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10 soft skills that really matter at work

10 soft skills that really matter at work

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

If you want to grow in your career you should be open to learning, have problem solving skills and be a team player, says Shrutidhar Paliwal.

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The government had already indicated that it would pull its own motion on Johnson's "great new deal" and move it to next week if MPs were to back the delay amendment, introduced as an insurance policy against a default no-deal crash-out by the month-end deadline.

Sitharaman commissions made in India INS Kiltan

Sitharaman commissions made in India INS Kiltan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

"INS Kiltan strengthens our defence system and will be a shining armour in our 'Make in India' programme," Sitharaman said.

Bumrah reveals how he got the important scalps of Buttler, Root

Bumrah reveals how he got the important scalps of Buttler, Root

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

In white-ball cricket things are different -- over there you outsmart the batsman, and over here in Test cricket it's all about patience and consistency. That was my main focus today. You can't blast the batsmen out. I was looking to bowl good lengths and always challenge the batsmen with good lengths and good line. So in the end it was a good day.'

Man City's 'teenagers' looking like the main men

Man City's 'teenagers' looking like the main men

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Having left it late to earn a 3-2 win in the first leg, City took a while to hit their stride at The Etihad on Tuesday but when they did Guardiola's team produced a magnificent attacking display that will ring alarm bells around Europe.

Where have the mochis and rafoogars disappeared?

Where have the mochis and rafoogars disappeared?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'Our throwaway culture today has little room for mochis and rafoogars who concealed rips and tears with imperceptible stitches and great skill,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Assam ready to implement food security ordinance in 6 months

Assam ready to implement food security ordinance in 6 months

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The Congress government in Assam hopes to implement the National Food Security Ordinance which has been passed by the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government in the Centre, within six months, as desired by the Centre.

PHOTOS: Rahul steers Kings past Sunrisers

PHOTOS: Rahul steers Kings past Sunrisers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Images from Monday's match between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Mohali.

And 2018's Best Bollywood Actresses are...

And 2018's Best Bollywood Actresses are...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Hindi cinema witnessed unique facets of womanhood, her complexities and morality this year.

Sachin is a Man in Blue once again

Sachin is a Man in Blue once again

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

True Blue, a menswear label that Arvind has created with cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, is being extended into an exclusive traditional apparel brand for men called True Blue Handcrafted.

London Chess Classic: Anand loses to Nakamura

London Chess Classic: Anand loses to Nakamura

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

This is Anand's sixth loss to American in Classical chess and the Indian ace will now have to do a lot of hard work to catch up in the last five rounds.

'I for I, India for Israel', says Modi after meeting Rivlin

'I for I, India for Israel', says Modi after meeting Rivlin

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

On second day of his visit, Modi will also meet Moshe Holtzberg, the Israeli child who as a toddler survived the 26/11 attack.

Top 5 smartphones to watch IPL on-the-go

Top 5 smartphones to watch IPL on-the-go

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

These smartphones will let you enjoy all the action this IPL season!

Fiery Klopp due to land in Anfield on Thursday

Fiery Klopp due to land in Anfield on Thursday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Former Borussia Dortmund manager Juergen Klopp is expected at Anfield on Thursday as the German edges closer to becoming Brendan Rodgers' successor at Liverpool.

Sports Shorts: Superfan dies with unfulfilled Tokyo 2020 dream

Sports Shorts: Superfan dies with unfulfilled Tokyo 2020 dream

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'One must remember that a dragon has a forked tongue,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

Why did BSE snap ties with foreign bourses?

Why did BSE snap ties with foreign bourses?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Overseas bourses may take similar action and stop providing data on foreign indices and commodities traded in India, Ashish Chauhan, chief executive officer, BSE said.

Gully Boy Review: Ranveer rocks!

Gully Boy Review: Ranveer rocks!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

'Gully Boy is a pulsating salute to the new angry India and its youth,' says Aseem Chhabra who watched Zoya Akhtar's movie at the Berlin film festival.

There isn't going to be a war in the Himalayas

There isn't going to be a war in the Himalayas

Rediff.com7 May 2018

'That is important for Modi politically when he launches a do-or-die campaign seeking a renewed mandate in the 2019 poll,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Kohli is not invincible, slip catching let us down'

'Kohli is not invincible, slip catching let us down'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

England pacer James Anderson says Virat Kohli is not 'invincible' and poor slip fielding from his team mates has allowed the Indian skipper to get off the hook in the first innings of the first Test in Birmingham.

