Vidya Ram, Forbes.Com

Stories by Vidya Ram, Forbes.Com

How to negotiate, and win!

How to negotiate, and win!

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2008

You won't win them all, but you can increase the odds. Here's how.

What is long-term investing, anyway?

What is long-term investing, anyway?

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2008

The Forbes.com Investor Team talks foreign stocks and mid-sized banks against a backdrop of short-term losses and long-term hopes.

A Wall Streeter's guide to finding a job

A Wall Streeter's guide to finding a job

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2008

Fired by a financial firm? Here's a road map to rejoining the workforce.

Pink slips galore, but banks are still hiring

Pink slips galore, but banks are still hiring

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2008

Among the blizzard of pink slips on Wall Street, some banks are growing their staffs ... others aren't.

The iPhone isn't a great phone

The iPhone isn't a great phone

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2008

The iPhone is a great device, make no mistake. But it's not for everyone.

VCs talk tough but still have bucks

VCs talk tough but still have bucks

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2008

Silicon Valley venture capitalists are scaring their companies--and each other--with tough talk. The smart ones are also still investing.

Financial crisis, legal boom

Financial crisis, legal boom

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2008

The next great mega-litigation could rival the $12 billion spent cleaning up Enron.

How to keep morale high when business is down

How to keep morale high when business is down

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2008

Ways bosses can shepherd their staff through dark days.

Ten luxury car brands for less

Ten luxury car brands for less

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2008

Choosing a model with fewer amenities or a slightly smaller engine can save thousands.

Compute your way through traffic

Compute your way through traffic

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2008

Inrix navigation software gets its predictions about traffic congestion down to a science.

America's 200 best small companies

America's 200 best small companies

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2008

These elite up-and-coming companies have more than just great financials.

America's richest women

America's richest women

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2008

Despite the downturn, the 42 females in the Forbes 400 had a combined net worth of $181 billion.

What experts say: Don't panic!

What experts say: Don't panic!

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2008

Following the herd right now is exactly the wrong thing to do, say market historians and economists.

Hollywood's moguls in the making

Hollywood's moguls in the making

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2008

These 10 entrepreneurial stars could rule the celebrity-industrial complex for years to come.

How to wear nude without looking naked

How to wear nude without looking naked

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2008

Flesh-toned apparel and sheer fabrics are expected to be big hits both this season and next.

Bill Gates pips Buffett, is America's richest

Bill Gates pips Buffett, is America's richest

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2008

The rich haven't gotten richer--or poorer--this year.

Budget so you never go broke

Budget so you never go broke

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2008

Your job pays peanuts and living costs are through the roof, but a good budget can help you get a handle.

America's fastest-dying cities

America's fastest-dying cities

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2008

Another rough decade for the Rust Belt.

The most energy-efficient countries

The most energy-efficient countries

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2008

When it comes to growing the economy the most with the least energy, 10 nations lead the way.

Singapore, best place for expats

Singapore, best place for expats

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2008

Before taking a job abroad, make sure it's in a place where you can earn more, save more and spend less.