News for 'myth'

I am nor Rahul Gandhi's mentor: Digvijaya

I am nor Rahul Gandhi's mentor: Digvijaya

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday said he was neither a mentor nor adviser to fellow party General Secretary Rahul Gandhi as commonly perceived.

Rising input costs keep realty prices up

Rising input costs keep realty prices up

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Cement and steel prices have shot up sharply in the past four months, with steel prices rising 10 per cent and cement increasing 34 per cent since January.

The Top Tamil Actresses of 2010

The Top Tamil Actresses of 2010

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

Anjali tops the list. Check out who else made the list.

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'Clearly, no hero can become one without a loyal and unquestioning set of followers.' 'But how does one deal with them once their purpose is served?' asks Arundhuti Dasgupta.

'I've never found the need to be gay'

'I've never found the need to be gay'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Fashion designer Narendra Kumar speaks with rediff users about styling, careers in fashion and also dispels myths about the fashion industry.

8 budgeting misconceptions demystified

8 budgeting misconceptions demystified

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

There are people who believe in certain budgeting myths that retard the savings of a lifetime. Here are eight such family budgeting misconceptions demystified to help you get the bang out of every buck that you save.

10 steps to make Happiness a habit

10 steps to make Happiness a habit

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Remember that everything originates from a thought, everything is just a thought, until you act on it, and thoughts can be changed.

Political parties should stay away from judges' dispute: PM

Political parties should stay away from judges' dispute: PM

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Defending his economic policies, Modi said demonetisation was 'a very big success story'.

From Pitampura to Melbourne: Chef Goila debuts on MasterChef Australia

From Pitampura to Melbourne: Chef Goila debuts on MasterChef Australia

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The chef prepared his famous butter chicken on the popular cooking game show.

The healing power of flowers

The healing power of flowers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Can flowers heal you? Take this quiz and find out

Want damage-free hair?

Want damage-free hair?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A healthy diet and care will help your tresses.

Images: Flirty dresses and Ashmit Patel

Images: Flirty dresses and Ashmit Patel

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

Harangad Singh's resort line, showcased on the third day of the LFW, was inspired by Celtic art and myths.

How to counter Pakistan's nuclear sabre-rattling

How to counter Pakistan's nuclear sabre-rattling

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'India should pledge that it will only target those provinces of Pakistan where nuclear weapons are located,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How a Maratha general defeated the British

How a Maratha general defeated the British

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Till recently there was no monument to the Maratha victory or the great Maratha General Mahadji Shinde. It was a defeat, such as never suffered by the British in India.

'JNU violence was planned by Left to blame ABVP'

'JNU violence was planned by Left to blame ABVP'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'They are ABVP-phobic people. Tomorrow, they will say the US attack on Iran is because of the ABVP.'

Sanju review: Tears, cheers, bias and a brilliant Ranbir

Sanju review: Tears, cheers, bias and a brilliant Ranbir

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Under Rajkumar Hirani's light touch and unwavering optimism, the darkness of Sanjay Dutt's life acquires the spirit of a sportsman, grit of a soldier, humour of a rascal and regrets of a son, notes Sukanya Verma.

Pakistani floods: A win-win for the US?

Pakistani floods: A win-win for the US?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

M K Bhadrakumar says helping Pakistan with flood relief may help America win some hearts and minds in that country.

The sexiest bikes on Indian roads

The sexiest bikes on Indian roads

Rediff.com27 Feb 2011

Let's explore some of the sexiest rides on Indian roads!

Great music and true legends will always survive

Great music and true legends will always survive

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The 10,000 plus crowd sure made the right decision, choosing Clapton over Amy Winehouse, who was performing on the same day.

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Two decades ago when someone said, "I am on a diet," you assumed they would be eating less of everything. Today, those few words lead to a whole new discourse, says Ambi Parameswaran.

Chubby to bikini athlete: How fitness changed my life

Chubby to bikini athlete: How fitness changed my life

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Here, Bengaluru-based fitness coach and influencer Lalitha Lakshman shares her inspiring fitness journey with us.

Trailer review: Ayushmann set to soar high with Hawaizaada?