2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the 2018 films that impressive her.

Will Ami Bera win a historic third term?

Will Ami Bera win a historic third term?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The only Indian-American in Congress won the election in 2012 and re-election in 2014 by wafer-thin margins. His race this year is officially a 'close contest'.

What I find compelling about masala movies...

What I find compelling about masala movies...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'...that it takes fantasy seriously as a part of real life'... A fascinating excerpt from Jonathan Gil Harris's book, Masala Shakespeare: How A Firangi Writer Became Indian.

It's now or never for us in Madhya Pradesh: Scindia

It's now or never for us in Madhya Pradesh: Scindia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Scindia sought to steer clear of reports about rift among party leaders for the chief ministerial post.

Liverpool boss has reason to smile

Liverpool boss has reason to smile

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

There is often nothing more dangerous than a striker with a point to prove as Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi showed in Liverpool's League Cup mauling of Southampton on Wednesday.

Honor 8: Definitely worthy

Honor 8: Definitely worthy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Honor carries good features all around itself. But it is not without its quirks either. Thankfully, these are few and not likely to dent its prospects hugely

Wadkar hits century as Vidarbha inch closer to maiden Ranji title

Wadkar hits century as Vidarbha inch closer to maiden Ranji title

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Vidarbha inched closer to a maiden Ranji Trophy title by grabbing a commanding 233-run lead against a Delhi side that looked defeated for better part of the day, as little-known Akshay Wadkar chose first-class cricket's biggest stage to compile his maiden century, in Indore, on Sunday.

Need of the Hour: Statesmanship!

Need of the Hour: Statesmanship!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'A good opportunity has thus been provided for both countries to back away from the brink without loss of dignity.' 'There is every reason why they should strain every nerve, and grab every chance, shedding all thought of belligerence and showing who's the boss, to establish, maintain and preserve all it takes to lift themselves by their bootstraps,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Nobody is going to fight India's war.' 'India has to fight its own war against the rogue State and the evil forces nurtured by it.'

Pietersen accuses scribe of reporting 'complete and utter lies'

Pietersen accuses scribe of reporting 'complete and utter lies'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has reportedly slammed reports that team director and head coach Andy Flower was so fed up with the enigmatic batsman's attitude that he had issued a 'KP or him' ultimatum to selectors.

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

In his latest book 'Playing to the Edge', Michael Hayden, the former CIA director said that Pasha had conceded that some of the powerful spy agency's retired members were engaged in training those involved in the heinous crime but refused to take action.

Big blow for India as Mary Kom, Sarita Devi fail to qualify for Rio Games

Big blow for India as Mary Kom, Sarita Devi fail to qualify for Rio Games

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom and Asian Games bronze-medallist L Sarita Devi failed to qualify for the Olympics after they went down in their respective second round bouts of the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Saturday.

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'Deep down, it betrays a transactional view of politics. That, to get, the voter must give,' argues Krishna Prasad.

Soccer PIX: Benzema header beats Sevilla; Napoli thrash Lecce

Soccer PIX: Benzema header beats Sevilla; Napoli thrash Lecce

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Real Madrid produced a gutsy performance to earn a 1-0 win at Sevilla, on Sunday, which took them level on points at the top of La Liga

Sai's Take: Minority Report

Sai's Take: Minority Report

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

'The minorities are determined to prove Modi wrong in 2019, and the only way he can counter their mobilisation against his government is to get a bigger share of the Hindu vote,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

The Forgotten Army review

The Forgotten Army review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'What was previously buried in the sands of time now gets buried by the weight of banality,' notes Sreehari Nair.

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for the team.'

Champions League PIX: Messi takes Barca into quarters; Liverpool through

Champions League PIX: Messi takes Barca into quarters; Liverpool through

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Barca captain Messi opened the scoring with a "Panenka" penalty chipped straight down the middle in the 17th minute after Luis Suarez was fouled in the area, putting the home side ahead in the tie after a goalless first leg in France.

The Kurds helped defeat ISIS, but does the world care?

The Kurds helped defeat ISIS, but does the world care?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

'The war against ISIS is what earned the Kurds global recognition of being some of the best fighters that overshadowed regular armies,' points out Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

500th Test: Ashwin shines as India crush New Zealand

500th Test: Ashwin shines as India crush New Zealand

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

India beat New Zealand by 197 runs to win the opening Test in Kanpur and take a 1-0 in the 3-Test match series.