These lessons apply to every arena of life: Stay grounded, prepare diligently, seize your chance and let your results speak.
'When there is a paucity of time, strangely the maximum work gets accomplished. When there is no paucity of time, work never even gets a start.'
As Vijay prepares for his next innings as chief minister of Tamil Nadu, he would do well to learn from the life lessons of NTR.
The India vs England Test series 2025 wasn't just cricket -- it was grit, growth and glory wrapped in whites.
Shilpa Nadkarni's gently told truths, her strong hold on faith and the hard-earned life lessons that she shares... it will make you laud this strong, brave mother.
In the latest episode of The Rediff Podcast, Amrita Puri opens up about breaking stereotypes, dealing with the stigma of divorce and how therapy helped her find peace and self-love.
Aditya Puri is one of the cleanest examples we have, in Indian corporate history, of a leader who understood early that the measure of his work was not what happened while he was in the chair. It was what would keep happening when he was no longer there, says Suresh M K.
What lessons opposition parties need to learn post defeat of Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal elections? The election saw spectacular victor of BJP which rose from 3 seats in 2016 to 206 seats in 2026 assembly elections.
'Now when I see the forest, I don't just see trees -- I see a home that we must protect.'
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressed confidence in India's performance at the upcoming Asian Games, assuring a fair and transparent selection process. He also highlighted the importance of the Khelo India Tribal Games in identifying and promoting sporting talent from tribal communities.
Paresh Parihar shares his life lesson. You can share yours too.
Imran Khan shares his life lesson. You can share yours too!
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi shared his vision for a cafe named 'Ahista Zindagi' in Madhya Pradesh, designed as a retreat for reflection and conversation in today's fast-paced world, during an interaction with youths in Delhi.
'Many of the children I work with had never attended school before and had never been given the right environment or opportunity to learn.'
'When education became accessible -- through flexible learning spaces, creative methods and community-based classrooms -- these same children began to thrive.'
'Over time, many who had never stepped into a formal classroom not only entered the education system but continued their studies further, with some going on to university.'
We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us what is the one life lesson you would want to share.
'My Amma taught me how important it is to understand people, to care about our community and to spend time with underprivileged children so that even a small moment of happiness can be shared with them,' says Rediff reader Zohra Ehsan Ashraf.
Naresh Singh Nayal, Dehradun shares an important lesson.
Shabbir Shakir shares his life lesson. You can share yours too!
This Mother's Day, Aditi Govitrikar, actor, supermodel, wellness expert and India's first Mrs World encourages all women to prioritise themselves and embrace self-care without guilt.
We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us what is the one life lesson you would want to share.
Kanwal Rekhi is a peaceful techie who ardently believes in competitive market economics and democracy, despite the trauma his family suffered during Partition and his narrow escape from violent mobs in 1984.
Aditya Kripalani's Main Actor Nahin Hoon, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa, turns 'acting lessons' into an emotional battlefield of loneliness, ego and vulnerability.
Rediff reader Dr Bharat Shah shared a valuable piece of advice that shaped his life.
Unrequited love, underdog triumph, catch all that and more on OTT this week.
K Ramakrishnan, 56, from Mylapore, Chennai shared this. You can share your life lessons too.
'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'
The Congress party has announced VD Satheesan as the next chief minister of Kerala, ending days of speculation. The decision was revealed at a press conference in New Delhi.
We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us what is the one life lesson you would want to share.
'We should want Saiyaara, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Animal and Dhurandhar to coexist. Let the audience decide what they connect with.'
A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Gupta's book, Teachings from the Ramayana on Family & Life.
We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us what is the one life lesson you would want to share.
'You left young at heart, still eager to sing with the new generation entering the musical duniya.'
Cricket is more than a game in Ghoomer; it becomes a metaphor for Life, asserts Mayur Sanap.
K V Satya Prakash from Andhra Pradesh has a beautiful life lesson to share.
'Looking at the situation purely on its Constitutional merits, the governor's conduct is defensible.' 'He is saying: You do not have a majority, so prove it. That is not an unreasonable position even if the timing and the political context make it deeply controversial.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP workers after the party's performance in assembly elections, urging an end to political violence in West Bengal and a focus on the state's future.
'At the first sign of real trouble, that money will move. There will be a run.'
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