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'I was happy I could spend so much time with my family'

'I was happy I could spend so much time with my family'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'I have a global travel job and this was the perfect time to bond more with family,' says Amit Chakravarti, from Bengaluru.

'I am more scared to meet Salman Khan than the contestants'

'I am more scared to meet Salman Khan than the contestants'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

'His aura is such that you get intimidated.'

ASK KOMAL: Is a Veg Diet Less Healthy?

ASK KOMAL: Is a Veg Diet Less Healthy?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the answers.

When Bollywood Lost Its Memory!

When Bollywood Lost Its Memory!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Sukanya Verma takes a look at all the strange ways Hindi films has dealt with the memory loss syndrome.

How we saved Rs 25,000 in the lockdown

How we saved Rs 25,000 in the lockdown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Naren from Hyderabad tells us how his family saved money in the lockdown.

I stay alone. And this is how I survived the lockdown

I stay alone. And this is how I survived the lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Rediff.com reader Milon Kumar Sanyal from Kolkata tells us how he kept himself busy during the lockdown.

'Confidence is the new sexy'

'Confidence is the new sexy'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

A former teacher, Geeta J took to modelling at the age of 50.

Modi pens heartfelt blog on his mother's 100th birthday

Modi pens heartfelt blog on his mother's 100th birthday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a blog dedicated to his mother as she entered the 100th year of her life on Saturday, highlighting her sacrifices and various aspects of her life which 'shaped' his mind, personality, and self-confidence.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

What Kiara Advani is GUILTY about!

What Kiara Advani is GUILTY about!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'Guilty, in Lust Stories. Fully faked an orgasm and how.'

Bigg Boss 15: 'I am not ready to mingle'

Bigg Boss 15: 'I am not ready to mingle'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'I don't think I can fall in love with someone in four months and in such a setup.'

Is the lockdown affecting your marriage?

Is the lockdown affecting your marriage?

Rediff.com22 May 2020

If you want to see a change and co-operation in other people then refrain from criticism (verbal attack) and try using some other activity/engagement.

How this star woman batter is spending lockdown hours

How this star woman batter is spending lockdown hours

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

From watching movies to enjoying long sleep hours, India openers Smriti Mandhana reveals that the Indian women's team also keep in touch through online Ludo games.

What young dads can learn from Akshay Kumar

What young dads can learn from Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Start early and try to set a good example, says Akshay Kumar.

Lessons from Bollywood: 8 ways to be a GREAT DAD

Lessons from Bollywood: 8 ways to be a GREAT DAD

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

We're celebrating Father's Day, and Namrata Thakker decided to take some helpful tips from our very own filmi daddies.

Bigg Boss: Pratik gets into yet another FIGHT!

Bigg Boss: Pratik gets into yet another FIGHT!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Is Pratik fighting just for attention?

Is yoga India's favourite workout?

Is yoga India's favourite workout?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

There was a surge in the demand for virtual classes for yoga (87%) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio workouts such as Zumba (72%), aerobics (67%), and pilates (22%).

Bigg Boss 13: 'Cleaning toilets won't be difficult'

Bigg Boss 13: 'Cleaning toilets won't be difficult'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'The fact that I will be away from my son is scaring me. I don't know how I will manage without him.'

9 things I achieved in 40 days of the lockdown

9 things I achieved in 40 days of the lockdown

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Sabyasachi Dutta, managing director, Vidatec India, tells us how he spent 40 days under lockdown.

How I fought COVID with yoga and positivity

How I fought COVID with yoga and positivity

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Nandini Anandkumar tells us how she stayed fit and survived the virus.

Bigg Boss 10: Bikini babes Lopa, Mona turn up the heat

Bigg Boss 10: Bikini babes Lopa, Mona turn up the heat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The discomfort between Bani and Lopa becomes more obvious.

#Mom&Me: 'Without her, we will be lost'

#Mom&Me: 'Without her, we will be lost'

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Rediff readers from across the world tell us why their mothers are special.

Who Are India's 'Unemployed'?

Who Are India's 'Unemployed'?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

An overwhelming proportion of the unemployed declare their nature of occupation as students. In the quarter ended December 2021, 77% of the unemployed who were actively looking for jobs were students. This syncs well with another data, that 77% of the unemployed are between 15 and 24 years of age, reveals Mahesh Vyas.

I am 79 and this is how I stayed healthy in the lockdown

I am 79 and this is how I stayed healthy in the lockdown

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Vijai Kumar Sharma from Jaipur shares his lovely story.

Cancer survivor ex-India cricketer on how to fight coronavirus

Cancer survivor ex-India cricketer on how to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Having fought cancer four years ago, former India batsman and Bengal coach Arun Lal knows a thing or two about conquering a dreadful disease and as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic, he feels both immunity and optimism need to be kept high. The former player was detected with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare type of salivary glands cancer, but he overcame the disease and gained abundant hope in the process.

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Bettering the promise of monthly payouts to homemakers by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the DMK, Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam on Friday assured Rs 3,000 "value rights assistance" to them in its manifesto for the April 6 assembly polls, but maintained it was not a dole.

Bigg Boss 10: Whose picture was Bani hiding?

Bigg Boss 10: Whose picture was Bani hiding?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

'Was she missing her boyfriend whose animated t-shirt she fondly wears inside the house?'

How we turned lockdown into 'look up'

How we turned lockdown into 'look up'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Manish S Shah, from Doha, Qatar, tells us how he made the most of the lockdown.

Don't let the lockdown knock you down!

Don't let the lockdown knock you down!

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Many challenges may come our way. It is up to us to make it colourful.'

Review: Anuraga Karikkinvellam is an enjoyable film

Review: Anuraga Karikkinvellam is an enjoyable film

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Paresh C Palicha recommends Anuraga Karikkinvellam.

Bigg Boss Day 17: Siddharth starts more fights!

Bigg Boss Day 17: Siddharth starts more fights!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Siddhartha Dey feels Siddharth is always ready to fight with the girls and that's no way a man should behave.

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

With half of their staff on duty and no visitors allowed in waiting halls, many top leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who are under quarantine due to the extended lockdown are exploring ways to keep themselves busy.

Help your child grow during the lockdown

Help your child grow during the lockdown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Let the kids just idle out their time. Their minds are always working. Let that mind develop naturally, says Dr Himani Kulkarni.

Jewellery with hidden strings

Jewellery with hidden strings

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

In the past, and even to some extent today, silver jewellery used to be an accurate indicator of a family's creditworthiness, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Why Rani Mukerji returned to make movies

Why Rani Mukerji returned to make movies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'Now that I have a new family, I cannot leave my old family behind.'

Don't let corona RUIN your marriage!

Don't let corona RUIN your marriage!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Maintaining intimacy during these difficult times is not about how often you get to have sex, says Leena Paranjpe. It is about how each couple can adapt to the crisis by coming together rather than thinking of separation.

Shikhar Dhawan is better at housework than Katrina!

Shikhar Dhawan is better at housework than Katrina!

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Did you know Maneish Paul got more votes than Arnab Goswami!

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'

The Rishi Kapoor-Kamal Haasan-Dimple connect

The Rishi Kapoor-Kamal Haasan-Dimple connect

Rediff.com6 May 2020

What happened on the sets of Saagar. The role Irrfan desperately wanted to play. What Sayani Gupta is up to.

No One Hears A Woman's Silent Screams

No One Hears A Woman's Silent Screams

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The most common abuse happens in marriages in the confines of one's own home. Be it raising a hand on one's spouse without the slightest provocation, or abusing them without their consent, notes Aarti David.