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Why Srishti Jain is India's Hunger Hero

Why Srishti Jain is India's Hunger Hero

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The co-founder of Feeding India is changing the way India deals with wasted food.

Does India really need a Pay Commission?

Does India really need a Pay Commission?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The Pay Commission process is symptomatic of a national crisis within the Indian state.

How to be a star performer

How to be a star performer

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Do you have the ability to speak up and lead by example?

'If Smriti Irani succeeds, it will be a great achievement'

'If Smriti Irani succeeds, it will be a great achievement'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

'Once you've made up your mind that you don't like Smriti Irani because she has got where she has far too quickly or far too easily, you find reasons to dislike her and to justify your view,' says Pritish Nandy.

How to get hired in 6 easy steps

How to get hired in 6 easy steps

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

From fine tuning your CV to quantifying your accomplishments, doing these will help you inch closer to the job of your dreams.

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy, which opened last autumn on the Spanish island of Mallorca, is charging kids 56,000 euros ($62,000) a year for tennis lessons and school.

WTA Finals PHOTOS: Spotless Sharapova carries Radwanska into semis

WTA Finals PHOTOS: Spotless Sharapova carries Radwanska into semis

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Maria Sharapova made light of her long injury layoff by advancing to the last four of the WTA Finals with an unbeaten record in round robin play after the Russian breezed past Flavia Pennetta 7-5, 6-1 on Thursday, and booked a surprise passage to the semi-finals for Agnieszka Radwanska.

Shining the light on an Era of Darkness

Shining the light on an Era of Darkness

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'I would recommend every young Indian reads Shashi Tharoor's book to get a perspective of our colonial past in the present day mesmerising euphoria of the global village in spite of Donald Trump, says Shivanand Kanavi.

'I am here because cinema is my passion'

'I am here because cinema is my passion'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Actor turned director Vineeth Kumar talks about his directorial debut and his passion for films

'Become the captain of the problem and defeat it'

'Become the captain of the problem and defeat it'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

A clear aim, knowledge, hard work and perseverance spells success: President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.

'China doesn't want war'

'China doesn't want war'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'China would rather tie us down; and bleed us as much as it can so that we aren't able to lift our heads to face them.'

'The only thing she wanted was her dignity'

'The only thing she wanted was her dignity'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

In Virender Kapoor's latest book A Wonderful Wife twelve men write about the difference their wives have made in their respective lives.

5 things you should never tell your future employer

5 things you should never tell your future employer

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

If you want the job of your dreams, be watchful of what you say in the job interview.

School admissions: 10 questions every parent must ask

School admissions: 10 questions every parent must ask

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The school is a place where your child will spend the next 14 years of his/her life. Is it equipped to meet the future?

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Former Real Madrid and Spain forward Raul has joined New York Cosmos for the 2015 season on a "multi-year" contract pending a medical, the North American Soccer League (NASL) club said on Thursday.

Should students work while studying?

Should students work while studying?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Student jobs help aid students who are in financial need.

4 things successful people do every day

4 things successful people do every day

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Ask yourself: What is the one thing I love and believe the most in?

Maybe India needs this Dream XI!

Maybe India needs this Dream XI!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

So India lost its first World Twenty20 game on Tuesday night. Maybe, we fielded the wrong team :) Haresh Pandya picks 11 India greats who never played the shortest format, but can take on any team in the World T20 championships.

PM to commanders: Be ready for 'invisible' enemy

PM to commanders: Be ready for 'invisible' enemy

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday told his military commanders that he saw a "rare" possibility of a full scale war but asked them to be ready for "invisible" enemy and challenges which will be "less predictable" in a changing world.

'I am definitely lucky'

'I am definitely lucky'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'I never tried to get into Hindi films. But when I heard the script of Baaghi, I found it interesting. Tiger is a bundle of energy. He keeps working during the shoots as well. He is focused all the time.' Sudheer Babu is ready for his BIG Bollywood debut!

Let us stop taxing women!

Let us stop taxing women!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Double tax exemption on wages paid to women can encourage companies to hire, retain and compensate women better, argues Nitin Pai.

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Keshav Murugesh, CEO of the Nasdaq-listed WNS, discusses the impact of the Trump administration on BPO and BPM industry with Ayan Pramanik.

