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Should You Have Sex On Your FIrst Date?

Should You Have Sex On Your FIrst Date?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Dear Men and Women, whether or not you think hookups are cool, no protection is definitely uncool. This is most important before saying yes to sex, insists Sybil Shiddell, Country Manager India for Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Allahbadia row: Maharashtra cyber police summons 40 persons

Allahbadia row: Maharashtra cyber police summons 40 persons

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Social media influencer Allahbadia is likely to appear before the city police in a day or two.

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sean Baker broke a record by winning four Oscars just himself for Anora: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay.

'Pathetic thinking': Singer B Praak cancels podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia

'Pathetic thinking': Singer B Praak cancels podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

In an Instagram video, Praak on Monday night said: "I was supposed to appear on a podcast, on Beer Biceps, and we cancelled that. Why? Since we are all seeing how pathetic his thinking is. The choice of words that he has used on Samay Raina's show."

'The Ire Was Aimed At Kunal Kamra'

'The Ire Was Aimed At Kunal Kamra'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'Habitat was viewed as the proxy for him and got unjustly targeted.'

Thousands Protest Against Trump In US

Thousands Protest Against Trump In US

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

On Wednesday, protests erupted across the United States in response to President Donald Trump's recent actions.

Allahbadia summoned again as Mumbai home found locked

Allahbadia summoned again as Mumbai home found locked

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Mumbai Police has asked podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia to appear before them on Saturday as part of a probe into his controversial remarks on a YouTube show, as he did not turn up during the day.

Allahbadia skips Maharashtra Cyber summons; Assam cops seek Raina

Allahbadia skips Maharashtra Cyber summons; Assam cops seek Raina

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Maharashtra Cyber will summon YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia again in connection with a case registered against him concerning his remarks on comic Samay Raina's web show 'India's Got Latent.' Allahbadia failed to appear before the agency on Thursday, and was also asked to remain present at the Khar police station after he failed to appear, an official said. The agency has so far summoned at least 50 persons to record their statements in connection with the case, including actor Raghu Ram, who was questioned on Thursday. Raina is scheduled to record his statement on February 18.

Can same sex couples adopt children? Why not, says SC

Can same sex couples adopt children? Why not, says SC

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Indian laws permit an individual to adopt a child irrespective of marital status, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while asserting that the law recognises there may be situations apart from an "ideal family" having its own biological children.

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.' 'Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'

'Nitish Kumar Is Behaving Oddly'

'Nitish Kumar Is Behaving Oddly'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

'We used to discuss how image-conscious Nitish Kumar was and his sophisticated conduct in public life. All this has become a thing of the past.'

Delhi HC transfers to SC pleas to recognise same-sex marriages

Delhi HC transfers to SC pleas to recognise same-sex marriages

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday sent to the Supreme Court a batch of petitions seeking to recognise same-sex marriages under various laws.

Cheating Wife: 'Want To Continue Affair'

Cheating Wife: 'Want To Continue Affair'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

You living your life to the fullest should not harm or hurt others, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, a dating Website.

People should decide such matters, not court: Rijiju on same-sex marriage

People should decide such matters, not court: Rijiju on same-sex marriage

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

He, however, clarified that he does not want to make the matter a "government versus judiciary" issue.

Same-sex marriage: How far can courts go, asks SC

Same-sex marriage: How far can courts go, asks SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud was faced with several consequential legal questions, such as adoption, succession, intestacy and laws governing pension and gratuity where a once legally-acknowledged spouse is the beneficiary, if it decides to legalise same-sex marriage.

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Last year, Saudi announced the opening of an alcohol shop in the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh to combat the black market and illegal imports. The store is only for non-Muslim diplomats, who must present diplomatic identification before they buy.

Samay Raina removes all 'India's Got Latent' episodes after row

Samay Raina removes all 'India's Got Latent' episodes after row

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Comedian Samay Raina has removed all episodes of his YouTube show "India's Got Latent" following a controversy sparked by influencer Ranveer Allahbadia's comments. Raina said he will cooperate with investigating agencies and apologized for the controversy. The show faced widespread criticism after Allahbadia's remarks about parents and sex went viral. The incident has led to police investigations and summons from the National Commission for Women.

Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2 Review: More Of The Same

Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2 Review: More Of The Same

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

If Prakash Jha is able to transfer today's social and political reality onto the screen, the future seasons of Aashram might just get a much-needed dose of eyeball-grabbing power, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Beware No Sex Marriages!

Beware No Sex Marriages!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'I've lost count of the number of times I've said no to sex, because I am tired, and how it has led to air punches, banging of doors, muffled expletives by the other half.' 'With time, we've learned to talk it out and have an arrangement that I'd like to believe works for both of us,' notes Radha Yadav, our newest columnist.

RSS weekly weighs in: Same sex marriage not part of Bharatiya culture

RSS weekly weighs in: Same sex marriage not part of Bharatiya culture

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The RSS-inspired weekly Organiser has come out against granting legal validity to same sex marriage, an issue being heard by the Supreme Court, and argued that the Indic perspective should be central to any deliberation on marital topics.

