News for 'myth'

India's Dating Trends For 2025

India's Dating Trends For 2025

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Busy daters will use AI tools to save time and avoid awkward conversations. Two in 10 daters turn to AI for unbiased relationship advice, predicts rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating Web site.

TOP 5: Yoga myths BUSTED!

TOP 5: Yoga myths BUSTED!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Shameem Akthar, Yogacharya with the Sivananda Yoga takes the veil off five myths that seek to dent yoga's halo.

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A June 11 survey by cLocalCircles across 299 districts puts overall vaccine hesitancy levels at 18 per cent, with 11 per cent of the respondents saying they were not convinced if the currently available vaccines would protect them against the new strains; and 5 per cent said they do not plan to take the vaccine at all.

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'To access our satellite, you don't need any IQ test, you don't need to write an examination.' 'You can be a Class 1 student, an engineering student, a 60-year-old person, anybody can access our satellite.'

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

Steroid myths: Fact or fiction?

Steroid myths: Fact or fiction?

Rediff.com21 May 2012

With use on the rise, it's important to uncover the truth behind steroids.

10 hangover myths debunked

10 hangover myths debunked

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

The topic of hangover is associated with many myths. Let us explore the most common ones and find out what the true fact is. Here are 10 such popular myths.

'Trudeau using Nijjar's murder to divert attention'

'Trudeau using Nijjar's murder to divert attention'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

All this is happening because Canada has for decades deliberately invited these foreigners and their tribal conflicts into our country. We should recognise this major blunder and work with the government of India to find solutions instead of jeopardising our relations with a rising world power and an important ally over this issue

11 health myths debunked

11 health myths debunked

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Health myths are rampant and abundant. Some aren't too harmful, while others are counter-productive to the healthy lifestyle you're seeking. Here we debunk a few of long-standing myths.

5 common investment myths

5 common investment myths

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Investment advisors and agents use these myths to their advantage

Joker Folie a Deux Review: Lady Gaga Saves A Futile Sequel

Joker Folie a Deux Review: Lady Gaga Saves A Futile Sequel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Despite its attempt at compounding the complexity of Arthur Fleck, watching Joker: Folie Deux is a slog, feels Deepa Gahlot.

BUSTED! 10 weight loss myths

BUSTED! 10 weight loss myths

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

In a series of articles for rediff.com, weight loss expert Dr Vidyut Sodha shares his insights on obesity.

The biggest health myths busted

The biggest health myths busted

Rediff.com29 May 2009

If you believe that pregnant women are supposed to eat for two or sugar makes children hyperactive, better think again because these are just two of the countless health myths followed since generations. Scientists have debunked the biggest health myths that have existed until now.

Busted! 4 myths about women entrepreneurs

Busted! 4 myths about women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 May 2016

One of the most common myths out there is that you just won't have a life outside of work.

5 popular credit score myths debunked

5 popular credit score myths debunked

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

There is a fair amount of half-baked knowledge and myths propagated that makes people wary about how credit bureaus function and credit rating takes place.

Busted! 5 myths about studying abroad

Busted! 5 myths about studying abroad

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

If rise and shine is your ultimate motto in life, then break the shackles of ignorance before you hop on to the plane to study abroad.

Busted: 6 myths about life insurance

Busted: 6 myths about life insurance

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Here is what you must not think before buying life insurance, says V Viswanand, Senior Director and Chief Operations Officer, Max Life Insurance

BJP Or Congress? Who Will Dalits Vote For?

BJP Or Congress? Who Will Dalits Vote For?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'No political party can antagonise Ambedkarite voters, particularly the neo-Buddhists.'

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Kanguva is a mishmash of conceptually strong set pieces that feels bloated, as the central scaffolding holding together the core themes of love that heals over time and eternity, feels like an afterthought, observes Arjun Menon.

10 insurance myths -- BUSTED

10 insurance myths -- BUSTED

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Insurance is a highly misunderstood product and it's often bought and sold for the wrong reasons.

