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Williamson hails Rashid's brilliance, Sunrisers's fighting spirit

Williamson hails Rashid's brilliance, Sunrisers's fighting spirit

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Skipper Kane Williamson hailed the fighting spirit of Sunrisers Hyderabad while praising star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan's all-round brilliance which earned them a 14-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League and a place in Sunday's final.

Now, get a sponsor to move up the corporate ladder

Now, get a sponsor to move up the corporate ladder

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

A mentor doesn't have to be someone more senior than you, but that isn't the case with a sponsor.

UPSC Topper dreams of a Perfect India

UPSC Topper dreams of a Perfect India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

'When I was young, I used to look around the village we lived in.' 'There was a lack of resources -- no proper health centres and schools.' 'I felt that becoming an IAS officer would help solve those issues.'

Paes wants to be a role model

Paes wants to be a role model

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

At 44, with 18 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic medal in his cupboard, Leander Paes is finding it "tough to set new goals" but still spent his off-season getting stronger to remain relevant in modern day tennis, which is being dominated by brute power.

Indian DJ changes the way Hong Kong parties

Indian DJ changes the way Hong Kong parties

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

She spins Bollywood tracks when she's not doing her investment consultant job.

This engineer wants every child to play

This engineer wants every child to play

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Vikas Plakkot, founder of Just For Kicks (JFK) is using using the game of football to develop life skills for students in low-income schools in India.

Start-ups, here's how to manage your employees

Start-ups, here's how to manage your employees

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Managing human resources remains a major and under-appreciated challenge for most start-ups.

How to be employable after college

How to be employable after college

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Spruce up your CV and seek professional advise, says Prof RSS Mani of ITM Group of Institutions.

A blueprint for India@75

A blueprint for India@75

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

How could India@75 improve law and order, courts, social, physical and soft infrastructure, efficient cities, e-governance, ease of doing business and other essential state functions by 2022, asks Shailesh Pathak.

How to get an internship at IISc Bangalore

How to get an internship at IISc Bangalore

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sarvesh Agrawal of Internshala offers a detailed guide on the application process.

Mustafizur must be handled carefully, says bowling coach Streak

Mustafizur must be handled carefully, says bowling coach Streak

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Bangladesh bowling coach Heath Streak wants young pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman to be looked after and supported well so that he can grow into a big match-winner.

Saina Nehwal returns to Gopichand Academy

Saina Nehwal returns to Gopichand Academy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Saina Nehwal has once again resumed her partnership with long-time mentor and former coach Pullela Gopichand and would be starting her training at his academy in Hyderabad after recovering from a thigh strain.

5 secrets to have a happy and meaningful 2019

5 secrets to have a happy and meaningful 2019

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

From Rihanna to Michael Bloomberg, get inspired from the best.

Karun, Jayant success is created by Virat, Anil: Dravid

Karun, Jayant success is created by Virat, Anil: Dravid

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

He is the prime force behind the feeder-line created for the senior national cricket team and India A and U-19 chief coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday lauded Test captain Virat Kohli and chief coach Anil Kumble for creating an environment where youngsters are feeling comfortable. Dravid believes that success of Karun Nair and Jayant Yadav, who are products of the A team, is purely because of the "process" that has been put in place. "It's great to see these young boys coming through the 'A' team set-up and from domestic performances. It is a tribute to I think the environment created in the national set-up that they are coming through feeling comfortable and performing straightaway. Credit to Virat and Anil for the set-up and what they have been doing at the national level. So we are seeing the results, Nice to be a part of that process," Dravid told 'bcci.tv' on Sunday.

'This government is particularly ruthless'

'This government is particularly ruthless'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'Today we see the worrisome phenomenon where honest officers who run afoul of the government being chased, hunted down and dirt being dug up on them.'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'

Ishant Sharma on how he has matured as a cricketer

Ishant Sharma on how he has matured as a cricketer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

'Earlier I was really raw. I didn't know much about bowling -- I would just bowl fast. Now I know like, what the batsman is doing, how is the weather, how the wicket is going to behave, then after how many overs what you need to do and everything. You need to adapt, and bowl according to the situation'

5 habits of highly successful people

5 habits of highly successful people

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Successful people have mastered these habits! What about you?

She quit a lucrative US job to help India's underprivileged girls

She quit a lucrative US job to help India's underprivileged girls

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Saima Hasan, founder and chief executive officer of Roshni Academy that works to empower girls from government schools in New Delhi and surrounding areas to achieve their full potential in college, jobs and life in general, tells P Rajendran what drew her to help poor girls.

