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Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions of eyeballs and was brilliantly successful.

Indra Nooyi becomes ICC's first female independent director

Indra Nooyi becomes ICC's first female independent director

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Nooyi will join the world cricket governing body in June 2018 to align with the term of the ICC Independent Chairman, following the unanimous confirmation of her appointment.

Oscar nod or not, Jallikattu's selection is a win-win

Oscar nod or not, Jallikattu's selection is a win-win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Oscars is prestigious and all artists covet it but ultimately, the business of winning is ruthless and political. And India has seldom risen to the challenge, argues Sukanya Verma.

Arsenal sack Emery; name 'invincible' Ljungberg as interim boss

Arsenal sack Emery; name 'invincible' Ljungberg as interim boss

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Arsenal have sacked manager Unai Emery following a run of seven games without a victory.

Thank God it's Monday!

Thank God it's Monday!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

We have eight reasons to celebrate Monday mornings at work. Here goes...

Tata Steel to shut 2 UK sites; 400 jobs at stake

Tata Steel to shut 2 UK sites; 400 jobs at stake

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The announcement evoked a sharp response from the UK and Ireland's largest trade union, Unite, which said it would fight for every job and demanded that there would be no compulsory redundancies from Tata Steel.

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Waqar Younis said that he is worried that players in Pakistan might face mental health issues if cricket continued to be played for more time in the COVID-19 situation.

Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Maintaining friendships at work can be tricky. Here's how you can play it smart.

Football: Juventus sack Pirlo; India unmoved in rankings

Football: Juventus sack Pirlo; India unmoved in rankings

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Pirlo started his first season in charge of a senior side looking to make it 10 successive Serie A titles for Juve, but the rookie coach struggled.

Deepika keeps archery medal hopes alive after Rai, Jadhav exit

Deepika keeps archery medal hopes alive after Rai, Jadhav exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

World No. 1 archer Deepika Kumari survived some anxious moments before getting past US teenager Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez 6-4 to sail into the pre-quarter-finals of the women's individual archery competition at the Tokyo Olympics, on Wednesday.

1st Test: India A grab opening day honours against WI A

1st Test: India A grab opening day honours against WI A

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

India 'A' extended their domination of the hosts to the Tests after they opted to bat

India's Olympics-bound boxers undeterred by virus fears

India's Olympics-bound boxers undeterred by virus fears

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Our boxers are mature and strong enough to withstand these kinds of shocks.'

10 Facts To Consider Before You Resign

10 Facts To Consider Before You Resign

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

An impulsive decision to resign could eventually turn out to be a big career mistake, warns Srividya Kannan.

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Is India Inc against gays?

Is India Inc against gays?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is inconceivable that there are no gays working in Indian corporations but obviously, the subject remains taboo enough in the workplace for those of alternate sexual orientation to feel safer remaining in the closet,' notes Kanika Datta.

Kapil says CAC must have say in selection of support staff

Kapil says CAC must have say in selection of support staff

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The interviews for the rest of the support staff will be held on August 19.

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Former India footballer Gouramangi Singh's wife, Pushpanjali has been airlifting Indians stranded in different parts of the world and bringing them back home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chhalaang review

Chhalaang review

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hands down, the star of the show is Rajkummar Rao, observes Sukanya Verma.

'When you do the right thing, the team follows your example'

'When you do the right thing, the team follows your example'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

A team man to the core in his illustrious cricket career spanning more than 23 years now, senior batman Sachin Tendulkar has a piece of advice for the youngsters -- hard work and commitment can earn a person respect from colleagues.

Barty itching to get started at Australian Open

Barty itching to get started at Australian Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Bencic hopes Open organisers make it fair for players in isolation.

Belarus delegate carries Russian flag during Rio opening ceremony

Belarus delegate carries Russian flag during Rio opening ceremony

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Belarus team carried Russia's flag as well as their own at the Paralympic Games opening ceremony, in a show of support for their near-neighbours, who were banned from the competition in Rio de Janeiro. The head of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) Vladimir Lukin told the TASS news agency that he was grateful for the gesture at the ceremony on Wednesday night.

Struggling with your career? Try the PSPG mantra

Struggling with your career? Try the PSPG mantra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Mayank Rautela distils his 20-odd years of experience in human resources management to tell you how you can ace in your career.

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Upskilling would not only improve chances of employability but would also increase the scope of jobs based on skills they have acquired over a period of time, says Akhand Swaroop Pandit, co-founder and CEO, The Catalyst Group.

Newsroom to rasoi: A couple's survival story

Newsroom to rasoi: A couple's survival story

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Hemangi and Prashant Nakwe's vegetarian thaali business is keeping them busy in the lockdown.

Can Indian women end their losing streak in T20s?

Can Indian women end their losing streak in T20s?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

A desperate Indian women's team would aim to snap its five-match losing streak in the second T20 International against England, in Guwahati, on Thursday.

Bombay Begums review

Bombay Begums review

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

It's a treat to watch Pooja Bhatt explode on the small screen, raves Sukanya Verma.

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Called the US Citizenship Act of 2021, the legislation modernises the immigration system, and also proposes to eliminate the per country cap for employment-based green cards, a move that would benefit thousands of Indian IT professionals whose current wait period for legal permanent residency runs into several decades.

10 career tips for Indian techies

10 career tips for Indian techies

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Employers are now looking to hire professionals who can demonstrate their skills rather than reel off a catalogue of undirected theoretical qualifications.

Panghal counts on strenuous training to win medal at Tokyo Olympics

Panghal counts on strenuous training to win medal at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Amit Panghal said he was sure of a podium finish after putting in the hard yards ahead of the prestigious tournament.

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.

How Indian sports adapted to COVID conundrum

How Indian sports adapted to COVID conundrum

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Cricket was the first to hit the restart button in Indian sports with the IPL, albeit on foreign shores of UAE, in a strict bio-secure bubble.

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'If a hero wanted Mr Rafi to sing for him, naturally it had to be him.' 'Then if it was Dilip Kumar, who is a soft-spoken man, he naturally wanted Talat Mehmood.' 'Raj Kapoor wanted only Mukesh. Now you tell me, where did I stand a chance?'

England's Archer sets sight on Kohli's scalp in World Cup

England's Archer sets sight on Kohli's scalp in World Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'I'd quite like to get Virat out, because I was not able to get him in the IPL because I think a leggie got him in every game he played'

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

An open letter to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Having made your point and got bail, it might be useful to reflect and reinvent your brand of journalism that am sure would still be unique, advises Sanjeev Nayyar.

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma brings us everything we learned in this notorious year.

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'Stories can change people.' 'But there's a story we have been afraid to see and hear about ourselves in this industry.' 'A story about which voices we respect and elevate, and which we tune out.' 'Story about who's offered a seat at the table and who is kept out of the rooms where the decisions are made.'

The Indian restaurant that British MPs love the most

The Indian restaurant that British MPs love the most

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

An Indian restaurant in a small seaside town in south-east England has bagged a coveted trophy in an annual contest organised by British MPs to pick their favourite curry house in the UK.

10 Films You Must Watch

10 Films You Must Watch

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.

Now, demands rise to scrutinise Gareth Bale's Real transfer deal

Now, demands rise to scrutinise Gareth Bale's Real transfer deal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Three Euro MPs want the European Union to probe Gareth Bale's 100 million euros ($111.25 million) move from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid in 2013, according to media reports.

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.