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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.

Modi govt's China policy is DDLJ: Congress

Modi govt's China policy is DDLJ: Congress

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

In a statement, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also described the government's strategy in dealing with the Chinese in Ladakh as 'DDLJ- Deny, Distract, Lie and Justify' and Jaishankar's remarks an implied cheap shot at former party chief Rahul Gandhi.

England just getting started in new era, warns Buttler

England just getting started in new era, warns Buttler

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Buttler said he felt the current squad was only at the beginning of a new era for English cricket.

Ali takes only a minute to win first female pro fight in Saudi

Ali takes only a minute to win first female pro fight in Saudi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

British-Somali super-bantamweight Ramla Ali took little more than a minute on Saturday to win the first sanctioned female professional boxing bout held in Saudi Arabia.

Hosts Australia ready to click in T20 WC defence

Hosts Australia ready to click in T20 WC defence

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Australia gelled superbly during last year's triumph in the United Arab Emirates and 14 of that 15-man squad will bid for back-to-back titles

World Cup: Hajsafi first Iranian player to back protests at home

World Cup: Hajsafi first Iranian player to back protests at home

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Defender Ehsan Hajsafi became on Sunday the first member of Iran's national team to speak out from the World Cup in Doha in apparent support of anti-government protests at home, saying players should be the voice of those suffering.

Who's making Sanya smile like that?

Who's making Sanya smile like that?

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Arjun-Bhumi are at Rohtang Pass... Sayani's in Rome... Akshay's in Varanasi...

Harnaaz, You Made Us Proud!

Harnaaz, You Made Us Proud!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The beauty queen could not hold back her tears as she took to the stage one last time as Miss Universe.

No question of Rahul's apology, JPC demand 'non-negotiable': Jairam

No question of Rahul's apology, JPC demand 'non-negotiable': Jairam

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said he does not see a 'middle path' to end the logjam in Parliament as the Opposition's demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Adani issue was 'non-negotiable' and the question of an apology over Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the United Kingdom does not arise.

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Carlos Queiroz's players will now fancy their chances after an impressive display

Parag Agrawal's 11-month tenure as Twitter CEO ends

Parag Agrawal's 11-month tenure as Twitter CEO ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

When Parag Agrawal was appointed CEO of Twitter in November 2021, the IIT graduate joined a steadily growing club of executives from India rising to the top of global corporations, but the 38-year-old executive's brief tenure at the helm of the social media giant was challenging and chaotic.

'Embarrassing': Akram, Waqar slam Pakistan dressing room posts

'Embarrassing': Akram, Waqar slam Pakistan dressing room posts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Fast bowling greats Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board for sharing clips of the dressing room on social media.

I wasn't making any excuses for Test series loss: Paine

I wasn't making any excuses for Test series loss: Paine

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'I did say that they simply outplayed us and that they deserved to win but they left that one out. The Indian fans have been slamming me on social media. They say that I'm making excuses again but it's all good fun.'

Centre approves Delhi's budget, minister calls its stalling unconstitutional

Centre approves Delhi's budget, minister calls its stalling unconstitutional

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A day after heated exchanges between the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation and the Centre over the Delhi budget, the Union home ministry on Tuesday approved the city government's financial document, paving the way for its tabling in the assembly.

Neymar goes on trial for fraud!

Neymar goes on trial for fraud!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison term and a 10 million euro ($9.8 million) fine for Neymar.

Rahul reacts to data breach, says BJP invented story to distract Indians

Rahul reacts to data breach, says BJP invented story to distract Indians

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Taking to Twitter, Gandhi wrote, "Problem: 39 Indians dead; Govt on the mat, caught lying. Solution: Invent story on Congress & Data Theft. Result: Media networks bite bait; 39 Indians vanish from radar. Problem solved."

Modi 2.0: Setbacks And Failures

Modi 2.0: Setbacks And Failures

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Overall, the record of the second term reveals a contradiction between the image and the reality. The image, especially on media and social media, is one of the man at the height of his power, and unstoppable. The reality on governance is someone who has found it difficult to get things implemented and unsure of what to do next, points out Aakar Patel.

'Indian women's team focussed on clash against Pakistan'

'Indian women's team focussed on clash against Pakistan'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The WPL action is slated to be held on February 13 in Mumbai, a day after India's T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan.

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league. Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live. Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm. A film has now been announced based on Arikomban's life.

Pujara@100: Opens up on best knocks, preparation and 'shutting out outside noise'

Pujara@100: Opens up on best knocks, preparation and 'shutting out outside noise'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to play his 100th Test when the second Test gets underway on Friday, and ahead of the milestone match, Pujara opened up on his best knocks and preparations in a candid chat.

