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'Indian education needs to change TODAY'

'Indian education needs to change TODAY'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Manish Sabharwal, Chairman of Teamlease Services and IIJT Education says that the current regulatory regime imposes five heavy costs on our higher education system. Read on to know what these costs are are.

5 tips to make the most of your 20s

5 tips to make the most of your 20s

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Don't be afraid to put your happiness first.

My Floyd Cardoz story

My Floyd Cardoz story

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

For Chef Thomas Zacharias, Chef Floyd Cardoz, was a partner, mentor. And family.

Constrained by war, Syrian athletes dream of Olympic glory

Constrained by war, Syrian athletes dream of Olympic glory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Syria's Olympic Committee is sending seven athletes to compete in Rio this month, in athletics, swimming, judo, table tennis and weightlifting.

Hindutva isolates India in world opinion

Hindutva isolates India in world opinion

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'Modi cannot drag India back into a primitive epoch resembling the religious wars in medieval Europe and at the same time claim to represent the aspirations of modernity among Indians,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo penalty sends Real through after Juve fightback

PHOTOS: Ronaldo penalty sends Real through after Juve fightback

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo showed nerves of steel to score an injury-time penalty and send holders Real Madrid into the semi-finals of the Champions League in extraordinary circumstances as they lost 3-1 to Juventus on Wednesday but won a thrilling tie 4-3 on aggregate.

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.

Solskjaer praises Pogba after Manchester United's big win

Solskjaer praises Pogba after Manchester United's big win

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

After a close season in which he said he wanted to leave the club but ended up staying at Old Trafford, all eyes were on Paul Pogba as Manchester United began their Premier League campaign on Sunday. Yet following a 4-0 home win over Chelsea, in which the French midfielder set up the third and fourth goals, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was full of praise for the former Juventus star.

'A Colossus who changed Indian advertising forever'

'A Colossus who changed Indian advertising forever'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

'He was the first creative person to recognise and fully realise the power of film in an era when press ads were the only competence of Indian creatives.'

'India's dominance in IT will continue'

'India's dominance in IT will continue'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

'India is the number one IT destination in the world as we have the largest number of IT professionals in the world.'

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The markets are in meltdown. Time then to turn to the Master Investor for advice and guidance. Yefei Lu explains how Warren Buffet's investment strategy includes everything from how to look at risk versus reward to how to think about portfolio concentration.

This IIM student was once a school dropout

This IIM student was once a school dropout

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

From learning under a streetlight to providing light to street children, this 1st year student is doing his bit and more

Asian Cup: Marathon man Endo chalks up another milestone

Asian Cup: Marathon man Endo chalks up another milestone

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Yasuhito Endo chalked up another milestone in his storied career when Japan beat Iraq in the Asian Cup on Friday, yet his single-minded focus on team first was evident for all to see.

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Vikas laments underestimating opponent, says 'overconfidence cost me'

Vikas laments underestimating opponent, says 'overconfidence cost me'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Vikas Krishan regrets underestimating 19-year-old Youth Olympic champion Bektemir Melikuziev of Uzbekistan in the final at the Asian Boxing Championships in Thailand.

How to choose your first job

How to choose your first job

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Don't be tempted to take up what is on offer simply because it has come to you on a platter and looks promising on the surface.

Sports Shorts: Efficient Medvedev beats Fucsovics to win Sofia title

Sports Shorts: Efficient Medvedev beats Fucsovics to win Sofia title

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Rakhi's Swayamwar, yoga at MBA inductions this year

Rakhi's Swayamwar, yoga at MBA inductions this year

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

From aura-scanning to lessons in spirituality, this year's MBA students had their fair tryst with learning and fun while being inducted into the school.

Never give up. Believe in yourself: Irfan Pathan

Never give up. Believe in yourself: Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Irfan Pathan who is striving hard to make a comeback to the Indian cricket team speaks about his struggles, disappointments, failures, his idols and inspirations, his link ups and his confidence in his ability to make a comeback soon.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

A peek into Fiat Chrysler's India growth plan

A peek into Fiat Chrysler's India growth plan

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Fiat Chrysler will be shipping its first India made product - the Compass SUV - to right hand drive markets like UK, Japan, Australia and South Africa in the next few months.