SC allows Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast with conditions

SC allows Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast with conditions

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh took note of Allahbadia's submission that the podcast was his only source of livelihood and around 280 people employed by him were dependent on the show.

Matter of policy: Rijiju on opposing recognition to same sex marriages

Matter of policy: Rijiju on opposing recognition to same sex marriages

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday the government does not "disturb" the personal freedom and activities of individuals but the issue related to the institution of marriage was a matter of policy.

Govt to crack down on vulgar content on social media

Govt to crack down on vulgar content on social media

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has called for more stringent laws to curb vulgar content on social media platforms. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the Information and Broadcasting Minister suggested that the Parliamentary Standing Committee should address the issue and emphasized the need for consensus on stricter legislation. Vaishnaw highlighted the lack of editorial checks on social media, leading to uncontrolled dissemination of vulgar content. He argued that while social media platforms provide a platform for press freedom, they require stricter regulations to address the proliferation of inappropriate content.

How about granting same sex couples social benefits, SC asks govt

How about granting same sex couples social benefits, SC asks govt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre whether social welfare benefits can be granted to same-sex couples without going into legalising their marriage.

Loveyapa Review: Love Yeah, Leads Pah!

Loveyapa Review: Love Yeah, Leads Pah!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Khushi fares better in emotional scenes but her chemistry with Junaid has the passion of a toothpaste campaign, observes Sukanya Verma.

We may be redefining evolving notion of marriage, says SC in same-sex union case

We may be redefining evolving notion of marriage, says SC in same-sex union case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court Thursday said it may be redefining the "evolving notion of marriage" as the next step after decriminalising consensual homosexual relationship which implicitly recognised that same-sex people could live in a stable, marriage-like relationship.

Why Anne Hathaway Made Vikas Khanna Happy

Why Anne Hathaway Made Vikas Khanna Happy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

'Cooking and serving are the only ways I know how to express love and gratitude. Thank you, Anne, for giving her those moments of happiness -- when we'd laugh and say, 'Everybody wants to be us'.'

10 Ways To Improve Your Sex Life

10 Ways To Improve Your Sex Life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Lasting longer in bed does not spice up things. Spending quality time together, being comfortable with each other, communicating your needs, and asking about your partner's needs and expectations will help improve the quality of your relationship, suggests Sybil Shiddell.

Day after Trump's order, NCAA bans transgender women from sports

Day after Trump's order, NCAA bans transgender women from sports

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The NCAA previously allowed transgender women to compete as long as they met testosterone limits on a sport-by-sport basis.

CID to probe sex assault case against Prajwal Revanna's brother

CID to probe sex assault case against Prajwal Revanna's brother

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

A 27 year-old man had complained to the police that Suraj Revanna, the eldest son of Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna, sexually abused him at his farmhouse in Ghannikada on June 16.

Centre tells SC pleas for same-sex marriage are 'urban-elitist' views

Centre tells SC pleas for same-sex marriage are 'urban-elitist' views

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Terming the petitions seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage as one which reflect an "urban elitist" view, the Centre has told the Supreme Court that recognition of marriage is essentially a legislative function which the courts should refrain from deciding.

You are insulting parents: SC slams Allahbadia but protects from arrest

You are insulting parents: SC slams Allahbadia but protects from arrest

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The SC questioned the language used by Allahbadia during the show, saying society has some values.

10 Questions To Ask Your Gynaecologist Today

10 Questions To Ask Your Gynaecologist Today

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Like men, women also suffer from low libido, skin problems like dry skin, and digestive distress, warns Dr Manisha Tomar.

Rajasthan, Andhra, Assam oppose same-sex marriage: Centre tells SC

Rajasthan, Andhra, Assam oppose same-sex marriage: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The Centre had, in an affidavit filed in the apex court earlier, said it had issued a letter on April 18 to all states inviting comments and views on the "seminal issue" raised in these petitions.

'If I am called a sex symbol today, I don't care'

'If I am called a sex symbol today, I don't care'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

'I had lied to Yashji about my age. I was only 13-and-a-half, but I told him I was 18.' 'When the time came to travel to Yashji's famous Swiss shoots, I had to get a school leaving certificate.' 'When I gave Yashji the certificate, he almost fell off the chair.'

Unnatural sex, adultery no longer crimes in new law

Unnatural sex, adultery no longer crimes in new law

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Bill which is proposed to replace the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) does away with two contentious provisions on unnatural sex and adultery that were diluted and struck down respectively by the Supreme Court in 2018.

Marriage can take place only between...: RSS on same-sex marriage

Marriage can take place only between...: RSS on same-sex marriage

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Hosabale said RSS leaders are meeting Muslim intellectuals and their spiritual leaders on their invitation only.

When Bollywood Went Nude

When Bollywood Went Nude

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

We looked at some bold instances of Bollywood's beautiful appearing in the buff.

10 Tips For A Better Sex Life

10 Tips For A Better Sex Life

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Having a good sex life is not difficult. One needs to ensure to get the basics right - eat, sleep, exercise and communication.

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

A day after he hit the spotlight with a comment on parents and sex, trouble mounted for influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on Tuesday with Mumbai police at his doorstep, YouTube pulling down the episode of 'India's Got Latent' and the issue being raised in Parliament.