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Men and women see 'cheating' differently

Men and women see 'cheating' differently

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The greatest threat for the woman is not that the man has sex with other women, but that he spends time and resources on women other than her, a new study has revealed.

Microsoft CEO apologises for comment on women's salaries

Microsoft CEO apologises for comment on women's salaries

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Microsoft, like many tech firms, is not a model of diversity.

Dil Bekaraar review

Dil Bekaraar review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Dil Bekaraar is watchable, but not quick-witted enough to binge watch, feels Sukanya Verma.

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

The ranges are bursting at the seams with young talent and Indian shooting's present state could be a harbinger of hope for a perfect future.

Roadmap to implement SC order on women officers ready: Army chief

Roadmap to implement SC order on women officers ready: Army chief

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Indian Army has taken the initiative to induct women in rank and file, and the first batch of 100 women soldiers is undergoing training at Corps of Military Police Centre and School, he said.

Will Dhee's story inspire the LGBT community?

Will Dhee's story inspire the LGBT community?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Bangladesh gets its first ever lesbian comic strip. Read on...

Engaged Sean Penn, Charlize Theron call it quits

Engaged Sean Penn, Charlize Theron call it quits

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

'Dominant castes must put their empathy cap on'

'Dominant castes must put their empathy cap on'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'Our senselessness on caste issue has gone so deep that we need to have a sensitivity test on why we as Indians have become so numb to such mindless violence.'

In acquitting Tarun Tejpal, judge questions rape victim's conduct

In acquitting Tarun Tejpal, judge questions rape victim's conduct

Rediff.com26 May 2021

essions judge Kshama Joshi, in the 500-page judgment on May 21, that was made available late Tuesday night, said the evidence submitted by the prosecution and defence creates doubt on the truthfulness of the prosecutrix (victim) and noted that the benefit of doubt has to be given to the accused in the absence of corroborative evidence. T

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Experts point out teaching in its online avatar helps address women specific concerns, like care-giving responsibilities, lack of safe public and work spaces, and the inability to move to cities.

Two same sex couples move court to get married

Two same sex couples move court to get married

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

A same sex couple has moved the Delhi high court seeking they be allowed to get married under the Special Marriage Act, saying they have been living together as a couple for eight years, in love with each other sharing the highs and lows of life, but unable marry as they are both women. A similar plea has been moved by two men, who got married in the United States, but their marriage was not registered under the Foreign Marriage Act of 1969 by the Indian consulate as they were a same sex couple.

Don't see through political prism: RS debates Triple Talaq bill

Don't see through political prism: RS debates Triple Talaq bill

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Moving the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 in the Upper House, Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the proposed legislation should be not seen through a political prism or vote bank politics, as it aims at ensuring gender dignity, justice and equality.

Over 80% engineering graduates in India unemployable: Study

Over 80% engineering graduates in India unemployable: Study

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

The finding is part of Aspiring Minds National Employability Report

No holidays please! We are Indian

No holidays please! We are Indian

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Repeated surveys have shown that India is among the world's top vacation-deprived countries. Kanika Datta reflects on our work-life balance - the lack thereof that is.

PICS: Relay golds cap amazing week for Italy, Jamaica

PICS: Relay golds cap amazing week for Italy, Jamaica

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

On a night when American Allyson Felix also became the most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history and Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan's dream of an unprecedented Games treble disappeared, Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei wiped away his 10,000 metres disappointment with an impressive 5,000m win.

5 reasons why women cheat on their partners

5 reasons why women cheat on their partners

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Some women fantasise beyond the thresholds of realism that leaves them extremely disappointed in the relationship with their partner.

'Pataal Lok is political'

'Pataal Lok is political'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'We wanted to explore the divisions in India -- be it class, caste, language, religion or gender.'

HC seeks Centre's stand on same-sex marriage pleas

HC seeks Centre's stand on same-sex marriage pleas

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

A bench of justices R S Endlaw and Asha Menon issued notice to the Centre and the Delhi government seeking their stand on the plea by two women seeking to get married under the SMA.

Female foeticide a matter of deep shame: PM

Female foeticide a matter of deep shame: PM

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Modi said that mere government budget is insufficient to address the problems such as foeticide and nutrition.

