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Why women seek porn online

Why women seek porn online

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

A new study explored what women did to enjoy porn online.

Indian-American Neomi Rao to replace Kavanaugh on DC Circuit

Indian-American Neomi Rao to replace Kavanaugh on DC Circuit

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Born to Zerin Rao anchooling fd Jehangir Narioshang Rao, both Parsi physicians from India, Rao grew up in Michigan and did her srom Detroit High School. She is married to Alan Lefkowitz and the couple has two children.

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Stephen Hawking, in his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions, considered an asteroid collision to be the biggest threat to the planet. At this point, we are as well prepared as dinosaurs were when a 10-km wide asteroid hit the planet 65 million years ago, notes Kumar Abishek.

'I see my students as change-makers'

'I see my students as change-makers'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The easy availability of funds has enabled us to not only hire the best faculty, but has also made it possible for us to retain them with the best possible infrastructure -- labs, grants etc,' Ashoka University VC Malabika Sarkar tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Sports Shorts: US team doctor Nassar pleads guilty to sexual conduct

Sports Shorts: US team doctor Nassar pleads guilty to sexual conduct

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

'There are at least 20 global Indian firms'

'There are at least 20 global Indian firms'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2003

I see at least 20 other Indian companies being considered as global companies, says C K Prahalad.

Alert: PG Management Prog

Alert: PG Management Prog

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

Alert: PG Management Prog

'People are playing politics with the tragedy'

'People are playing politics with the tragedy'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

'We are very conscious this is a blot on the image of Orissa as a peaceful state,' says Jay Panda, MP.

Prahalad junks forecasting

Prahalad junks forecasting

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

After the latest projections in Wisconsin, Biden has 253 electoral college votes as against Trump's 213, making it much difficult for the President to win the polls. The winner of the 2020 presidential election should have at least 270 Electoral College votes out of the 538-member electoral college.

Lady Madonna Goes To Oxford

Lady Madonna Goes To Oxford

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Sports Shorts: Tokyo 2020 marathon to end with gruelling incline

Sports Shorts: Tokyo 2020 marathon to end with gruelling incline

Rediff.com31 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Sports Shorts: Boston marathon winner to turn pro

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

WARNING! India may have 13L COVID-19 cases by mid-May

WARNING! India may have 13L COVID-19 cases by mid-May

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The report, compiled by COV-IND-19 Study Group, an interdisciplinary team of researchers, said while India seems to have done well in controlling the number of confirmed cases compared to other countries like the United States and Italy in the early phase of the pandemic, the country is critically missing a key component in this assessment -- the number of truly affected cases.

No kidding! Cheating couples are equally successful

No kidding! Cheating couples are equally successful

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

A new study has revealed that non-monogamous relationships are just as successful as monogamous.

Four Indian Americans win top science and maths awards

Four Indian Americans win top science and maths awards

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Four Indian-American professors are among 13 mathematicians, theoretical physicists and theoretical computer scientists selected for the Simons Investigators awards for their cutting edge research.

Sports Shorts: Sudeva FC buys Spanish third division club

Sports Shorts: Sudeva FC buys Spanish third division club

Rediff.com24 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Semenya accuses IAAF of breaching confidentiality

Semenya accuses IAAF of breaching confidentiality

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Caster Semenya has said the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) breached confidentiality regulations ahead of her appeal hearing on Monday where she is fighting for her athletics future.

Why go abroad to study?

Why go abroad to study?

Rediff.com26 May 2018

These institutes, while expensive, are a viable alternative to studying abroad.

Poor test scores? Blame it on the Internet

Poor test scores? Blame it on the Internet

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Surfing the internet in class is linked to poorer test scores, even among the most intelligent and motivated of students, warns a study.

Pakistan's new prez Arif Alvi is son of Nehru's dentist

Pakistan's new prez Arif Alvi is son of Nehru's dentist

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Being a son of Nehru's dentist is not the only connection that Alvi has with India. He is yet another president whose family migrated to Pakistan from India after partition. His predecessors Mamnoon Hussain's family came from Agra and Pervez Musharraf's parents migrated from New Delhi.

One in 4 kids sexually harassed by friends online

One in 4 kids sexually harassed by friends online

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Watch out -- your child's closest friends might be abusing him online.

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Here are four different types of wine drinkers, according to experts

US: Blue and White or Inclusive Nation?

US: Blue and White or Inclusive Nation?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Biden and Harris are the leaders we need at this time to do the painful but necessary work of creating a more inclusive -- and united -- nation, points out Murali Kamma.

'Biden will play it safe'

'Biden will play it safe'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'It will be normal, regular, everyday politics whether you like it or not.' That's what this country needs,' a New Yorker tells Payal Singh Mohanka.

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The honorees smiled, held hands and exchanged hugs as they filled the stage at the glitzy event attended by top athletes and celebrities in downtown Los Angeles.

How Anjali Sud made it Big at Vimeo

How Anjali Sud made it Big at Vimeo

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'A lot of young people, especially women, usually go on in their career path thinking to just put their head down and work hard, and the opportunities will come to them.' 'The only reason I became CEO of Vimeo was because I was pushing to create an opportunity to take the company into a different direction.'

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Trump nominated Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

New smartphone that can send scents!

New smartphone that can send scents!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The scents can be sent via email, tweet, or text, researchers said.

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

USA Gymnastics said on Tuesday that its chief executive, Kerry Perry has left the sport's national governing body as the organization tries to recover from a scandal in which one of its team doctor sexually abused hundreds of female athletes.

The big 'takeaway' of 2014? Don't say 'bae'!

The big 'takeaway' of 2014? Don't say 'bae'!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

'Polar vortex', 'skill set', 'foodie' and 'hack' among the other words that English language could do without in 2015 according to one list.

America readies for D-Day

America readies for D-Day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scrambled to make their final pitch to voters in the high-stakes United States presidential polls.

Unhappy marriage? Your blood pressure may show it

Unhappy marriage? Your blood pressure may show it

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Husbands with stressed wives are more likely to have increased blood pressure, a new study suggests.

Busted!The myth about apples and doctors

Busted!The myth about apples and doctors

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

An apple a day may not keep the doctor away, according to a new research which found that daily apple eaters had just as many doctor visits as those who did not regularly eat the fruit.