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Azim Premji's 10 mantras for SUCCESS!

Azim Premji's 10 mantras for SUCCESS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Life has many challenges. You win some and lose some. You must enjoy winning. But do not let it go to the head.

Manna Dey: Making beautiful music come alive

Manna Dey: Making beautiful music come alive

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

In this excerpt from his memoir Memories Come Alive: An Autobiography, Dey pays tribute to the musicians who accompanied him on the musical journey of the good old days.

'We need to move to world class'

'We need to move to world class'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

An interview with Bhaskar Bhat, managing director of Titan Industries.

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

At a time when the Kashmir valley has been shut down, it is perhaps appropriate that we remember Lal Ded, Kashmir's best known spiritual and literary figure, someone remembered with divine adoration both by Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir. A fascinating excerpt from Sandhya Mulchandani's For The Love Of God: Women Poet Saints Of The Bhakti Movement.

Mallya finally talks of selling his businesses

Mallya finally talks of selling his businesses

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

In a conversation with Business Standard after an eventful annual general meeting of Kingfisher, he clears the air on many aspects.

Suchitra: I want to marry again only for sex

Suchitra: I want to marry again only for sex

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Actress-singer-painter-writer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi at her candid best in a book inspired from the events of her life, Drama Queen.

IIP data bungling: India's chief statistician explains

IIP data bungling: India's chief statistician explains

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

It is human error, which cannot be completely avoided in complex data like the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), says T C A Anant.

How Meena Kumari Became An Alcoholic

How Meena Kumari Became An Alcoholic

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Vinod Mehta's illuminating 1970s biography, Meena Kumari: The Classic Biography, which has been reissued recently, answer many myths and mysteries that surround the star's life and death. Exclusive excerpts from the book.

'I will do all I can in my might to make Delhi safe for women'

'I will do all I can in my might to make Delhi safe for women'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

"The citizens in Delhi know that December 4 elections are for Delhi and not the general elections. We are suffering from pro-incumbency and not anti-incumbency," says a confident Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in an interview with CNN-IBN.

Separated from his mum 25 yrs ago, he found his way back home

Separated from his mum 25 yrs ago, he found his way back home

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Saroo Brierley was separated from his parents when he was five. After being adopted by an Australian couple and being raised in Tasmania, Brierley returned to India in the hope of finding his mother. Excerpts from his fascinating true account, A Long Way Home:

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Reshma Qureshi's face was destroyed by acid. It did not stop her.

Jaya shows proof on Gandhi's intent to dissolve Congress

Jaya shows proof on Gandhi's intent to dissolve Congress

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Jayalalithaa presented documentary evidence to Congress members in the state Assembly to validate her minister's argument that Mahatma Gandhi wanted to dissolve the century-old political party after Independence.

How to negotiate your salary

How to negotiate your salary

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Career planning expert Amit Bansal will answer queries on how to deal with job interviews between 2 pm and 3 pm on Wednesday, September 25.

How to create wealth in the long term

How to create wealth in the long term

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Anil Rego, CEO and founder, Right Horizons answered queries on how to generate wealth.

When the home minister's daughter was kidnapped

When the home minister's daughter was kidnapped

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'For a man who had just received news of his daughter's kidnapping, he showed no sign of anxiety or agitation.' 'Here is a cool customer, I thought to myself.' 'The only thing he said was, 'I would not have been so anxious had they kidnapped my son'.' 'He told me that his daughter Rubaiya, who was a medical intern, was returning home from the hospital in a minibus when it was stopped close to the Mufti's house.' 'She was taken by four armed militants.' A gripping excerpt from Moosa Raza's Kashmir: Land Of Regrets.

Amartya Sen is the only economist to have hurt India's poor: Jagdish Bhagwati

Amartya Sen is the only economist to have hurt India's poor: Jagdish Bhagwati

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Bhagwati criticised Amartya Sen for supporting the Food Security Bill, saying it is going to fuel inflation.

TIPS: How to retire RICH

TIPS: How to retire RICH

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Ashish Vohra, Senior Director and Chief Distribution Officer with Max Life Insurance answered readers' queries on retirement planning.

'Nine out of 10 engineers never wanted to be an engineer'

'Nine out of 10 engineers never wanted to be an engineer'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Adman, entrepreneur and author of 'You're Hired!' Sandeep Goyal explains how unrealistic aspirations are nudging young Indian graduates towards unemployment.

