News for 'household chores'

What kind of husbands do Indian women want?

What kind of husbands do Indian women want?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

According to a recent survey, more than 95 per cent young Indian women are not okay with their husband comparing them to their mother-in-law.

'Love you Mummy'

'Love you Mummy'

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Reader Alpana Shukla introduces you to her amazing mother.

Wife entitled to equal share in property: Madras HC

Wife entitled to equal share in property: Madras HC

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The judge said the defendant woman being a homemaker, though she did not make any direct financial contribution, she played a vital role in managing the household chores by looking after the children, cooking, cleaning and managing day-to-day affairs of the family without giving any inconvenience to the plaintiff who had gone abroad for work.

From ball boy to IPL 2024: Meet Punjab Kings' new signing Ashutosh

From ball boy to IPL 2024: Meet Punjab Kings' new signing Ashutosh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Last year, MP's Ashutosh Sharma smashed an 11-ball fifty, breaking Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest half-century by an Indian in T20 cricket.

How solar power has lit up lives in India

How solar power has lit up lives in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The arrival of solar power last year has changed the lives of people in rural India.

IIM-Indore professor found murdered in campus

IIM-Indore professor found murdered in campus

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

A lady professor of Indian Institute of Management-Indore was found murdered at her official residence inside the high-security campus at Rau near Indore on Friday, the police said.

'I thoroughly enjoy being a homemaker'

'I thoroughly enjoy being a homemaker'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Maduri Dixit speaks about how she manages her daily routine at home, her comeback on small screen and a lot more.

Shop safely this Raksha Bandhan

Shop safely this Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Here are seven rules that will help you secure your online shopping this festive season beginning with Raksha Bandhan.

Drop out rate among girls higher at senior levels

Drop out rate among girls higher at senior levels

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

It becomes distinctly higher further up with girls dropping out at rate of 63.88 per cent and boys at 60.41 per cent between Class-I and Class X.

Women taking to the net faster than men

Women taking to the net faster than men

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Women with a computer in the household also turn out to be 'all-hours' users, with half of them logging on before breakfast and a fifth getting up in the middle of the night to access the internet.

Book: 'Women, be sexy and obey men'!

Book: 'Women, be sexy and obey men'!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

The self-help guide, titled 'The Re-education Of The Female', by first-time author Dante Moore has already become a hit in the United States where copies are selling just like hot cakes.

Career women 'work longer hours than men'

Career women 'work longer hours than men'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

According to the researchers at Cambridge University, while men may spend longer at the office, it is the women who work more each week if domestic and paid employment is added together, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Vacuuming and mopping burns 50,000 calories/year

Vacuuming and mopping burns 50,000 calories/year

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

A new poll, conducted by electrical goods giant Philips, has found that the average number of calories burned off each year simply by doing household chores is 50,261.

Get rich, sitting at home

Get rich, sitting at home

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Save money on your vacation

Save money on your vacation

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Saving during your summer vacation needs some careful planning. Here's some help.

Satyaprem Ki Katha Review: Kiara Hits The Right Notes

Satyaprem Ki Katha Review: Kiara Hits The Right Notes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

One of the great criers of her generation, Kiara's pain pierces through the screen and makes a heartfelt picture of how she feels even when the script cannot see her, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast.

'Cooking is amazing!'

'Cooking is amazing!'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'You should pick up household chores that requires physical activity.' 'I volunteered to mop the whole house, so my mum is very happy.'

The cuppa that cheers

The cuppa that cheers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

It was still dark as he groped his way into the kitchen to make himself a cup of tea... something he had never done before.

'Swati memsaab ka kya hoga?'

'Swati memsaab ka kya hoga?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

'I salute every working woman': Anand Mahindra's post goes viral

'I salute every working woman': Anand Mahindra's post goes viral

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The Chairman of Mahindra Group may have just given us a lesson on gender equality and the reality of corporate life.

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Initiating the debate from the opposition's side in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi said, "I stand here in support of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam."

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The woes have become a serious issue of concern for Bengalureans, especially in Whitefield, KR Puram, Electronic City, RR Nagar, Kengeri and CV Raman Nagar.

Bigg Boss 16: Archana Takes on Sajid Khan

Bigg Boss 16: Archana Takes on Sajid Khan

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Archana Gautam seems to have lost the plot after her comeback in the game, but she's definitely more gutsy than any other contestant.

'Anari lag rahi thi': Dharmendra trolls Hema Malini

'Anari lag rahi thi': Dharmendra trolls Hema Malini

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' star said that people should praise the noble message of cleanliness propagated by his wife and try to imbibe it in their lives too.

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Yeh Meri Family is rescued by the actors. All of them have delivered on the warmth and crankiness of a close-knit family without putting on any hum saath saath hain fakery, observes Deepa Gahlot.

When Modi recalled his mother's struggles

When Modi recalled his mother's struggles

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The prime minister recalled the innumerable every day adversities that his mother encountered and successfully overcame.

7 tips to bond with your family before lockdown ends

7 tips to bond with your family before lockdown ends

Rediff.com28 May 2020

When was the last time you watched your sister's wedding film or browsed through your childhood photo album?

'I was told I would never walk again'

'I was told I would never walk again'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'And here I was, walking as a showstopper. I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful gift.'

'This Isn't Like Any Other Election'

'This Isn't Like Any Other Election'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'We can't sit back clutching our memories of the riots. The country, the future of our children are more important.' Jyoti Punwani reports on an unusual election meeting in Mumbai.

'Women are not happy'

'Women are not happy'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Family is the most important thing in a society.' 'That's why I am always thinking about family and society. I want it to be better.'

Bigg Boss16: 'If love happens, why not?'

Bigg Boss16: 'If love happens, why not?'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'I am not going inside thinking I will have a swayamvar.'

Only a quarter of young girls contribute to economy

Only a quarter of young girls contribute to economy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Data show 75 per cent of the girls in 2011 were those who did not contribute to any economic activity (termed as non-workers by Census) -- these could include students, those involved in household chores, beggars, or those not helping in even unpaid work in the family, etc.

Working from home? AVOID these 10 mistakes

Working from home? AVOID these 10 mistakes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Complete your household chores and then sit to work. If you have any pending chores to be completed, space it in between your calls or tasks, says Shikha Dutta.

How I saved Rs 8,750 in the lockdown

How I saved Rs 8,750 in the lockdown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Rajesh Srivastava from Greater Noida shares his suggestions.

Delhi swelters at 47 degrees C, red alert issued for next 5 days

Delhi swelters at 47 degrees C, red alert issued for next 5 days

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The searing heat pushed the city's peak power demand to its highest for May, while the Delhi government directed the schools that have not closed for summer vacations to do so with immediate effect.

Railways to end British-era practice of posting 'bungalow peons'

Railways to end British-era practice of posting 'bungalow peons'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Indian Railways last month issued an order to end the British-era practice of using Dak Messengers, or personal messengers, for official communications and move towards video conferencing in a bid to save costs.

Indian girls prefer Hema Malini type of mother-in-law

Indian girls prefer Hema Malini type of mother-in-law

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Hema Malini is the ideal mother-in-law since she is modern in thought and would encourage and support her daughter-in-law the way she supports her own daughters, a survey revealed.

'My wife refuses to move to my city. Please help'

'My wife refuses to move to my city. Please help'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Both partners need to compromise and work together for a successful and fulfilling marriage, advises rediffGURU Dr Ashish Sehgal.