News for 'Social and Personal Relationships'

Security concerns plague women's sport

Security concerns plague women's sport

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Although one-in-five women in the UK will experience stalking at some point in their lives, there are no scientific studies around the stalking of athletes.'

How To Handle A Competitive Colleague?

How To Handle A Competitive Colleague?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation, offers career advice on how to deal with a competitive colleague in a professional manner.

No hard feelings: Trump accepts Elon Musk's apology

No hard feelings: Trump accepts Elon Musk's apology

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has said that it was 'very nice' of Elon Musk to apologise after billionaire entreprenuer admitted he had gone 'too far' in his personal attacks during a public fallout between the two men last week.

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli lifts IPL title finally -- No. 18 meets destiny on the 18th year

'Am Married And In Love With a Widow...'

'Am Married And In Love With a Widow...'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Be practical and value what you have, says Rediff's Love Guru.

Chahal Breaks Silence On Marriage Rumour

Chahal Breaks Silence On Marriage Rumour

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'As a Son, a Brother and a Friend, I humbly request everyone not to indulge in these speculations, as they have caused immense pain to me and my family.'

Why Lalu Prasad Expelled His Elder Son Over FB post

Why Lalu Prasad Expelled His Elder Son Over FB post

Rediff.com28 May 2025

'It was really difficult for Laluji to expel his son from the party and sever family ties with him.'

Lalu Yadav expels elder son from party, snaps family ties

Lalu Yadav expels elder son from party, snaps family ties

Rediff.com25 May 2025

RJD president Lalu Prasad has expelled his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party for six years for "irresponsible behavior" and snapped all family ties with him. The decision comes after a viral Facebook post claimed that Yadav, a former Bihar minister, was "in a relationship" with a young woman.

'My Crush Deleted My Request. What Should I Do?'

'My Crush Deleted My Request. What Should I Do?'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Some people are quite private about their social media. Respect her boundaries, says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating website Quack Quack.

Seniors gang rape student inside Kolkata college, main accused linked to TMC

Seniors gang rape student inside Kolkata college, main accused linked to TMC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

A first-year student of a law college in south Kolkata was allegedly "gang-raped" inside the institution by an alumnus and two senior students of the institution, a police officer said on Friday.

Aap Jaisa Koi Review: Romance Done Right

Aap Jaisa Koi Review: Romance Done Right

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

A fanciful air envelopes Aap Jaisa Koi's modest drama, of a story lost in its own bubble that's only burst by villains in the form of judgemental jerks and heroes in need of rescuing, observes Sukanya Verma..

'My Husband Chats With Random Women At Night'

'My Husband Chats With Random Women At Night'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur offers advice on how to deal with conflicts in marital relationships.

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

What is pushing students to take this extreme step?

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on I-Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on I-Day eve

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.

Sehwag Unfollows Wife: What's Up, Viru?

Sehwag Unfollows Wife: What's Up, Viru?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Speculation about the couple's relationship grew after Aarti had made her Instagram account private, and Sehwag reportedly unfollowed her on the platform.

Smart Fixes for Low Savings Problem

Smart Fixes for Low Savings Problem

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Many affluent young people are first-generation wealthy. They have limited financial literacy, lack quality financial guidance or role models, and often fall prey to mis-selling. This makes them hesitant to invest in high-return assets like equities.

'If NDA Manipulates Elections, They May Return To Power'

'If NDA Manipulates Elections, They May Return To Power'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'They have no chance of winning if free and fair polls are conducted.'

Kankhajura Review: Tepid Thriller

Kankhajura Review: Tepid Thriller

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Kankhajura could have been so much better given its initial promise, observes Mayur Sanap

'We Had A Tom And Jerry Relationship'

'We Had A Tom And Jerry Relationship'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I believed that no matter what happened, I would be there to take care of him.' 'He believed it too and even when he fell ill, he had total faith in me, ki main sab theek kar doongi.' 'I tried, I really tried, but I fell short and he went away.'

Why Are Children So ANGRY, AGGRESSIVE?

Why Are Children So ANGRY, AGGRESSIVE?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'The earlier a child is given a smartphone, the worst it becomes when they are 17, 18.' 'Every year you delay in giving a smartphone to child, the outcome becomes better.' 'The behavioural changes that are very specific to smartphones are aggression and anger.'

How Do You Parent A Mini Adult?

How Do You Parent A Mini Adult?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

As the digital age turns children into informed, opinionated little adults, what guardrails should parents employ? Parents with new-age sensibilities admit to oftentimes feeling stumped. A psychologist, a principal and an eye doctor suggest how they can navigate this new parental landscape.

'Worried about husband's relationship with co-worker'

'Worried about husband's relationship with co-worker'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Are you worried about your relationship with your partner or friends or colleagues? Ask Dr Ashish Sehgal for advice.

