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Does Dating Affect Your Mental Health?

Does Dating Affect Your Mental Health?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

A partner you get along with and who understands you brings tranquility of mind whereas an incompatible partner can drain you.

'China will have to untie the knot if the relationship has to improve'

'China will have to untie the knot if the relationship has to improve'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'In the short term the relationship will get worse.'

I didn't think I would last this long: Virdhawal Khade

I didn't think I would last this long: Virdhawal Khade

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'A medal would have been great but I was very proud of myself that I could make it happen. 2018 was the fastest year of my life, I got my best time in 50m freestyle and butterfly. I was pretty fast in the 100m freestyle as well. But not having a medal made me a better and tougher person.'

Coulthard backed 'W series' will see women race in F1

Coulthard backed 'W series' will see women race in F1

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

No woman has competed in Formula One since 1976 but organisers of the 'W Series' hope to provide a platform for them to develop skills before taking on the men further up the motorsport ladder. The idea of an all-female series is not new but has been controversial in the past, with top women racers adamant they want to compete against the men rather than be separated.

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Race Across America -- which spans a little over 3,000 miles, from the west coast of the US to its east -- is often called the toughest race in the world. Indian cyclists are now returning multiple finishes at RAAM including podium positions within age categories, discovers Shyam G Menon.

World Chess: Iran's Sara Khadem competes without hijab

World Chess: Iran's Sara Khadem competes without hijab

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Photos posted by both outlets appeared to show her with no headscarf during the tournament. Khabarvarzeshi also posted a photo of her wearing a headscarf but without saying if it was taken at the same event.

1 In 4 Indians Sleep Less Than 4 hours

1 In 4 Indians Sleep Less Than 4 hours

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

On an average, 1 in 2 Indians are getting less than 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night.

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Growing at a robust rate due to economic reforms in key sectors like digitisation and infrastructure, India has emerged as a star performer and is projected to contribute more than 16 per cent of the global growth, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. "What we have been observing for quite some time now is that India has been growing at a very robust rate. "It's one of the star performers when it comes to real growth when you look at peer countries.

Several DU students protesting varsity action over BBC documentary detained

Several DU students protesting varsity action over BBC documentary detained

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The students have alleged that they were manhandled by the police and university security inside the North Campus premises.

'Why can't I come back? I am Mary Kom'

'Why can't I come back? I am Mary Kom'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

'I had a complex, three-stage surgery, but I am not done yet'

Aaditya Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde: Will contest from Thane and win

Aaditya Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde: Will contest from Thane and win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the Maharashtra government saying that "Mughal rule" was prevailing in the state, and declared that he would contest the next assembly election from Thane, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's bastion.

US-India 2+2 meet, maritime security dialogue to be held in Delhi next week

US-India 2+2 meet, maritime security dialogue to be held in Delhi next week

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The delegation visiting India during September 5-8 will be led by assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs Donald Lu.

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Crowd roar as Xi opens Hangzhou Asian Games

Salaried employment in Karnataka lowest in industrialised states

Salaried employment in Karnataka lowest in industrialised states

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Only one in four workers in Karnataka receive a salary, the lowest among the four industrialised states of India, a Business Standard analysis of the latest annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data shows. While 31.6 per cent workers in Gujarat receive regular wages (or salaries), followed by Tamil Nadu (30.3 per cent) and Maharashtra (29.4 per cent), only 25.7 per cent workers in Karnataka receive the same. The figure stands at 21.5 per cent at the national level, according to the 2021-22 PLFS data.

Meet Pakistan's braveheart female squash ace

Meet Pakistan's braveheart female squash ace

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

South Waziristan, in north-west Pakistan, is regarded as the home of the Taliban. Forget playing any sport, but girls here rarely go to school. Under such circumstances, how does a girl realise her dream to be a sportsperson.

Milkha, Chetak, Vayu among people's choice of names for cheetahs in Kuno Park

Milkha, Chetak, Vayu among people's choice of names for cheetahs in Kuno Park

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The cheetahs have been brought from Namibia as part of India's ambitious programme to bring the big cat back from extinction.

India a 'bright spot' on cloudy global horizon: IMF chief

India a 'bright spot' on cloudy global horizon: IMF chief

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

IMF MD Christine Lagarde hailed the government's latest Budget.

India might have 2 flag-bearers at Tokyo Olympics: IOA

India might have 2 flag-bearers at Tokyo Olympics: IOA

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

At its executive board meeting last year, the International Olympic Committee had made provisions for flag-bearers from both genders at the opening ceremony.

Paris 2024 Olympic marathon to trace path of French Revolution

Paris 2024 Olympic marathon to trace path of French Revolution

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

For the first time, since women began running the Olympic marathon in 1984, women will conclude the athletics programme, with their marathon coming a day after the men's event.

