News for 'Wisdom'

'Entrepreneurship isn't a game of roulette'

'Entrepreneurship isn't a game of roulette'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'To set up a successful business, one must have a solution to an existing problem or a better way of addressing the current solution.'

The Stars Spread Hope

The Stars Spread Hope

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Amidst the rising COVID-19 cases in the country, Bollywood celebs have been posting motivating quotes on their social media accounts in order to lift everyone's spirits.

How TCS is helping clients digitise their work models

How TCS is helping clients digitise their work models

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Moving over 520,000 employees to a digital work model is no mean feat. Having done so, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is taking these learnings to help clients digitise their work models. Swiss Re is one such client. For the global information technology services firm with a headcount of 528,748 as of end-September, the shift to a single human resource (HR) platform started a few months before the pandemic started, when TCS moved its HR solutions to Microsoft's platform. Siva Ganesan, global head, Microsoft business unit, TCS, still remembers the early days when TCS embarked upon a move from an existing software platform to a digital medium for communications on a Microsoft Office platform.

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Visiting the Rezang La Memorial, one has a feeling of super-humans defending the Indian territory against the Chinese onslaught, says Claude Arpi on the 60th anniversary of the heroic battle of the 1962 War.

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Xi Jinping's recent actions in South Asia have amply demonstrated the disastrous impact of China's embrace, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Nitish to be sworn in as CM on Wednesday, Tejashwi deputy; Cong to join govt

Nitish to be sworn in as CM on Wednesday, Tejashwi deputy; Cong to join govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Nitish Kumar, once seen as a potential rival to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, broke ranks with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance coalition on Tuesday to stake claim as head of the rival 'Mahagathbandhan' (Grand Alliance) to be the chief minister of Bihar for the eighth time.

Rulers need to introspect everyday, says CJI Ramana

Rulers need to introspect everyday, says CJI Ramana

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The CJI said people are the ultimate lords in democracy and whatever decision has been taken by the dispensation should benefit them.

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'

10 Tips to Deal with Anxiety at Work

10 Tips to Deal with Anxiety at Work

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

You may be experiencing fear related to a new project, your routine, your pay scale or something even more. In such situations, co-workers will appreciate that you are reaching out and would be happy to offer support and encouragement, suggests Harshit Malik, wisdom coach and enrichment guide.

2002 riots: SC heaps praises on SIT probe that exonerated Modi

2002 riots: SC heaps praises on SIT probe that exonerated Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday appreciated the Special Investigation Team for the 'indefatigable work' done in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases, saying it has come out with 'flying colours unscathed' and there is no hesitation in accepting its opinion that no case has been made out to indicate a larger conspiracy to cause or precipitate mass violence against the minority community in the state.

No irregularity, illegality in Asthana's appointment as Delhi CP, says HC

No irregularity, illegality in Asthana's appointment as Delhi CP, says HC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as city police commissioner.

Why Lataji Didn't Sing With Rafi, SD...

Why Lataji Didn't Sing With Rafi, SD...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Long before she won royalty rights for playback singers, there was an undisclosed incident in Lataji's life where she not only put a male colleague in place, but also refused to sing with him thereafter.

Darlings Review

Darlings Review

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Darlings is a well-rounded effort by Jasmeet K Reen, supported by bold ideas and clever imagery, raves Sukanya Verma.

Adopt nation-first approach to decision making, Modi tells civil servants

Adopt nation-first approach to decision making, Modi tells civil servants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Addressing civil servants on the 15th Civil Services Day at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, he said every decision should be evaluated on the basis of its capacity to strengthen the country's unity and integrity.

Randhir Kapoor's 5 Top Performances

Randhir Kapoor's 5 Top Performances

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Randhir Kapoor turns 75 today!

Eternally Confused and Eager for Love Review

Eternally Confused and Eager for Love Review

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Director Rahul Nair's gabby comedy looks at the difficulty of dating in the digital age in a manner that's equal parts shallow and silly, notes Sukanya Verma.

Oppn slams govt for 'not letting them' pay tribute to Gen Rawat

Oppn slams govt for 'not letting them' pay tribute to Gen Rawat

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Opposition parties on Thursday suspended their dharna against the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs at the Mahatma Gandhi statue inside the Parliament complex in view of the death of Chief of Defence staff General Bipin Rawat and 12 others in a chopper crash a day ago.

Does Dating Affect Your Mental Health?

Does Dating Affect Your Mental Health?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

A partner you get along with and who understands you brings tranquility of mind whereas an incompatible partner can drain you.

