Sangeeta Talwar, one of India's first women bosses, tells women how they can succeed in the cut-throat word of business.
India take on a war-ravaged-but-resilient Afghanistan in their first ever Test match, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.
'It's still a long way to go and I know I lost some points today but I was fast and on form and I will make sure I bring that out to Suzuka to fight back'
The comedian and vlogger shares some life lessons...
Viswanathan Anand says one factor that has contributed immensely to this has been his habit of 'forgetting' achievements.
'I didn't want to be the bottom-most in the food chain of a commercial film.' 'I'd rather do something experimental and learn and hope that this translates into somebody noticing me.'
'26/11 taught us we have to be ready for a direct attack. Today if anyone launches a similar attack we are more than prepared.'
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
Pranav Pandya, head and mentor, All World Gayatri Pariwar, says he's not inclined to accept
Vijender Singh will defend his WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title against Francis Cheka in New Delhi on December 17.
'I was ready to do anything and go to any extent.' 'Vishal Bhardwaj told us to gain 8 kilos, but we gained 10-12 kilos.' 'I had to blacken my teeth, bleach my hair, get freckles on my face...'
The imprudent, not to mention immature, attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Congress leaders, especially on the election trail, can only be read as a sign of nerves on the eve of an important poll battle.
These books, written by women authors will inspire you to become leaders and pursue success.
Virat the batsman wins, Virat the captain loses
Tista Sengupta tells you where you have been going wrong in your love life.
'A woman, with her clothes on, can be more sensual than a naked woman.'
Mohammad Aamir backed former Indian captain Rahul Dravid's suggestion to make fixing a criminal offence.
Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
'If you want to be a successful cricketer you need to figure out yourself, both on and off the field.'
'My friends have planned a big surprise for me when I go back!' Ananya Nanda, and everyone close to her, is clearly very excited with her big win!
Watching Oldboy feels like you're watching a history lesson on the projector in your seventh grade class, according to Paloma Sharma.
The man who tastes chocolates for a living has tasted over 2,200 chocolates from different countries in the last two years, says T E Narasimhan.
'I never do anything half-hearted.' 'So, if I've taken the plunge in politics I'm in it for good, for the long run and I will definitely do a world of good.'
Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.
'I got married to Reena secretly through court marriage, with three witnesses. My wedding with Reena was most economical. I took the Bus No 211 and bought a ticket of 50 paise. I got down at Bandra Station West, crossed the bridge, landed in the East and walked towards the highway. I crossed that highway and entered the Griha Nirman Bhavan, where there's a Marriage Registrar Office. So my wedding cost me less than Rs 10!'
Darryl D'Monte mentored more journalists than any other editor of his generation. Some of the biggest bylines owe their beginnings in our glorious profession to this wonderful human being.
'When I was younger, 15 years or 20 years seemed like a really long time. But, as you journey though life, you don't realise where the years disappear...'
'I have a high-paying job so there's no monetary reason for the suit.' 'It just hurt so much that I couldn't ignore it anymore.'
Dr Raghuram Rajan's departure holds lessons for all, be it sections of the media, politicians or the people themselves. We need to learn how to value and retain talent. At the same time the talented must realise that talent alone does not ensure the top job, says Sanjeev Nayyar.
'Kids like something when it is interesting, focused, and offers scope for self-exploration.' 'We teach them how to learn, not force them,' Byju Raveendran tells Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.
'I still remember I couldn't buy How To Learn Acting because I did not have sufficient money.' 'Later, when I searched for the book, I could never find it.'
Supermodel Karlie Kloss featured in Time's The 100 Most Influential People 2016. And that is just one of the many reasons why we totally adore her!
Over the weekend, Akanksha was evicted. Good riddance.
'I feel bad for our audience that they see films like Race 3.' 'But audiences are getting mature.' 'In spite of a big film release a week before, people have showed interest in Pihu.' 'That is a huge achievement.'
Dolly Jain knows 325 ways of draping the sari, a talent that has taken her to the Limca Book Records.
An upcoming film on Mohammad Azharuddin promises to be a potboiler, though not a true biopic.
Sakina Jaffrey looks back at her parents, Saeed and Madhur Jaffrey's acting journey, to map the changing Hollywood landscape for desi artists.
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