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Why a good body image is vital for great sex

Why a good body image is vital for great sex

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

If you're not confident of the way you look, self-consciousness is sure to interfere with your sex life.

PIX: TV actors Karan-Ankita's beautiful Greece holiday

PIX: TV actors Karan-Ankita's beautiful Greece holiday

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Let us tour Greece with television actors Karan Patel and Ankita Bhargava.

'Arranged marriages make it difficult to speak of love'

'Arranged marriages make it difficult to speak of love'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

First-time author Komal Mehta, whose book Nick of Time has just hit the shelves, discusses writing, the inevitability of love and spills her deepest, darkest secrets in an interview with rediff.com's Divya Nair.

These photos will make you want to say 'I Do'

These photos will make you want to say 'I Do'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Wedding photographers have the distinct honour of chronicling one of the most important events in a couple's life together. In 2017, the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards began recognising this challenging and rewarding work. Now in its third year, the 2019 winning entries were just recently announced, and they continue to showcase the best in artistic wedding photography from around the world.

'It is intimidating to kiss another man'

'It is intimidating to kiss another man'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'It's not easy being an actor for anyone.' 'Every actor, even the most successful ones, are waking up with the same insecurity.' 'If you're on top, you're worried about coming down.' 'If you're fit, you're worried about your stomach coming out.'

Why Sri Lanka match is crucial for India

Why Sri Lanka match is crucial for India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

India would be desperate for the likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni to find some form ahead of the semi-final when they take on Sri Lanka in their last preliminary World Cup clash, in Leeds, on Saturday.

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Ranveer, Salman, SRK: Ritziest Rulers on Reel

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Meet the Bollywood royals.

'It's a privilege to be on the cover of Playboy'

'It's a privilege to be on the cover of Playboy'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

My battle with bad Pakistan won me some good friends

My battle with bad Pakistan won me some good friends

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The number of people in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad daring to stand up before the hate, anti-India junta and the ISI is quite small. They need to be saluted and supported, says Tarun Vijay after a recent visit to Pakistan.

Luka Chuppi Review: Formula film-making at its lamest

Luka Chuppi Review: Formula film-making at its lamest

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Luka Chuppi is as much about live-in as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was about pigeons.

Formula One is missing a vital ingredient...

Formula One is missing a vital ingredient...

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Formula One's Australian season-opener lacked a vital ingredient, overtaking, and it will take years to fix the problem, managing director for motorsports Ross Brawn said on Monday.

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Anderson was close to tears after finishing the series as the leading wicket-taker with 24 in five Tests.

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Parents across the country, and the world, are grappling with an unprecedented challenge of dealing with their children who are too old to be shushed or placated and too young to understand the inexplicable situation the world has found itself in. PTI journalists across India shared experiences and conversations with their children aged 2 to 13, which ranged from cute to poignant and heart-wrenching to humorous, and some with sagacity far beyond their age.

US Open PICS: Serena crushes Venus in sisters' showdown

US Open PICS: Serena crushes Venus in sisters' showdown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Serena Williams crushed older sister Venus 6-1, 6-2 in a shockingly subdued third round clash at the US Open on Friday to stay on track for a record equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

National Geographic's Travel Photo contest's most spectacular entries

National Geographic's Travel Photo contest's most spectacular entries

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jaw-dropping entries for the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest keep on coming. Here are 10 more that have impressed the judges -- and it's clear they've got their work cut out. The grand prize winner will win $7,500 (Rs 5.2 lakh) and will be featured on the @natgeotravel Instagram account which boasts 30 million followers.

Ali Fazal, Padma Laxmi, Gal Gadot at Oscars party

Ali Fazal, Padma Laxmi, Gal Gadot at Oscars party

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

It's party night in Hollywood!

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota is exactly why Hindi cinema needs more film-makers who know a South Indian language,' notes J Jagannath.

Arjun Reddy is better than Kabir Singh

Arjun Reddy is better than Kabir Singh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'The Telugu original with its brilliant rendering of the hero by Vijay Deverakonda works better than Kabir Singh.' 'It also has a sharper play of caste politics and raw authenticity of characters rooted in a local universe that gets lost in translation when it is remade for a pan-India audience,' argues Ritwik Sharma.

Are you willing to pay the price for success?

Are you willing to pay the price for success?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Most of us have dreams, but what we don't want to do is pay the price for it. And boy, nothing comes for free.

It's diamond rush online

It's diamond rush online

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Niche portals like Jewelsnext.com, Caratlane.com and Suratdiamonds.com are making the best use of it, apart from the traditional e-commerce players.

India's newest GM relieved on attaining the feat

India's newest GM relieved on attaining the feat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Nihal scored his third and final GM norm at the Abu Dhabi Masters that was held from August 7 to 15. He scored 5.5 points in nine rounds with four wins, three draws, and two losses.

The 'Blue' files. It's not what you think!

The 'Blue' files. It's not what you think!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Parents seem to love the name Blue!

Happy Mother's Day, Maa!

Happy Mother's Day, Maa!

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Readers share a message for their mothers.

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Legend, frank as always.

Mom and me: 'You live in our hearts'

Mom and me: 'You live in our hearts'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Readers share their special photographs with their mothers.

'Why clip Sanjay Sir's wings?'

'Why clip Sanjay Sir's wings?'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Aditi Roy Hydari on working with Mani Ratnam and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Farewell and godspeed, uncle

Farewell and godspeed, uncle

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'You were a good man, a luminous soul. You gave me more than I could ever thank you for.' Rajeev Srinivasan remembers a beloved uncle who passed into the ages recently.

Second Love: He was my knight in shining armour

Second Love: He was my knight in shining armour

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

We asked readers to share with us their stories of having lost their love and found it again, in a new partner. Vinita Radhakrishna writes in.

'I don't mind comparisons with Shahid'

'I don't mind comparisons with Shahid'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'When the film was over, Bhai gave me a look, expressing what he felt.' 'That look said it all, and meant the world to me.'

Akshay Kumar's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Akshay Kumar's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Happy birthday, Akshay!

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.

Sonam Kapoor to enter Hollywood?

Sonam Kapoor to enter Hollywood?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The latest Bollywood updates

Want a fuss-free wedding?

Want a fuss-free wedding?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Plan well in advance. Stick to a budget.

Online realty auctions are bargain hunter's friend

Online realty auctions are bargain hunter's friend

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Auctioned properties are 10-20 per cent cheaper than the market prices.

Book excerpt: Can love happen twice?

Book excerpt: Can love happen twice?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

We bring you excerpts from the latest book of Penguin India's Metro Reads series.

Rakhi gift: Bound by hearts, not by blood

Rakhi gift: Bound by hearts, not by blood

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Rajesh Konduparti writes in about his Rakhi sister Preeti.

Going for a party? Tips from Bollywood

Going for a party? Tips from Bollywood

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Here's some sexy, stylish, inspiration.

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'Two years ago, had I been given even a tiny hint that my genes were tipping the scale for the development of a disease that would lock me into my body, unable to move or breath normally on my own, I would have been sad, and probably mad.' 'So now I'm running as fast as I can -- from my wheelchair.' P Rajendran on the amazing but brief life of Rahul Desikan, medical pioneer.

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Find a great date, or great dates for the rest of your lives, or maybe a great friendship.'

The bling thing

The bling thing

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Here's a quick look at the top jewellery trends for this season.