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Azim Premji: 'Take charge of your career destiny'

Azim Premji: 'Take charge of your career destiny'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Inspiring excerpts from the address by Azim Premji, founder, Wipro at IIT Delhi's convocation ceremony.

How should India tackle Pak? Tell us, win a prize!

How should India tackle Pak? Tell us, win a prize!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

So go ahead and post your entry. Tell us in less than 500 words how India can confront the dangerous challenge

Cong needs widespread reforms at all levels: Sibal

Cong needs widespread reforms at all levels: Sibal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The Grand Old Party must bring widespread reforms across all levels of the organisation to show it is no longer in a state of inertia and to present itself as a viable political alternative to the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress veteran Kapil Sibal said.

Pravesh: I have no grudge against Rohit Verma

Pravesh: I have no grudge against Rohit Verma

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Pravesh Rana talks about his time in Bigg Boss.

'Where are the bulletproof jackets, Mr CM?'

'Where are the bulletproof jackets, Mr CM?'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Does Maharashtra's chief minister and home minister have an answer to Sandeep Patil's pointed question?

Needed: Reforms for the poor

Needed: Reforms for the poor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Put the poor who have voted for this government at the centre of reforms, says Sunita Narain.

Delhi results show Modi-Shah are not invincible: Raut

Delhi results show Modi-Shah are not invincible: Raut

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

"Even Lord Ram is not helping the party to win polls. They (those two Indians) shared their views on the day of vote counting (for Delhi polls)," the Sena leader said.

Kohli promises: You'll not see Pune-like bad performance again

Kohli promises: You'll not see Pune-like bad performance again

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Indian captain Virat Kohli, on Friday, assured that his team will never repeat the kind of "bad performance" and "lack of intent" that led to the humiliating opening Test loss to Australia in Pune.

'IPL is a good platform for domestic cricketers'

'IPL is a good platform for domestic cricketers'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

UP batsman Suresh Raina on his successful outing in New Zealand and how the inaugural IPL put his career back on track.

'We have a good chance to win medal at Olympics'

'We have a good chance to win medal at Olympics'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

With exactly a year to go for the deferred Tokyo Olympics, India hockey captains Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal are confident of a good showing at the Games.

'We were like ostriches burying their heads in the sand'

'We were like ostriches burying their heads in the sand'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'We behaved as if this disease is not a problem for India.' 'We acted as if it would go away. But it didn't go away; it exploded.'

Kashmir and Palestine: A similar story

Kashmir and Palestine: A similar story

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The people in both places have lived in a state of denial, refusing to accept the bald fact that resorting to violence against an infinitely superior force is suicidal, observes T N Ninan.

Want cash? Bollywood tells you how!

Want cash? Bollywood tells you how!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Some lessons to be learnt here!

'Legal industry has lost its hero'

'Legal industry has lost its hero'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'It was amazing to see the grasp he had over the law and the sharp mind that he possessed.'

'Sushma transformed MEA, oriented it to people's call'

'Sushma transformed MEA, oriented it to people's call'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Joined by leaders from all major parties, Modi paid tributes to the Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart, who died last week, at a condolence meeting.

4 ways to ace falling markets

4 ways to ace falling markets

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

But when markets collapse like they did earlier this year, many of these 'great' investments suddenly start appearing like great mistakes. Nonetheless, there are lessons to be learnt from falling markets and we have a 4-step strategy on how you can ace falling markets.

Mandira's Marriage Mantras

Mandira's Marriage Mantras

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'Physical compatibility is very important among couples before marriage.'

We owe to militants for peaceful voting: Farooq

We owe to militants for peaceful voting: Farooq

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

"Here I would like to say very frankly, we owe a lot to the militant organisations who did not use the gun because in case they had used the gun, we would have been in trouble. I think Pakistan did put pressure on them that they should not do anything to affect the elections," he told media persons in New Delhi.

How this junk food lover lost 25 kg in less than 2 yrs

How this junk food lover lost 25 kg in less than 2 yrs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Hemant Kadam tells us how he sacrificed his love for unhealthy junk food and changed his lifestyle to be fitter and lighter.

PIX: What's Kabir Khan doing in the Maldives?

PIX: What's Kabir Khan doing in the Maldives?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Television anchor and actress Mini Mathur, husband Director Kabir Khan (whose film '83 on India's first cricket World Cup win releases on April 10) and their children Sarah and Vivaan are currently holidaying in the Maldives.

Trailer review: Kangana impresses in Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi

Trailer review: Kangana impresses in Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Kangana Ranaut does full justice to the warrior-queen in the trailer of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi.

