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10 things Indian men should know about SEX

10 things Indian men should know about SEX

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Sex must be enjoyed equally by both you and your partner and consent is pivotal before getting into the act, says Gaurav Gupta.

India-China: What's cooking?

India-China: What's cooking?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'The fact that Modi and Xi exuded confidence to accelerate the negotiations for a border settlement alone underscores that the Russia-India-China triangle has become very dynamic,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Love photography? 5 CAREER options for you

Love photography? 5 CAREER options for you

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If you love visuals, you can choose from an array of options to pursue your passion and make money.

How have Modi and his mantris fared?

How have Modi and his mantris fared?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

We ask you to rate the pradhan sevak and his ministers on four criteria: Vision. Execution. Efficiency. And their response to the public.

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The high court's order came on a plea by acquitted individual and Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt Ltd director Asif Balwa that the CBI has not placed on record the mandatory authority under the provisions of the CrPC.

Military procurement must be fast-tracked: Army chief

Military procurement must be fast-tracked: Army chief

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

General Rawat also said that adequate focus must be on ensuring that "trial procedure" for procurement of military equipment does not linger on for too long, in an indication of his unhappiness over the delay in modernisation of armed forces.

Plot thickens over who stole Paytm data

Plot thickens over who stole Paytm data

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Allegations are flying thick and fast, from harassment, pressure on employees to sell their stocks in the firm, to not one but two extortion calls.

'I'm married, but I love my best friend'

'I'm married, but I love my best friend'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life.

'I am more interested in human drama'

'I am more interested in human drama'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

'Digital detox' is the need of the hour!

'Digital detox' is the need of the hour!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Such a detox plan simply requires us to keep aside a particular amount of time, typically an hour every day, or four hours per week, wherein we switch off all forms of social media, including gaming, television, computers, phones or any other form of technology.

'RBI's whatever-it-takes approach insulated teconomy'

'RBI's whatever-it-takes approach insulated teconomy'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'A strong foreign exchange reserve is the best safety net against global spillovers.'

Why is Press Council of India toeing govt line on J&K media curbs?

Why is Press Council of India toeing govt line on J&K media curbs?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Is the application the Press Council's voice or the government's? 'It has been reported that other members of the PCI were taken aback at the Press Council's application. 'These members need to publicly question the chairman to redeem their own positions,' says Jyoti Punwani.

On Dhirubhai's birthday, Mukesh joins hand with Anil

On Dhirubhai's birthday, Mukesh joins hand with Anil

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Reliance Jio to take over mobile business assets of troubled RCom at an estimated value of Rs 24,000-Rs 25,000 crore.

I don't approve of conversion for marriage: Rajnath

I don't approve of conversion for marriage: Rajnath

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

From the standoff with China to the government's response to the farmers' protest, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds a freewheeling talk.

Vijender made to wait for Commonwealth title

Vijender made to wait for Commonwealth title

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh's clash against Briton Lee Markham for the Commonwealth Super middleweight title was, on Friday, postponed after the latter pulled out due to injury.

World Championship a boost for Test cricket, says Kohli

World Championship a boost for Test cricket, says Kohli

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

'It is a great thing for Test cricket at the moment because we have been talking about it for the last 2-3 years'

CRPF has lost almost 200 men to suicide

CRPF has lost almost 200 men to suicide

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'Stress, depression, PTSD and anxiety, especially relating to their domestic lives, are big issues for the men.' 'The men work in extremely difficult conditions, often with the fear of death looming large.'

A view of the lockdown from Santiniketan

A view of the lockdown from Santiniketan

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Never have I been so thankful for my decision to quit my life in Mumbai and shift to Santiniketan as I have been in these times of the coronavirus.

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

While consumers feel that petrol pinches directly, diesel hurts indirectly, as it is an input in almost all the goods and services we use.

How Hind Lever plans to take on Patanjali

How Hind Lever plans to take on Patanjali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

In the coming months, Lever Ayush will venture into categories beyond soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, lotions and moisturisers, its current segments of operation, as it seeks to give the brand a horizontal push.

When Love's Magic touched the Ghazal!

When Love's Magic touched the Ghazal!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Beauty is woven into the ghazal with such deep feelings of love that the focus is always on seeking oneness with the other, notes Gopi Chand Narang.

