News for 'myth'

Govt not disclosing names of tax defaulters: Jethmalani

Govt not disclosing names of tax defaulters: Jethmalani

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Former Law Minister Ram Jethmalani today asked the Government to produce all documents and correspondence for agreements with various countries to bring back black money stashed away abroad.

Discover yourself sexually: 5 facts about masturbation

Discover yourself sexually: 5 facts about masturbation

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Masturbation -- pretty much everybody does it, but nobody seems to talk about it.

Rajeev Srinivasan: Why Modi scares the usual suspects

Rajeev Srinivasan: Why Modi scares the usual suspects

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Rajeev Srinivasan on why Narendra Modi is a threat to the establishment because he overturns many of the convenient myths they propagate

Why belly fat is so tough to break

Why belly fat is so tough to break

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Losing weight, in particular ugly abdominal fat, continues to remain an uphill task, from where slipping and coming crashing down becomes a frequent risk.

Meet the Bhootnis of Bollywood

Meet the Bhootnis of Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the formidable female spirits of Bollywood.

The fitness trainer who got Kangana to sweat it out

The fitness trainer who got Kangana to sweat it out

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Meet 'the original Pilates girl' Namrata Purohit, who has been training Kangana Ranaut, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Sonakshi Sinha, among other B-Town celebs.

You don't gain weight cause of thyroid. Get your facts right!

You don't gain weight cause of thyroid. Get your facts right!

Rediff.com28 May 2018

There coud be other reasons for gaining weight, losing hair, explains Dr Usha Menon.

Review: Karmayogi is a treat to watch

Review: Karmayogi is a treat to watch

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The film has some strong perfromances from Indrajith and the supporting cast.

Cops recover letter exposing 'Maoist plan' to assassinate PM

Cops recover letter exposing 'Maoist plan' to assassinate PM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The letter says Maoists want to assassinate Modi the way former PM Rajiv Gandhi was killed, say Maharashtra CM and the state police.

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The fatality rate is down to 3.1 per cent and the recovery rate has improved to 37.5 per cent, he said.

Why leaders shouldn't be scared of revolts

Why leaders shouldn't be scared of revolts

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'Through his conversation with Yama, Nachiketa helped society grapple with a bunch of knotty issues, just as many of the ongoing conflicts could do today,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

7 out of 12 PSBs made losses in first quarter

7 out of 12 PSBs made losses in first quarter

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The PSBs ended up recording Rs 7,709 crore losses in the March quarter compared to the Rs 11,688 crore profits of their private peers,' reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

An interview with Sarmila Bose, author of the book on the 1971 Bangladesh War, Dead Reckoning

An interview with Sarmila Bose, author of the book on the 1971 Bangladesh War, Dead Reckoning

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Sarmila Bose's book on the 1971 Bangladesh War -- Dead Reckoning -- has triggered a heated debate about the myths and realities of the conflict that had engulfed East Pakistan, West Pakistan and India.

Do underwire bras cause cancer?

Do underwire bras cause cancer?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Be it dark colours or underwires, there is no way that your bra can trigger breast cancer, says Lakshmi Subramaniam.

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Our body needs hydration both inside out. But our water intake tends to reduce during the winter season, thus resulting in lifeless skin, says Vandana Luthra.

8 fresh fruits you must include in your diet

8 fresh fruits you must include in your diet

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Did you know that pineapples are low fat and good for diabetics?

Are YOU using sex-enhancing drugs for kicks?

Are YOU using sex-enhancing drugs for kicks?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

If so, you should know about the myths and risks associated with them.

Indian scientists dispute minister's anti-Darwinism statement

Indian scientists dispute minister's anti-Darwinism statement

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

'Nobody, including our ancestors, in written or oral, have said they saw an ape turning into a man'

Going beyond Game of Thrones in Croatia

Going beyond Game of Thrones in Croatia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Step into the land of legends.

A married man wanted to know what intercourse was!

A married man wanted to know what intercourse was!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

On December 28, 2020, Dr Mahinder Watsa, India's noted sexologist, author and columnist passed away. Mumbai, and India, lost a unique icon who will be sorely missed.

