News for 'Lessons Learnt'

After poll drubbing, Congress has only THREE options

After poll drubbing, Congress has only THREE options

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

The next 10 days will tell you whether the United Progressive Alliance and its leading constituent, the Congress, have learnt the right lessons from their poor performance in the assembly elections held in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Goa.

70 lakh pilgrims take dip at Kumbh's last 'shahi snan'

70 lakh pilgrims take dip at Kumbh's last 'shahi snan'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Over 70 lakh people took dip at the holy 'Sangam' on the last of the 'Shahi Snan' during the on-going Kumbh mela in Allahabad on Friday.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Stalin's Son Rises In The Party Of The Rising Sun

Stalin's Son Rises In The Party Of The Rising Sun

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

His likable boy-next-door face and casual approach to public speaking have a unique appeal for the younger generation, but it stops there, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mahatma Gandhi: What we MUST learn from his life

Mahatma Gandhi: What we MUST learn from his life

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

As the world celebrated the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, we look at some of the really important lessons to be learnt from his life.

'We were not prepared for 1962 war mentally, physically'

'We were not prepared for 1962 war mentally, physically'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

India lost the 1962 war with China as it was not prepared for such an eventuality and armed forces were neither ready nor equipped for it, former Army Chief General V K Singh said on Monday.

Evacuated 17,000 Indians from Ukraine, says govt; concerned, says SC

Evacuated 17,000 Indians from Ukraine, says govt; concerned, says SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday took note of the Centre's submission that it has evacuated 17,000 stranded Indians from the conflict zone in Ukraine, saying it appreciated the efforts but was concerned about the anxiety of people.

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

'As I set course for the Helicopter Training School this morning,' notes IAF Helicopter Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, 'I bow my head in respect for the institution which made me the man I am.' 'I also salute the Chetak which taught me much more than flying.' 'Both these institutions, in their own right, justify the crest and motto of the School: Achievement through Knowledge.'

Mother's Day: B-town celebs with their moms!

Mother's Day: B-town celebs with their moms!

Rediff.com11 May 2020

On Mother's Day, Bollywood celebs share adorable Instapix with their moms.

The Dhoni Effect! ICC's advice for Yoko Ono

The Dhoni Effect! ICC's advice for Yoko Ono

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'Never leave your crease with M S Dhoni behind the stumps!'

'A fight for justice that has been dragging on for too long'

'A fight for justice that has been dragging on for too long'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'Now, it feels like the darkness has descended again.'

Daddy tips: Be a guide, a motivator, an inspiration

Daddy tips: Be a guide, a motivator, an inspiration

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Sanket Mistry shares his experience of being a new dad.

Laxman conducts first online session for Bengal batsmen

Laxman conducts first online session for Bengal batsmen

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Laxman talked about how to control the mind in order to avoid playing loose shots, importance of batting in the first one hour of play on bowling friendly pitches.

Mantralaya fire: CM announces Rs 25L to victims' kin

Mantralaya fire: CM announces Rs 25L to victims' kin

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Admitting that there were lessons to be learnt from the devastating fire at Mantralaya that claimed five lives, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Monday announced that a fire audit would be conducted in all the government buildings.

Coach Kallis wants KKR batsmen to learn from mistakes

Coach Kallis wants KKR batsmen to learn from mistakes

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The nature of T20 cricket is such that insane totals will be chased on particular days while some of the other occasions will witness a team struggling to get past an easy target, believes Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Jacques Kallis.

Struggling with your career? Try the PSPG mantra

Struggling with your career? Try the PSPG mantra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Mayank Rautela distils his 20-odd years of experience in human resources management to tell you how you can ace in your career.

When Sabyasachi dressed Oprah Winfrey

When Sabyasachi dressed Oprah Winfrey

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Oprah looked elegant, draped in a Sabyasachi Mukherjee sari, as she graced the cover of Elle's 22nd anniversary edition.

Kenya's Maisei third time lucky in Hong Kong marathon

Kenya's Maisei third time lucky in Hong Kong marathon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Julius Maisei learnt his lesson from two failed early breaks to time it just right at the third time of asking and win the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday.

A SPECIAL DAY For Kangana

A SPECIAL DAY For Kangana

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Rashmika completes five years in showboz... Parineeti thanks 2021... Sonakshi gets to chat with Thor...

L.S.D.: Formula to manage money post COVID

L.S.D.: Formula to manage money post COVID

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sumit Roy, an MBA, shares a simple formula to cut down expenses and save money post lockdown.

'Be constantly ready for a Chinese offensive'

'Be constantly ready for a Chinese offensive'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'The last ten months show that India is not going to trust China.' 'Our military commanders are not going to believe that all is well till it actually is.'

How an Indian student's career was shattered in NZ

How an Indian student's career was shattered in NZ

Rediff.com24 May 2012

A cold approach to a student's woes, then a 'trespass notice' slapped via e-mail. Is New Zealand still an ideal study destination? A story in a student's own words...