Will Jobs Be An Electoral Issue In State Polls?

Will Jobs Be An Electoral Issue In State Polls?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Youth unemployment (ages 15 to 29) is higher than the national average of 12.4 per cent in Telangana (14.2 per cent) and Rajasthan (13 per cent), followed by Chhattisgarh (6.7 per cent) and MP (6 per cent).

Sindhu, Manpreet are India's flagbearers for Commonwealth Games opening

Sindhu, Manpreet are India's flagbearers for Commonwealth Games opening

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

A former world champion, Sindhu is one of the favourites to win the women's singles gold medal in Birmingham, having won the silver and bronze in the last two editions at Gold Coast and Glasgow.

Boxing: Nikhat clinches second gold; Lovlina wins maiden World title

Boxing: Nikhat clinches second gold; Lovlina wins maiden World title

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen punched her way to a second successive gold title at the Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi.

Employment In Urban India: Good News!

Employment In Urban India: Good News!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Urban employment rate increased to 34.96 per cent in February. This is the highest employment rate recorded in urban India since September 2020.

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The longest-serving Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister and popularly known as mama (maternal uncle) and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier), Shivraj Singh Chouhan has emerged as the hero of his party's stunning victory in the state assembly elections.

Why India Inc is unwilling to hire women

Why India Inc is unwilling to hire women

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The lack of a strong diversity policy on the part of companies, a limited pool of women candidates as well as socio-cultural factors contribute to their low numbers.

Gender parity in workforce can boost India's GDP by 27%: Lagarde

Gender parity in workforce can boost India's GDP by 27%: Lagarde

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

The IMF chief listed three key policy areas for women's empowerment as the education, getting a job and having a family.

Passing out parade of first Agniveer batch graduates held at INS Chilika

Passing out parade of first Agniveer batch graduates held at INS Chilika

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Admiral R Hari Kumar said while addressing those who completed their four month rigorous training here at INS Chilika, "I assure you (Agniveer), wherever you go, you will be fully prepared with confidence and motivation to face any challenge in the life."

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The Women's World Cup that was staged in England from June 20, 1973, was the first-ever World Cup to staged in cricket.

British PM says No to Transgenders in Women's Sports

British PM says No to Transgenders in Women's Sports

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Charities and organisations are boycotting the event following a dispute over conversion therapy for transgender people

How Namitha Marimuthu Won Hearts In Thailand

How Namitha Marimuthu Won Hearts In Thailand

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The proud transgender model has been making waves in the fashion industry.

Great to see so many Australians in WPL: CA CEO Hockley

Great to see so many Australians in WPL: CA CEO Hockley

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

With as many as fourteen Australians taking part in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, CA CEO Nick Hockley was happy to see the growth of women's cricket.

India says China issued invalid visas to three Indian athletes

India says China issued invalid visas to three Indian athletes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

India on Friday strongly protested China's decision to issue invalid visas to some of its athletes for the Asian Games.

More than 10m Indian seniors may have dementia, says AI-powered study

More than 10m Indian seniors may have dementia, says AI-powered study

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

More than 10 million older adults aged 60 or over in India may have dementia, comparable to the prevalence rates for countries such as the US and the UK, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

NHRC notices to Sports Ministry, SAI over cyclist complaint

NHRC notices to Sports Ministry, SAI over cyclist complaint

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Reportedly, as per SAI, the complainant was immediately brought back to India mid-way through her training to ensure her safety. The SAI has prima facie found the allegation as true, it said.

'Humbled' Maana ready to make splash at Tokyo Olympics

'Humbled' Maana ready to make splash at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'...I believe this is just the beginning for me and there is a long way to go ... many more medals to win for India.'

12 South African cheetahs to reach India on Saturday; to be kept in Kuno park

12 South African cheetahs to reach India on Saturday; to be kept in Kuno park

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

He said the South African cheetahs will first arrive at the Gwalior Air Force base in MP on Saturday morning and 30 minutes later they will be transported some 165km away to KNP in Sheopur district by IAF helicopters.

Taliban bans IPL broadcast in Afghanistan

Taliban bans IPL broadcast in Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'Taliban have warned that Afghan media outlets should not broadcast the Indian Cricket League due to girls dancing and the presence of female audience and spectators in stadiums.'

Varsity swimmers Srihari, Maana nominated for Tokyo Games

Varsity swimmers Srihari, Maana nominated for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The duo will hope to make the cut in an Olympic qualifying event in Rome later this week.

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

If Your Child Is Online, Read This!

If Your Child Is Online, Read This!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Nearly 33 per cent of the 424 parents who took part in a survey reported that their children were approached by strangers via online platforms soliciting friendships, seeking personal and family details and broaching up sexual advice.