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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!'

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.

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.

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.

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!'

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.

Birthday special: How to win at life, the Beyonce way

Birthday special: How to win at life, the Beyonce way

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

All bow to Queen Bey!

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

Want silky-smooth celebrity skin? Hair removal methods explored

Want silky-smooth celebrity skin? Hair removal methods explored

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Dermatologist Dr Parul Kolhe gives you the lowdown on the best and latest body hair removal techniques.

My name is Bond. Priyanka Bond

My name is Bond. Priyanka Bond

Rediff.com31 May 2016

'The maverick, alpha male, super suave spy, who kills as efficiently as he charms the pants off women, doing the mother of all gender-benders and trading his tux for high heels?'

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Bollywood celebrates Women.

VOTE! Want low-crunch chips for women?

VOTE! Want low-crunch chips for women?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

PepsiCo head Indra Nooyi believes so but we want to know what you think.

The curious case of Mallika Sherawat

The curious case of Mallika Sherawat

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

There is absolutely nothing in the world a capable PR machinery can't achieve...

Why Vietnam Beckons

Why Vietnam Beckons

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

'The success of the country's economic policies is affirmed by receipt of FDI of $15 billion last year, the highest in the Asia-Pacific after China and India, and well ahead of Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand,' notes Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad.

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Women dominate Indian banks's clerical and officer rolls, but few make it to the executive office these days, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

If you need a LGBT-friendly professional...

If you need a LGBT-friendly professional...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

...There is a new queer-friendly locator of health and legal-aid professionals that is now available online.

This statue on Copenhagen streets highlights horror of human trafficking

This statue on Copenhagen streets highlights horror of human trafficking

Rediff.com17 May 2016

However, the voice of the poor victims of prostitution got drowned in the loud and flashy discourses on other mundane gender issues like child marriage, maternal health, water and sanitation, economic empowerment.

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.

Sri Sri presents 'solution' to Shani temple row

Sri Sri presents 'solution' to Shani temple row

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

According to the spiritual guru, all men and women could have darshan of the Shani deity from a distance of three feet without any gender discrimination.

Sexting isn't just about sex: Study

Sexting isn't just about sex: Study

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

According to a new study, some people use sexting as foreplay for sexual behaviours, later on, some sext for the relationship reassurance they receive from their partner.

Gul Panag declared AAP candidate from Chandigarh

Gul Panag declared AAP candidate from Chandigarh

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Former Miss India and actor Gul Panag on Thursday joined the Aam Aadmi Party and will be its candidate for Lok Sabha polls from Chandigarh, a place where she was born and describes as her "family's home".

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Brands like Puma, Wildcraft and Woodlands are rewriting the marketing playbook to cater to women consumers.

Indra Nooyi's views on US Prez

Indra Nooyi's views on US Prez

Rediff.com22 May 2008

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi's efforts to promote equality of women in business goes way beyond designing a maternity deal, but when it comes to choosing the American President she says only the best will do regardless of gender or race.

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.

How triple talaq bill cleared Rajya Sabha hurdle

How triple talaq bill cleared Rajya Sabha hurdle

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

On paper, as many as 136 members should have opposed the Bill in a House of 241 members, reports Archis Mohan,

Activist Trupti Desai offered to be part of Bigg Boss

Activist Trupti Desai offered to be part of Bigg Boss

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Desai said she would participate on the condition that a female voice-over will be roped in for the series.

Readerspeak:'Women are superior to men!'

Readerspeak:'Women are superior to men!'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Last week, we asked readers whether Women's Day should be celebrated if both sexes are considered equal. here are some interesting responses!

Wrestling wins IOC vote for 2020 Olympic Games

Wrestling wins IOC vote for 2020 Olympic Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Wrestling was welcomed back into the Olympic fold on Sunday after a seven-month exile.

Sikhs celebrate Guru Nanak's birthday

Sikhs celebrate Guru Nanak's birthday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

The 537th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism, was celebrated on Sunday

The Dream Girl Review

The Dream Girl Review

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

You'll come out laughing till your sides hurt, promises Sukanya Verma.

When Lt Commander Sandhya Chauhan marched into Naval history

When Lt Commander Sandhya Chauhan marched into Naval history

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

'I am just another Harayanavi girl. If I can do it, other girls can do it too,' says the naval officer who led the Indian Navy's marching contingent on Republic Day.

Wrestling wins IOC vote for 2020 Olympic Games

Wrestling wins IOC vote for 2020 Olympic Games

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Wrestling was welcomed back into the Olympic fold on Sunday after a seven-month exile.

India must embrace Biden's B3W initiative

India must embrace Biden's B3W initiative

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Joe Biden's B3W proposal aims to bring democracies together. India should come up with its own plans to contribute to the initiative, states Rahul Mishra.

First woman US VP, Kamala Harris vows will not be the last

First woman US VP, Kamala Harris vows "will not be the last"

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

In the first address as United States Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris thanked people of the United States "for turning out in record number" and said Americans have ushered in a "new day" for the country.

MJ Akbar to record statement in defamation case on October 31

MJ Akbar to record statement in defamation case on October 31

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Akbar's lawyer said that he had resigned from the post of minister of state for external affairs due to these allegations and this showed the extent of damage caused to his reputation.

Haji Ali Dargah trust finally relents, allows women's entry into inner sanctum

Haji Ali Dargah trust finally relents, allows women's entry into inner sanctum

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Women will be granted access to the sanctum sanctorum of the Haji Ali shrine in Mumbai on par with men

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

At 19, he quit everything to work in a tribal village for free.

Valli Arunachalam issues legal notice to Murugappa family members

Valli Arunachalam issues legal notice to Murugappa family members

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The development comes after the shareholders of Ambadi Investments, the holding company of the Rs 38,100-crore Murugappa Group, voted against the induction of 59-year-old Valli Arunachalam, the eldest daughter of former executive chairman M V Murugappan, into its board.

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Ultimately, you are treated according to the stars on your shoulder.' 'Not as a man, not as a woman, not as a girl,' says Assistant Commandant Tanu Shree Pareek.