Stanford grad. YouTube sensation. And she's just 19

Stanford grad. YouTube sensation. And she's just 19

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Shyamoli Sanghi is India's newest teen popstar.

I forget about my achievements, says chess wizard Vishy Anand

I forget about my achievements, says chess wizard Vishy Anand

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Viswanathan Anand says one factor that has contributed immensely to this has been his habit of 'forgetting' achievements.

What young people want from their jobs

What young people want from their jobs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

'As they come in contact with more people in their professional life, they will need to uncover even more opportunities for growth.'

Best Diwali gift ever: Hardik Pandya's dad

Best Diwali gift ever: Hardik Pandya's dad

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'When Hardik was dropped from the Zimbabwe tour, coach Sanjay Bangar called, telling him to work hard and not lose focus.' 'This really motivated Hardik to do better and he emerged one of the star performers during India A's tour of Australia.'

Why we should be concerned about the Indian Army's future

Why we should be concerned about the Indian Army's future

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The army of the future needs a system of transparency and research. An open sociology of the army is a democratic necessity. An openness of information is a necessity of the army of the future fighting the next peace and next war on behalf of society, says social scientist Shiv Visvanathan.

Kohli is a phenomenal player; beautiful to watch: Richard Hadlee

Kohli is a phenomenal player; beautiful to watch: Richard Hadlee

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

India's Test captain Virat Kohli is a 'phenomenal player and a treat to watch', feels legendary New Zealand fast bowler Sir Richard Hadlee.

Football Extras: Juve's Ronaldo scores for fifth game in a row...

Football Extras: Juve's Ronaldo scores for fifth game in a row...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

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

'I don't mind comparisons with Shahid'

'I don't mind comparisons with Shahid'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'When the film was over, Bhai gave me a look, expressing what he felt.' 'That look said it all, and meant the world to me.'

One-Day cricket is seriously struggling, says Dravid

One-Day cricket is seriously struggling, says Dravid

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Former India captain Rahul Dravid, on Friday, urged the cricket administrators to rethink their plans of One-day cricket, if they have to ensure the longevity of the format.

Emerging from 'dark spaces' De Kock needs to prove himself against NZ

Emerging from 'dark spaces' De Kock needs to prove himself against NZ

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Quinton de Kock's return to form in South Africa's World Cup quarter-final rout of Sri Lanka was one of the most pleasing aspects of a convincing victory for the Proteas.

Why are politicians uncomfortable with military men?

Why are politicians uncomfortable with military men?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

'Why can't a person who has supervised military intelligence head RA&W?' 'Why can't one who has overseen national security planning become our NSA or chair the National Security Advisory Board?' asks Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

The Aamir Khan Interview

The Aamir Khan Interview

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Aamir Khan speaks about his unusual trek in Indian cinema, why he didn't agree to play Sunil Dutt in Sanju, and more...

Why the 1972 Shimla accord was a disaster

Why the 1972 Shimla accord was a disaster

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

'Indira Gandhi proved herself a great war leader, but failed as a statesman,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Test cricket could die in India if...

Test cricket could die in India if...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

How will young batsmen brought up on T20 learn to build an innings? What about the technique to patiently negotiate hostile seam bowling conditions or the skill to play on difficult dusty turners? What about leaving the swinging ball outside off stump?

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

15 lessons every successful entrepreneur follows

15 lessons every successful entrepreneur follows

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Apoorve Dubey lists out the 15 things that will make you a successful entrepreneur.

Layoff Lessons: Keep your chin up; prepare for small course corrections

Layoff Lessons: Keep your chin up; prepare for small course corrections

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

'Do not panic; have a good rapport with the HR and negotiate if they can map you to some other requirement with lesser compensation. Take sometime off -- 10 to 15 days; relax; be with your parents or friends then come back and prepare a good resume and learn new skills.' A chemical engineer and IT professional share their layoff lessons.

Manchester United legend Vidic rolls back his years at the Reds

Manchester United legend Vidic rolls back his years at the Reds

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Legendary Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic was articulate and candid while speaking at a conference in Mumbai on Friday. Norma Godinho/Rediff.com listens in as Vidic talks of Sir Alex Ferguson's motivational mind games, the Ronaldo bet and Man Utd under Mourinho...