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'If you are brave, you become unstoppable'

'If you are brave, you become unstoppable'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I remember that when I was about seven years old, a doctor saw me and told my family that I would only survive for six months and that the disease had no cure. But my mother never gave up. She would always say, 'My son is born to become a renowned wrestler'.'

Gen AI Governance Is A Global Challenge

Gen AI Governance Is A Global Challenge

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

What all global leaders need to understand is that no Generative AI regulation will work unless they start with the basics, which is data collection, asserts Prosenjit Datta.

Winners don't do things differently. They do different things

Winners don't do things differently. They do different things

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

No, I haven't made a mistake in the title. The age-old saying, 'Winners don't do different things. They do things differently,' made famous by Shiv Khera in his book You Can Win, is, in my opinion, wrong.

Amid border issue, China shouldn't expect...: Jaishankar

Amid border issue, China shouldn't expect...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

You don't want to fight and do trade at the same time. Meanwhile, diplomacy is going on and sometimes solutions to difficult situations do not come in haste, Jaishankar asserted.

Ride A Formula E Car For Free!

Ride A Formula E Car For Free!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Mumbai's Museum of Living History is truly a delight.

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Manjummel Boys is a largely conventional, commercial movie. But given the rather curvy observations that do stay intact in the film, Rohit Sathish is tempted to think what an even braver, more ambitious film would have done.

Stokes understanding of players lured by T20 leagues

Stokes understanding of players lured by T20 leagues

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'If a person makes a decision because they think it's the best for themselves, the future and security of their families, then it's very hard to disagree with that.'

Manushi, Rakul, Rashmika Wear The Colour of 2024

Manushi, Rakul, Rashmika Wear The Colour of 2024

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

These Bollywood beauties who show you how to rock the colour of 2024.

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Income tax authorities on Friday launched coordinated searches across different locations in Tamil Nadu linked to state Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji, police sources said.

'I have very deep connections with India'

'I have very deep connections with India'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing.' When I screened the film to Bhutan's film committee, they thought my film was good but they were concerned about that line. They wanted me to change that line. They said, 'We don't want to offend India.' I tried to tell them that Indians have a great ability to laugh at themselves but they insisted I change it.'

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

"Whoever said all those words you mentioned, I did not respond in kind because it is not the way I am built and we now have to move on, let bygones be bygones, whatever was said, we need to forget and move forward. It is not about individuals or positions or someone's statements now. It is about the country and the party," Pilot said.

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Three takeaways for individuals living in a global society today, where misinformation and disinformation are rife.

Headwinds ahead for NBFCs

Headwinds ahead for NBFCs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

In August, the Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das held a meeting with chief executive officers/ managing directors (CEOs/ MDs) of large non-banking financial corporations (NBFCs). The discussions included diversifying borrowing sources for NBFCs and housing finance companies (HFCs) to contain increasing reliance on bank borrowing, risks associated with high credit growth in retail segment in unsecured loans, prioritising IT upgrades and cyber-security, improving provisioning, monitoring of stressed exposures and slippages, ensuring robust liquidity and asset-liability management, ensuring transparency in pricing, creating robust grievance redress mechanisms.

Lion, Eagle or Frog: What animal personality is your BOSS?

Lion, Eagle or Frog: What animal personality is your BOSS?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Bosses from the Wild by author Manjiri Gokhale Joshi aims to explain how understanding animal behaviour can help professionals contribute better in an organisation. We bring you an excerpt.

'I failed 2 start-ups and lost Rs 2 crores. Pls help'

'I failed 2 start-ups and lost Rs 2 crores. Pls help'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Chandu Nair advises entrepreneurs and enterprises about how to create and build their business.

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

'But hey, even lone wolves howl at the moon every now and then, right?'

Quotas: Band-Aids Not The Solution

Quotas: Band-Aids Not The Solution

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Our caste warriors will not even ask these questions, let alone explore better solutions to address the problems of inequality and skewed life outcomes, argues R Jagannathan.

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Cricketers, shaped by diverse journeys from unexpected corners of the country, serve as a testament to the power of unwavering belief.

A first in 10 yrs: Currency flow drops in H1 due to Rs 2k note withdrawal

A first in 10 yrs: Currency flow drops in H1 due to Rs 2k note withdrawal

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The currency in circulation (CIC) declined in the first half of this financial year and this is the first time this has happened in H1 in at least 10 years. The CIC on March 31, 2023, was Rs 33.78 trillion, which fell to Rs 33.01 trillion on September 22 -- a difference of about Rs 76,658 crore. In the first half of the last two financial years, the CIC went up by Rs 33,357 crore in FY23 and Rs 84,978 crore in FY22.

