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First time sex? Don't fake an orgasm

First time sex? Don't fake an orgasm

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Not everyone will achieve orgasm the first time they have sex, says Dr Anagha Karkhanis. Never fake one if you have not.

Modi IPL chairman till 2012: Manohar

Modi IPL chairman till 2012: Manohar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Scotching speculation that a move is afoot to oust Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi from the post, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said he is doing an excellent job as the IPL chief and will continue till 2012.

Review: Badhai Ho is entertaining

Review: Badhai Ho is entertaining

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Badhai Ho tackles a serious subject comically, without losing on entertainment or your attention, says Sudarshana Dwivedi.

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Major carmakers in the country are loading barrels for the coming battle in the field, reports Arnab Dutta.

Invest in necessities: Air, trash and H20

Invest in necessities: Air, trash and H20

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

The world's middle class is expanding. Here's how to plan around a hungrier, thirstier and more polluted world.

Rising temperatures = less sex?

Rising temperatures = less sex?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Global warming can lower your sex drive says a new study.

30 municipal areas account for 79% of India's COVID caseload

30 municipal areas account for 79% of India's COVID caseload

Rediff.com15 May 2020

A total of 27,920 people have been cured of the disease with 1,685 in the last 24 hours, taking the recovery rate to 34.06 per cent, the ministry said.

Travel: Tawang revisited

Travel: Tawang revisited

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

As China ramps up its objection to the Dalai Lama's upcoming visit to the Tawang monastery, Ranjita Biswas is moved to nostalgia.

Cracks deepen in NDA over land bill

Cracks deepen in NDA over land bill

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

SAD and Paksha have written to the panel headed by S S Ahluwalia that "not an inch" of land should be acquired without the consent of farmers.

Cong for social welfare, BJP for reforms: Experts

Cong for social welfare, BJP for reforms: Experts

Rediff.com15 May 2009

The equations would take change completely in case a third front forms the government. Many experts feel that banking, insurance and healthcare will not be impacted whoever forms the government.

Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The ravines, which are sharp, steep mud hillocks, stretch over three states - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, once home to several dreaded dacoits have long been the subject of several projects and government schemes to make them agriculturally viable.

SC sets aside Tata's Singur deal, land to be returned to farmers in 3 months

SC sets aside Tata's Singur deal, land to be returned to farmers in 3 months

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

In a ruling which can have far-reaching consequences, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the controversial acquisition of 997.11 acres of land in Singur in 2006 by the then Left Front government in West Bengal to set up Tata Motors' ambitious Nano car manufacturing plant.

<i>'Is party ko bachalo'</i>

'Is party ko bachalo'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

After meeting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat along with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Sushma Swaraj and Anant Kumar and later rushing to L K Advani's residence to meet the party president on Friday, party leaders Arun Jaitely left for Mumbai while M Venkaiah Naidu left for Hyderabad.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

RIL, ONGC, BP, Cairn demand immediate hike in natural gas price

RIL, ONGC, BP, Cairn demand immediate hike in natural gas price

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

As the government began consultations with stakeholders on raising gas prices, gas producers and consumers met a committee of secretaries separately with their pleas on the issue.

Why is this rapper from Gaza singing songs of unemployment?

Why is this rapper from Gaza singing songs of unemployment?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Meet Ibrahim Ghunaim, who raps to a different beat in an Islamist-ruled Palestinian enclave.

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'We have integrated start-up space created in almost all the 14 district headquarters of the state.'
'They have incubation facilities providing entrepreneurs common facilities like shared software, legal support, fab labs, hardware, manufacturing facilities and services like chartered accounting facilities, etc, enabling the start-ups to concentrate on technology R&D and product development.'

Jamaat-e-lslami established strong links with Pak's ISI: Officials

Jamaat-e-lslami established strong links with Pak's ISI: Officials

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

The JeI (J&K) also has several trusts for running schools to disseminate orthodox Islamic education, has a youth wing and has numerous publications for spreading its fundamentalist ideology.

A thousand say NO to coal in Maharashtra

A thousand say NO to coal in Maharashtra

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Close to a thousand villagers stood for hours in the formation of a life-size human windmill near Khidki village in Alibag on Tuesday, in what could well be the largest protest for renewable energy in India till date.

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

If solutions are not found, adequately and in good time, things could simply slip out of everyone's hands, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

GSFC director resigns

GSFC director resigns

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

GSFC director resigns.

Is this everyone's favourite jewellery at Cannes?

Is this everyone's favourite jewellery at Cannes?

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The serpent jewellery is a popular choice among stars on the Cannes red carpet.

