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I feel ready for Champions Trophy now: Dinesh Karthik

I feel ready for Champions Trophy now: Dinesh Karthik

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Dinesh Karthik feels he has a good chance of making India's Champions Trophy playing XI.

Jet crisis: 'I am living on my savings'

Jet crisis: 'I am living on my savings'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

A senior first officer with Jet Airways shares her plight.

In Ahmed Patel, Cong loses its key strategist, troubleshooter

In Ahmed Patel, Cong loses its key strategist, troubleshooter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The 71-year-old remained Sonia Gandhi's most trusted lieutenant for most of her tenure as the longest serving Congress president, standing by her side through sun and shade.

8 things you should know before starting a startup

8 things you should know before starting a startup

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Be prepared before taking the plunge from employee to entrepreneur.

How to land a great internship!

How to land a great internship!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Before you apply to any internship, you need to clearly mention why and how your joining will be a win-win situation for the employer.

Why Indian women's team have struggled to win World title

Why Indian women's team have struggled to win World title

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The Indian women's cricket team needs to develop the mental toughness that the mighty Australians possess to end its drought of winning a World title, believes veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami. Like the men's team, Indian women have been consistently reaching the knockout stages of ICC events in recently but have failed to lay their hands on the trophy. In fact, they are yet to win a World Cup.

How to keep your employees happy

How to keep your employees happy

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Dig deep, share the load, and share credit. That's what teamwork is about!

Reactions to AB de Villiers' shock retirement

Reactions to AB de Villiers' shock retirement

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The BCCI also wrote a few words wishing luck to the former SA captain.

Vimal Kumar 'pivotal' to Saina's resurgence

Vimal Kumar 'pivotal' to Saina's resurgence

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal feels that year 2015 is one of the best of her career but rued that a series of injuries affected her chances of winning more titles.

The case for boomerang hires

The case for boomerang hires

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

A growing number of firms are putting in formal policy frameworks to tap into company alumni and facilitate the return of former employees, discovers Sangeeta Tanwar.

'You can't wait for Karan Johar to call you'

'You can't wait for Karan Johar to call you'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'When you're an outsider, the journey to make it to your first film is a movie by itself.' 'It has struggle, pain, rejection, transformation...'

The Bhramam Review

The Bhramam Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.

Want to escape the 9-to-5 grind?

Want to escape the 9-to-5 grind?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Follow these steps and you'll never have to work again.

He shoots hoops for hope

He shoots hoops for hope

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

In the second of a special series on second generation Indian Americans giving back to India, Shaun Jayachandran tells Arthur J Pais how he is using basketball to get the young in India to build their educational skills and career goals.

What Jaishankar, Doval can do for India

What Jaishankar, Doval can do for India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'Both Doval and Jaishankar are savvy enough to know what is good for them and won't want to meet the fate of Icarus in Greek mythology,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'I can be called a female Akshay Kumar'

'I can be called a female Akshay Kumar'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'I want to be that actress who does everything. I want to be that actress who does Lootera as well as Dabangg,' says Sonakshi Sinha.

'Let's see where Kohli is 12-15 years from now, then compare him to Sachin'

'Let's see where Kohli is 12-15 years from now, then compare him to Sachin'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Ponting made the comment in reference to India captain Virat Kohli's leadership skills in the context of India's recently-concluded Test tour of England, which the visitors lost 1-4.

Must Read: The future of jobs in India

Must Read: The future of jobs in India

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

'The rule for millennials is: You can have a career for life.' 'You have to constantly adapt to the needs of the industry to stay relevant.' 'The jobs will be the same, but the skill sets required will be different.' 'Technology will dominate the nature of jobs available in the future.'

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl review

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Janhvi Kapoor does well as the girl trying to assert her 'kaabiliyat', observes Sukanya Verma.

We look up to you, you are our hero: Kapil to Kohli

We look up to you, you are our hero: Kapil to Kohli

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

India's first World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev, on Tuesday, compared current captain Virat Kohli with the late Jagmohan Dalmiya, terming them heroes on and off the field.