Xmas crowd: Need to reinstate Covid curbs in Kolkata, say experts

Xmas crowd: Need to reinstate Covid curbs in Kolkata, say experts

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A day after the city saw huge crowds of mid-night revellers thronging the eastern metropolis's busy Park Street to celebrate Christmas, health experts and doctors cautioned the state government against allowing more such gatherings especially during the New Year festivities

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Most Indian fathers still want their children to study at the IITs and IIMs and draw a six-figure salary.

Rahul flags off Cong's 'Bharat jodo' yatra from TN, attacks BJP

Rahul flags off Cong's 'Bharat jodo' yatra from TN, attacks BJP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Eyeing the revival of the crisis-ridden party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the party chief Sonia Gandhi described the march as a "landmark occasion" and hoped that the march would help rejuvenate the grand old party.

Vatican greets all Hindus on the occasion of Diwali

Vatican greets all Hindus on the occasion of Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Vatican greets all Hindus on the occasion of Diwali

'Women don't want to be superior, they want to be equals'

'Women don't want to be superior, they want to be equals'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'When women are independent financially, they will never take crap.'

Like Sobhita's look in Sitara? VOTE!

Like Sobhita's look in Sitara? VOTE!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Amitabh celebrates his wedding anniversary...Kareena has a warning...

Farewell, Virgil Abloh

Farewell, Virgil Abloh

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'I picture him now like our Mickey Mouse... forever with us, forever adored, forever magical, forever guiding us with that special Virgil FUN.'

'He made our films special'

'He made our films special'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'I owe so much of what I am to Shiva Dada.'

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rorschach, Mammootty and the Unfeeling Indian Hero

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

After a lifetime of showing us what it means to 'act at the top of one's bent and never hit a false note', Mammootty had the good sense, in the third act of his career, to pare down his style, become less mannered, draw directly from life. And getting a performer like that to play characters who seem 'completely dead inside', is, in my view, a betrayal of his legacy, his still-burning ambition, and his still-sharp feelers, observes Sreehari Nair.

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.

Rahul says July has come vaccines haven't, BJP hits back

Rahul says July has come vaccines haven't, BJP hits back

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party hit out at him and claimed that people often ask why maturity, wisdom and responsibility have not come to the Congress leader despite the passage of 51 Julys, a reference to his age.

Rohini Nilekani to retire from Arghyam Foundation

Rohini Nilekani to retire from Arghyam Foundation

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Arghyam Foundation on Monday said Rohini Nilekani has decided to retire from the foundation as Chairperson and member of the board on September 30, 2021. She will be succeeded by Sunita Nadhamuni, currently a member of the board at Arghyam and Head of Digital LifeCare, Dell Giving and Social Innovation at Dell Technologies. Rohini Nilekani, the wife of Infosys co-founder and chairman Nandan Nilekani, had set up the foundation in 2001 as a vehicle for her personal philanthropy.

5 nuclear-weapon states vow to prevent N-war, arms race in joint statement

5 nuclear-weapon states vow to prevent N-war, arms race in joint statement

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Declaring that they consider the avoidance of war between Nuclear-Weapon States and the reduction of strategic risks as their foremost responsibilities, the leaders of the five countries in a joint statement said, "we affirm that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought."

HC gives Centre 2 weeks to state stand on criminalising marital rape

HC gives Centre 2 weeks to state stand on criminalising marital rape

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday granted two weeks to the Centre to state its stand on petitions seeking criminalisation of marital rape following Solicitor General Tushar Mehta's submission that the government is neither in favour nor against striking down the immunity granted to husbands under the Indian Penal Code.

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Shreyas Talpade plays the titular role with aplomb, applauds Deepti Patwardhan.

'Kartik Aaryan will surprise the world in Dhamaka'

'Kartik Aaryan will surprise the world in Dhamaka'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'I have been exceptionally lucky with my actors, whether it was Sushmita in Aarya or Kartik Aaryan in Dhamaka.'

Mouni Roy Gets Married!

Mouni Roy Gets Married!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

After a traditional Malayali wedding, the Naagin actress will marry her entrepreneur beau Suraj Nambiar in a Bengali ceremony on January 27.

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Leaders, including the President and Vice President, react to the bhoomi pujan of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

This is what SCARES Huma Qureshi!

This is what SCARES Huma Qureshi!

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'I don't understand politics.' 'I don't want to understand politics.' 'I am an actor.'

India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi amid Covid curbs

India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi amid Covid curbs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The 10-day-long annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival began on a low-key note on Friday with several state governments prohibiting public celebrations due to the Covid pandemic and devotees taking the virtual route to pay obeisance and join the festivities.

EC Restrictions: Advantage BJP

EC Restrictions: Advantage BJP

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Without doubt, the BJP is miles ahead in marshalling digital tools for electioneering better than any other party, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Thank you daddy, says Bollywood

Thank you daddy, says Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Bollywood stars celebrate Father's Day with adorable pictures of their papas.