Mourinho's dwindling options bode well for Man United

Mourinho's dwindling options bode well for Man United

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Having returned to England after his humiliating ouster from Chelsea, it is up to Jose Mourinho to leave a positive legacy at Manchester United.

How to ace your next job interview

How to ace your next job interview

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Reach on time, dress appropriately and acknowledge the interviewer.

'Never were officers or airmen disrespectful'

'Never were officers or airmen disrespectful'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Those 10 years in the IAF has made me what I am today.'

'Pinning all the blame on Rahul is simplistic, unfair'

'Pinning all the blame on Rahul is simplistic, unfair'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'I would personally like to see Rahul Gandhi continue as party president.' 'I genuinely believe he has far more to offer to the party still, particularly in leading us in these challenging times that we find ourselves in.'

'I want to pursue masters in research'

'I want to pursue masters in research'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers overseas consultant NNS Chandra offered advice.

FC Goa sign Lucio as marquee player; Mumbai retain Anelka

FC Goa sign Lucio as marquee player; Mumbai retain Anelka

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Lucimar Ferreira da Silva, popularly known as Lucio, has signed up with FC Goa as a marquee player for the second season of the Indian Super League.

Brazil's World Cup winner Lucio signs up for ISL

Brazil's World Cup winner Lucio signs up for ISL

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Lucimar Ferreira da Silva, popularly known as Lucio, has signed up with FC Goa as a marquee player for the second season of the Indian Super League.

More than 80% employees expect better pay hike in 2014: Survey

More than 80% employees expect better pay hike in 2014: Survey

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

A majority of employees in the country expect better salary hikes in 2014 compared to previous years, spurred by hopes of brighter economic prospects.

What to avoid in a job interview

What to avoid in a job interview

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Hiring experts tell us how trivial things you say and do can lead to your rejection.

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kerber, Halep advance; Pliskova knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kerber, Halep advance; Pliskova knocked out

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Spain's Rafael Nadal was at his dominant best against Pablo Carreno Busta on Saturday, brushing aside his compatriot 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to move into the fourth round at the Australian Open. Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Nadal cruises into Barcelona semis; Tsitsipas stuns Thiem

Nadal cruises into Barcelona semis; Tsitsipas stuns Thiem

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Rafael Nadal extended his astonishing winning run on clay to 42 consecutive sets as he reached the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open with a 6-0, 7-5 victory over Slovakia's Martin Klizan on Friday. The defending champion will face David Goffin on Saturday after the Belgian beat Spaniard Roberto Bautista 6-7(3), 6-2, 6-2.

How We Won the Ranji Trophy!

How We Won the Ranji Trophy!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'We are not the best side in domestic cricket, we are not the best side in terms of skill sets or in terms of match-winners, but I think we are the best when it comes to being a unit, when it comes to playing like a family.'

No English in CSAT: Trade unionism before entering a trade!

No English in CSAT: Trade unionism before entering a trade!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Should candidates for particular positions in the government be permitted to agitate for changing the recruitment process itself? The candidates have to meet the requirements of the jobs rather than ask for their own standards to be accepted as the requirement of the jobs. Those who cannot meet those criteria should seek other jobs that match their skills, says T P Sreenivasan.

Indian batsmen open to learning: Dhawan

Indian batsmen open to learning: Dhawan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'We have learnt a lot of things. Especially when we played in Kolkata (during first Test against SL) and in Dharamsala (first ODI)'

The 100 percentile girl!

The 100 percentile girl!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Neha Manglik, the only female CAT topper this year tells us how she did it.

'We need to stop having low expectations from autistic children'

'We need to stop having low expectations from autistic children'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Upasna Pandey spoke with parents of some artists who participated at the 'Views from Planet Autism 2015'

K V Kamath: A man who always challenges the status quo

K V Kamath: A man who always challenges the status quo

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Under KV Kamath's leadership, ICICI Bank's revenues grew multi-fold.

Report Card: How India fared in MCG Test

Report Card: How India fared in MCG Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Harish Kotian evaluates Indian performances in the third Test.

For Indians, losing a job considered taboo

For Indians, losing a job considered taboo

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Build trust in face of lay-offs Communicating with employees is the key to easing pain as downsizing cycle sweeps IT.

The girl who ran away from home to play football

The girl who ran away from home to play football

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Turambekar's story is inspiring, to say the least. Read on as she recounts her remarkable journey in conversation with Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.