Top 10 tips to ace your job interview

Top 10 tips to ace your job interview

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Focusing on your past performance and using references can help you land your dream job.

EPL Updates: Guardiola 'happily wrong' about Silva

EPL Updates: Guardiola 'happily wrong' about Silva

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Pep Guardiola hailed Sergio Aguero's 'unique' skill of sniffing out chances in front of goal, and David Silva's ability to ghost past defenders

'This is the best opportunity to try out Rohit as Test opener'

'This is the best opportunity to try out Rohit as Test opener'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'Rohit can bring a lot to the table.' 'And if he clicks, then imagine how strong our batting line-up will be.'

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Companies such as Amazon, Uber are looking at expanding their hubs in Canada.

Obama's INSPIRING message to the class of 2020

Obama's INSPIRING message to the class of 2020

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The former President addressed graduates virtually sharing tips on how they could make the most of their lives and careers amid the pandemic.

Sehwag wants plane and train to be named after Dipa, Lalita!

Sehwag wants plane and train to be named after Dipa, Lalita!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Indian athletes have so far (Monday) not being able to win a single medal at Rio Olympics. But there are two performances- Dipa Karmaka's historic 4th place finish in Artistic Gymnastics and Lalita Babar finishing at a respectable 10th spot in 3000m Steeplechase- because these performances have come in events in which India had no significant performances in the past. Former cricketer Virender Sehwag, who has been active on social media, made a special request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Independence Day to honour these two athletes.

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The Chinese navy is large and expanding both in numbers and capability by the day.' 'India too must take measures to safeguard its own interests, now and in the future.'

Are you a great leader?

Are you a great leader?

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Virender Kapoor is the former director of Symbiosis Institute of Management and knows a thing or two the making of a great leader. Here's what he has to tell you, our dear readers.

Can robotics really ease hiring pain?

Can robotics really ease hiring pain?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

HR can make better hiring decisions with solutions powered by robotics & machine learning.

Check out Dhoni's TOP five knocks for India

Check out Dhoni's TOP five knocks for India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

A look at Mahendra Singh Dhoni's top five knocks in international cricket.

'What is the ISEET 2013?'

'What is the ISEET 2013?'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

In an online chat with readers on November 1, Nitesh Salvi, co-founder and director, Plancess Edusolution Pvt Ltd addressed reader queries related to the entrance exam and offered advice on how students can optimise their preparation and score better.

MUST READ: 10 common mistakes Indians make at work

MUST READ: 10 common mistakes Indians make at work

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Piyush Bhatia, corporate communication trainer, Founder and CEO of BM English Speaking tells you why it is important to avoid these common communication mistakes at work.

12 things they don't teach you in college

12 things they don't teach you in college

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Here are some valuable skills we wish we had learned in college to prepare us for real life.

How to pick the best engineering stream

How to pick the best engineering stream

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

In an online chat, career counsellor Amit Bansal shared crucial career advice with readers on how to pick the right stream and college to study engineering.

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Designer Namrata Lodha has been winning hearts with her sustainable hats.

LSAT 2015 to be conducted on May 15

LSAT 2015 to be conducted on May 15

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The prestigious Law School Admission Test (LSAT) for admission to undergraduate and post graduate courses in legal studies in the country will be held on May 15, 2015.

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Those who come from outside are surprised at the relatively small strength of the RBI supervisory cadre, relative to the needs of the country and the needs of the financial sector.'

Why football will never see any other like Pele again!

Why football will never see any other like Pele again!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

He might be travelling halfway across the globe to promote youth football through Subroto Cup but Brazilian legend Pele on Friday declared that there won't be another like him and the man who draws constant comparisons with him, the inimitable Diego Maradona.

How Arjun Shah scored a perfect 340 in GRE

How Arjun Shah scored a perfect 340 in GRE

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

"I never expected it. It was too good to be true," says the 20 year-old.

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'