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Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Girl ad power: The new Ms India

Rediff.com9 May 2017

A confident, assertive single woman is finding her way into popular advertising narratives.

'Indian food is the perfect, balanced, diet'

'Indian food is the perfect, balanced, diet'

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'The way desi food is cooked in our homes makes it so delicious and yummy.' 'It is a great digestive meal.'

10 Ways To Reduce Screen Time For Kids

10 Ways To Reduce Screen Time For Kids

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Read a story. Cook together. Make recycled home decor crafts.

Let us stop taxing women!

Let us stop taxing women!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Double tax exemption on wages paid to women can encourage companies to hire, retain and compensate women better, argues Nitin Pai.

My father, Rajinikanth

My father, Rajinikanth

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Aishwaryaa R Dhanush, Rajinikanth's daughter, tells Rediff.com what it is like to have a legendary superstar for a father.

Golden Globes 2019: On The Red Carpet

Golden Globes 2019: On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

A look at Hollywood's swish set at the Globes.

Largest democracy lags the world in voter turnout

Largest democracy lags the world in voter turnout

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

India had a record voter turnout of 66.4 per cent in 2014. This is still lower than the global median of 68.03 per cent.

World Cup diary: Riaz invites Lara to Pakistan

World Cup diary: Riaz invites Lara to Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Floored by the praise showered on him by Brian Lara, pacer Wahab Riaz has invited the West Indian legend to Pakistan.

Still a long way for women to inherit land

Still a long way for women to inherit land

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

There is a drastic difference between genders in the right to inherit land. Over a decade after the Hindu Succession Act was amended, only one in ten women inherit agricultural land, points out Akansha Dubey.

Most Indians not comfortable with woman as CEO

Most Indians not comfortable with woman as CEO

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

In India, 39 per cent of the sample of a survey said 'very comfortable' for a woman heading the government, higher than 34 per cent who replied with 'very comfortable' for a woman heading a company. However, men are less accepting of such appointments.

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'Dr Shashi Tharoor by far is a much better choice.'

This double amputee model deserves your attention

This double amputee model deserves your attention

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The new faces of 2020 who are breaking stereotypes in the fashion industry.

At Sivagiri mutt, Sonia makes veiled attack on BJP

At Sivagiri mutt, Sonia makes veiled attack on BJP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

She said there were attempts to communalise the guru's teachings and this amounts to 'betraying' him.

Daddy Tips: 'Don't shout or scream at kids'

Daddy Tips: 'Don't shout or scream at kids'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Brijesh Pillai shares some of the lessons he learned as a new parent.

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Temple priest performed a 'purification' ritual for an hour before the doors were opened again.

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Deciphering Bhagwat's Muslim Remarks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The fact that the responses from the community to Mohan Bhagwat's remarks have ranged from guarded optimism to outright disbelief tells its own story, points out Kanika Dutta.

Check out insurance plans designed for working women

Check out insurance plans designed for working women

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

According to a recent survey conducted by Nielsen across a few cities in India showed that over 23 percent of the working women now take their own financial decisions.

UK close to banning caste-based discrimination

UK close to banning caste-based discrimination

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

In a "historic" step, British Parliament has moved closer to amending equality laws to declare as illegal caste-based discrimination, which is also prevalent in India, after the House of Lords cleared the measure. The Equality Bill -- which unites the various strands of diversity legislation, outlaws age discrimination and requires businesses to report on the gender pay gap -- will now face final consideration by the House of Commons prior to receiving royal assent.

SC relies on its past verdicts while striking down Section 377

SC relies on its past verdicts while striking down Section 377

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Right to privacy as a fundamental right and granting 'third gender' status to transgenders were heavily relied upon by the SC while giving judgment.

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

PepsiCo's India-born CEO Indra Nooyi has been ranked third most powerful businesswoman by Fortune, the only Indian-origin woman on the 2014 list topped by IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty and General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

'Nobody in India will be saved'

'Nobody in India will be saved'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

'Nobody will be saved if you don't stop this ideological and political-strategic bulldozer.'