How to be a better leader: 7 tips for women

How to be a better leader: 7 tips for women

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

To inspire change and emerge as a leader, you need to have a higher sense of purpose and inspire teams to work for the larger good.

How to make the most of your performance appraisal

How to make the most of your performance appraisal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

If you're writing your own review, list your achievements and failures with integrity. Do not furnish incorrect information or take credit for something you haven't done.

Confident Victoria Azarenka back on the court

Confident Victoria Azarenka back on the court

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

After a rough past couple of months that included a tight loss to Maria Sharapova at the French Open and an injury-enforced withdrawal from Wimbledon, World No 3 Victoria Azarenka enters the Southern California Open as hungry as ever.

'India can market itself better'

'India can market itself better'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'India is still hierarchical, but not as much as Japan and people appreciate a flat working culture,' Charles Frump, managing director, Volvo Cars India, tells Pavan Lall.

'Live from the heart. Dil Se'

'Live from the heart. Dil Se'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'Love yourselves. Embrace all that this life has in store for you, let your heart be as deep as the deepest ocean and as wide as the farthest horizon.' Beautiful words from Shah Rukh Khan.

'We will be paying the cost for decades'

'We will be paying the cost for decades'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'It is not just the police, but all agencies of governance that are progressively being 'captured' by the forces of Hindutva, led by the central government and by the governments of the states where the BJP has power.'

5 players who wowed us at the Australian Open

5 players who wowed us at the Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

5 exceptional players who surprised us at Melbourne.

'It's humbling that people notice you'

'It's humbling that people notice you'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

'I am glad I am on a national platform. This is the next step in life. It's amazing for a Southern actress to be in Bollywood!' Meet Regina Cassandra.

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'When cricketers, coaches, captains, managers, franchise owners focus on the prize, they forget the process.' 'You can't win every game. Getting better is all about making mistakes.'

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

'Kishore Kumar lived like a king and knew that he could get away with anything. It's as simple as that.'

How my father's advice changed my life

How my father's advice changed my life

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Sangita tells us what she learned from her father.

What my idol taught me: 'Aim for the stars, but stay grounded'

What my idol taught me: 'Aim for the stars, but stay grounded'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

We invited readers to send in thier experiences of meeting their idols and the lessons they learned from them. First up, Parag P Jain, a student of NMIMS, Mumbai, shares his experience of meeting D Shivakumar, managing director and vice president, Nokia India.

Federer is no pushy parent!

Federer is no pushy parent!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Roger Federer is in love with tennis even after nearly two decades but may not be that keen to follow his children if they ever turned professional, the Swiss maestro said after storming into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

It's also among the top five most valuable Internet companies in India, reports Yuvraj Malik.

US Open: Nadal rolls past Lajovic; Pliskova advances, Osaka shocks defending champ Kerber

US Open: Nadal rolls past Lajovic; Pliskova advances, Osaka shocks defending champ Kerber

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Images from Day 2 at the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday

Jobs: 'Companies hired but took advantage of recession'

Jobs: 'Companies hired but took advantage of recession'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

In the fifth part of our series 'Happy days are here again', reader Ismail Pervez tells us how he got a new job after 5 months of being laid off, albeit at a lesser salary than he earned in his earlier job.

Jobs: 'It was a 7-month nightmare, but it passed'

Jobs: 'It was a 7-month nightmare, but it passed'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Maria Joseph, a US resident, recounts the story of how she lost her job and got it back and the lessons she learnt from her ordeal in our 'Happy days are here again' series.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Friday.

Gully Boy Review: Ranveer rocks!

Gully Boy Review: Ranveer rocks!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

'Gully Boy is a pulsating salute to the new angry India and its youth,' says Aseem Chhabra who watched Zoya Akhtar's movie at the Berlin film festival.