Top 12: Pregnancy MYTHS in India

Top 12: Pregnancy MYTHS in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

They are usually fictitious and have no relevance with the actual facts. Here is a list of common pregnancy myths in India.

Dhoni Fever Grips Modi Stadium

Dhoni Fever Grips Modi Stadium

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Regardless to who the home team is, IPL 2024, like IPL 2023, has seen Dhoni fans flock to the stadium to catch a glimpse of the legend who may be playing in his last season.

5 myths about home insurance demystified

5 myths about home insurance demystified

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

There are certain myths with regards to home insurance and through this article, we attempt to deconstruct them

Dengue: Myths and facts

Dengue: Myths and facts

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Dr P Jagannath shares some interesting facts about dengue, debunks popular myths, and throws light on necessary steps to take in case someone contracts the dreaded disease.

The top food myths busted

The top food myths busted

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

Think 'light' coloured olive oil is lighter in calorie content or eating carbs can give you love handles? Well, in that case you need a reality check, because all these notions are mere myths, say two Sydney-based dieticians. Read on to learn more.

10 pregnancy myths busted

10 pregnancy myths busted

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Do you believe that heartburn in pregnant women indicates the baby will have a lot of hair? Read on to find out the truth behind this, and other pregnancy related myths!

3 myths about debt mutual funds

3 myths about debt mutual funds

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Debt funds are not risk-free, they can give negative returns and they are also meant for retail investors like you and me, writes Himanshu Srivastava as he debunks three commonly-held myths about debt mutual funds.

Judges appointing judges a myth, judiciary just a player in process: CJI

Judges appointing judges a myth, judiciary just a player in process: CJI

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

The notion that 'judges are themselves appointing judges' is a myth as the judiciary is just one of the many players involved in the process of selecting judicial officers, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said on Sunday.

BUSTED: 6 myths about investing in InvITs

BUSTED: 6 myths about investing in InvITs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Understanding InvITs properly will enable investors to make an informed decision, says V K Bansal.

Nine common fitness myths busted!

Nine common fitness myths busted!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

With the rising popularity of exercise, myths that are not based on any scientific rationale are also on the rise.

Top 3 myths about credit card cancellation

Top 3 myths about credit card cancellation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Know them and benefit from it

5 myths about men and sex

5 myths about men and sex

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

There are many myths surrounding men and their physiques, right from the size of their feet to their sex lives.

BEWARE! 7 really ridiculous insurance myths

BEWARE! 7 really ridiculous insurance myths

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

You've heard of them, surely. But don't EVER fall for them.

5 Asanas For Parents, Senior Citizens

5 Asanas For Parents, Senior Citizens

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Yoga expert R Pushpa, founder of Radiant Yogavibes suggests five simple exercises for senior citizens.

Six financial planning myths -- BUSTED

Six financial planning myths -- BUSTED

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Most individuals think that financial planning is an arcane world and believe in myths propagated by friends and those who do not understand much about the subject.

Look Who Won Big At IIFA Awards!

Look Who Won Big At IIFA Awards!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Film stars and technicians were awarded at the IIFA awards over the weekend, and here are the big winners.

8 popular investment myths debunked

8 popular investment myths debunked

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

After reading through these myths you will know why individual investors fail miserably in achieving their financial goals and how you can avoid being one of them.

Top 10 myths about birth control busted

Top 10 myths about birth control busted

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Birth control myths that you need to be wary of...

Unravelling Cervical Cancer Myths

Unravelling Cervical Cancer Myths

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Discarding these myths can help in prevention, early detection and cure of Cervical cancer

Nadikar Review: Tovino Thomas Aces

Nadikar Review: Tovino Thomas Aces

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The film's focus lies in humanising a larger-than-life star and breaking down his celebrity, aimed at a simplistic takedown of the 'superstar' myth, observes Arjun Menon.