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Men tend to overrate their own sexual prowess!

Men tend to overrate their own sexual prowess!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

This probably comes as no surprise to all the women out there, but men think they satisfy their partners more often than they actually do, according to a US survey.

Modi's big opportunity in Bihar

Modi's big opportunity in Bihar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Over the next five years, it will be Narendra not Nitish who will be under pressure to deliver vikas and atmanirbharta in Bihar, notes Kanika Datta.

68 pc Indians have sex weekly to feel satisfied

68 pc Indians have sex weekly to feel satisfied

Rediff.com2 May 2008

A global well-being survey, carried out by Durex, says that sex plays an important role in people's physical and emotional health. According to Durex, sexual well-being is a balance of physical, emotional and sociological factors. It is about protecting and nurturing the sexual health of a person and his/her partner and getting the most from sex life.

Google is the most attractive employer in India

Google is the most attractive employer in India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Google is followed by Sony India who won the runner-up position.

COVID19 effect: Census, NPR unlikely in 2020

COVID19 effect: Census, NPR unlikely in 2020

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'The COVID-19 threat is still looming large. The census and NPR are not in the priority list of the government as of now'

Keeping Govt away from the Covid vaccine

Keeping Govt away from the Covid vaccine

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The Indian State has low operational capabilities. Individuals will have concerns about material that flows through the government, on questions of purity, perfection of the cold chain, and correctness of procedures at the frontline. Even if a government programme is able to solve all these problems, it will be limited in scale-up. The passion, management capabilities, and response to local conditions, which will be found with tens of thousands of ground-level initiatives, Individuals will have concerns about material that flows through the government, on questions of purity, perfection of the cold chain, and correctness of procedures. Even if a government programme is able to solve all these problems, it will be limited in scale-up, argues Ajay Shah.

Coming soon: Flexi employee benefits

Coming soon: Flexi employee benefits

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

With economic slowdown casting a shadow on profits, companies may increasingly turn towards offering flexible benefit programmes to employees, among other measures, for managing costs and attracting the right talent, a survey by global HR consultancy Mercer says.

Delhi a world-class city? No way!

Delhi a world-class city? No way!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Delhi has to go a long way in becoming a world-class city in terms of quality of living, due to its relatively poor health and sanitation conditions, a recent survey suggests.

Why we need to unlock 'intelligently'

Why we need to unlock 'intelligently'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

R0 values, or the average number of infections expected to be caused by a Covid carrier, vary between states, and have not stabilised. While unlocking, it would be wise to look at these variations, advises Atanu Biswas.

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The fact that the responses from the community to Mohan Bhagwat's remarks have ranged from guarded optimism to outright disbelief tells its own story, points out Kanika Dutta.

Will you sign up for Dry January?

Will you sign up for Dry January?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Signing up for it means a month without alcohol!

Ease of doing business: Will India crack the club of top 50 nations?

Ease of doing business: Will India crack the club of top 50 nations?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

India's rank inched up by just one position to 130 in last year's Doing Business Survey by the World Bank.

Over 38.5 lakh COVID patients have recovered, highest in world: Govt

Over 38.5 lakh COVID patients have recovered, highest in world: Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The govt said there are 18 states and UTs in the country where the total number of active cases are between 5,000 and 50,000, while there are only four states with more than 50,000 active cases.

Single-day toll in New York falls below 500 in 3 weeks

Single-day toll in New York falls below 500 in 3 weeks

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said three-day average in number of hospitalised virus patients was also lower for the sixth straight day to 16,428, down from a peak of nearly 19,000.

Is there a great deal of trust in the private sector?

Is there a great deal of trust in the private sector?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

With certain quarters demanding privatisation of public sector banks in the aftermath of the alleged fraud at Punjab National Bank (PNB), Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister chairman Bibek Debroy tells Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Ishan Bakshi and Indivjal Dhasmana that reducing government equity even to zero would not mean giving up of government control over these banks.

India's high antibody count could mean less severe Covid 3rd wave

India's high antibody count could mean less severe Covid 3rd wave

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

While some experts believe that a large part of India is still vulnerable to the virus that could trigger a third wave, others feel the country is not likely to be engulfed by another deadly wave unless a new variant emerges.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

Tamil Nadu, Kerala have most women entrepreneurs, and high female literacy

Tamil Nadu, Kerala have most women entrepreneurs, and high female literacy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

India was ranked 70th of 77 countries in the Female Entrepreneurship Index 2015 released by London-based Global Entrepreneurship Institute

Delhi smog: Companies face 5-10% staff crunch as employees call in sick

Delhi smog: Companies face 5-10% staff crunch as employees call in sick

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Moreover, Assocham warned that the phenomenon is likely to hurt Brand India and impact the country's tourism

Protests greet Nitish during Muzaffarpur hospital visit

Protests greet Nitish during Muzaffarpur hospital visit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Kumar, who had been away in New Delhi since Saturday, returned to the state capital on Monday evening and held an emergency review meeting on the AES situation with officials.

