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This 15-year-old is fighting cyber-bullying

This 15-year-old is fighting cyber-bullying

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Trisha Prabhu has developed an app to prevent cyber-bullying.

Don't WASTE India's Demographic Dividend

Don't WASTE India's Demographic Dividend

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

India has entered a 'demographic sweet spot' with half of its population being under the age of 29. This 'demographic dividend' is likely to last for 2-3 decades and provides the government a unique opportunity to harness the vast potential of India's youth, points out Raj Kishore Mishra, the former civil servant turned development professional.

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Women's voices are too high or too low, or they are seen as too short or too tall, or too fat or too thin, to be great leaders.' 'These judgments wear us down.'

Pfizer tells India its vaccine 'highly effective' on Covid variant

Pfizer tells India its vaccine 'highly effective' on Covid variant

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Providing data, it said UK's Public Health England has reported high vaccine effectiveness (87.9 per cent) against the B.1.617.2 variant, most reported in India, in an observational study (concluded on May 22, 2021).

Delhi students to be trained for bomb threats

Delhi students to be trained for bomb threats

Rediff.com25 Dec 2005

The government has also prepared two handbooks for imparting adolescence education, covering preparedness to\nhandling bomb threats.

Sexting teens more likely to be sexually active

Sexting teens more likely to be sexually active

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Just in case you needed a research to prove that, you now have it!

'Chehre can be a turning point for me'

'Chehre can be a turning point for me'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'If it hits the right notes, actors will start trusting me with new stories.'

The MAD, colourful world of Ranveer Singh!

The MAD, colourful world of Ranveer Singh!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

International designer Manish Arora's love for colours is well known, and we couldn't have imagined anyone better than Ranveer Singh to be the face of his 'Cosmic Love' collection.

US FDA warns against side effects of malaria drug

US FDA warns against side effects of malaria drug

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

FDA said as of now it has issued an emergency use authorisation to allow hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine products donated to the Strategic National Stockpile to be distributed.

ICMR to study effectiveness of BCG vaccine against COVID-19

ICMR to study effectiveness of BCG vaccine against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Head of Epidemiology and Communicable diseases at the ICMR Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said the apex health research body will begin a study on the effectiveness of the vaccine against coronavirus infection next week.

Women's Day Special: Life lessons from Michelle Obama

Women's Day Special: Life lessons from Michelle Obama

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Every woman will relate to these wise words of wisdom from the former First Lady.

How the menstrual cycle costs girls their right to education

How the menstrual cycle costs girls their right to education

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

'One hundred and thirteen million adolescent girls between the ages of 12-14 in India alone are at risk of dropping out of school because of the stigma surrounding menstrual health.'

How Rahul can win mind games with BJP

How Rahul can win mind games with BJP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'The trick in a democratic battle is to highlight those aspects of one's personality which are the opposite of the 'enemy's',' argues Amulya Ganguli.

Feels Like Ishq review

Feels Like Ishq review

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

At the end of the six short stories, Feels Like Ishq is uneven yet watchable, feels Sukanya Verma.

10 embarrassing things that'll happen to you before you turn 20

10 embarrassing things that'll happen to you before you turn 20

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Nobody will warn you about these but it's about time someone did.

Ask Anu: 'My husband cheated on me with our maid'

Ask Anu: 'My husband cheated on me with our maid'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'We love each other but we're not happy'

'We love each other but we're not happy'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

Rediff.com5 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Half of all people under the age of 25: UN report

Half of all people under the age of 25: UN report

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

This is the finding of the UN's The State of World Population 2003 report.

Is your smartphone stealing from you?

Is your smartphone stealing from you?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Sleep, brain power and all the things that your gadget may be taking from you.

Budget: Mission Poshan 2.0 to improve nutritional outcomes

Budget: Mission Poshan 2.0 to improve nutritional outcomes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The supplementary nutrition programme and the Poshan Abhiyaan under the Women and Child Development Ministry has been merged to launch Mission Poshan 2.0 to strengthen nutritional content, delivery, outreach, and outcome, according to the Union Budget announced on Monday.

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

When the highest court gave a decision on the Navtej Singh Johar case, it held that LGBT citizens have a right to not be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. It was keeping this in mind that this same sex couple approached the Delhi high court.

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

7 books you must read before you turn 21!

7 books you must read before you turn 21!

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Fantasy, self-help, literature -- we picks seven books that are clear winners in aiding the transition of an adolescent into an intellectual and aware young adult.

Indian laws strong enablers of women empowerment: Smriti at UN

Indian laws strong enablers of women empowerment: Smriti at UN

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Irani said the "Government of India took a series of measures for ensuring safety, security and well-being of women during the COVID-19 pandemic."

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'Married, but involved with another girl'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Gippi and the Age of Change

Gippi and the Age of Change

Rediff.com5 May 2013

The cheerful arrival of Gippi is an indicator of healthy trend that Bollywood has given up with the formula films.

Review: Mud is a heartwarming story

Review: Mud is a heartwarming story

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Jeff Nichols' Mud, with its lyrical storytelling, makes for a moving watch.

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The Barcelona legend showed his support following the end of the World Health Worker Week, which concluded on Saturday.

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Blue Whale Challenge & the modern-day Pied Pipers luring our children to death

Blue Whale Challenge & the modern-day Pied Pipers luring our children to death

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The Blue Whale challenge didn't spring out of nowhere. It belongs to the well-established tradition of the glamourisation of self-harm on the internet.

'Gippi reminded Karan Johar about his own childhood'

'Gippi reminded Karan Johar about his own childhood'

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Debutante filmmaker Sonam Nair talks about her film Gippi and working with Karan Johar.

Bombay Begums review

Bombay Begums review

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

It's a treat to watch Pooja Bhatt explode on the small screen, raves Sukanya Verma.

Coronavirus hits children less severely than adults, says study

Coronavirus hits children less severely than adults, says study

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'However, the importance of children in transmitting the virus remains uncertain,' the scientists cautioned in the study. 'Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause infection and disease in animals, capable of rapid mutation and recombination, leading to novel viruses that can spread from animals to humans,' they said.

Will Rajinikanth be BJP's Nitish Kumar in TN?

Will Rajinikanth be BJP's Nitish Kumar in TN?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Nothing would suit the BJP better than to let Rajinikanth be the chief minister and pretend to abide by his spiritual path while quietly consolidating its vote bank, observes Amulya Ganguli.

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'I have always dedicated my life to her'

'I have always dedicated my life to her'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'If I make content for my 16-year-old son, I have to keep in mind that the timelines are not too long.' 'To make someone sit and watch an episode for 20-25 minutes or 45-50 minutes, I have to ensure that the plot is always on the move.'

NO sanitary pads! Hygiene risks during COVID-19

NO sanitary pads! Hygiene risks during COVID-19

Rediff.com29 May 2020

With schools closing down, many girls and their female family members in rural and urban areas now don't have access to sanitary pads.

Argentines celebrate 'eternal love' for Maradona with tattoos

Argentines celebrate 'eternal love' for Maradona with tattoos

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The death of Maradona has highlighted the almost cult-like adoration that grew up around the player nicknamed "el dios" (or God), who mesmerised on the pitch and inspired fans off it despite long, public battles with addiction.