How to get flawless skin

How to get flawless skin

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Excerpt from an exclusive chat with eminent skin asethetician Dr Dinyar Workingboxwalla.

'HUL's strategy is to build great brands'

'HUL's strategy is to build great brands'

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Hindustan Unilever reported good numbers for the fourth quarter and for 2011-12, despite commodity inflation and currency fluctuations.

We encourage consumers to revalue junk, says Big Bazaar's CEO

We encourage consumers to revalue junk, says Big Bazaar's CEO

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Footfalls have increased anywhere between 10-40 per cent, says Sadashiv Nayak.

Murthy's presence makes a huge difference: S D Shibulal

Murthy's presence makes a huge difference: S D Shibulal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Shibulal talks about the company's new focus areas under the chairmanship of N R Narayana Murthy, and their rationale.

Foreign trips cannot bring investment: Yashwant Sinha

Foreign trips cannot bring investment: Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The government should shun populist measures and take tough decisions to rein in the fiscal deficit, says Yashwant Sinha.

Don't want to tell banks what they ought to be doing: Rajan

Don't want to tell banks what they ought to be doing: Rajan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

He doesn't expect banks to raise interest rates, as they'd not reduced these after the policy rate cuts in May and March.

'My steamy weekend affair'

'My steamy weekend affair'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

An exclusive excerpt from Samar Halarnkar's The Married Man's Guide to Creative Cooking And Other Dubious Adventures.

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Long before he launched Paytm, Vijay Shankar Sharma, a 32 year old from Aligarh, embarked on his ambitious entrepreneurial journey.

Can you get interest-free education loan? Find out

Can you get interest-free education loan? Find out

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

In an online chat with readers, Harshala Chandorkar of CIBIL answered their queries on education loans.

'Starting business in India is a big challenge'

'Starting business in India is a big challenge'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

The primary concern about India is probably the time needed to finalise everything, rued Paul Hermelin, chairman and chief executive of Capgemini Group.

How Karisma Kapoor lost ALL her pregnancy weight!

How Karisma Kapoor lost ALL her pregnancy weight!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

In her book, My Yummy Mummy Guide, Karisma Kapoor talks about the joys of being pregnant and her struggle to lose the 24 kg she'd put on.

Pujara, Kohli will serve India for a long time: Tendulkar

Pujara, Kohli will serve India for a long time: Tendulkar

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Sachin Tendulkar turns 40 on Wednesday and the milestone means the sun will soon set on the batting maestro's illustrious career. Ahead of his big day, Tendulkar spoke to The Hindu about his satisfaction with Team India's youngsters, life after the retirement of teammates, dressing room banter and the evolution of batting.

Rajesh Gopinathan has big shoes to fill

Rajesh Gopinathan has big shoes to fill

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Interview with CFO & vice-president, Tata Consultancy Services

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I wasn't interested in shackling my freedom to a Bollywood actor.' A fascinating excerpt from Lisa Ray's memoir Close To The Bone.

Recipes your kids will love!

Recipes your kids will love!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Three easy-to-make recipes that'll cheer up your tiny tots!

We think FY14 will be better than FY13: N Chandrasekaran

We think FY14 will be better than FY13: N Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

When big companies such as Infosys and Wipro are forecasting minor growth this financial year, TCS is all set to break the trend.

Kitchen remedies for your skin: Lemon, almond oil and more

Kitchen remedies for your skin: Lemon, almond oil and more

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

We bring you an excerpt from the recently-published 'Beauty Unleashed' by hair and skincare expert to the stars Dr Dinyar Workingboxwalla.

Bipasha: People called me sexy but didn't mean it in a nice way

Bipasha: People called me sexy but didn't mean it in a nice way

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Bipasha Basu gets candid about life and men.

Infy CEO on the UNCERTAINTIES facing the IT giant

Infy CEO on the UNCERTAINTIES facing the IT giant

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Q4 turned out to be a much softer quarter than we expected, and some of the ramp-ups did not happen.

Why American companies are 'angry' with India

Why American companies are 'angry' with India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Indian tax laws are a source of frustration for US companies, says US Ambassador to India Nancy J Powell.

PHOTOS: Sonam Kapoor's SEXY avatar

PHOTOS: Sonam Kapoor's SEXY avatar

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Sonam Kapoor sizzles on the latest cover of Vogue India.

Cheated by your insurance agent? What you must do

Cheated by your insurance agent? What you must do

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Yashish Dahiya, CEO and co-founder Policybazaar.com, tells readers what steps they can take if an insurance agent cheats them.