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Is It Okay To Have Sex During Your Periods?

Is It Okay To Have Sex During Your Periods?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Sexual intercourse or physical intimacy during menstruation could lead to greater bonding between couples as they navigate and normalise bodily process together, suggests rediffGURU Dr Nandita Palshetkar, medical director, Bloom IVF

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that Parliament should seriously consider bringing an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for substituting the term 'child pornography' with 'child sexual exploitative and abuse material' with a view to reflect more accurately the reality of such offences.

Investing in IPOs: What First-Time Investors Must Know

Investing in IPOs: What First-Time Investors Must Know

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Are you a first-time IPO investor? Even if IPOs appear attractive with expectations of high returns, they come with risks and complexities, cautions Sheetal Jhaveri and shares her checklist to help you navigate through the world of IPOs

Problem with our society is we are not...: CJI

Problem with our society is we are not...: CJI

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

"The power of listening to others is important in every sphere of life. It is enormously liberating to yield that space to others. The problem with our society is that we are not listening to others...we are listening only to ourselves," he said.

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Protein, calcium, vitamin D and other micronutrients play crucial roles in maintaining the health of bones and joints and should be incorporated into your diet, says Dr Sagar Hingrajiya, consultant orthopaedics, Bhailal Amin General Hospital.

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In India elections are never fought in a straight line. It's fought on many issues, at many levels, with multiple emotions and with a bit of good luck, too. Sheela Bhatt reports from Rajasthan.

What Are Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships?

What Are Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

In ethical non-monogamy, individuals have romantic or sexual relationships with several partners, states rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

6 common misconceptions about health check-ups

6 common misconceptions about health check-ups

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

We simplify it for you.

CAT 2007: Ten common misconceptions

CAT 2007: Ten common misconceptions

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

A look at ten common myths about the Common Admission Test. Is the CAT a test of aptitude? Is there any value to Mock Cat analysis? Read on

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Prioritising portion control fosters a healthier approach to well-being in the long run, explains Shilpa Joshi.

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'

What Led Ajit Pawar To Ditch Uncle?

What Led Ajit Pawar To Ditch Uncle?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

With reports surfacing of differences between Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis, Fadnavis was out seeking new allies. A disgruntled Ajit Pawar was easy to persuade.

Scribe says he was 'hyptonised', robbed on phone call

Scribe says he was 'hyptonised', robbed on phone call

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A 40-year-old freelance journalist has claimed a person 'hypnotised' him over the phone and duped him of Rs 40,000, but police and experts said this is one of the 'most normal kinds of cyber fraud' and not a case of hypnosis.

If you keep speaking, you will be in more trouble: BJP warns Rahul

If you keep speaking, you will be in more trouble: BJP warns Rahul

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also "failing legally" after a Gujarat court verdict on Thursday held him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case.

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'India will want a lot of help from the US, but it's not going to want US troops.'

No SC benches to be available during winter vacation: CJI

No SC benches to be available during winter vacation: CJI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The CJI's announcement made in the apex court assumes significance in the wake of Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement in Rajya Sabha on Thursday in which he said there was a feeling among the people that long court vacations were not very convenient for justice seekers.

SC clarifies on who can claim share in ancestral wealth

SC clarifies on who can claim share in ancestral wealth

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Supreme Court (SC) recently declared that a Hindu father or the manager of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) has the power to make a gift of ancestral property for a 'pious purpose', but such an alienation can't be permitted 'out of love and affection'. A petitioner had filed a suit against his father and another person called KC Laxmana for partition and separate possession of his one-third share in the property, and for a declaration that the gift or settlement deed executed by his father in favour of the second defendant, KC Laxmana, be declared null and void. Bharat Chugh, former judge and advocate, says, "The plaintiff argued that the property belonged to the joint family (of which Laxmana was not a part), and transfer of property without his consent was not valid." The SC ruled that gifting out of natural love and affection cannot be interpreted as 'pious purpose'.

Is excess masturbation bad for men?

Is excess masturbation bad for men?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Sexual pleasure is more affected by psychological attachment, intimacy, and relationship satisfaction -- not just the size or shape of the genitals, notes Rajat Jadhav, co-founder, Bold Care, a digital men's health and wellness start-up.

Food for Before and After a Workout

Food for Before and After a Workout

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

You must not eat immediately before or after a workout, advises fitness entrepreneur Utsav Ghosh.