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.

'My nation, its dignity and welfare, is being defaced'

'My nation, its dignity and welfare, is being defaced'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'Religion is being deprived of its spirituality and is being used for strife and war.' 'The task right now is to keep raising a voice in favour of the 'Real Hindustan', its democracy, its composite culture, its people and their welfare.'

'India a huge force in shaping digital future globally'

'India a huge force in shaping digital future globally'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Some of the important campaigns of this digital literacy campaign, he said, has being held in India, where people were creating new ways to teach.

Noted musician T M Krishna moves HC against new I-T rules

Noted musician T M Krishna moves HC against new I-T rules

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The noted culture and political commentator sought the court to declare the new rules ultra vires of the Constitution and the parent Information Technology Act, as these norms, among other things, imposes a 'chilling effect' on free speech and are vague and indeterminate.

71 pc Indians believe religious leaders are corrupt: Survey

71 pc Indians believe religious leaders are corrupt: Survey

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

In the survey conducted by anti-graft group Transparency International, only 14 per cent Indians said none of the religious leaders were involved in corruption, while another 15 per cent did not know about their corrupt practices.

Initial salary of women in IT sector higher than men

Initial salary of women in IT sector higher than men

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The 'Salary Survey 2015' was administered on 100,000 registered users on the website.

Big 3 and why the tennis world will soon change

Big 3 and why the tennis world will soon change

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

ATP chief Andrea Gaudenzi says tennis is strong enough to thrive after Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic hang up their rackets.

Revealed! What India's working women really want

Revealed! What India's working women really want

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Husbands need to take equal share, parents can lend a hand. It is important for women to dispel any self-doubt they have.

Lifter Hubbard makes history as first transgender Olympian

Lifter Hubbard makes history as first transgender Olympian

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'...I would particularly like to thank the IOC, for I think really affirming its commitment to the principles of Olympism and establishing that sport is something for all people, that it is inclusive and is accessible.'

It is a triangular fight for the soap warriors

It is a triangular fight for the soap warriors

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Nirma detergent brand has shed its affordable tag for a more premium positioning against Surf, as rival Ghadi consolidates its position as a mass-market player.

Is equity central to development?

Is equity central to development?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The issue of denial of permission to Mansiya V P to perform Bharatanatyam at Koodalmanikyam temple, Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district has become a matter of debate in the state.

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In his address to the nation on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, President Kovind noted that democracy, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity form the bedrock of India and stressed that the observance of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution creates the proper environment for the enjoyment of Fundamental Rights.

Share of women in boardrooms up for eighth year in a row

Share of women in boardrooms up for eighth year in a row

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Investment banking star and Moelis India Chief Executive Officer Manisha Girotra remembers a colleague who wanted to resign because she needed to attend to her parents' health issues in a different state. Rather than quit a promising career, she was given the flexibility of working from home on Fridays, which was unusual in the pre-pandemic days. This allowed her to take care of her parents' visits to the doctor and other health-related needs without quitting her job. She would be back in the city office on Mondays.

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'I did not find anything atrociously out of place about the depiction of the IAF's image,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Talks break down, US women's team turn to court

Talks break down, US women's team turn to court

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The lawsuit outlined years of institutionalized gender discrimination, claiming travel conditions, medical personnel, promotion of games and training are less favorable for female players, who have won the World Cup four times, than for their male counterparts.

'SC verdict will give license to people to have illegitimate relationships'

'SC verdict will give license to people to have illegitimate relationships'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

"What is the sanctity of marriage?"

'Sustainability of IIM education questionable'

'Sustainability of IIM education questionable'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Guest writer and IIM Ranchi director Prof MJ Xavier argues that India's business schools should go deep enough into teaching Indian business to develop their own brand of education that international applicants will find palatable.

The man behind PM's #selfiewithdaughter campaign

The man behind PM's #selfiewithdaughter campaign

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

"It feels good to be praised," says Jaglan, the man who came up with the campaign.