'I have always believed that life doesn't get easier or more forgiving; we only get stronger and more resilient.'
With clients increasingly looking at cost optimisation by passing on the risks to the IT vendors and IT services players demanding longer tenure deals to hedge their risks, a mix of these two factors are giving rise to large deals coming up in the market with a lot of strings attached.
As the presidential poll campaign in the United States moves towards its climax, independent surveys predict that incumbent Barack Obama holds an edge over rival Mitt Romney, but the two are locked in a virtual tie in the crucial battleground states believed to be holding the key.
Analysts are of the opinion that 55 may emerge as the new age to retire for techies in India
The poll of people in 25 countries found that just 27 per cent of all respondents, on average, have confidence in Trump to "do the right thing in world affairs".
'If the government doesn't subsidise, it would be a huge setback in the fight against COVID-19'
According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, from among key global and regional players, Pakistanis view China as most friendly and the United States as hostile.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries
'By the time actual action began, it was already too late.' 'The virus was raging.'
Zohnerism drives our daily consumption of news and shaping our understanding of most issues, warns Sandeep Goyal.
'The worst case scenario is a rebound of the virus.' 'Life is not going to be what it was.' 'Life as we know it has changed forever.' 'The new normal therefore is test, trace and treat.'
Athira Nair tells you how to run a successful SEO business.
Ahmedabad has been ranked as the best mega-city in India.
The MCC's World Cricket Committee which includes greats like Shane Warne, Kumar Sangakkara, Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting, recently discussed the controversial umpire's call aspect of the Decision Review System.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions of eyeballs and was brilliantly successful.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.
Akumjung Pongen, the first Rhodes scholar from Nagaland, shares his inspiring journey.
'Some people get really angry when I talk about nationalism or when I share my opinion on farm laws.'
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.
Twitter highlighted 2 of Trump's tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.
'India would not like to see Pakistani domination and tutelage of Afghanistan against Indian security and economic interests.'
What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly? The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American politician, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
'Parsis are brought up with a great sense of the importance of truth and speaking your mind.'
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international career
Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said L K Advani's proposed rath yatra against corruption should not be seen as a 'competition' to Anna Hazare's anti corruption campaign, but as a 'complementary' action.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Salman Khan will fly to US soon for the treatment.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
The law ministry has told the department of space to allow four Indian Space Research Organisation scientists "post decisional opportunity" to place their stand on its move debarring them from occupying any government position in future in the aftermath of the Antrix-Devas S Band deal.
'Above 2,000 metres the gradient of the Himalayas is very steep and if you build any infrastructure (roads, dams, hydro power projects) in these regions, it will not be able to sustain these events (the onslaught of debris that comes down with great speeds).'
While the United Progressive Alliance ties itself up in knots, two out of every three Indians say the prime minister and the higher judiciary should be brought under the purview of the Lokpal, an issue that has seen the UPA government differing with civil society representatives.
'Terrorism itself is as old as the human species; it goes back at least as far as the biblical story of Cain and Abel. Terrorism is much older than Islam, or Christianity.'
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
President Trump originally announced his intention to withdraw from the agreement in 2017 and formally notified the United Nations last year. The US exited the pact after a mandatory year-long waiting period that ended on Wednesday.
You need, first of all, to figure out how we messed it all up so badly. You need to fix accountability. None of that is happening, says Vir Sanghvi.