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

Rediff.com5 May 2017

AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

SEE: How Radhika Apte shut down body shamers

SEE: How Radhika Apte shut down body shamers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Radhika Apte believes that no one should be schooled on what to wear or what to do, based on how they look.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Man's world? Not really, say these women

Man's world? Not really, say these women

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Thirteen women, who have broken gender stereotypes, reveal what it takes to do a 'man's job'.

Would ancient India have supported Section 377?

Would ancient India have supported Section 377?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Devdutt Pattanaik, who has simplified the ancient Indian scriptures for millions of readers, highlights what our scriptures have to say about homosexuals and transgenders.

It's still a man's world, women sidelined in India Inc

It's still a man's world, women sidelined in India Inc

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

When it comes to key hands-on management positions, India Inc is still largely run by men.

Oral sex: Is it really give and take?

Oral sex: Is it really give and take?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Both men and women said giving oral sex was more distasteful for men than women.

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Here is a woman who has got widespread appreciation for her work.' 'Social media was full of posts wanting her as the chief ministerial candidate.' 'This kind of popularity did not go well within the party.' 'See, today the party is Pinarayi Vijayan!'

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Writing in the United Kingdom's 'Financial Times' newspaper on Tuesday, the minister sought to counter criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's announcement over the "anachronistic provision" last month, which he said had resulted in socio-economic injustice due to the inability to apply national laws in Jammu and Kashmir.

'Make instant talaq a non-cognisable offence'

'Make instant talaq a non-cognisable offence'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

''Laws are made for every citizen to get justice.' 'If there is abuse of law, then the law will have its own course correction mechanism also.'

Kishwar Desai's novel wins top UK literary award

Kishwar Desai's novel wins top UK literary award

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

London-based Indian writer Kishwar Desai has won United Kingdom's prestigious Costa First Novel Award 2010 for her book Witness by Night, which addresses issues like unwanted girl child, gender prejudice and men-women equality. "Kishwar Desai pulls off a remarkable trick, transplanting a country house murder to modern-day India in a book that is not afraid to tackle serious themes," the judge trio of Anita Rani, Anneka Rice and Mark Thornton said.

Jobs for women: Why India does worse than Somalia

Jobs for women: Why India does worse than Somalia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Reasons include include dropping out of education, raising children and family pressure

Uniform civil code neither necessary nor desirable: Law panel

Uniform civil code neither necessary nor desirable: Law panel

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The panel suggested changes in laws relating to marriage, divorce, alimony, and marriageable age for men and women.

Devotees throng Shani temple on Saturday after lifting of ban

Devotees throng Shani temple on Saturday after lifting of ban

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

A smooth access to the hitherto prohibited area of the temple brought cheer to women devotees as they poured oil on the ancient black stone idol and offered flowers to the deity on Saturday.

Trump revokes Obama's order on transgender bathrooms

Trump revokes Obama's order on transgender bathrooms

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The Trump administration cited too many lawsuits and legal loopholes in the Obama-era regulation, which required public schools to allow students to use the bathrooms corresponding to their gender identities, as one of the reasons for its roll back.

Those Magnificent Women and their Flying Machines

Those Magnificent Women and their Flying Machines

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'The ultimate satisfaction of helping in the country's space programme is the bigger achievement attracting women to space research -- and they are so good at it!'

Women get 80% less bonuses than men in UK

Women get 80% less bonuses than men in UK

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Women working at some of the Britain's leading finance companies receive around 80 per cent less performance-related pay compared to their male colleagues, a report has said.

Meet Manipur's first Muslim woman candidate

Meet Manipur's first Muslim woman candidate

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Najima Bibi is a candidate of PRJA party of Irom Sharmila and is contesting from Wabgai constituency.

Only 25% of India's workforce is female, says McKinsey report

Only 25% of India's workforce is female, says McKinsey report

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The report suggests India in the longer term needs to create far more jobs in the formal organised sector -- 97 per cent of all female worker activity is in the informal sector

Is India Politicising The Womb?

Is India Politicising The Womb?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

It doesn't make sense to view the womb through the prism of religion, community and tradition, warns Shyam G Menon.

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Pellissery's women continue to express the beauty in our common humanity. And often, these women go so far into expressing our hopes, desires, absurdities and follies that they end up acting at variance with the ethical prescriptions of our age. And this, I believe, is precisely why they remain "invisible" to a whole bunch of viewers, says Sreehari Nair.