News for 'quality-of-life'

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The reality is no one, including some of the names that have shown up in the last few weeks, have any unilateral decision-making power in this,' Facebook India MD Ajit Mohan tells Peerzada Abrar.

'The day I became CEO of Vimeo, I was only 33'

'The day I became CEO of Vimeo, I was only 33'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'I had never run a company before, but when I stood in front of the company, I was channeling my 14 year old self and telling myself that remember what it felt like when you were there.'

Why most young women are unhappy with their sex lives

Why most young women are unhappy with their sex lives

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Sexual self-image dysfunction was associated with being overweight, obese, living together with partner, not married, married and breastfeeding.

Focus on 'national prosperity index' not GDP:Kalam

Focus on 'national prosperity index' not GDP:Kalam

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam said on Wednesday the country's economic growth should always be guided by 'national prosperity index' that includes components like improvement of quality of life and adoption of a value system derived from our ancient civilisation besides GDP.

New farm laws an attack on soul of every farmer: Rahul

New farm laws an attack on soul of every farmer: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Referring to his 'tractor rallies' against the laws during his recent visit to Punjab and Haryana, Gandhi said, "I came to Punjab and Haryana a few days ago and every farmer and labourer know that these three laws are an attack on them."

Top 5 Indian cities where you can live life to the fullest

Top 5 Indian cities where you can live life to the fullest

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Around 300 million people live in towns and cities. In the next 20-25 years, another 300 million Indians will shift to towns.

How to keep your knee joints healthy

How to keep your knee joints healthy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Living a sedentary life can create havoc to your knee joints. Follow these easy tips to keep knee pain at bay.

63 Indian billionaires' wealth more than Budget 2018

63 Indian billionaires' wealth more than Budget 2018

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

It will take a female domestic worker 22,277 years to earn a top CEO of a tech company makes in one year.

Majority of Indians wish to be reborn in India

Majority of Indians wish to be reborn in India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

However, the biggest concern was the harmful effect that globalisation would have on local industries. Besides, about 60 per cent thinks it would adversely impact farmers and agriculturists.

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

>While it is natural to feel worried about elderly parents, it would be wiser to be well prepared so you can handle situations in a calm and efficient manner, says Dr Vijay Janagama, director, new initiatives, SuVitas Holistic Healthcare.

Why you shouldn't ignore that knee pain

Why you shouldn't ignore that knee pain

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Knee pain and impaired knee function may lead to depression.

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

ASK MAYANK: I've a new job offer, should I take it?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

How do you decide if you should take up a new job in these difficult times? HR guru Mayank Rautela has some tips that could help you decide.

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Over 5 million alumni from the Indian Institutes of Technology, Mumbai University and Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, plan to raise Rs 21,000 crore to start the world's largest infection testing lab in Mumbai.

India's 20 most livable cities, Mumbai is No 1

India's 20 most livable cities, Mumbai is No 1

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Mumbai has been ranked as the most livable city in India.

Centre ups infra projects offering to Rs 111-trillion

Centre ups infra projects offering to Rs 111-trillion

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The infrastructure spending target for 2020-25 was revised because of additional and amended data provided by central ministries, state governments since the release of the summary NIP Report in December 2019 when it was pegged at Rs 100 trillion.

Short commute brings more happiness than sex! What do you prefer?

Short commute brings more happiness than sex! What do you prefer?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Vote for your choice.

Gujarat's pride: Modi inaugurates swanky Vadodara bus terminal

Gujarat's pride: Modi inaugurates swanky Vadodara bus terminal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Spread over 2.4 lakh sq ft, the 'airport-like' terminal will see 1,100 buses plying everyday.

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Four students from Oxford, including one from India, have released a study guide that will help lakhs of students aged between 12 and 18 learn English, Chemistry and Math at home.

10 most prosperous countries in the world

10 most prosperous countries in the world

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Let's take a look at 10 most prosperous countries in the world.

How safe are Indian cities?

How safe are Indian cities?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

A survey, conducted by London-based human resources consultancy firm Mercer, said Bangalore, along with Chennai, ranked 112 in the world on the indices of personal safety and quality of life.

