'We go through 18 years of school and college, but we lack many necessary skills.' 'The biggest lessons we need, to live life, are somehow not taught, and they are only learned on the job.' 'My intention, through my content, my books, and my start-ups, is to make college kids become life ready.'
With 12 years of experience in the field, Nistula Hebbar thought it would be interesting to bring the world of political journalism to Indian readers by way of a novel. In this interview with Nishi Tiwari, the young first-time author discusses her book Kiss & Tell, her career as a journalist and how the profession is actually far from what it is perceived to be.
'Who can forget that a superstar made me comfortable?'
'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'
At a ceremony in London on Thursday, the New Delhi-based writer said she was 'completely overwhelmed' with the 'bolt from the blue' as she accepted her prize, worth GBP 50,000 and shared with the book's English translator, Daisy Rockwell.
'There should be total transparency in the system.'
Author Geetanjali Shree's novel Tomb of Sand on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.
Amitabh shoots... Rasika packs... Tusshar turns author...
We are the team that everyone wants to beat, says India captain Kohli.
Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.
The Income Tax Department has detected "concealment of income" to the tune of Rs 17 crore after recent raids on institutions linked to former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh and his family members, official sources claimed on Monday.
Rediff reader Pooja Rakesh from Kochi, Kerala tells us why Ruskin Bond is her favourite author.
'Rain-fed farms in the drier parts of the country are feeling the pinch of lack of water, and this pinch is only going to increase. Some of the biggest companies have shut down because of non-availability of water.'
Simran Dhir talks about Delhi, Indian parents and the inspiration behind her debut novel Best Intentions.
'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'
The 10-year-old who shares his birthday with William Shakespeare talks about his inspiration to write, his mini library and big dream.
The concluding part of the A to Z guide to a year that will soon become history.
Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!
'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'
'All selectors must be sufficiently thick-skinned and prepared to take criticism.' T C A Srinivasa Raghavan checks out Ravi Shastri's first book.
Kunal Kapoor's bland portrayal cannot bring out Babur's fascinating persona or self-deprecating temperament, feels Sukanya Verma.
Jugal Hansraj on his children's novel The Coward and the Sword.
The funds raised by employees were matched by an equal contribution from Wipro.
'One thing we have learnt is that a pandemic can be arrested at any stage.' 'Not suddenly, of course, but slowly with steady unwavering focus.'
Pakistani writer Bilal Tanweer, who was on Tuesday conferred the 2014 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize for his novel The Scatter Here Is Too Great, was congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Congress veteran said that a stronger emphasis needs to be laid on grassroot leadership and that there is a need to rebuild the party's structure.
'I used to be crazy about dates, about car numbers, phone numbers and people would ask, "How can you remember all these things?".'
He laid stress on workers' connection with the ground and cited his own example when he was party in-charge for various assembly elections in the past.
Pilot and author Alkesh Nair shares his fascinating reading list.
'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.
Who better than India's beloved storyteller to teach you how to spin a yarn?
Despite belonging to a political dynasty of sorts, Aaditya Thackeray is the first in his family to contest an election.
Ahead of World Book Day, Mumbai-based banker and blogger Roma Dhamija picks her favourite books.
'Should the government be in the business of running banks?' 'Particularly when it does not have the fiscal strength to continuously infuse capital into such banks?'
Potter fans, here is an exhibition that will leave you spellbound!
Lust Stories releases on June 15.
'Our defence services are in a position to checkmate any Chinese adventurism.'
In an exclusive chat with Rediff users, bestselling author Amish Tripathi takes questions on his books, his films and his gods.
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