News for 'Learning Solutions India'

Glucometers, tummy trimmers drive e-tail volumes

Glucometers, tummy trimmers drive e-tail volumes

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

By value, however, electronic goods still account for a large portion of gross merchandise

'Chiefs allowed Doval to dictate terms and micro manage'

'Chiefs allowed Doval to dictate terms and micro manage'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'The ISI is bound to exploit narcoterrorism.'

Gobsmacked by LinkedIn...

Gobsmacked by LinkedIn...

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'LinkedIn is supposed to be this super-connected social media network for professionals that I reluctantly joined at the persistence of a former colleague appalled at my lack of self-promotion.' 'Well, I'm out there and I don't know who knows me, but I do know that LinkedIn's algorithm definitely doesn't,' says Kanika Datta.

'Gross hiring by TCS will go down for FY17'

'Gross hiring by TCS will go down for FY17'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

'We are at a time and position that we do not need higher number of visas.'

'Intolerance is part of democracy'

'Intolerance is part of democracy'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

'The darkest days of Indian democracy were (during) the Emergency when basic democratic rights were suspended. For a time it seemed as though India would move along the East Asian model -- everybody works hard, nobody asks questions, certainly not of the government.' 'There are people who say we are headed that way, but I am not persuaded by the evidence,' says Mahesh Rangarajan who recently resigned as director of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in New Delhi.

The man who uses instincts over numbers

The man who uses instincts over numbers

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Naveen Tewari loves cycling but over the past few years, he has been keeping his first love waiting.

'Telangana is a classic case of how not to do things'

'Telangana is a classic case of how not to do things'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Lok Satta Party chief Jayaprakash Narayan talks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa on the Telangana turmoil, 'juvenile' Aam Aadmi Party and more.

How Equitas turns poor people into successful entrepreneurs

How Equitas turns poor people into successful entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Pushpal Shinde now earns some Rs 50,000 a month.

10 inspiring books every woman should read

10 inspiring books every woman should read

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

These books, written by women authors will inspire you to become leaders and pursue success.

A Colossus says Goodbye

A Colossus says Goodbye

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Naresh Chandra -- distinguished civil servant and diplomat -- passed into the ages on Sunday, July 9. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes a patriot like none other.<

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Activist, motivational speaker and acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal talks about her 'not so glamorous life', daily struggles and how she's preparing herself for the future.

PM Modi accuses Pak of creating 'nuisance', promoting terror

PM Modi accuses Pak of creating 'nuisance', promoting terror

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

In a blunt attack on Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused it of creating "nuisance" and "constantly" troubling India by promoting terrorism.

Doval's actions saved critical air assets in Pathankot

Doval's actions saved critical air assets in Pathankot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'Ajit Doval has done a splendid job in handling the Pathankot attack and certainly helped save heavy destruction of critical air force assets,' says Abhay Jere.

ALERT! The Chinese are wiping out Tibet

ALERT! The Chinese are wiping out Tibet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The world must hang its head in shame for being a mute spectator to the 'cultural holocaust' in Tibet, says Major General Mrinal Suman (retd).

The Weekend Agriculturist

The Weekend Agriculturist

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Tired of weekend parties, discotheques and pubs? Have aimless visits to the mall and the latest movies lost their charm? Are you looking for something more meaningful? Something fun and challenging as well? Then this weekend, join Harish Srinivasan and his friends for a weekend at a farm near Chennai.

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Nikita Puri and Dhruv Munjal explain why new-age businessmen are turning to exclusive, uber-rich clubs.

Are you the MIDAS in your office? Don't fool yourself!

Are you the MIDAS in your office? Don't fool yourself!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Are you staring at a mid-career crisis? Here's help!

'It was deeply embarrassing to watch Sholay'

'It was deeply embarrassing to watch Sholay'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

'Satyajit Ray was somewhat tolerable; you didn't have to hang your head in shame.' 'Sholay is a series of stereotypes and borrowed ideas... And we are still singing praises of that film.' 'What would I make of two grown men behaving in this manner? It's deeply embarrassing.' If you thought Naseeruddin Shah was too frank with his opinions, he'd have to take a back seat to wife Ratna Pathak Shah, who doesn't waste a second, giving you her strong views on matters movies and personal.

Is the Maggi saga stifling food companies?

Is the Maggi saga stifling food companies?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The future too looks grim.

Shikha Sharma on the new NPA rules and the future of Axis Bank

Shikha Sharma on the new NPA rules and the future of Axis Bank

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Axis Bank Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Shikha Sharma on the new mechanism for non-performing loans, the bank's loan portfolio, industry outlook and the bank's future plans.