'Entrepreneurship is not taught in a b-school'

'Entrepreneurship is not taught in a b-school'

Rediff.com12 May 2012

An engineer from IIT-Guwahati and alumnus of IIM-Bangalore Deepak Nanwani opted out of placements to start on his own. While two of his earlier ventures did not take off as planned, he's learnt his lessons and wants to revive his success with the third one.

Why Bollywood Loves Arpita Mehta

Why Bollywood Loves Arpita Mehta

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'What's extremely important is to be unique and find your own signature style.'

How Ben Stokes can escape ban...

How Ben Stokes can escape ban...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Stokes and batsman Alex Hales face a disciplinary hearing early next month after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had charged the pair with bringing the game into disrepute following the September 2017 incident in Bristol.

COVID-19 taught India to become self-reliant: PM

COVID-19 taught India to become self-reliant: PM

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Modi said the coronavirus pandemic made people learn new things.

Wrestling Worlds: Naveen in medal contention

Wrestling Worlds: Naveen in medal contention

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Gurpreet, Manish out

Subcontinent, ICC pin hope on new-look World Cup

Subcontinent, ICC pin hope on new-look World Cup

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

The Cricket World Cup hits the subcontinent on Saturday with an unabashedly biased format favouring marquee teams like India, which seeks to salvage the country's reputation as a capable host of major sporting events.

Daddy tips: Spend quality time with your kids

Daddy tips: Spend quality time with your kids

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Hari Krishnan Nair from Chennai shares his parenting experience.

'Modi is not an alternative, remove him first'

'Modi is not an alternative, remove him first'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

As the united opposition routed the BJP in bypolls, here are some of the political reactions.

Shashi Tharoor: 'Media has brought giants down to size'

Shashi Tharoor: 'Media has brought giants down to size'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

At a recent discussion in Crossword bookstore in Mumbai, Dr Shashi Tharoor spoke on a wide range of topics -- from Nehru and the concept of India to the lessons we haven't learnt from modern history and just why it is impossible to have heroes in our times. In this series of videos, we bring you excerpts from the conversation between Dr Shashi Tharoor and senior journalist Anil Dharker.

This college dropout teaches you to live life

This college dropout teaches you to live life

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Thanks to an exceptionally early marriage and pregnancy, Puja Gupta never managed to make it through college. But along the way she learnt a few lessons that she now shares with her students.

India abstains from voting on Sri Lanka war crimes

India abstains from voting on Sri Lanka war crimes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

In a significant development, India for the first time on Thursday abstained from voting on the United States-sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka on alleged human rights violation which was passed by 23 votes in favour as against 12 in opposition and 12 abstentions in the United Nation's Human Rights Council in Geneva.

'The perfect way to ruin a friendship is to lend money'

'The perfect way to ruin a friendship is to lend money'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Film and television actor Arif Zakaria shares his tips on money and relationship mantras.

Who hates online school more? You or your child?

Who hates online school more? You or your child?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

With the arrival of the monsoon, many schools across the country, began the June term. And for the first time in their lives your children began to experience online school. Love it, like it or hate it?

Why Gavaskar is unhappy with Karthik

Why Gavaskar is unhappy with Karthik

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The legendary opener has always been very touchy about how players treat their jerseys and caps.

'Grandpa Wen' spends time with school kids

'Grandpa Wen' spends time with school kids

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Probably his only non-political undertaking in his three-day visit to the capital, Wen interacted with nearly 50 students of the school. He spoke for nearly an hour on Rabindranath Tagore, Mandarin, Chinese culture and calligraphy to the students.

NZ captain Williamson counts on World T20 experience for series

NZ captain Williamson counts on World T20 experience for series

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

With spin expected to have an impact on the outcome of the opening Test starting in Kanpur on Thursday, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is hoping that the lessons learnt during the World Twenty20 in India will help his side's spinners counter the hosts. New Zealand had reached the semi-finals of World T20 and Mitchel Santner (4/11 in 4 overs) had recorded the best figures for a Kiwi spinner in Twenty20s en route to their knock out stage appearance. Those figures had come for a winning cause against India in Nagpur and he was well supported by Ish Sodhi, who took three wickets in that match. These two spinners -- Santner and Sodhi -- will challenge the Indian batting line-up in this Test series.

Tejashwi wave is similar to Modi wave of 2014: Rajeev Shukla

Tejashwi wave is similar to Modi wave of 2014: Rajeev Shukla

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Shukla claimed that the current Nitish Kumar-led dispensation would be ousted after the elections and people have started protesting against the ruling alliance leaders in public meetings.

How Kohli fared in England as batsman and captain...

How Kohli fared in England as batsman and captain...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Virat the batsman wins, Virat the captain loses