'If we start giving colours to terror, our battle is lost'

'If we start giving colours to terror, our battle is lost'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Author and journalist Shishir Gupta addresses questions about the terror threat facing India, the Jihadi network and the Indian Mujahideen

STRESSED OUT? Take this LIVE quiz NOW!

STRESSED OUT? Take this LIVE quiz NOW!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

What causes stress and what doesn't? How can YOU beat stress in the simplest way possible? Let's find out just how much you know about stress -- its causes -- prevention and of course the cure! Join us at 3pm

'Women have to accept that men are as smart as them'

'Women have to accept that men are as smart as them'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Meet stereotype-busters in their own right,who share their experiences about glass-ceiling in India.

Do women make poor money managers? NO!

Do women make poor money managers? NO!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Here's the biggest myth of the financial world: Women make poor money managers. If anything, the argument has swung in favour of the fairer sex in the midst of this global financial crisis. Here are 5 rules then that women investors must always follow.

Mallika Sherawat's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Mallika Sherawat's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The actress celebrates he 40th birthday today!

'The Indian Mujahideen is very much alive'

'The Indian Mujahideen is very much alive'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

An exclusive interview with Shishir Gupta, author of Indian Mujahideen - Tracking the Enemy Within.

Why this Shaheen Bagh protestor joined the BJP

Why this Shaheen Bagh protestor joined the BJP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Shahzad Ali, a sales and marketing manager at a mobile phone company, was among the group of Muslims from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 16, 2020.

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'What we are actually missing in India is a platform wherein the government engages with cybersecurity experts, gets them employed and then utilises their capability to deter such attacks.'

Vikas? Major Economic Reforms? Naah!

Vikas? Major Economic Reforms? Naah!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'It is clear that economic policy and reform under this administration will always be afterthoughts, something to be carried out only when no other political concern intervenes -- when, in other words, the government feels safe and comfortable enough to take a moderate risk,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

We believe in action, not mere tokenism: Sitharaman

We believe in action, not mere tokenism: Sitharaman

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The Defence Minister said it has been decided to give women permanent commission in the Army, Navy and the Air Force like their male counterparts.

Xi as ruler for life: Is China's golden age coming to an end?

Xi as ruler for life: Is China's golden age coming to an end?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'Xi's assumption of absolute power is neither complete, nor irreversible.' 'Nor is it safe, for Xi, for his party, or for his country more generally.' 'And the government knows this,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Sweat it out like Shilpa Shetty

Sweat it out like Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The actor has been named among top fitness influencers in India.

7 top strategies to lose belly fat

7 top strategies to lose belly fat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Let's clear myths and reinstate facts. Lot of junk information regarding abdominal workouts is available. People follow these blindly and avail no benefits.

'There are only two ways to lose weight'

'There are only two ways to lose weight'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

In a two-part interview, fitness expert Namita Jain tells us just how one can lose weight, get six-pack abs and the most important health concerns amongst young Indians.

No conflict of interest in my role as commentator: Gavaskar

No conflict of interest in my role as commentator: Gavaskar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Gavaskar has held a position in the ICC as well, and the batting great said positions have never affected his service to the game as he speaks to serve the sport.

Getting obese? Avoid these 15 foods

Getting obese? Avoid these 15 foods

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Obesity is perhaps one of the singular cause of most health issues. In a special series of articles Dr Vidyut Sodha tells us what causes obesity and sheds light on some of the most popular myths.

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'In any business you have to achieve short-term goals.' 'But at the same time you have to keep your broader perspective long term.' 'It is good for business survival.'

Review: Seedan is no match to the original

Review: Seedan is no match to the original

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

A lot less histrionics and a more realistic screenplay, and this movie might have scored. As it is, Seedan doesn't live up to expectations

Cows die from an overdose of love

Cows die from an overdose of love

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

In the run-up to the 2019 election, netas of all hues are reiterating their devotion for all things bovine, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Understanding the realities of Partition

Understanding the realities of Partition

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

A group of youngsters recently organised a workshop in Mumbai with the aim of understanding partition without any preconceived notions. Ria Mirchandani, Zara Rustomji, Kunal Mehta, Niyati Mahimtura, Raghav Sawhney and Shawn Wadia sought to separate myth from reality and leave behind the prejudices attached to the traumatic period by organising such a workshop.The event was kickstarted by a skit where the students dressed up like various prominent leaders of that era.