India's best cities to live in

India's best cities to live in

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Bad roads, poor transport facilities, large scale pollution and lack of clean water and power supply are the main problems every in Indian cities.

Why is Mumbai abandoning its civic hospitals?

Why is Mumbai abandoning its civic hospitals?

Rediff.com9 May 2013

By deserting public hospitals we are dismantling our public health-care system, says Dr Sanjay Nagral.

Swachh Bharat survey: Find out where your city ranks

Swachh Bharat survey: Find out where your city ranks

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Rediff Labs mapped the survey result of the cities based on the national rank secured in Swachh Survekshan 2017.

Delhi, Mumbai moving towards prosperity

Delhi, Mumbai moving towards prosperity

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Mumbai and New Delhi figure among 95 world cities identified by the United Nations as those moving towards prosperity.

Cities that matter most to world's wealthiest

Cities that matter most to world's wealthiest

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at cities that are favourite of world's wealthiest.

Artificial sweeteners may not help you lose weight

Artificial sweeteners may not help you lose weight

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

A new study has suggested that non-sugar sweeteners may not necessarily aid you to lose weight.

Remembering Gandhiji in critical times

Remembering Gandhiji in critical times

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'During my nearly three decades of military service, both in war and peace, I have usefully drawn upon Gandhiji's storehouse of wisdom.' 'When military intelligence jobs require tightrope walking on the edge of moral and ethical dilemmas, I have looked up to Gandhiji,' notes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Interest of LIC policyholders will be protected: Anurag Thakur

Interest of LIC policyholders will be protected: Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Listing of LIC will help bring in greater transparency, public participation and also deepen the equity market.

With $150 mn funding, BigBasket is the latest unicorn

With $150 mn funding, BigBasket is the latest unicorn

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Bigbasket's founder V S Sudhakar said his company was reengineering its supply chain to allow for faster delivery to its resellers and to reduce the time from farm to customer.

Does development mean traffic, dust, garbage?

Does development mean traffic, dust, garbage?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Growth is happening faster than we ever imagined. Construction is booming and expansion is gobbling agricultural land.

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The horses on Chennai's Marina beach were slowly starving to death because of the lockdown until Shiranee Pereira decided to take a hand.

Couples are unhappiest in their first year of marriage

Couples are unhappiest in their first year of marriage

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

A study has revealed that the 'honeymoon period' is just a myth since many couples suffer from post-nuptial depression.

READ: Anna Hazare's letter to the PM

READ: Anna Hazare's letter to the PM

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

It has been nine years since India signed this important convention against corruption, but it is unfortunate that on ground the situation remains unchanged as no action has been taken.

No Indian city among the world's 20 most IMPORTANT

No Indian city among the world's 20 most IMPORTANT

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

These cities are considered the most important to the world's High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), according to The Wealth Report 2012 by Wealth Report 2012 by Knight Frank & Citi Private Bank.

Diet: Focus on small changes to start with

Diet: Focus on small changes to start with

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Following an active lifestyle rather than a sedentary one is essential to eliminate risk of diseases.

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Gaurav Mehta, one of 100 'Young Global Leaders', is tapping entrepreneurs inside rural Indians.

Britain worst, France best place to live in Europe

Britain worst, France best place to live in Europe

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Britain came ninth out of the 10 European countries.

How best to tackle the 'US factor'

How best to tackle the 'US factor'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

In IT, the two-way flow of investments and intellect has been central to the growing linkage, which provides a great opportunity for both nations to improve the quality of life of their citizens, says Raman Roy.

World's 10 most impressive cities

World's 10 most impressive cities

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

A recent study titled - The Wealth Report 2012 - suggests that even though the focus is now on emerging economies; established top cities in the world will continue to draw wealth for sometime.

PHOTOS: Why Venezuelans are commuting on cargo trucks

PHOTOS: Why Venezuelans are commuting on cargo trucks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Public buses have gradually disappeared due to scarce or prohibitively expensive tires, motor oil, batteries and spare parts.