News for 'Lesson Learnt'

#MumbaiRains: 'Hope I don't need a motorboat today'

#MumbaiRains: 'Hope I don't need a motorboat today'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweet top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Never forget the Emergency!

Never forget the Emergency!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

'Even today, Emergency excesses are being benchmarked and have become reference points for gross violation of human rights by fascist-minded "leaders". Corruption and criminality are the outcome and India has been drifting towards "State kleptocracy", feels M G Devasahayam.

'It is a sly and tricky virus'

'It is a sly and tricky virus'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'Anyone who takes the eye off the movement of the virus should be prepared for unpleasant surprises.'

Sri Lanka overcome Kiwi zeal to enter final

Sri Lanka overcome Kiwi zeal to enter final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Sri Lanka self-tested its fragile middle order ahead of the big match, as they stuttered to a five wicket win against New Zealand in Colombo.

What Modi needs to know about economic problems

What Modi needs to know about economic problems

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'As the 1991 experience showed, the solution to a large trade deficit may be to open up the economy, not putting up protective walls,' points out T N Ninan.

What exactly happened at RBL Bank?

What exactly happened at RBL Bank?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

RBL Bank is no Yes Bank. It's not fraught with fraud. It's a story of limitless ambition and greed for growth under a leader who doesn't want to give up, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Aryan Khan procured, distributed drugs: NCB to court

Aryan Khan procured, distributed drugs: NCB to court

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Senior counsel Amit Desai, appearing for Aryan Khan, termed the NCB's contention as 'inherently absurd' and argued that when there was no recovery of drugs from him, then he should not be penalised at the stage of granting bail.

Winter session of Parliament may be scrapped

Winter session of Parliament may be scrapped

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Alternatively, the government may go in for a five-day session to blunt criticism that it was running away from debates.

What provoked the Chinese in Ladakh

What provoked the Chinese in Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

We should have anticipated it on August 5 last year, when we made the big changes in J&K. Amit Shah left nothing to chance when he told Parliament that 'we will bring back Aksai Chin even at the cost of our lives'. 'Then, there were the new maps, objections to the CPEC going through Indian territory, the weather reports.' A broad territorial status quo had existed in Ladakh-Aksai Chin since 1962. India made its intention to change this public, notes Shekhar Gupta.

World Chess: Anand holds Topalov, maintains lead

World Chess: Anand holds Topalov, maintains lead

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

World Chess champion Viswanathan Anand has remained in the lead of the world title match in Sofia after he and his Bulgarian opponent Veselin Topalov drew the fifth game on Friday.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

Modi's minister mediating with farmers

Modi's minister mediating with farmers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Heckling, confrontation and strong-arm tactics don't come to him easily, reveals Aditi Phadnis.

37 years later, children of Bhopal still bear scars of gas tragedy

37 years later, children of Bhopal still bear scars of gas tragedy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Thirty-seven years and some three generations later, the darkness of that night when 40 tonnes of lethal methyl isocyanate leaked out of the Union Carbide plant hangs like an impenetrable cloud over the lives of untold thousands, including children as young as three whose parents were exposed to the toxin when they themselves were children.

Chennai title in bag, Lee-Hesh eye elusive Aus Open

Chennai title in bag, Lee-Hesh eye elusive Aus Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

They are back! And how? A few months ago, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi made a brief attempt -- at the Bangkok Open last September -- at reunification, with the Delhi Commonwealth Games in mind. Both those attempts though ended in failure.

From a candle-seller to a multi-millionaire!

From a candle-seller to a multi-millionaire!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Naresh Gulati learnt invaluable lessons of entrepreneurship from each of his failed endeavours.

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.

100-day countdown of 2011 World Cup begins

100-day countdown of 2011 World Cup begins

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The 100-day countdown of the 2011 World Cup began in Dubai on Tuesday with the International Cricket Council hoping the mega event in the sub-continent would be a "special one".

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'The social distancing vaccine.' 'And the mask vaccine.' 'If you adhere to these two vaccines and go and meet people in a well-ventilated room -- not in an enclosed, non-ventilated, room -- you are probably going to be okay.'

'Cross-border deals will drive M&As'

'Cross-border deals will drive M&As'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Saurabh Agrawal, managing director and head, investment banking, has reason to feel pleased with his team at DSP Merrill Lynch -- his firm tops the M&A league table and should secure itself a reasonably good ranking in the debt and equity fund-raising sweepstakes by the time the year draws to a close.