Trailer review: Ayushmann set to soar high with Hawaizaada?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Could this be the Indian Hugo? The Hawaizaada trailer seems to suggests so.

Heard about the mysterious new pleasure spot?

Heard about the mysterious new pleasure spot?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Could this be the new G-spot?

Come on, Bono, Rattle and Hum for the women of India!

Come on, Bono, Rattle and Hum for the women of India!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

'Bono, every time you clap your hands, a woman somewhere in the land of Ahimsa, is being abused.' 'Physically, emotionally or financially; at home, in the street or at work...' 'Maybe just for a little bit, you could tweak your humanitarian mode and turn womanitarian while in the land of Gandhi,' asks Priya Mirchandani on the eve of U2's Indian debut.

Nothing illegal in not having Leader of Opposition: Centre tells HC

Nothing illegal in not having Leader of Opposition: Centre tells HC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The Centre on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that there is nothing illegal or irrational in the Lok Sabha Speaker not appointing a Leader of Opposition and dismissed as "complete myth" that this post traditionally existed.

After death rap: Nib-breaking, fasting, red robes

After death rap: Nib-breaking, fasting, red robes

Rediff.com6 May 2010

There are many myths about the practice of awarding a death sentence to a convict. It is popularly believed, thanks to mainstream Hindi films, that the judge breaks his nib after pronouncing the sentence.According to legal experts, the nib-breaking custom was followed by judges during the British era. Judges believed that a pen that has been used to take away the life of a human being should never be used again. But the custom was discontinued in post-independence India.

To be a dubbing artiste you must be a good actor

To be a dubbing artiste you must be a good actor

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Sanjeet Das, director at Words Infocom one of India's prominent dubbing and voice production houses in Mumbai tells Abhishek Mande how you can become a voice over artistes and busts myths about the industry.

Bollywood's sexiest vegetarians

Bollywood's sexiest vegetarians

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Check out the stars who make the list.

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Bhaiaji Superhit is bah baloney! sighs Sukanya Verma.

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Even if our weight yo-yos, our overall health will keep getting better.

The Indian beauty queen with a heart of gold

The Indian beauty queen with a heart of gold

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

How Miss World Manushi Chhillar is leading by example!

View: Nuclear Liability Bill needs scrutiny

View: Nuclear Liability Bill needs scrutiny

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

One of the biggest myths being propagated is that nuclear cooperation with the US is the answer to India's energy crisis, which in any case would not see the light of the day before 2016. Also Indian Parliament and citizens have been kept in dark about the cost of electricity from foreign-built nuclear power reactors.

Senior executives of India Inc most corrupt: Study

Senior executives of India Inc most corrupt: Study

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The employees, who took part in this study, agreed that monetary transaction at 39.2 per cent is the most prevalent form of corruption.

All-India CA topper shares his success mantras

All-India CA topper shares his success mantras

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Discipline and the right attitude can make a seemingly unattainable goal, simple. Kishen K Warrier, all-India CA topper, applied this mantra to accomplish his goal.

Cops break into Kerala church to evict Jacobites

Cops break into Kerala church to evict Jacobites

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The resisting Jacobite Bishops and priests courted arrest after the district collector, who reached there amid their forceful evacuation from the church, held talks with top leaders.

Pehla Nasha: 'I was sweating with the AC running!'

Pehla Nasha: 'I was sweating with the AC running!'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

With Valentine's Day coming up, we invited readers to share stories of their first loves with us. Here is the next set of responses!

Looking for a job? Know what employers expect

Looking for a job? Know what employers expect

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

To help freshers in their job hunt, here are some of the myths and realities about employers' expectations.

Rakhi gift: Bound by hearts, not by blood

Rakhi gift: Bound by hearts, not by blood

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Rajesh Konduparti writes in about his Rakhi sister Preeti.

We asked Amish a bunch of questions

We asked Amish a bunch of questions

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

And this is what he had to say!

Cleared Taliban from S Waziristan, claims Pakistan

Cleared Taliban from S Waziristan, claims Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

The Pakistan Army on Tuesday claimed that its forces waging a tough ground offensive in the lawless South Waziristan tribal region have captured most of the towns and populated centres from the Taliban.