Will share satellite data, PM tells ASEAN nations

Will share satellite data, PM tells ASEAN nations

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

India on Saturday offered to help south-east Asian nations in the management of natural disasters by sharing satellite data for the region and launching small satellites built by them. "We would be ready to share satellite data for management of natural disasters, launch small satellites and scientific instruments and payloads for experiments in remote sensing and communication for space agencies and academic institutions in ASEAN countries," PM Manmohan Singh said.

PIOs aiding fight against COVID-19 among '2020 Great Immigrants'

PIOs aiding fight against COVID-19 among '2020 Great Immigrants'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee, and Professor of Economics at Harvard University Raj Chetty have been named by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as '2020 Great Immigrants' honourees, the Corporation said in a statement on Wednesday.

Telcos raised some components of mobile tariff

Telcos raised some components of mobile tariff

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The minister said tariff plans are of bundled nature and the trade-off is generally between monthly fixed charges and variable (call) charges.

Sri Sri conferred with Peru's highest award

Sri Sri conferred with Peru's highest award

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Andean Parliament in Lima honoured Sri with the award titled "Medalla de la Integracion en el Grado de Gran Oficial".

SC allows Paryushan prayers in Jain temples in Mumbai

SC allows Paryushan prayers in Jain temples in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The apex court said that no permission for prayers would be given for any other temple in Mumbai.

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'Perhaps there is a greater understanding of small town India amongst our stars today than earlier.'

Boundary question sensitive, complicated: Chinese Envoy

Boundary question sensitive, complicated: Chinese Envoy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

In remarks titled 'Implement Consensus and Handle Differences Properly to Bring China-India Relations Back on the Right Track' posted on the Chinese embassy website, Sun spoke of disruptions in the bilateral relationship and outlined five steps to clarify 'some fundamental points'.

Flood fury: Army deployed for rescue efforts

Flood fury: Army deployed for rescue efforts

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

As large parts of the nation reel under incessant rains and floods, leading to breakdown of communications, the army is helping in disaster management efforts.

'Rural spread poses significant danger'

'Rural spread poses significant danger'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'There is a deep stigma or taboo attached to COVID-19 in rural areas.' 'People don't want to test because they fear social exclusion.' 'Even those who test positive may not reveal and not follow the quarantine protocol.'

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'India's relationship with China has been and will continue to be complex, delicate and sensitive,' says Rup Narayan Das.

How start-ups are helping flood-hit Kerala's rescue and rebuilding

How start-ups are helping flood-hit Kerala's rescue and rebuilding

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

As the Kerala government looks for the best technologies to rebuild infrastructure, start-ups see a bigger role for themselves.

VOIP is new challenge to cyber cops

VOIP is new challenge to cyber cops

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

"There is so much data communication on the internet at all times that it is very difficult to detect VOIP that is malicious in nature. Even if it is detected, decoding the communication, tracing the locations of the terrorists, monitoring them, etc, is very difficult," says Ankit Fadia, a cyber security expert.

With draft rules India takes first step to drone deliveries

With draft rules India takes first step to drone deliveries

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

India took the first step towards legalising drones by officially publishing draft rules for drone operations in the Official Gazette on Friday. The rules, termed The Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2020, are open for public consultation for 30 days.

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R S Reddy and M R Shah said if any State/Union Territory in exercise of their jurisdiction under the Disaster Management Act (DMA) has taken a decision that it is not possible to conduct the final year/terminal semester examination by September 30, then they can make an application to the UGC for extending the deadline.

'I'm afraid of facing people. Pls help'

'I'm afraid of facing people. Pls help'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

In an offline chat, mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages Rediff.com readers to talk about their problems and offers solutions.

A technology designed to touch many lives

A technology designed to touch many lives

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur have developed technologies that will enable people with disabilities enjoy the digital world, says Indrani Roy.

Where does India stand in global tourism?

Where does India stand in global tourism?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

India has been ranked 52nd in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index 2015 compiled by the World Economic Forum.

10 INSPIRING life lessons from a stroke survivor

10 INSPIRING life lessons from a stroke survivor

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Re-inventing oneself, by letting go of old, non-productive habits, negative thought processes, judgments, and sometimes, even people who have been holding us back, can be a liberating feeling.