The love of playing Davis Cup is missing: Bopanna

The love of playing Davis Cup is missing: Bopanna

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Rohan Bopanna often gets baffled to find the love of playing Davis Cup diminishing with passage of time.

Can same sex couples adopt children? Why not, says SC

Can same sex couples adopt children? Why not, says SC

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Indian laws permit an individual to adopt a child irrespective of marital status, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while asserting that the law recognises there may be situations apart from an "ideal family" having its own biological children.

'I want to invest Rs 1,500 p.m. in SIPs for 10 yrs'

'I want to invest Rs 1,500 p.m. in SIPs for 10 yrs'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Ask rediffGURU Ulhas Joshi your mutual fund queries.

Dhak Dhak Review: Secrets Of The Khardung La Sisterhood

Dhak Dhak Review: Secrets Of The Khardung La Sisterhood

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The simplicity of a spontaneous sisterhood, women getting along with other women, feeling alive in each other's company makes Dhak Dhak a gentle celebration of womanhood, notes Sukanya Verma.

Modiji Census Kab Hoga?

Modiji Census Kab Hoga?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Given the reality of the disparity and the enormous shift over the last 50 years, this can be done without an open and frank conversation with the people, something that has not begun and, knowing the style of our leader, is not expected to begin, asserts Aakar Patel.

VSSC cancels ISRO test after Kerala police nab 2 from Haryana for cheating

VSSC cancels ISRO test after Kerala police nab 2 from Haryana for cheating

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

As more than 400 candidates from a single state -- Haryana -- had taken the test, there are suspicions over whether coaching centres may be involved.

New Challenges Facing Banks

New Challenges Facing Banks

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

As the fight for deposits intensifies, the cost of money will rise and the margin will be under further pressure, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Moosewala killing mastermind listed among 25 most wanted in Canada

Moosewala killing mastermind listed among 25 most wanted in Canada

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The Canadian government on Tuesday named Satinder Singh Brar, nicknamed Goldy Brar, the alleged mastermind in the killing of famous singer-politician Sidhu Moosewala, among the country's top 25 wanted criminals.

'Don't be in a relationship that doesn't...'

'Don't be in a relationship that doesn't...'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

'...make you happy because you are supposed to be happy since you live life only once.'

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'In India those who want change cannot bring about change, and those who can bring about change do not want change.'

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'I am just an artist trying to establish my own voice and be my own person,' the unconventional designer tells Amrita Singh.

Asian Games: 'Selection uncertainty affecting gymnasts psychologically'

Asian Games: 'Selection uncertainty affecting gymnasts psychologically'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

GFI president Sudhir Mital said the uncertainty over the participation of Indian gymnasts in the upcoming Asian Games is causing confusion and having a "psychological" impact on the athletes.

Smith battling episodes of vertigo ahead of crucial Afghan tie

Smith battling episodes of vertigo ahead of crucial Afghan tie

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

On preparing for next two matches against Afghanistan and Bangladesh, two sides he has not played much in ODIs, Smith said that both teams have some quality spinners and it is important that the team bats well in middle overs against them.

NewClick editor, HR head sent to jail for 10 days

NewClick editor, HR head sent to jail for 10 days

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

A Delhi court on Tuesday sent to 10-day judicial custody NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and human resources department head Amit Chakravarty, arrested in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda.

SC orders MHA to create media briefing manual for police on criminal cases

SC orders MHA to create media briefing manual for police on criminal cases

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Observing that biased reporting gives rise to public suspicion that the person has committed an offence, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said media reports can also violate the privacy of a victim.

UN chief's aide calls for halt to religious violence in India

UN chief's aide calls for halt to religious violence in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a halt to any sort of violence, especially one based on perceived religious differences and hatred, amidst protests in India over the controversial remarks by two now-suspended/expelled Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries against Prophet Mohammed.

Banks Or NBFCs? Where to Go For Student Loans?

Banks Or NBFCs? Where to Go For Student Loans?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

While both institutions provide financial assistance, there are significant differences between them in terms of offerings, eligibility criteria, interest rates, and other crucial factors.

Is it end of personality-driven bi-polar politics in TN?

Is it end of personality-driven bi-polar politics in TN?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Observers are of the view that it would be a challenge for any leader to match their charisma and political influence.

Religious sentiments can't be so fragile, says HC in Raj Thackeray case

Religious sentiments can't be so fragile, says HC in Raj Thackeray case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Delhi high court has quashed the summons issued to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray by a court in Bokaro in an alleged hate speech case, observing that faith and religion are more resilient and cannot be hurt or provoked by the views of an individual.

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'He wanted to learn all the time.'

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'