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Men and women want different job perks

Men and women want different job perks

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Researchers found that qualities men and women look for in a new job are significantly different.

In Gujarat, Congress promises free sanitary pads for girls

In Gujarat, Congress promises free sanitary pads for girls

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Dev also attacked Narendra Modi government for imposing '12 per cent' GST on sanitary napkins, which she said 'runs contrary' to the government's 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign.

IT-BPO promote gender inclusivity

IT-BPO promote gender inclusivity

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Things are improving though. In the mid-eighties, for instance, only 5-8 per cent of students in engineering colleges and approximately 5-30 per cent of the population entering the IT industry were women. By 2005, 40.4 per cent of entrants into institutions of higher education were women. And women in the IT workforce grew 60 per cent in just two years--from 421,460 in 2006 to 670,984 in 2008.

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Chen scores world record for massive lead over shocked Hanyu

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Udhampur: Overcrowded van falls into deep gorge; 14 dead

Udhampur: Overcrowded van falls into deep gorge; 14 dead

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The heavily overcrowded matador van was on its way from Ghordi to Ramnagar with mostly college students and government employees, when it fell into a deep gorge near Dalsar area of the Ramnagar Tehsil.

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest specialist competition for panoramic images. This year the competition received 4913 entries from 1258 photographers in 72 countries, but the overall winner of the 2019 Open competition is Mieke Boynton from Australia - the first female to win the title. Scroll down for stunning views.

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

State Health Minister K K Shailaja told reporters that the government has declared the epidemic as a 'state calamity' to take all necessary steps to ensure that the outbreak is effectively controlled. A medical bulletin issued by the government said the health status of all the three students, who tested positive for the virus, was 'satisfactory'.

We were transparent about Lal Masjid: Pak

We were transparent about Lal Masjid: Pak

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

465 females have been reunited with their families while "three are on judicial remand".

Expert tips to prepare for IIT-JEE

Expert tips to prepare for IIT-JEE

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Vinay Kumar tells you how to optimise your preparation.

The scary story of higher education in India

The scary story of higher education in India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

21st century may have witnessed expansion of higher educational institutions, but who can afford it? Sushree Panigrahi & Jeet Singh look at the numbers.

Indian-origin teen held for plotting murder of New York cops

Indian-origin teen held for plotting murder of New York cops

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Ranbir Singh Shergill, 18, was arrested this weekend and has been ordered held.

Ravi Rai: Glad that movies are talking about sex

Ravi Rai: Glad that movies are talking about sex

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Director of memorable TV shows like Sailaab and Thoda Hai Thode Ki Zarurat Hai, Ravi Rai is all set for his big screen directorial debut.

Jayaram to tickle your funny bone with Sir CP

Jayaram to tickle your funny bone with Sir CP

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Malayalam cinema right here!

Revealed! Why people edit their selfies

Revealed! Why people edit their selfies

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Women edit photos to look thinner and enhance their appearance.

A former ISI chief's SENSATIONAL story

A former ISI chief's SENSATIONAL story

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

General Asad Durrani's disclosures could leave considerable egg on the face of those currently wielding the stick in Pakistan, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Lose that post-pregnancy weight

Lose that post-pregnancy weight

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Modi set to deliver his sixth straight I-Day speech

Modi set to deliver his sixth straight I-Day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

This will also be his first August 15 address after coming back to power with a huge mandate.

These girls have power

These girls have power

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Manavi Kapur goes behind the scenes to find out what it takes to be a successful woman wrestler.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com8 May 2015

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world

Texas: Cops looking for Indian engineer's killer

Texas: Cops looking for Indian engineer's killer

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Sanal Nathan, 26, a former of Texas University student and his female companion were held up on the night of November 27 outside his apartment on South Cooper Street by an unidentified man who demanded money from the couple at gunpoint.

Indian women throng US IT sector

Indian women throng US IT sector

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'What we see today is bargaining.' 'The man's family sets a price for him and then they start bargaining.' 'He is sold to the family that offers the highest price.' 'In this market, a woman is just a commodity to be sold because if she remained at home, it is a humiliation for the family.'

IAS topper: Don't be afraid to dream big

IAS topper: Don't be afraid to dream big

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

UPSC's female topper, All India Rank 5 Srushti Jayant Deshmukh, tells us how she cracked the tough exam.

PHOTOS: The incredibly weird world we live in!

PHOTOS: The incredibly weird world we live in!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

These 8 images that show we live in an odd world

6 of a family injured in ceasefire violation; Army kills 2-3 Pak soldiers

6 of a family injured in ceasefire violation; Army kills 2-3 Pak soldiers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Pakistan Rangers resorted to ceasefire violations by targeting civilian population in RS Pura sector in Jammu.

PIX: Farhan Akhtar performs in Manipal

PIX: Farhan Akhtar performs in Manipal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Check out the performance.

World's first testing of SARS vaccine by China

World's first testing of SARS vaccine by China

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Four volunteers were injected with a SARS vaccine at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing on Saturday.

Will work to ensure India emerges as an education hub: Smriti Irani

Will work to ensure India emerges as an education hub: Smriti Irani

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Speaking at a function in Pune, the HRD minister also said that she would be soon introducing changes that would make her ministry more transparent. Devidas Deshpande reports.

Bollywood's bouncers struggle to survive

Bollywood's bouncers struggle to survive

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Not directly connected to the stars, who have their own security, they are part of the unregulated work force that keeps the engines running smoothly in the showbiz industry.

Who's afraid of #metoo

Who's afraid of #metoo

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'#metoo has put front and centre an issue that society has suppressed for far too long,' says Kanika Datta.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports on the Sheena Bora Trial.

China's first nude beach opens Aug 12

China's first nude beach opens Aug 12

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

The inspiration for establishing a nude swimming area struck the management of Linan West Zhejiang Beach Area a few days ago after eight female university students took off their clothes and swam naked.

63.36% votes cast in 2nd phase of J'khand poll amid violence

63.36% votes cast in 2nd phase of J'khand poll amid violence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The second phase of polling began Saturday morning on 20 constituencies in Jharkhand, which votes in five phases to elect 81 members of the legislative assembly.

15-year-old girl challenges Kanhaiya for debate on PM Modi

15-year-old girl challenges Kanhaiya for debate on PM Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Jhanvi Behal felt that the speech Kanhaiya gave after his release from the jail, targeting PM Modi and his government, was completely wrong and untrue.

J&K: 2 youths killed, 4 injured in firing on stone-pelters

J&K: 2 youths killed, 4 injured in firing on stone-pelters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Two civilians were killed and four others wounded in alleged security force firing in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Sunday afternoon.

Which Kannada film will you watch this weekend?

Which Kannada film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Choose from the three releases this week.

One lakh suicides a year in India

One lakh suicides a year in India

Rediff.com20 May 2005

Kerala topped the list in number of suicides, where for every one lakh population 26 people committed suicide, followed by Karnataka, Tamil nadu and West Bengal.\n

Veere Di Wedding to have a sequel

Veere Di Wedding to have a sequel

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

All what's going on in Bollywood with Subhash K Jha.

Peshawar massacre: 'I put my tie in my mouth so I wouldn't scream'

Peshawar massacre: 'I put my tie in my mouth so I wouldn't scream'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The dastardly attack by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan on a school in Peshawar claimed many precious lives, including that of innocent students whose lives were mercilessly cut short by those claiming to be fighting the righteous war.