News for 'taboo'

Meghan Markle reveals she suffered miscarriage in July

Meghan Markle reveals she suffered miscarriage in July

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Markle revealed about the miscarriage in a New York Times op-ed titled 'The Losses We Share,' where she also called on people to be more empathetic towards each other.

Have a 'period' story? Share it with us

Have a 'period' story? Share it with us

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Every woman has a 'period' story. Some are funny, others are embarrassing, humiliating or painful.

Now, Ayushmann to do intimate gay scenes

Now, Ayushmann to do intimate gay scenes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

After playing a 'girl' in Dream Girl, Ayushmann Khurrana pushes the envelope even further in his next project, Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhan.

'Rural spread poses significant danger'

'Rural spread poses significant danger'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'There is a deep stigma or taboo attached to COVID-19 in rural areas.' 'People don't want to test because they fear social exclusion.' 'Even those who test positive may not reveal and not follow the quarantine protocol.'

Arab world's first bikini mag cover and more fashion news!

Arab world's first bikini mag cover and more fashion news!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

'I don't want to be the biggest star'

'I don't want to be the biggest star'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'That's not my dream anymore.'

Inspiring! Shikoh Zaidi's Red Revolution

Inspiring! Shikoh Zaidi's Red Revolution

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

A Class 12 student is changing the lives of the girls in her village, says Geetanjali Krishna.

55% Indians have already cheated on their spouses

55% Indians have already cheated on their spouses

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

According to an extramarital dating app, over 50% married couples admitted having had an intimate relationship outside their marriage.

Why Air Indias' privatisation sailed & BPCL's is dragging on

Why Air Indias' privatisation sailed & BPCL's is dragging on

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Changing tracks helps. But, not taking the beaten path isn't always helpful. This is the story of two of India's biggest privatisations - Air India and Bharat Petroleum (BPCL). Nearly two decades after the last privatisation, a landmark divestment concluded this year when the loss-making national carrier Air India was sold to the Tatas.

Janhvi, Kartik in Dostana sequel

Janhvi, Kartik in Dostana sequel

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Karan Johar confirms Dostana sequel.

ASK ANU: 'Husband confused if he's gay'

ASK ANU: 'Husband confused if he's gay'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Did you like PadMan? Tell us!

Did you like PadMan? Tell us!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Was Akshay Kumar's new film what you expected it to be?

'We are a very sensitive society'

'We are a very sensitive society'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'For us, values and morals acquire the highest place in our lives.'

CJI raises concern over judiciary infra in presence of Law minister

CJI raises concern over judiciary infra in presence of Law minister

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

"We are faced with certain hard facts like several courts do not have proper facilities. Some courts function out of dilapidated buildings. Judicial infrastructure is important for improving access to justice," he said.

Is India Inc against gays?

Is India Inc against gays?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is inconceivable that there are no gays working in Indian corporations but obviously, the subject remains taboo enough in the workplace for those of alternate sexual orientation to feel safer remaining in the closet,' notes Kanika Datta.

Why Indians cheat: The lockdown survey

Why Indians cheat: The lockdown survey

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Can you cheat on your spouse and still love her/him at the same time?

Mallya makes another offer of 100% loan payback

Mallya makes another offer of 100% loan payback

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Mallya remains on bail pending his UK High Court appeal, now scheduled for February 2020.

Tough days ahead for Yediyurappa

Tough days ahead for Yediyurappa

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Modi-Shah duo are standing with B S Yediyurappa: But B L Santhosh refuses to be silenced.

Men over 30 outdoing women with selfies: study

Men over 30 outdoing women with selfies: study

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

An analysis of 3,840 Instagram photos from New York, London, Berlin, Moscow, Bangkok and Sao Paulo - 640 for each city -- found that just four per cent of then were actually selfies.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

'A web series is not about sex'

'A web series is not about sex'

Rediff.com22 May 2019

'People have access to the internet and, if they want to see pornography, they will visit other sites and watch it there. Why will they watch it in a film or a web series?'

Why Deepa Mehta made Funny Boy

Why Deepa Mehta made Funny Boy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'There are so many who live in fear, just because they are being oppressed on the basis of who they love.'

Why Akshay wore pink panties with sanitary pads

Why Akshay wore pink panties with sanitary pads

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'We should celebrate when a girl hits puberty, just the way we celebrate New Year, Holi, Diwali.'

She's the world's first fashion model on a wheelchair

She's the world's first fashion model on a wheelchair

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Alexandra Kutas, a Ukrainian wheelchair-bound model, strode the ramp at the India Runway Week.

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

African schoolgirls just received this special gift from Miss World Manushi Chhillar

African schoolgirls just received this special gift from Miss World Manushi Chhillar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The Miss World was in South Africa during the 100th birthday celebrations of late Nelson Mandela.

Shah Faesal won't join any mainstream party 'as of now'

Shah Faesal won't join any mainstream party 'as of now'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

"I plan to go to the field, listen to the ground, to the youngsters and important stakeholders and then take a decision," he said.

'Important for LGBTQ stories to come in mainstream'

'Important for LGBTQ stories to come in mainstream'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

'Once we do that, we will be able to change the conditioning which has been prevalent in society for so many years.'

Why India should talk about menstrual hygiene and safety

Why India should talk about menstrual hygiene and safety

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

If we are able to provide safe, hygienic toilets, and affordable sanitary napkins, we could stop girls from dropping out of schools and help women feel more confident.

'A lot of men will be affected by PadMan'

'A lot of men will be affected by PadMan'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'For women, it's about, 'See idiot, this is what we go through.' For that, they will get their men.' 'When he comes, he will understand women's problems and say, "You are special" and she will get that 10 minutes ka bhaav. But it's very important.'

Decline in sex drive? Blame your bladder

Decline in sex drive? Blame your bladder

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Urinary incontinence affects sexual desire and activity in men and women, a study has revealed.

2020: Storm signals ahead for India!

2020: Storm signals ahead for India!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'Our modern icons have assumed infallibility and think course correction or admission of a mistake as taboo.' 'Much will depend on the sagacity of the national leadership to show humility that our Gods showed.' 'Else, we are doomed in the coming year to divert our attention to firefighting rather than the task of nation building,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

It took a 100+ years for Bollywood to acknowledge that shit exists

It took a 100+ years for Bollywood to acknowledge that shit exists

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Any subject is good enough for producing good art. Piku, and its obsession with 'emotion resulting from motion' is a perfect example, says Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Why should an elected government, any party's government, need a law to protect itself from its people? asks Shekhar Gupta.

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

Who doesn't love good lingerie?

Who doesn't love good lingerie?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Actor Manjari Phadnis looked like a dream in a pastel creation at the very first India Intimate Fashion Week.

Let children read what they want

Let children read what they want

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

It is critical to think seriously about how to provide opportunities for children to not only learn but also imagine, dream, ponder and create, notes Chintan Girish Modi.

Bollywood's Steamiest On-Screen Kisses of 2013

Bollywood's Steamiest On-Screen Kisses of 2013

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone set the screen on fire with their chemistry.

Football PIX: Lukaku score as Inter thump Genoa

Football PIX: Lukaku score as Inter thump Genoa

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Images from football matches played in Europe on Sunday.