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'He needs to see results while he is in office.'

Consent for sex doesn't mean filming, sharing private moments: HC

Consent for sex doesn't mean filming, sharing private moments: HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The accused, in the present case, alleged it was a case of a "long friendly relationship" turning sour owing to the woman failing to repay a loan he gave her.

'India's Good Relations Will Continue With Pope Leo XIV'

'India's Good Relations Will Continue With Pope Leo XIV'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'The way our President was greeted, that itself shows how far India has come.' 'People were aware of who she is, people know who our prime minister is.' 'Everybody knows India now and everybody respects India.'

5 Tips To Make Long Distance Relationships Work

5 Tips To Make Long Distance Relationships Work

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Talk to your partner for at least ten minutes in the morning and then again when you get back home. In between, keep exchanging texts and brief calls, suggests Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

Opinions personal: Maldives distances itself from minister's Modi remarks

Opinions personal: Maldives distances itself from minister's Modi remarks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

In a statement on Sunday, the Maldivian foreign ministry said they were aware of the "derogatory remarks on social media platforms against foreign leaders and high-ranking individuals".

'Alaya Wants None Of The Nepotism'

'Alaya Wants None Of The Nepotism'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Alaya has kept her career disconnected from me in every way.' 'She wanted to achieve success by herself without any help or interference.'

Micro-Shifts, Unbossing... GenZ Is Changing Workplaces

Micro-Shifts, Unbossing... GenZ Is Changing Workplaces

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The 9-to-5 structure feels outdated to the Gen Z generation.

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'It is typical of China's strategic deception of making virtue out of necessity,' observes Rup Narayan Das.

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

If the only superpower, which calls India an ally, sees the region through an India-Pakistan prism, it is unacceptable. Rather than endorse India's sphere of influence, this undermines it, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Sania Reflects On Realities Of Motherhood

Sania Reflects On Realities Of Motherhood

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Even when a husband is seen as 'hands-on,' it's often more like a 75-25 split, not 50-50. That's just the way it's been for generations -- the woman is expected to manage the home and family.'

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Toxic people are all around us. And they can cause us emotional and mental damage. Mental health coach Anu Krishna explains how to deal with toxic, abusive, people and relationships.

Are You Cookie-Jarring, Kitten-Fishing, Pocketing?

Are You Cookie-Jarring, Kitten-Fishing, Pocketing?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

If there is uncertainty in the relationship, communicating that is the right thing. To keep someone waiting in the wings is selfish, says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating website.

'I'm The Only Acknowledged Dalit In All Of Hindi Cinema History'

'I'm The Only Acknowledged Dalit In All Of Hindi Cinema History'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'If you look around the world at people of colour, religion, caste, sexuality or any of the marginalised communities, we are always talking in numbers.' 'We are always assigning them a statistic.' 'That is an easy way to assuage your urban guilt. Because you hide your apathy with hollow sympathy.' 'We are, in a way, making them invisible.'

Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement UCC, tribals kept out

Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement UCC, tribals kept out

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), fulfilling a key promise made by the ruling BJP ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled the UCC notification and launched a portal for mandatory online registration of marriages, divorces, and live-in relationships. The UCC aims to create equal laws for all citizens regardless of their religion, marking a historic moment in the state's legal landscape.

I wasn't there during many mistakes of Cong, but...: Rahul Gandhi

I wasn't there during many mistakes of Cong, but...: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said he is "more than happy" to take responsibility for everything wrong the party did in its history, including the 1984 Sikh riots. He acknowledged that the party made "a lot of mistakes" when he was not there, but said he has publicly stated that what happened in the 80s was "wrong." The remarks were made during an interaction at Brown University in the US. The video of the interaction was uploaded on the YouTube channel of the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs on Saturday. The BJP has criticized Gandhi for his remarks, accusing him of "ridiculing" the beliefs of Hindus and Sikhs.

'Should I Let My Wife Go To Her Ex's Wedding?'

'Should I Let My Wife Go To Her Ex's Wedding?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

This isn't simply about a wedding, an invitation, or even an ex. It's about two people, you and your wife, navigating a new relationship, trying to understand each other's worlds while also protecting your own, suggests rediffGURU Dr Ashish Sehgal.

India-Pakistan: 'China Could Create Problems'

India-Pakistan: 'China Could Create Problems'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'If there is a military standoff eyeball to eyeball on the western border, the Chinese could create problems by making movements in the north, in our northeast, which could involve us tying down some forces there so that could stretch our military actions.'

How To Let Go Of a Draining Relationship

How To Let Go Of a Draining Relationship

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

One pro tip that will help you let go: Do not look back.