What banks look at before giving you a credit card

What banks look at before giving you a credit card

Rediff.com4 May 2010

There are several conditions that banks look at before giving out credit cards. Here's what you must know before applying for a credit card.

What makes Ram Gopal Varma angry?

What makes Ram Gopal Varma angry?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'Anger comes from a sense of righteousness, when you believe that you are right.' 'Nothing makes me angry.'

Not interested in becoming Pakistan PM, says Zardari

Not interested in becoming Pakistan PM, says Zardari

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Outgoing Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said he doesn't intend to become prime minister of the country as he thinks presidential slot should be an optimum position for any politician.

'RBI should be more concerned about inflation'

'RBI should be more concerned about inflation'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'We have lived through 10% plus inflation in India and we are aware of the economic pitfall.' 'With the RBI now having formally adopted an inflation target range, they cannot turn a blind eye to the impending risks.'

The fastest growing jobs

The fastest growing jobs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Not every sector is going to grow equally this year. Here's a forecast of the jobs scene.

Enemies can never repeat Kargil again: Army

Enemies can never repeat Kargil again: Army

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Ten years after Pakistan army regulars had occupied Indian peaks in the Kargil sector, the Indian army said "another Kargil" can never be repeated by the adversary.

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)'

BCCI old guard wants pull-out, COA warns of consequences

BCCI old guard wants pull-out, COA warns of consequences

Rediff.com6 May 2017

A section of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's old guard, especially from the Narayanaswami Srinivasan faction, is set to advocate a pull-out from the Champions Trophy despite the Committee of Administrators' (COA) warning of possible consequences.

Gibson sure fiery Rabada will cool it in third Test

Gibson sure fiery Rabada will cool it in third Test

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

South Africa coach Ottis Gibson believes the world's best Test bowler Kagiso Rabada has learnt from his brush with suspension and expects more mature on-field behaviour in the third Test against Australia starting in Cape Town on Thursday.

Daddy tips: Don't be ashamed to cook, clean, babysit

Daddy tips: Don't be ashamed to cook, clean, babysit

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Pritesh Dave shares his experience of being a new dad.

Without DeMo, Congress would have lost

Without DeMo, Congress would have lost

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'It is almost certain that in the absence of note-bandi, the party would have lost in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh,' points out Amulya Ganguli.

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The fire broke out at the Sunrise Hospital in the Dreams Mall building in Bhandup area shortly after midnight, the official said. Around 70 patients were rescued, he added.

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For non-banks, the IL&FS crisis was nothing short of India's Lehman moment, which has for a foreseeable future reset the sector on multiple grounds.

'India has raised the bar in the last few games'

'India has raised the bar in the last few games'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Making an assessment is a tough task, particularly when the results aren't on expected lines. In the case of South Africa it is all the more inexplicable.

How India's financial sector tackled economic crisis

How India's financial sector tackled economic crisis

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

A customer wanting to buy a car would have to wait a long time for delivery.

INSPIRING! He's teaching India's women to be safe

INSPIRING! He's teaching India's women to be safe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Abhishek Yadav holds a Limca record for training 5,700 girls in self-defence techniques in Kunda, Pratapgarh and other places in Uttar Pradesh.

Jobs: 'Companies hired but took advantage of recession'

Jobs: 'Companies hired but took advantage of recession'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

In the fifth part of our series 'Happy days are here again', reader Ismail Pervez tells us how he got a new job after 5 months of being laid off, albeit at a lesser salary than he earned in his earlier job.

Jobs: 'It was a 7-month nightmare, but it passed'

Jobs: 'It was a 7-month nightmare, but it passed'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Maria Joseph, a US resident, recounts the story of how she lost her job and got it back and the lessons she learnt from her ordeal in our 'Happy days are here again' series.

Amazing story of a businessman who gifted cars, flats to staff

Amazing story of a businessman who gifted cars, flats to staff

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

For the last few days, Surat-based diamond exporter Savji Dholakia has been inundated with job applications.

Why the regulators must have a global 'risk map'

Why the regulators must have a global 'risk map'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Have the supervisory agencies in the main financial centres learnt their lesson and adjusted their policies accordingly

Naidu is Rahul's new troubleshooter

Naidu is Rahul's new troubleshooter

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

'Naidu understands electoral calculus, that the regional parties are yet to gain confidence in Rahul as a vote-catcher,' points out R Rajagopalan.