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The aftermath of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has led to an argument that there was no religion as Hinduism in Chola times.
Instead, there was only Saivism, Vaishnavism, etc, and that the Cholas were Saivites, and hence not Hindus, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

5 SIMPLE tips to achieve your financial goals

5 SIMPLE tips to achieve your financial goals

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Don't focus on market or product returns -- focus on your target rate of return, and then choose an investment.

5 common tax filing mistakes

5 common tax filing mistakes

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

It is very important to maintain your tax record even if you are not in the taxable income bracket as tax return papers are required when applying for a loan

VIDEO: What Disha Patani would wear to a date

VIDEO: What Disha Patani would wear to a date

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The Baaghi 2 actor revealed her fixation for denims at a promotional event in the city.

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

One perk of being a pilot, apart from travelling the world, is a front-row seat to the Earth's natural wonders -- from jaw-dropping sunrises to silver slivers of lightning against ink coloured-clouds. One among them is Ecuador-based Santiago Borja who is known as "The Storm Pilot" because of the images he's taken. Borja, who lives in Quito, Ecuador, was kind enough to grant us permission to show some off his work.

Republicans apologise to 'offended' Hindus for ad featuring Ganesha

Republicans apologise to 'offended' Hindus for ad featuring Ganesha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The advert, on the occasion of the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival, included the imagery of Lord Ganesha with the text, 'Would you worship a donkey or an elephant? The choice is yours.'

How Amitabh Bachchan took control of his health

How Amitabh Bachchan took control of his health

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

At the launch of a breast cancer awareness app, Amitabh Bachchan spoke about fighting Hepatitis B and putting health first.

Can dieting help fight obesity?

Can dieting help fight obesity?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

A common misconception is that dieting helps you reduce weight.

'Friends tell me I am like a 5 year old'

'Friends tell me I am like a 5 year old'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'I'm a very positive and optimistic human being.' 'You put a pile of garbage in front of me and I will find a flower in it.'

5 Tips to LOSE WEIGHT FAST

5 Tips to LOSE WEIGHT FAST

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

All you need is 150 minutes in a week to workout so you can remain healthy and fit, suggests celebrity nutritionist and wellness expert Neha Sahaya.

Govt ready to amend farm laws if needed: Rajnath

Govt ready to amend farm laws if needed: Rajnath

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The new laws aim at fetching fair price for farmers' produce and give them liberty to sell it wherever they wish, the Union minister further said.

Don't worry! This is safe!

Don't worry! This is safe!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Before you write off Indian street food as unhealthy and unhygienic, you should read this!

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.

Govt to expand vaccination drive in coming days: Vardhan

Govt to expand vaccination drive in coming days: Vardhan

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said the COVID-19 vaccination drive will be extended in the coming days and asserted that there should not be any misconceptions about the two Indian vaccines being administered in the country.

3 myths about debt mutual funds

3 myths about debt mutual funds

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Debt funds are not risk-free, they can give negative returns and they are also meant for retail investors like you and me, writes Himanshu Srivastava as he debunks three commonly-held myths about debt mutual funds.

Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker supports farmers' protests in India

Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker supports farmers' protests in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Voicing his support for the farmers' protest in India, the Speaker of Wisconsin State Assembly has urged the Indian government to reconsider its decision on the three farm laws and listen to the concerns of the affected farmers.

'Omicron produces less severe illness'

'Omicron produces less severe illness'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'What prevents infection are masks, physical distancing and good ventilation.'

Up in the air: The rise of CLOUD computing

Up in the air: The rise of CLOUD computing

Rediff.com18 May 2013

The benefits of Cloud Computing are innumerable and difficult to ignore. However, the various legal and security issues still need to be wrangled with.

Unsightly stretch marks: How YOU can deal with them

Unsightly stretch marks: How YOU can deal with them

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Most people develop stretch marks as they age -- and although getting rid of them is really tough, there's a lot you can do in terms of prevention.

China hopes Biden will end Trump's Cold War

China hopes Biden will end Trump's Cold War

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

The Chinese side hopes that the next US administration will return to a sensible approach, resume dialogue with China, restore normalcy to the bilateral relations and restart cooperation, Wang, who is also a state councillor, told the state-run Xinhua news agency in an interview.

The TRUTH about cosmetic surgery in India

The TRUTH about cosmetic surgery in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Breast augmentation, butt lift, liposuction -- with an increasing number of youngsters going under the knife to improve their looks, Avni Mehrotra has cosmetic experts themselves uncover the truth behind these procedures.