dhoni from captaincy but his retirement from Tests was a "shocker" for them. Patil also clarified that there was no truth to the perception that Dhoni was instrumental in getting rid of some of the seniors in the Indian team like Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh.