News for 'myths'

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

Top 8 sleep myths debunked

Top 8 sleep myths debunked

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Everyone seems to have an opinion when it comes to how much sleep one needs. Let us explore some of the most common myths about sleep in the hope that the answers might lead you to a good night's rest.

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.

Mutual fund NAV: FACTS and MYTHS

Mutual fund NAV: FACTS and MYTHS

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

To make wise investments in mutual funds you must know facts and myths about net asset value.

BUSTED: Myths about sugar and honey!

BUSTED: Myths about sugar and honey!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

We had invited you to ask questions on how to deal with the disease on Rediff ZaraBol. Our in-house nutritionist Preeti Desai answered selected questions that address most of the issues that you brought up. Today she busts the myths around different types of sugar and honey.

Busted! 10 myths about diet you believed with your eyes closed

Busted! 10 myths about diet you believed with your eyes closed

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Fitness entrepreneur Nawaz Modi Singhania and founder of Bodyart Gym does the honours! :-)

10 myths about career planning BUSTED!

10 myths about career planning BUSTED!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

From procrastinating to submitting oneself to inadequate information, Suchitra Surve, Director, Growth Centre identifies the 10 common myths about choosing a career and tells you why it will affect you in the long run.

13 myths that can make you poor

13 myths that can make you poor

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

These might appear logical and consistent with common sense but they all suffer from fatal flaws, which can lead investors into losing money.

Top 4 myths about healthy sex busted

Top 4 myths about healthy sex busted

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Dr Jennifer Berman, author of For Women Only, has busted the top four myths that couples shouldn't buy into.

BUSTED: 5 myths about business planning

BUSTED: 5 myths about business planning

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

If your business hasn't started making profits yet, it's time you break these myths before you start planning all over again.

Busted: 9 myths about YOUR credit score and credit report

Busted: 9 myths about YOUR credit score and credit report

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

These myths can cost you a bomb!

Cracking CAT 2011: 5 myths busted

Cracking CAT 2011: 5 myths busted

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Professor Parag Chitlale, Director of CPLC, an institute that trains and prepares students for professional courses in the country, explains why cracking the CAT is about mindset and not just the right preparation. In this article, he busts five common myths that students generally hold onto.

T20 WC: 'Kuldeep can add extra bit of wicket-taking flair'

T20 WC: 'Kuldeep can add extra bit of wicket-taking flair'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

New Zealand great Stephen Fleming feels Kuldeep Yadav can provide that 'extra bit of wicket-taking flair' in the Super 8 stage.

7 common stock investment myths BUSTED

7 common stock investment myths BUSTED

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Make sure you don't react impulsively and beware of some of common pitfalls while investing in the stock market.

US visa popular myths exposed!

US visa popular myths exposed!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Education counsellor, Karan Gupta, says that US student visas are easy to get -- read the chat transript!

The Greatest Olympians!

The Greatest Olympians!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Let's celebrate the Olympian legends!

The myth over 'dirty money' busted

The myth over 'dirty money' busted

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The 'dirty money' myth seems to have finally been dispelled, after a new study has revealed that banknotes don't pick up enough bacteria to be dangerous.

7 most common myths and facts about fixed deposits

7 most common myths and facts about fixed deposits

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Here's making you aware about some of the most common myths and facts that you may face while investing in one.

Why an Indian threat to Pakistan is a myth

Why an Indian threat to Pakistan is a myth

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

India has neither the intent nor the capability to pose a major threat to Pakistan. But the bogey of an India threat is kept alive in Pakistan mainly to help the military to ensure it relevance and dominance of the country, says Colonel (Dr) Anil Athale (retd)

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

In the event of the BJP's poor performance in the assembly polls this year and in early 2025, Modi's hold will get further weakened because he will no longer remain the invincible electoral persona tightly controlling the machine at his disposal, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Watch Myth for Jackie Chan

Watch Myth for Jackie Chan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

7 really silly myths about sex and contraception

7 really silly myths about sex and contraception

Rediff.com27 May 2014

General practitioner Dr Suruchi Mohite, Aryyan Clinic, Mumbai, talks about the silly myths concerning pregnancy and use of contraception.

5 MYTHS about your credit scores debunked

5 MYTHS about your credit scores debunked

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Loan defaults are not the only reason why you get a low credit score. Rajiv Raj of CreditVidya.com debunks five popular credit score-myths.

First Look: Mallika Sherawat's Myth

First Look: Mallika Sherawat's Myth

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Bumrah busts myth about English conditions

Bumrah busts myth about English conditions

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Jasprit Bumrah is of the view that the pitches in England used for white ball cricket are the "flattest tracks" he has ever bowled on, as there is rarely any movement in the air or off the pitch. The pacer, one of the most important components in India's set-up, busted the myth about English conditions and tracks during an interaction with the media in Southampton on Thursday.

Case of the missing Churchill bust: 'It's just a myth'

Case of the missing Churchill bust: 'It's just a myth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The White House has refuted the story circulating around, that United States President Barack Obama has returned the bust of Winston Churchill to the United Kingdom, saying, it is a myth.

Day after rout, Adhir says Kharge never campaigned in Baharampur

Day after rout, Adhir says Kharge never campaigned in Baharampur

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The party's prime mover in West Bengal and the state Pradesh Congress president was stunned by Trinamool Congress's star candidate and cricketer-turned-politician Yusuf Pathan who comprehensively defeated Chowdhury by a margin of over 85,000 votes.

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable. There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.

Diet myths that are making you gain weight

Diet myths that are making you gain weight

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Fitness expert Brinda Sapat debunks the most common diet and weight loss misconceptions.

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, for the last decade and half, have complemented each other

Top 10 myths of teenage sex busted

Top 10 myths of teenage sex busted

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Thanks to a lack of proper information about sex or sex education, teenagers tend to believe myths and baseless facts about sex. If you have a teenage son, daughter or sibling, you should take note of all such popular myths and set the record straight -- as misinformation can prove to be quite costly for teens.

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Olympic Silver medalist Mirabai Chani's feat is a story of grit, dedication and desire, but it isn't unique. In Manipur, discovers Vaibhav Raghunandan.

BUSTED: 8 food myths that you shouldn't fall for

BUSTED: 8 food myths that you shouldn't fall for

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Is sugar really bad or soup very good for weight-loss? Here are eight food myths that are well, just that, myths.

'Janhvi And I Didn't Vibe'

'Janhvi And I Didn't Vibe'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'Two actors don't necessarily have to get along to create chemistry.'

Review Mallika's Myth for rediff.com!

Review Mallika's Myth for rediff.com!

Rediff.com20 May 2005

It's your chance to play the critic!