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'A million telematics jobs in India soon'

Globally, IT and automotive together are a $4.5 trillion industry, and telematics forms a big part of this. Telematics is set to grow in a big way and can create a million-plus jobs in India over the next 5 years, says Prof Sadagopan.

'Bring professionalism to Indian hockey'

Former India hockey captain and coach Vasudevan Bhaskaran calls for more transparency in the IHF's functioning.

'Indians masters at getting high grades in US'

When you go to US B-schools, you find that most of the student getting high GPAs are Indians. So, we had to do a different mix in order to make sure we had a good mix of people.

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

'To those who have just finished engineering or MCA or BSc, BBA, I will say they should take up whatever internship opportunities they are getting.' 'They should look for opportunities to learn the latest tools.' 'They should think innovative and try to solve problems. Only when you sharpen your skills, you will remain relevant.'

'I know what will work at the box-office'

'By not smoking, I am saving lives'

'There was no talk about divestment at all'

R Parasu Raman, chairman, CII -- southern region and chairman and managing director, Novar India Ltd, speaks to Shobha Warrier on the Budget.

Director Mouli on Nala Damayanthi

'Vague Allegations Against Election Commission Unfair'

'To attribute motives to the individual election commissioner or the Election Commission as a group is very unfair.'

A film with Sarita, Khushboo, Jyothika

Revathy Varma talks about her first film, June R.

'We will see a power revolution now'

With the Electricity Act coming in, you will see the kind of revolution and investment in the power sector like you have seen in the telecom sector in the last 10 years, says Ramesh Kymal, Chairman, Greenpower 2003.

'India always has enough brains'

'India is looking up as the future of the world in many ways,' says IIT-M Director Dr M S Ananth.

Rural India getting richer? You bet!

R V Rajan, chief managing director, Anugraha Madison, speaks on how rural India has changed over the last two decades.

'Entertainment is not a bad word'

Mani Ratnam talks about his filmmaking process, and his love for songs.

'India's strength is its industrial clusters'

Small industrial centers like Tirupur, Namakkal and Sivakasi have succeeded because of hard work and a successful cluster policy, says S Gurumurthy, convener, Swadeshi Jagran Manch.

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.'

'I wanted to be like MGR'

Veteran actor Sarath Kumar talks about how he's heading in a different cinematic direction.

'MGR films are my reference point'

National Award winning director S P Jananathan talks about his new film, E.

'Police must have acted on evidence'

Veteran journalist Cho Ramaswamy says the Tamil Nadu police wouldn't have acted without solid evidence against the seer.

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

'Everything about farming is enjoyable and relaxing.'

'If luck is with Anju she can win a medal'

Former middle distance ace Shiny Wilson discusses long jumper Anju Bobby George's chances at the Olympics as she goes down memory lane with Shobha Warrier.

'I am seriously thinking of doing a Marathi film'

'If you keep criticising yourself, the zenith of it is suicide,' Shobha Warrier gets under the skin of superstar Kamal Haasan.

'I am a fan of Kamal Haasan!'

'I am also my own worst and most honest critic. I can say things which nobody will ever dare say.' Kamal Haasan in a no-holds-barred chat with Shobha Warrier.

'Sivakasi is not a typical Vijay film'

Perarasu on his new film, Sivakasi.

'This is the time for imposing Emergency'

In this interview with Shobha Warrier, Cho Ramaswamy recalls the Emergency days, most of the time satirically.

'Kamala Is Like A Daughter To Me'

'Kamala likes south Indian food.' 'She likes a special rasam which her husband also likes, she likes coconut rice, she likes puri aloo...'

'I am sort of 2 or 3 years ahead of the norm'

Karun Chandhok speaks to Shobha Warrier about his debut in the Nissan World Series racing.

'Embrace AI. Embrace Digital'

'These are the two core skill sets that are required for any job, in any profession.'

'You need not just one strong leader, you need a strong Opposition'

'Those who hope for a strong united Opposition are disillusioned at the way in which the INDIA alliance has already been caught in debilitating squabbles.'

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

'We waded through the wet mud into the school, and what we saw were dead bodies strewn all over.' 'We could also see parts of human bodies buried under the wet mud.' 'It was a sight I will never forget in my life. Total devastation everywhere.'

'I have many more years of chess left in me'

Viswanathan Anand says the rating system should not be used to name the best player of the year.

Cannes was a humbling experience:'

The Malayalam actor shares his experience at the Cannes Film Festival with Shobha Warrier.

'Women Are Exploited In All Political Parties'

'While some women allow themselves to be exploited so that they can climb up the ladder, there are many voiceless and silent people who get exploited by men in powerful positions.'

'Nitish Could Come Back To INDIA'

'Nitish may take such a decision because he was the first person who was with the INDIA front.' 'He went back only because he did not get proper encouragement from the Congress.' 'Nitish will take a decision provided there is a strong alternative.' 'If he feels ours is a weak coalition, he will not come.' 'Then, this government will continue for five years.'

'Doubts About Longevity Of Modi Govt'

'I have serious doubts about the longevity of the NDA government and the longevity of the 18th Lok Sabha itself.'

'Why Are People Willing To Suffer For A Government Job?'

'When I asked whether they would choose a government job that offered Rs 30,000 a month or a private job that offered them Rs 3 lakh a month, without exception, everybody said, "I would rather have the government job!"'

'Budget Is Not Serious About Jobs'

'They think quick fixes like internship in the private sector will help. 'In fact, internships have been going on for the last one decade.' 'In 2014-2015 itself, we had a ministry of skill development. None of the programmes have yielded results, still they are continuing with such schemes under some other name.' 'We don't see any seriousness on the part of the government to attack the problem of unemployment.'

'No Company Should Exploit Its Employees'

'A person is supposed to do 40 to 42 hours of work a week.' 'If a person is working more that, it is exploitation.' 'And it is because of this exploitation that employees experience stress which affects their mental health.' 'Sometimes it even leads to ending their lives. It is very unfortunate.'

'If Modi wins a third term...'

'Another term for the government under the prime minister would likely be a step forward on the path to Hindu Rashtra.' 'No question of going back or any slowing down.'

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

'It will be difficult to challenge Hindutva anymore as the police will have the power to charge you as anti-national.'