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Ten myths of Indian economic policy

Ten myths of Indian economic policy

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

It is hard to dispute the potency of myths in economic policy-making.

Chat@4: Office myths and realities

Chat@4: Office myths and realities

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Join Utkarsh Rai, author of 101 Myths & Realities @ The Office, for a chat on just what works and what doesn't at your workplace at 4pm on Thursday, September 13.

Chat@3: Office myths and realities

Chat@3: Office myths and realities

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Join Utkarsh Rai, author of 101 Myths & Realities @ The Office, for a chat on the myths and realities of appraisals at 3pm on Wednesday, September 12.

EXCERPT: Office myths and realities REVEALED!

EXCERPT: Office myths and realities REVEALED!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

In his latest book, 101 Myths & Realities @ The Office, Utkarsh Rai seeks to do just that -- bust the myths of the corporate culture. We bring you an exclusive excerpt from the book.

Sexual intercourse: The myths vs the facts

Sexual intercourse: The myths vs the facts

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Here is a look at certain facts concerning sexual intercourse, as opposed to the most prevalent sexual myths.

BUSTED: Seven masturbation myths!

BUSTED: Seven masturbation myths!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Masturbation is more common than you might want to believe. Lifemojo.com lists out myths associated with it.

Common mobile phone myths busted

Common mobile phone myths busted

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Ankur Jain analyses the truth behind cellphone do's and don'ts that are doing the rounds of the Internet.

Busting 4 myths about the Pay Commission

Busting 4 myths about the Pay Commission

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Analysis of the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations.

Top 15 myths about breast cancer

Top 15 myths about breast cancer

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Do you believe in these myths about breast cancer without knowing what the truth is. We bust 15 common myths about breast cancer.

Insurance myths busted!

Insurance myths busted!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

BUSTED: The most common food myths

BUSTED: The most common food myths

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

In a the concluding part of a two-part interview, fitness expert Namita Jain busts food myths and tells you just how you can lose weight!

Govt seeks to 'bust myths' about Agnipath scheme amid protests

Govt seeks to 'bust myths' about Agnipath scheme amid protests

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

As violent protests against the new recruitment scheme Agnipath raged across several states, the government on Thursday issued a clarification, asserting that not only the new model will bring in new capabilities to the armed forces but will also open up avenues for youth in the private sector as well as help them in becoming entrepreneurs with the aid of the financial package.

Busted! 10 myths about parenting

Busted! 10 myths about parenting

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Don't get bullied into doing anything that does not make you uncomfortable. The key is truly to trust yourself and your instinct.

5 retirement planning myths busted

5 retirement planning myths busted

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The younger you are, the better are the prospects of building a large corpus for sunset years.

The most common myths about exercise

The most common myths about exercise

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Sweating it out in the gym by doing those painful sit-ups for a six-pack? Well, it may not work out, say experts.

Seven sex myths women fret over

Seven sex myths women fret over

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Lots of myths serve to prevent women from enjoying healthy sex. Here, we discuss some of these misconceptions.

Top 5 life insurance myths

Top 5 life insurance myths

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Though very popular, these harm the policyholder's long-term insurance objectives

World AIDS Day: Myths about HIV causes, symptoms

World AIDS Day: Myths about HIV causes, symptoms

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

To mark World AIDS Day today, we bring you the most common myths regarding causes and symptoms of HIV.

Retirement plans: 5 myths busted

Retirement plans: 5 myths busted

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

7 common diet and weight loss myths busted

7 common diet and weight loss myths busted

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Vegetarian diets do not contain enough protein! Late night snacking makes you fat! Are these facts or just silly myths handed down to us?

BUSTED! 5 silly myths about Pilates

BUSTED! 5 silly myths about Pilates

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

If you think Pilates is similar to yoga and benefits only women, you are wrong, says Sheetal J Shah.

Skincare basics: 5 myths busted!

Skincare basics: 5 myths busted!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Get a new QR code from an alternative provider. PhonePe, Google Pay, Pine Labs, etc are some of the other service providers.

Busted: 10 auto insurance myths

Busted: 10 auto insurance myths

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Buying an auto insurance cover? Beware of these myths

Busted: 11 myths about acne you thought were true!

Busted: 11 myths about acne you thought were true!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

There are several myths abound about acne cures. Some of these so-called solutions can actually make the problem worse. So beware

If you miss a period, you're pregnant: Myth or Fact?

If you miss a period, you're pregnant: Myth or Fact?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Missing a period is more common in the first year after you start menstruating.

Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny

Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Since Kakuda is made for OTT, the film might find its audience of horror fans but it is not particularly scary, and not the least bit funny, observes Deepa Gahlot.

DON'T believe these sexual health myths!

DON'T believe these sexual health myths!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

The top five myths about sexually transmitted diseases that people believe without any basis or research...

Bengal Cong chief Adhir Chowdhury stumped by Pathan on home turf

Bengal Cong chief Adhir Chowdhury stumped by Pathan on home turf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

An MP from Baharampur since 1999 and the reigning Pradesh Congress president of West Bengal, this was perhaps Chowdhury's toughest electoral challenge which came in the form Pathan, the non-resident TMC candidate.

Gym training for women -- some myths busted

Gym training for women -- some myths busted

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Gym training is surrounded by myths, especially where women are concerned. Fitness trainer Brinda Sapat tells you the truth behind the hype.

6 financial planning myths demystified

6 financial planning myths demystified

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Here are 6 financial planning myths debunked to help you make a successful financial plan.

8 hair and skin myths, busted

8 hair and skin myths, busted

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

US student visas: Top myths busted

US student visas: Top myths busted

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

The City Of Joy Is Swamped In Sadness

The City Of Joy Is Swamped In Sadness

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Kolkata hangs its head in shame as the hope of a government with a moral compass and a heart in the right place recedes into the distance, notes Payal Singh Mohanka.

10 pregnancy myths, busted!

10 pregnancy myths, busted!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

Busted: 4 CIBIL credit score myths

Busted: 4 CIBIL credit score myths

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Middle class Indians have grown up with the belief that living on credit is essentially a bad thing. You are in trouble if you think the same, cautions Rajiv Raj

Busted! Six myths about your hair

Busted! Six myths about your hair

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

5 myths about social entrepreneurs BUSTED!

5 myths about social entrepreneurs BUSTED!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Do you think social enterprises don't make enough profits? Here's why you could well be wrong!

Exercise: Myths and reality

Exercise: Myths and reality

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004