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Addicted to gadgets? Try these 5 vastu tips

Addicted to gadgets? Try these 5 vastu tips

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

According to vastu shastra there are various factors that contribute to gadget addiction and reduces communication and harmony among the members in family or an organisation:

Filing income tax returns: Keep these documents handy, now

Filing income tax returns: Keep these documents handy, now

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Whether salaried or running your own business, it's about time to get your investment proofs in tax-saving instruments ready for filing your income tax returns later this year.

5 types of annoying cousins every Indian has

5 types of annoying cousins every Indian has

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'I love my cousin'-- Do you? Perhaps, you don't mean it!

5 irritating things couples do that drive us mad!

5 irritating things couples do that drive us mad!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Yo! You couple people! Stop doing these things already.

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The views are stunning, the skies are blue, the forests are lush and, wonder of wonders, thanks to the discipline of the tea estate, even man isn't vile, discover Renu Bahal Wadhwa and T C A Srinivasa Raghavan after a trip to Kerala's breathtakingly beautiful hill retreat.

Why more women die of heart attacks than men

Why more women die of heart attacks than men

Rediff.com25 May 2019

A study has found that found that people did not recognise that women who collapsed were having a cardiac arrest, leading to delays in calling the emergency services and delays in providing resuscitation treatment.

10 steps to kickstart your day

10 steps to kickstart your day

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

A few simple and efficient workouts to keep fresh through the day

Watching fitness DVDs at home may harm you

Watching fitness DVDs at home may harm you

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

A recent study says that watching fitness DVDs at home may be harmful.

10 Ways To Keep Elderly Parents HEALTHY

10 Ways To Keep Elderly Parents HEALTHY

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Taking care of an elderly person in the family can be challenging. Here are some tips from Manali Sharma who works at the Aurum Senior and Assisted Living in Gurugram.

Arunachal Pradesh has ALWAYS been part of India

Arunachal Pradesh has ALWAYS been part of India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

China has long coveted Arunachal Pradesh, which it calls Southern Tibet. But, as Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan explains, in 1947, the present state of Arunachal Pradesh constituted the North East Frontier Tract of Assam. When India adopted its Constitution on 26 January 1950, NEFT became 'a separate politico-administrative entity' although it was constitutionally still a part of Assam. Its administration was brought directly under the President of India with the Governor of Assam acting as his agent. A revealing excerpt from his book The Origin Story of India's States.

To the mystical highlands in Ladakh

To the mystical highlands in Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The magical land of Changthang in Ladakh is the stuff of dreams, though it might be losing its pristine beauty to the onslaught of tourists and campers.

Mumbai among top 10 tourist destinations in APAC

Mumbai among top 10 tourist destinations in APAC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Bangkok is the top spot in Asia/Pacific's top 10 destinations in terms of international overnight visitor.

Want to work with the government of India?

Want to work with the government of India?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The ministry will engage 30 young graduates, postgraduates and PhD-holders in the fields of urban planning, urban design, engineering, information and technology, urban mobility, finance, social sector, and environmental issues.

The health benefits of chocolate

The health benefits of chocolate

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The rich content of cocoa in chocolates is actually the real ingredient that makes you healthy.

Udaipur: A day with potters and puppeteers

Udaipur: A day with potters and puppeteers

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

A tourist's leisurely experience of this popular Rajasthan city is enriched by a hands-on interaction with its craftspeople

Diwali recipe: How to make Mohanthal

Diwali recipe: How to make Mohanthal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Made from sweetened gram flour and ghee, this sweet is sure to melt in your mouth.

Do your eyes feel dry and itchy?

Do your eyes feel dry and itchy?

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Dry eyes, also known as the dry eye syndrome, refers to a condition in which a person's eyes are unable to produce a sufficient amount or quality of tears essential to keep them moisturised.

Life after stroke: 5 tips to get better

Life after stroke: 5 tips to get better

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Just like depression and high blood pressure, did you know that indigestion, headache and sleeplessness can also lead to a stroke?

Pack your bags! These are the top countries to live in 2018

Pack your bags! These are the top countries to live in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

According to a UN report, people live long, healthy lives in these 12 countries.

Busted! 4 myths about women entrepreneurs

Busted! 4 myths about women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 May 2016

One of the most common myths out there is that you just won't have a life outside of work.

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when everything looks greener and prettier.

How to avoid skin infections in monsoon

How to avoid skin infections in monsoon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

High humidity causes sweat, dirt and dust along with other toxins to build up on the surface of the skin. Dr Saumya Shetty Hegde tells you how to take care.

Studying abroad? Here's how you can save on health insurance

Studying abroad? Here's how you can save on health insurance

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

General insurers in India have started campaigns highlighting the benefits of buying a student's travel insurance in India, as opposed to buying one offered by the university abroad, says Tinesh Bhasin.

These auto drivers were happy to help!

These auto drivers were happy to help!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Rajesh Pillai recounts two pleasant experiences he had with auto drivers. You can share yours too.

Hilsa, as it's cooked in Bengal's royal homes!

Hilsa, as it's cooked in Bengal's royal homes!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Here's your opportunity to sample ilish dishes from the royal homes of Bengal, says Avishek Rakshit.

Sudden cardiac arrest: How you can save a life

Sudden cardiac arrest: How you can save a life

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

A person suffering from sudden cardiac arrest will not have detectable pulse, which means the patient has only seconds to survive.

Goa: Beyond the sun, beaches, food and feni

Goa: Beyond the sun, beaches, food and feni

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'I had no idea that behind the charming, ever smiling Goan faces, there is so much complexity and history!' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Teenagers smoke to lose weight

Teenagers smoke to lose weight

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

A recent survey revealed that 46 percent of girls and 30 percent of boys in the US, most of who are in their teens smoke to control their weight.

Heart patients, do THIS to live longer!

Heart patients, do THIS to live longer!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Aim for a fitter self for a longer life.

Sui Dhaaga, Varun's last offbeat film?

Sui Dhaaga, Varun's last offbeat film?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

2018 will be Varun's weakest year at the box office, notes Subhash K Jha.

Five websites you MUST check every day

Five websites you MUST check every day

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

These sites will teach you something useful in less than 30 minutes.

'Life will always be difficult'

'Life will always be difficult'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

'And it always should be.' 'I believe nothing should come easily to anyone because then there is no thrill in it.'

How you can add value to your career

How you can add value to your career

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Your current job holds the mirror to your future.

10 ways to glide through your periods without much pain

10 ways to glide through your periods without much pain

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Your periods don't need to be the worst time of the month.

4 life lessons you can learn from your father

4 life lessons you can learn from your father

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Learn by doing. Your priorities matter. Lead by example.

Breakfast Recipe: How to make Rava Idli

Breakfast Recipe: How to make Rava Idli

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Reshma Aslam tells us how to whip up a popular South Indian dish for breakfast.

Bird-watch your way through Delhi's feather trail

Bird-watch your way through Delhi's feather trail

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The urban jungle still retains some precious wild spaces inhabited by not frequently seen birds and animals. The author spends a day exploring them

Not sleeping on your back? You could age faster

Not sleeping on your back? You could age faster

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Any sleeping position, other than lying flat on your back, can cause wrinkles on your face and chest.

Finally, a solution to cracked phone screens!

Finally, a solution to cracked phone screens!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Flexible, low-cost smartphone screens are here.

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Rediff.com5 May 2017

This is your chance to squeeze in a quick trip before the monsoon sets in.