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.

BJP MP's cryptic tweet: Bolt ate beef to win 9 Olympics gold

BJP MP's cryptic tweet: Bolt ate beef to win 9 Olympics gold

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament and Dalit leader Udit Raj raised a few eyebrows on Monday with a tweet which suggested that champion Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt went on to win nine Olympics gold despite being born in poverty after his trainer advised him to eat beef twice a day.

How to move out of a stressful relationship

How to move out of a stressful relationship

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Do not sugar coat your relationships, see it for what it really is, advises psychologist and spiritual coach Modmonk Anshul.

Albert's Hopeless Hall in Jaipur

Albert's Hopeless Hall in Jaipur

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

I'The entire display is a lesson in how to turn a mountain of a collection into a molehill, notes Anjuli Bhargava after a visit to the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur.

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Trust me, I don't even enjoy the company of friends who live in regret.' 'You either own your decisions or just let it go and work harder to get something better.'

Why using cash can be risky these days

Why using cash can be risky these days

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Do you know what kind of currency notes are illegal?

Ensure minimum govt, maximum governance: PM to IAS probationers

Ensure minimum govt, maximum governance: PM to IAS probationers

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

He also asked them to stay away from limelight and go beyond their routine jobs to establish their identity. "The turn at which the country stands today... the role of bureaucrats like you is of minimum government and maximum governance. You have to ensure that your interference in common people's lives is reduced and that they get empowered," he said.

Modi ka Magic Chalega Kya?

Modi ka Magic Chalega Kya?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'Facing foes with a common intent is not something Modi-Shah's BJP has done before,' points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

No chemical hub at Nandigram: Bengal CM

No chemical hub at Nandigram: Bengal CM

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Wednesday announced that a proposed chemical hub would not be set up in Nandigram.

At wrong end of goal sprees, Panama, Tunisia fight for third place

At wrong end of goal sprees, Panama, Tunisia fight for third place

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Panama and Tunisia have been the fall-guys in the two top-scoring matches of World Cup 2018, but both teams will hope to show they have learnt some lessons from their efforts in Russia before they head home after their Group G match on Thursday.

Appraisal tips to boost your chances

Appraisal tips to boost your chances

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Treat your appraisal document like a job application; invest time in making it look good.

Congress on reset mode in Kerala

Congress on reset mode in Kerala

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The shift toward a staunchly secular identity will help Congress to rebuild its trust and confidence with the minority communities, especially Muslim voters. Arguably, this is where the Congress' future also lies in national politics, observes M K Bhadrakumar.

'Cricket behind closed door will be strange but...'

'Cricket behind closed door will be strange but...'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

With the coronavirus outbreak forcing a cricket shutdown across the world, there is speculation that the sport might initially return without fans. The global health crisis has forced England and Wales Cricket Board to suspend all professional sport till July 1 in the country and also put in doubt the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. Buttler said he is hoping for some form of cricket to return this year.

How to become a successful businessman

How to become a successful businessman

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Some thumb rules from entrepreneurs to help you set up and get going.

Bimal Jalan on East Asian crisis, RBI and the Indi

Bimal Jalan on East Asian crisis, RBI and the Indi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

'Most crises take place because locals take their money out, not because only foreigners do'

I am destined to win Olympic medal: Boxer Vikas

I am destined to win Olympic medal: Boxer Vikas

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Boxer Vikas Krishan prefers US Pro bouts to National camp in Patiala

Moores faces stiff challenges

Moores faces stiff challenges

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

England coach Peter Moores wants to build a strong relationship with captain Michael Vaughan and together develop a team that can play with enjoyment and passion.

Wall Street, Silicon Valley excited about India: Michael Schlein

Wall Street, Silicon Valley excited about India: Michael Schlein

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Enthused by India's financial inclusion drive, US-based Accion, one of the biggest micro finance organisations in the world, has renewed its focus in India. Michael Schlein, bottom, left, chief executive officer of Accicon, tells Namrata Acharya in an email interview the Wall Street and Silicon Valley are eager to participate in opportunities presented by the issuance of the small finance and payment bank licences, the expanded banking correspondent opportunities, and the Jan-Dhan Yojna.

'In the evening, our dressing room was like a hospital'

'In the evening, our dressing room was like a hospital'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'The West Indies' pace battery was lethal.' 'Watching Gavaskar, Gaekwad, Amarnath and Vengsarkar play against those bowlers I learnt so much.' 'Everybody was getting hit.' 'Someone got hit on the fingers, someone on the chest, someone on the face, but they all showed guts.'