Modi@9: Congress asks 9 questions, BJP calls them 'bundle of lies'

Modi@9: Congress asks 9 questions, BJP calls them 'bundle of lies'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Congress released a booklet 'Nau saal, Nau sawaal', asking nine questions from Modi. The BJP rejected the Congress' criticism as a 'bundle of lies and mountain of deception' and said the questions are born out of 'pathological hatred' of the PM.

PIX: Manchester City suffer shock loss to Southampton!

PIX: Manchester City suffer shock loss to Southampton!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Champions Manchester City crashed out of the League Cup after suffering a shock 2-0 defeat at struggling Southampton in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Kyrgios 'already a champion' in family's eyes, says brother

Kyrgios 'already a champion' in family's eyes, says brother

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios is one match away from a first Grand Slam title but his brother, Christos, said on Sunday the Australian is already a champion in his family's eyes after winning an off-court battle with his inner demons.

Both leaders assets to Congress: Rahul on Gehlot-Pilot squabble

Both leaders assets to Congress: Rahul on Gehlot-Pilot squabble

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'I don't want to give any headline to the media as at present my focus is on the Bharat Jodo Yatra'

Trial starts over Neymar's 2013 Barcelona transfer

Trial starts over Neymar's 2013 Barcelona transfer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He is scheduled to testify on Friday.

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Unless controlled and contained, given the untested belief that the north Indian labour support and follow the Hindutva kind of political ideology, there is a potential in terms of ideological clashes with their Dravidian brethren in the local neighbourhoods, and it all escalating into violence, especially during election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Structures of India's democracy under 'brutal attack': Rahul

Structures of India's democracy under 'brutal attack': Rahul

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Stepping up his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the structures of Indian democracy are under 'brutal attack' and there is a full-scale assault on the institutions of the country.

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

While form is important, Tim Paine's hopes of retaining his spot may ultimately rest on whether selectors feel he might be a major distraction amid the pressures of an Ashes series.

Putin oversees nuclear drills, says 'ready to use all means'

Putin oversees nuclear drills, says 'ready to use all means'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday monitored drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles, the Kremlin said.

Distracted Garcia fumes at Woods after losing lead

Distracted Garcia fumes at Woods after losing lead

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Sergio Garcia blamed a roar from the crowd watching Tiger Woods for an errant shot that saw him lose the lead at the Players Championship on Saturday.

Bigg Boss 15: Rashami beats Devoleena!

Bigg Boss 15: Rashami beats Devoleena!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Rakhi, Karan, Umar and Rashami are the winners of the Ticket to Finale week task.

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.' 'Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.' 'They respected me from this point of view -- in this day and age few individuals live by ideals for the poor.'

Bigg Boss 15: Why did Abhijeet Get Angry?

Bigg Boss 15: Why did Abhijeet Get Angry?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Abhijeet and Devoleena's friendship is on the rocks. All's not well between lovebirds Karan and Tejasswi either.

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi to walk 3,500 km across 10 states

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi to walk 3,500 km across 10 states

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The Congress on Monday said the 150-day Bharat Jodo Yatra from September 7 covering 3,500 km will be the party's biggest ever 'Jan Sampark' programme and Rahul Gandhi will walk 'all the way' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.

Focused Federer to ignore World Cup distractions

Focused Federer to ignore World Cup distractions

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

The Swiss soccer team's Mr Motivator, also known as Roger Federer, is hoping Alejandro Falla does not turn out to be an awkward first round opponent at Wimbledon on Monday.

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

IPL can be truly said to have come of age. It is now more Indian than ever before. Teams often fielded fewer than the four allowed foreign players. Indian batters and bowlers were simply better in performance, consistency and reliability, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Rishi Sunak under pressure as minister resigns amid bullying row

Rishi Sunak under pressure as minister resigns amid bullying row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Sunak said he accepted Williamson's resignation "with great sadness" and thanked him for his "personal support and loyalty".

Congress biased against Gujarati people, like 'Adani and Ambani': Hardik Patel

Congress biased against Gujarati people, like 'Adani and Ambani': Hardik Patel

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Hardik said he has not taken any decision yet on joining any other party,

We are ready for the challenge: Padikkal

We are ready for the challenge: Padikkal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Speaking to ANI, sources within the RCB franchise confirmed that Virat and Siraj will be flying out from Manchester in a charter flight on Saturday night and reach Dubai early Sunday morning.

Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again

Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Booted out by his beloved Manchester United, suspended by the Football Association and deemed over the hill by many, Cristiano Ronaldo answered everything in the best possible fashion with another record-breaking display on Thursday.