Spectrum bounty: How much will the govt get?

Spectrum bounty: How much will the govt get?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The marketplace was simply not conducive to the extension and evolution of broadband networks, particularly for less dense rural markets, so connectivity and services suffered.

This girl is going to grow vegetables after a PhD

This girl is going to grow vegetables after a PhD

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

"We, Indians have forgotten what is good for us. Foreigners say oats are good so we say the same, arrey, we have oats since ages!" Meet Preeti Virkar, a believer of a different kind.

SP family feud: Patch up on cards; Akhilesh returns uncle's portfolios

SP family feud: Patch up on cards; Akhilesh returns uncle's portfolios

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The announcements were made as per the compromise formula worked out by SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav who asserted that "There can be no division in the party."

'Mamata turned a peaceful demonstration into a battlefield'

'Mamata turned a peaceful demonstration into a battlefield'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'The CM seems to have forgotten that she is dealing with the Gorkhas, people known for their valour and loyalty to India.' 'It is shameful that Mamata Banerjee and her administration treated them like insurgents, choosing to use live bullets instead of other ways and means to control crowds.'

'What happened was highly dangerous and foolish'

'What happened was highly dangerous and foolish'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'I've answered all those people who are tweeting nonsense about Varnika Kundu and trying to shame her.' 'Shame her for what? For being a young girl at a party with friends? For enjoying herself?' 'I think it is ridiculous for somebody to say that she should not be out at night.' 'Why should a girl not step out at night?' 'What does that mean?' 'Does it mean that something happens to the boys at night and they change into monsters?' 'If so, then the problem lies with the boys, not with the girls.' 'Please keep your sons at home at night.' 'Why are you telling girls where to go and what to do?'

PM@UNESCO: Our world is a better place because of UN

PM@UNESCO: Our world is a better place because of UN

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

PM Modi addressed a crowded UNESCO gathering, speaking of the importance of culture.

Does the Indian IT industry need trade unions?

Does the Indian IT industry need trade unions?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Being leaders in compensation and benefits, collective bargaining for wages is a non-issue in the industry.

Don't look at him with pity; look up to him for his grit

Don't look at him with pity; look up to him for his grit

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Dhruv Shirpurkar's parents never let go of their faith in God while standing with him in his battle against a rare disorder that left him 85 per cent disabled and bound to a wheelchair.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the globe.

'Modi government is on its way to greatness'

'Modi government is on its way to greatness'

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Let us not say that Modi has not delivered on anything; he has delivered something and in parts substantially, but he has to also deliver on a large number of his electoral promises.'

'The govt has done a lot to set the investment climate right'

'The govt has done a lot to set the investment climate right'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

'The transmission sector is going to be the next sunrise industry.'

7 key points in Trump's maiden speech to Congress

7 key points in Trump's maiden speech to Congress

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

From reiterating his commitment to build the border wall to protecting the American way of life from terrorist threats, President Donald Trump outlined his vision for the United States of America

The intricate route from Yojana to NITI

The intricate route from Yojana to NITI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced its imminent replacement in his Independence Day address, but the new name, structure and key personnel became known only a week ago.

Why Modi chose Rajiv Mehrishi as the economic affairs secretary

Why Modi chose Rajiv Mehrishi as the economic affairs secretary

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The new economic affairs secretary believes that doing more of the same cannot help; you must do things differently.

5 mantras to mint a fortune from stocks

5 mantras to mint a fortune from stocks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Staying invested for a long time and making money in the process requires patience, strategy and discipline.

Who politicised deaths of farmers if not Modi?

Who politicised deaths of farmers if not Modi?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Having made farmer suicides a campaign issue, Modi and the BJP should have no complaints in now having to live with it, says Aakar Patel.

Shyam Benegal on FTII crisis: 'Credentials are not important, capabilities are'

Shyam Benegal on FTII crisis: 'Credentials are not important, capabilities are'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who as FTII chairman was himself gheraoed by students, gives us his point of view on the crisis facing India's premier film school.

We are not thinking about layoffs at all: Vishal Sikka

We are not thinking about layoffs at all: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The company has become very big in the past 10 years -- it has grown almost 10 times; that is an unbelievable pace of growth, said the Infosys CEO.

How you can be happy at work

How you can be happy at work

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Focus on the best you can do with what you've been given.

Do Muslims really need government upliftment?

Do Muslims really need government upliftment?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

While there is no denying that certain sections of the community deserve aid, the politics of reservation can be suicidal for India.