'It's harder to attract women initially, but once they come in, retention is significantly higher.'
'...then preparing oneself for the long haul is also essential.' 'Identifying and holding onto values gives you strength to withstand the difficulties enroute.' 'Taking care of your physical, mental, and intellectual well-being gives you the strength to stay the path.'
Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.
India pacer Prasidh Krishna relished the banter with 'good mate' Joe Root on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test, and said riling up England's batting mainstay was part of the team's plans.
'The Election Commission's involvement in the avoidable SIR controversy has carried a message down to the last voter -- who just does not like it,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Mumbai -- home to industry titans and Bollywood stars -- is witnessing a slow offtake of houses priced between Rs 10 crore and Rs 50 crore. Industry insiders and real estate watchers explain why.
Body and edgy, Anjini fashion game is always on point.
Reliance Industries Ltd, India's most valuable company, is back on a growth path after six months of challenges as it posted better than expected earnings in the December quarter, brokerages said.
'When you try to do something that's not been tried before, nobody likes that.'
We do not whistle for Hathiram Chaudhary. And yet the bond we feel towards him is spontaneous, almost effortless. This is because he shares something of our too-ideal dreams, our wry acceptance of our limitations, our useful frustrations, and our pointless sprints, explains Sreehari Nair.
Munjya is the most wildly entertaining ghost I have encountered at the movies recently. But he has the added advantage of being a Maharashtrian ghost, of possessing rhythms of speech and behaviour that are distinctly Maharashtrian, of being blessed with that beautiful brand of Maharashtrian irritability
The same bunch of people, doing the same things does not make for a satisfying sequel; the added subplots are hastily tacked on, and make no difference to the flow of the series.
When it comes to fashion, these gorgeous women know how to look their best.
Her style is relatable, versatile and very camera-friendly.
A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test.
'While investors need to be prepared for making some losses, they should not lose big money chasing euphoria amid fear of missing out.'
'If Trump wins the election, there's not going to be much turmoil.' 'But if he loses, he will not accept the results.' 'And if it is close, which I think it's going to be, he's going to contest it.' 'But at the end of the day, the truth will prevail.'
We caught up with designer Babita Malkani at Lakme Fashion Week and in a quick tete-a-tete, she tells us about women's fashion disasters, which celeb looks best in a sari and more!
As quick-commerce players find their foothold among consumers, brands are all set to step up their presence on these platforms.
The EAM when asked about his view of the world at present, said it would be "very grim forecast, for the next five years".
The prime minister and his cabinet will be compelled to do what governments in other democracies must: Listen to criticism from citizens and tolerate it and even learn from it. In doing so, perhaps they can also get a laugh out of the material, as many of us so often do, notes Aakar Patel.
Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.
What's your take on these actors' fashion choices?
The customary naadan or home-cooked meal is rather memorable fare.
'China is struggling to get out of its property bubble.' 'Japan took 35 years to walk out of its equity bubble.' 'Bubbles can be difficult to forecast.'
Don't the model's sheer bodysuit and silk pants make her look almost naked?
The men with guns tend to know little finance, and establishing such a conspiracy then involves leakage of information, which is also dangerous, Ajay Shah points out.
"It takes away from the entire hard work of the designer. "That 15-second-long walk of showstopper is all that is remembered about that show."
On balance, RG contesting from Raebareli instead of Amethi isn't the masterstroke the party's adherents are touting it to be, but neither is it the blunder the BJP and its tame media is framing it as, points out Prem Panicker.
'We are cautious only on sub-sectors that have seen massive melt-up during the past six months.'
Make financial planning a part of your education and definitely a part of your marriage, says financial planner Sheetal Jhaveri.
The vibe of Vaishali Shadangule's flagship store in Kala Ghoda reminds you that she'll always be an outlier, says Abhishek Mande.
Tindli Alu is a very basic sabzi recipe. But nutritious and tasty. Use the same recipe to make a whole variety of easy vegetables.
Goan fashion designer Savio doesn't like too much personal attention and lets his creativity walk the talk.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani, Mayur Sanap and Afsar Dayatar introduce us to the best dressed cuties off the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week.
This isn't a hatchet job, and my excuse for the exercise is my feeling that when you invert some of the clichés mentioned here, you might just arrive at the portals of genuine movie-making energy, says Sreehari Nair.
Here's a glimpse of designer Anand Kabra's Kumari collection at the Lakme Fashion Week
Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi offer fashion lessons we can all learn from.
Relationship coaches help you decode toxic behaviour and how it can potentially damage your mental health and your relationship with your partner.
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