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Kashmir's falling child sex ratio alarming: Centre

Kashmir's falling child sex ratio alarming: Centre

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The child sex ratio in Jammu and Kashmir fell from 964 girls per 1000 boys in 2001 Census to just 862 girls per 1000 boys in 2011 Census.

Sexting isn't just about sex: Study

Sexting isn't just about sex: Study

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

According to a new study, some people use sexting as foreplay for sexual behaviours, later on, some sext for the relationship reassurance they receive from their partner.

The Hottest Sex Symbols of the Decade

The Hottest Sex Symbols of the Decade

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Readers pick their favourite pin up girls.

'We are not fighting for sex, but for love'

'We are not fighting for sex, but for love'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'If people understand the love between boy-boy, girl-girl or transgenders, then that is the first great step for society to change.'

9 Sequels Coming Up in 2024

9 Sequels Coming Up in 2024

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

There's a whole slew of sequels coming up, and Joginder Tuteja lists them for us.

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

Recipe: Zelda's Raspberry Strawberry Rum Trifle

Recipe: Zelda's Raspberry Strawberry Rum Trifle

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Strawberries, rum, whipped cream and more -- what better way to welcome Valentine's Day?

11 Tips To Overcome A Sexless Marriage

11 Tips To Overcome A Sexless Marriage

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The key is to find ways to manage the stress of being in a sexless marriage, so that you can focus on building your relationship back up and moving forward, advises Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India for Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Pritish Nandy: Sex has become a selling aid

Pritish Nandy: Sex has become a selling aid

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Pritish Nandy talks about how sex, how it drives him and how it has now become a selling aid.

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Safed is a lame attempt at social commentary, with terribly dull and thoughtless direction, observes Mayur Sanap.

Boman Irani launches book on sex workers

Boman Irani launches book on sex workers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The actor said he was humbled in the presence of people who worked so hard to better the lives of a marginalised section of society.

UN to recognise all same-sex marriages of its staffers

UN to recognise all same-sex marriages of its staffers

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The United Nations will now recognise all same-sex marriages of its staffers across the world as it put in place a new policy aimed at ensuring 'greater equality' with Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calling for rejection of homophobia.

SC may refer challenge to Special Marriage Act provision to 2-judge bench

SC may refer challenge to Special Marriage Act provision to 2-judge bench

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 provides a legal framework for the marriage of people belonging to different religions or castes. It governs a civil marriage where the state sanctions the marriage rather than the religion.

'No expulsion for student sex'

'No expulsion for student sex'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Sex determination in J&K: State rewards whistle blower

Sex determination in J&K: State rewards whistle blower

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

State health minister had recently announced incentives for those providing information about sex determination to curb female feticide. Mukhtar Ahmad reports.

Why Kolkata's sex workers have been told to avoid Africans

Why Kolkata's sex workers have been told to avoid Africans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Sex workers in Kolkata's largest red light area Sonagachi have been asked by an NGO, working for their welfare, not to entertain Africans who are regular visitors to the place in the wake of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Want to improve your sex life?

Want to improve your sex life?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

'Sex is controversial'

'Sex is controversial'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

Hope to see rainbow marriages: Parents of LGBTQIA++

Hope to see rainbow marriages: Parents of LGBTQIA++

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'Similarly, we hope that those who oppose Marriage Equality will come around too. We have faith in the people of India, the constitution and the democracy of our nation'

People who have more sex make more money

People who have more sex make more money

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

A roundup of recently published sex and relationship news

How to endure a sex marathon

How to endure a sex marathon

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Not very often does one get the opportunity to spend extended lovemaking time with their lover, but when such rare occasion does arise one should make it a point to keep it enjoyable as well as enduring.

Sex is 380 million years old!

Sex is 380 million years old!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Sex has been around for much longer than many scientists had previously believed -- 380 million years to be exact. That's the conclusion of new study which discovered a fossilised pregnant fish and her embryo.According to ABC Online, remains of the primitive fish have provided the earliest known evidence of copulation and live births in the animal kingdom, the study published in Nature stated.The fossil was found in 2005 in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

10 ways to energise your sex life

10 ways to energise your sex life

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Here are some tips to keep your sexual energies up, whatever your age maybe.

The ridiculously obvious sex studies of 2008

The ridiculously obvious sex studies of 2008

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

'Sex sells' is something everybody knows and thus a large volume of newsprint in 2008 was dedicated to the topic. But many findings that grabbed headlines this year didn't really tell us anything we didn't already know.

Can a man and a woman be 'friends' without having sex?

Can a man and a woman be 'friends' without having sex?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

As Imtiaz Ali's Jab Harry Met Sejal releases, Aseem Chhabra feels it's the best time to revisit the Hollywood classic When Harry Met Sally, which tries to answer the question in the title of this feature.

Need sex education?

Need sex education?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Are you erotophilic or erotophobic, sex-wise?

Are you erotophilic or erotophobic, sex-wise?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

If you are one of those who think that sex is natural and something to be celebrated then you can call yourself erotophilic, but if your sexual views are restrictive and condemning, then you're erotophobic.

Sexual assault case: Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka found not guilty

Sexual assault case: Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka found not guilty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka cleared of sexual assault charge in Australia

Do men think of sex way too often?

Do men think of sex way too often?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

An average man thinks about sex 13 times a day, according to a new poll. What do you think?

'Sex and love go hand-in-hand'

'Sex and love go hand-in-hand'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

As part of a relationship series to ensure you're lucky in love this year, we bring you an excerpt from How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk by John Van Epp, PhD.

Bollywood's Top 25 Sex Symbols

Bollywood's Top 25 Sex Symbols

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Check out the hottest women who've ruled Hindi cinema over the years!

Confusion in your sex life?

Confusion in your sex life?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

'French have the most sex'

'French have the most sex'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

A Durex survey says France is the sexiest state with the French having sex 137 times a year - well above the global average of 103. Compare this with the Japanese (46) and Indians (82).

Mumbai sex workers get female condoms

Mumbai sex workers get female condoms

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

The condom is made of polyurethane and designed to fit the female body, Dr Shilpa Merchant, national HIV/AIDS coordinator, PSI, said during it launch in Mumbai on Wednesday evening.

Dani Alves formally indicted for sexual assault

Dani Alves formally indicted for sexual assault

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves was formally indicted on Wednesday on charges of sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December.

What Abhimanyu Hates About Dating

What Abhimanyu Hates About Dating

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'Everyone's looking for the next best thing. Everyone is ready to give up too easily.'

'Acceptance of LGBTQIA+ is like Vande Bharat Express'

'Acceptance of LGBTQIA+ is like Vande Bharat Express'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'As it happens in any society, when progress happens, hate also comes out.' 'There is always a bit of a risk and possibility of rejection, particularly by an orthodox section of society.'

Web searches for sex declines: Book

Web searches for sex declines: Book

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Internet users are doing far fewer searches for porn compared to seven years ago, US researchers say in a new book.

The pros and cons of oral sex

The pros and cons of oral sex

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Though many people look down upon oral sex acts as being dirty or not so hygienic, science has proved that these acts are beneficial to health. There are some cons as well however. Let's go through both one by one.