News for 'young adults'

Henin sets sights on early retirement

Henin sets sights on early retirement

Rediff.com5 May 2008

World number one Justine Henin said on Monday she had set her sights on a future of leisurely travel and adult education as a way of making all the sacrifices required of her seem worthwhile.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Dr Mitra called the Pandara Road crowd a 'cheerful collective of young dreamers,' united in its 'love and pride for the newly Independent India,' despite 'sharp disparities in background, temperament and attitude.' Dr Shreekant Sambrani recalls his encounters with the legendary economist who passed into the ages.

Weekend watch: Kiddie specials

Weekend watch: Kiddie specials

Rediff.com19 May 2006

The need for a fantasy world

The need for a fantasy world

Rediff.com15 May 2006

'Big Boss is destroying India'

'Big Boss is destroying India'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

'Salman Khan should be booked under the National Security Act as he is destroying Indian culture.'

Would your kids like to visit Prani?

Would your kids like to visit Prani?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Prani is both a home for rescued animals and a habitat classroom for kids.

How Shehla Rashid became a firebrand youth leader

How Shehla Rashid became a firebrand youth leader

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Shehla doesn't and has never shied away from talking the tough talk and walking the tough walk, says Gurmehar Kaur.

The secret to good health forever!

The secret to good health forever!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'Your body will be able to deal with Omicron at any time, but it depends (on when) if you are vaccinated.'

Obesity problems? Blame it on poor dental health

Obesity problems? Blame it on poor dental health

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Parents, take note!

Beware of the TikTok app

Beware of the TikTok app

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

When it comes to embracing newer technology, youngsters are usually much faster than adults. It's this quick rate of adoption that also makes them susceptible to danger.

Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Most juvenile remand homes are in appalling condition and need a massive overhaul. But whether redrafting the law will bring down juvenile crime is the moot question. What is required better remand homes, more specialised care rather than to expose young people to the trauma and stigma of adult jails, says Rashme Sehgal.

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Results from early-phase non-randomised vaccine trials in a total of 76 people show that two formulations of the vaccine have a good safety profile detected over 42 days, and induce antibody responses in all participants within 21 days.

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'Healthcare workers treating coronavirus have been among the hardest hit.' 'It is scary, but this is what we signed up for and became doctors.'

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.

Frozen 2 Review

Frozen 2 Review

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'For kids, the audience Frozen 2 is focusing on, it's a world they would love to be part of.' 'It teaches life doesn't have to be hunky dory after a happy ending, but it's fixable if there is love,' says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Looking at the women who made all the money!

Looking at the women who made all the money!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the most successful female-centric movies in the last five years.

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra.

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Aseem Chhabra is impressed by Rima Das's Bulbul Can Sing, Ritesh Batra's Photograph and eight other outstanding films.

Rushdie's Haroun an opera now

Rushdie's Haroun an opera now

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

Will new Juvenile law reduce crime?

Will new Juvenile law reduce crime?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

'Given that 95 per cent of rapes are committed by adults and only 5 per cent by juveniles, these 95 per cent of rapes will continue to take place, so what women's safety are we talking about?'

'Nothing was off-limits for Dr Watsa'

'Nothing was off-limits for Dr Watsa'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'He would never make fun of the person asking the question, however way-out the question may have been,' says Meenal Baghel, former editor, Mumbai Mirror.

'Golfers dream of green jackets, not Olympic gold'

'Golfers dream of green jackets, not Olympic gold'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

An Olympic gold medal was not the pinnacle of the sport for golfers according to world number four Rory McIlroy, and he had no concerns about his decision to withdraw from the Rio de Janeiro Games.

An Open Letter to Smriti Irani

An Open Letter to Smriti Irani

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'The threat to our pre-schoolers from the worst of Bollywood is far greater than the threat to Sanskrit from German.'

Do you question a rape survivor?

Do you question a rape survivor?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

I am only suggesting greater sensitisation and understanding of adults' sexual and lifestyle choices, says Shekhar Gupta.

A beginner's guide to managing taxes and money

A beginner's guide to managing taxes and money

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Six simple tips for you...

SHOCKING! TB kills 1,183 Indians daily

SHOCKING! TB kills 1,183 Indians daily

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

'There is little doubt that India's tobacco epidemic is contributing to its TB epidemic,' says Neil W Schluger.

Racism alert! Cricketer Mukund on being ridiculed over his skin tone

Racism alert! Cricketer Mukund on being ridiculed over his skin tone

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'I have been subjected to a lot of name calling and I have laughed and shrugged it off because I had bigger goals! Affected young, I toughened up because this was never something that would pull me down' 'Fair is not the only lovely or handsome guys! Stay true, stay focussed and be comfortable in your own skin'

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

Slow march on the path to immortality

Slow march on the path to immortality

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Is it possible to extend lifespans to, say, 120 years, or longer, asks Devangshu Datta.

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 2-door vehicle may finds its way back in India with the launch of the all-new Thar by Mahindra and Mahindra, says Rajesh Karkera.

Time to grow up, Mr Minister

Time to grow up, Mr Minister

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'I am only slightly puzzled by why the childishness has not left the minister. It is easy to be prejudiced and closed-minded when one is in one's teens. But adults should view the world as adults, not as squabbling and petty schoolchildren,' says Aakar Patel.

Happy and happening: Seenagers rock!

Happy and happening: Seenagers rock!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

They have everything they wanted as a teenager - only they seem to have got it all 50 years later, says ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

They may have travelled there to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group.

Rising child healthcare cost? Opt for family floater plan

Rising child healthcare cost? Opt for family floater plan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Once the child is 90 days old, parents must add her to the family health floater cover, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Why this hullabaloo about Pokemon Go

Why this hullabaloo about Pokemon Go

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Here's how a simple game theory and a sense of nostalgia has led to the success of Pokemon Go across the globe.

ASK ANU: 'My wife is possessive, insecure'

ASK ANU: 'My wife is possessive, insecure'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.