Budget: Govt hikes farm credit target to Rs 15 lakh cr

Budget: Govt hikes farm credit target to Rs 15 lakh cr

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The government also proposed promoting 'one product one district' for better marketing and export of horticulture crops. It also called on states for early implementation of three key central model laws on land leasing, agriculture produce and livestock marketing and contract farming.

India must be ready for slower growth

India must be ready for slower growth

Rediff.com31 May 2019

'Since the growth is not fast enough to provide jobs for the young, the fallout will be political and social,' warns T N Ninan.

Time to rise to save country and democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Time to rise to save country and democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Addressing the party's mega "Bharat Bachao Rally" (Save India) at Ramlila Maidan, she also targeted the government over the economic situation and exhorted people to raise their voice to protect the country and its Constitution.

Fertiliser ministry asks for Rs 65,000 cr subsidy

Fertiliser ministry asks for Rs 65,000 cr subsidy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

The Centre subsidises the cost of fertilisers as there is a huge gap between selling price and production cost. After receiving Rs 31.83 crore (Rs 318.3 million) as dividend from National Fertilizers Ltd, Chemicals and Fertiliser Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said the fertiliser subsidies would be only in cash, and assured manufacturers that there would not be any problems for them.

ONGC, OIL hike gas price to $4.2 per mmBtu

ONGC, OIL hike gas price to $4.2 per mmBtu

Rediff.com19 May 2010

The government on Wednesday more than doubled the price of natural gas produced by state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd to $4.20 per mmBtu, at par with the rate at which Reliance sells its gas.

PM Modi's new ministers take charge

PM Modi's new ministers take charge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried out the first revamping of his ministry since he assumed power in May, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios on Monday.

8 reasons why you experience pain during sex

8 reasons why you experience pain during sex

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The discrepancy in the size of the penis and the vagina may at times lead to the discomfort and pain during intercourse.

Tusshar Kapoor becomes father to a baby boy

Tusshar Kapoor becomes father to a baby boy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The baby boy was born last week through IVF and surrogacy.

Why a future war with Pakistan is certain

Why a future war with Pakistan is certain

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'As India progresses and takes an increasingly hardline approach to Pakistani hostility, the young and restless population of Pakistan, sooner than later, will demand 'Gazwa e Hind' (conquest of India),' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Ambani gas war: Plan panel not worried

Ambani gas war: Plan panel not worried

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

In the midst of the high-octane legal battle between the two Ambani brothers over gas supply from KG-D6 fields, the Planning Commission said on Thursday that it is not concerned about the outcome of the dispute, but only wanted to promote the use of the fuel for the power and fertilizer sectors.

'Is investing in gold, govt bonds better than stocks?'

'Is investing in gold, govt bonds better than stocks?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Govt asks Reliance to supply gas to urea plants

Govt asks Reliance to supply gas to urea plants

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

The EGoM has fixed priority for the 25 million standard cubic metes per day of gas Reliance plans to start pumping from September this year and 40 mmscmd from March 2009. It has asked the company to first supply gas from KG-D6 field, the first major field of NELP to go on production, to existing gas-based urea plants, which are now getting fuel below their full requirement.

Mistrust between nations hits green trade

Mistrust between nations hits green trade

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

With international trade one of the most prominent victims of the global slowdown, economic stimulus spent on green goods and services ought to be good for globalisation as well as the environment.

Karnataka: Farmer killed in police firing

Karnataka: Farmer killed in police firing

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Eyewitnesses told rediff.com that the slain farmer, Siddalingappa Chennappa Choori, was not in the mob when the incident occurred. The incident takes place two weeks after B S Yeddyurappa assumed office as Karnataka chief minister.

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqu announcing distribution of portfolios of the ministers sworn-in on Monday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers:

Chambal Fertilisers yet to get nod

Chambal Fertilisers yet to get nod

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd said it has not received any communication from the government on the company's application to Foreign Investment Promotion Board.

Recognition sought for test tube baby pioneer

Recognition sought for test tube baby pioneer

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Twenty seven years after Dr Subhas Mukherjee ended his life, unable to bear stinging criticism and government's indifference to the medical technique he pioneered in producing the world's second and India's first test tube baby, the medical fraternity has sought national recognition for him. Considered the father of Indian in-vitro fertilization, Mukherjee used an innovative medical procedure back in 1978 to bring to the world India's first test tube baby.

355 life saving drugs may become cheaper

355 life saving drugs may become cheaper

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

The government is actively considering bringing 355 life saving drugs under price control and take a few additional measures to help the poor and below poverty line (BPL) families, once the Union Cabinet approves National Pharmaceutical Policy.