Indian execs paying a high price for life in the fast lane

Indian execs paying a high price for life in the fast lane

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Experts say one in every four mental health problems is due to depression and anxiety at the workplace.

'12 percent of Indian women menopausal before 39'

'12 percent of Indian women menopausal before 39'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

More and more young Indian women are suffering from premature menopause, some even in their 20s. Lifemojo weighs in.

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The BJP's solo aim in Mumbai and Maharashtra is to finish off the Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP.'

Give the Vaccine Quickly, and Free!

Give the Vaccine Quickly, and Free!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The costs of providing free vaccines are way lower than the costs of a freewheeling epidemic.

Manufacturing hits 6-month low, but business sentiment at 7-month high

Manufacturing hits 6-month low, but business sentiment at 7-month high

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Reflecting a loss of "growth momentum", manufacturing activities in the country slowed down to a six-month low in March amid softer increases in new orders, production and employment, according to a survey.

Economy: '4 to 5 years for normalcy to return'

Economy: '4 to 5 years for normalcy to return'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'The government has failed to understand the seriousness of the situation, and that's why they are underestimating the problem.' 'They think some tinkering here and there will fix the economy automatically.'

Talent shortage a concern for 34% employers in India

Talent shortage a concern for 34% employers in India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Around 88 per cent of all Indian employers surveyed said they offered benefits to attract employees from competitors.

Schools, colleges reopen after months of lockdown in UK

Schools, colleges reopen after months of lockdown in UK

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Face coverings are mandatory in communal areas and corridors at schools and colleges within areas of the country deemed at high risk of COVID-19 infections.

Prohibition returns in TN's election season but it won't be easy to do

Prohibition returns in TN's election season but it won't be easy to do

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Both the AIADMK and DMK are promising prohibition, but where is the road map? Jayalalithaa is not giving a blueprint for her phased prohibition and Karunanidhi is not talking about a draft bill for the same. This is nothing but empty election rhetoric.'

The freelancing way of life and business

The freelancing way of life and business

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Service sector and employees alike are embracing the gig economy in India.

Your salary is below market standards? 95% employees agree with you

Your salary is below market standards? 95% employees agree with you

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

A majority of employees seem dissatisfied with their current salaries, a recent survey conducted by JobBuzz, an employer rating platform powered by TimesJobs, revealed.

We won't interfere in IPL: ICC CEO

We won't interfere in IPL: ICC CEO

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Reports in the Indian media that the ICC is somehow seeking to interfere in or dictate to the IPL are wide off the mark'

Fani toll rises to 35, lakhs still without water, power

Fani toll rises to 35, lakhs still without water, power

Rediff.com6 May 2019

While a maximum of 21 people died in Puri, four deaths each were reported from Mayurbhanj and Jajpur, and three each in Cuttack and Kendrapara.

What happens to people who use dating apps

What happens to people who use dating apps

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

According to a survey, people who used dating apps reported negative outcomes such as missing class or work or getting in trouble because they were on their phones.

How lack of sleep affects sex

How lack of sleep affects sex

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

According to a study, teenagers who don't get enough sleep may be at an increased risk of engaging in unsafe sexual behaviours

Drug-trial data issue invites pharma fire

Drug-trial data issue invites pharma fire

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

The controversial issue of exclusivity of drug-trial data -- which saw overseas multinational companies and Indian pharma companies taking opposite positions -- is back on the table.

Winter session of Parliament may be scrapped

Winter session of Parliament may be scrapped

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Alternatively, the government may go in for a five-day session to blunt criticism that it was running away from debates.

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Chipmaker Intel, which last week announced a partnership with watches and fashion accessory retailer Fossil Group to develop wearable devices, is scouting for manufacturers to launch such devices in India.

Budget? Don't expect tax cuts

Budget? Don't expect tax cuts

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

According to an Assocham survey, India Inc is not expecting much for itself in the upcoming Budget. The Budget is most likely to benefit the common man.

No overtime without employee consent

No overtime without employee consent

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The Bill states a worker will be paid twice his or her wage if he or she is allowed to work overtime. A majority of workers in India worked more than 48 hours in a week, which is higher than the International Labour Organisation's prescribed time-limit.