Urmila Rao

Stories by Urmila Rao

'Why can't Indians borrow to get educated?'

'Why can't Indians borrow to get educated?'

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2011

According to the author, lecturer and thinker, Lord Meghnad Desai, the Indian education system does not encourage thinking out of the box.

CA topper shares her success mantras

CA topper shares her success mantras

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2010

The inclination towards this field was natural for 22-year-old Sanjhi Agrawal, an alumnus of Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer.

All-India CS topper shares his success mantras

All-India CS topper shares his success mantras

Rediff.com   10 May 2010

Puneet Gupta, a consultant (Tax and Regulatory Services) with Ernst & Young, took just 24 days of leave for dedicated exam study.

All-India CA topper shares his success mantras

All-India CA topper shares his success mantras

Rediff.com   3 May 2010

Discipline and the right attitude can make a seemingly unattainable goal, simple. Kishen K Warrier, all-India CA topper, applied this mantra to accomplish his goal.

Topperspeak: 'There are no excuses for go-getters'

Topperspeak: 'There are no excuses for go-getters'

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2010

Monetary hardship, partial vision loss and a parent's illness, could not stand in the way of 23-year-old Rahul Garg's success. Today, Rahul who is also a qualified CA and CS.

'India's rich fund temples, not education'

'India's rich fund temples, not education'

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2009

Tarun Tejpal, editor-in-chief of news magazine Tehelka, expresses his disappointment over India's education system.

Are you getting passed over for a promotion?

Are you getting passed over for a promotion?

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2009

Performance alone does not count. Shoulder the extra burden to jump ahead.

Economic slowdown? Multitasking can save your job

Economic slowdown? Multitasking can save your job

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2009

The ability to take on work beyond what is built into your job is the best way to survive recessionary times.

Where straight drive is a way of life:Rahul Dravid

Where straight drive is a way of life:Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2009

A committed cricketer, Rahul Dravid discusses how he looks at his profession.

Writing a CV that stands out

Writing a CV that stands out

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2009

As one moves from being a fresher to an experienced executive, the nature of infromation sought from a CV would vary. Here is a lowdown on what to present.

What kind of hike will I get this year?

What kind of hike will I get this year?

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2008

The job market is seeing consolidation and HR experts feel hikes will be more moderate in the future

It's in to flaunt a private label

It's in to flaunt a private label

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2007

From apparel, healthcare products and furnishings to consumer items like soaps, private labels are making their presence felt in a variety of retail items. Though private labels are late entrants, they are catching up fast. In the last couple of years, private labels have seen unprecedented growth with the entry of retailers such as Future Group, Shopper's Stop and Vishal Megamart.

Buying a house? Beware of builders' tricks

Buying a house? Beware of builders' tricks

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2007

Builders have a variety of ways of catching the unsuspecting homebuyer on the wrong foot. Here are eight common ones and ways to counter them.

Want big salaries? Try the realty sector

Want big salaries? Try the realty sector

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2007

The boom in real estate has made it a viable career option. Institutes are running specialised courses to turn out the professionals the industry needs.

Use the portal and vent your anger!

Use the portal and vent your anger!

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2007

Technology gives the common consumer a platform and a voice to air his grievance. Here's how you can help yourself

Your dream house may have to wait a little longer

Your dream house may have to wait a little longer

Rediff.com   18 May 2007

The property boom seems to be tapering off. With experts estimating a 10-20 per cent fall in real estate prices in many cities, it makes sense to defer the purchase or buy in select areas

Will Delhi's Master Plan '21 solve its woes?

Will Delhi's Master Plan '21 solve its woes?

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2007

The implementation of the recently unveiled Master Plan for Delhi is unlikely to provide durable solutions for the capital's multitude of housing, infrastructure and other problems.

New job offer? Some dos and don'ts

New job offer? Some dos and don'ts

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2007

The economy is growing fast and there aren't enough skilled people for the jobs. Result: those who are there are getting multiple offers. But how to choose the best job?

Let your 2nd house pay for itself

Let your 2nd house pay for itself

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2007

It will help your finances and even help you escape the taxman

Buying a 2nd house? A checklist

Buying a 2nd house? A checklist

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2007

Don't get swayed by popular thinking. Outlook Money gives you a checklist to follow before you finally decide whether to buy a second house or not.