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GMR rejig makes youngest son corporate chairman

GMR rejig makes youngest son corporate chairman

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Kiran Kumar Grandhi, 38, was earlier in charge of the urban infrastructure and highways business, which contributes five per cent of the Rs 10,000-crore revenue of GMR Infra.

How Microsoft plans to empower people

How Microsoft plans to empower people

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

With its "mobile-first, cloud-first world" concept, Microsoft aims to reinvent productivity to empower every person and organisation on the planet, company's CEO Satya Nadella said on Monday.

Took tough decisions, let go of talent, says Walmart

Took tough decisions, let go of talent, says Walmart

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Sources estimated the number of employees asked to leave because of downsizing stands at about 100.

5 things you must consider before you quit your job

5 things you must consider before you quit your job

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Ask yourself -- what is in it for you?

First-time women directors deepen talent pool

First-time women directors deepen talent pool

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

BSE-200 companies's list shows that 96 companies had woman directors.

Mid-career change? 5 money tips for you

Mid-career change? 5 money tips for you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Before you take the leap, get your financial house in order

Button reckons McLaren on right track

Button reckons McLaren on right track

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

McLaren's new Formula One car made a belated but encouraging test debut on Wednesday with Jenson Button hopeful the team was picking up speed on and off the track after a dismal 2013 season.

Ponting predicts India-Australia final in 2015 World Cup

Ponting predicts India-Australia final in 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Ricky Ponting was frank in his admission that the Michael Clarke-led Aussie outfit will be a force to reckon with on its home ground.

Infosys CEO's strategy to transform IT services

Infosys CEO's strategy to transform IT services

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Sikka says tools like automation, artificial intelligence or natural language processing are technological innovations which are aimed at amplifying the human potentials further.

How to deal with a horrible boss

How to deal with a horrible boss

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

A bad boss can be more than enough to make your life miserable, and unfortunately, they are not that uncommon.

Lauda expects Brawn to return to F1

Lauda expects Brawn to return to F1

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Niki Lauda expects departing Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn to return to Formula One in some capacity once he has gone fishing and taken time out.

Revealed: Men behind Patna blasts and the role they played

Revealed: Men behind Patna blasts and the role they played

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

From assembling bombs to planting them, 10 terror operatives spread across Patna on Sunday and wreaked havoc in the city. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Returning to work after a career gap? Read this

Returning to work after a career gap? Read this

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Accept imperfection. Be prepared for choppy waters. Be open to change.

New Delhi fumes over Pakistan role in Afghan-Taliban talk

New Delhi fumes over Pakistan role in Afghan-Taliban talk

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

With the Afghanistan government in Kabul approaching Islamabad for help in opening "reconciliation" talks with the Taliban, a Pakistani role in shaping the political landscape in Afghanistan is now an uncomfortable likelihood for New Delhi.

5 financial tips if you are planning to change your job

5 financial tips if you are planning to change your job

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

From the date you put in your papers, the employer will promptly freeze your salary payouts and you will get everything along with the full and final settlement.

'Isi' Siddiqui joins Center for Strategic and International Studies

'Isi' Siddiqui joins Center for Strategic and International Studies

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Ambassador Islam A'Isi' Siddiqui -- who recently resigned from his position as chief agricultural negotiator in the office of the United States trade representative -- has joined the Center for Strategic and International Studies as senior adviser on Global Food Security.

When Abhishek got upset with his father

When Abhishek got upset with his father

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

'I may have been six, but children at that age are aware that there is something called death. I was petrified for Pa, but tried not to show it. I would pray every night, begging for his recovery, at the same time sneaking in a request for a new toy or a pencil set.'

New boys have brought in fresh energy in ODIs: Rahane

New boys have brought in fresh energy in ODIs: Rahane

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Ajinkya Rahane said that the new players who have joined the ODI squad, have brought in fresh energy and helped in turning around India's fortunes in the ongoing one-day series against England.

Arrested this week, Nitesh Rane will contest polls, says father

Arrested this week, Nitesh Rane will contest polls, says father

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

'I am still someone who will open my mouth and speak if I find something is wrong or I dislike anything. Nothing can make me quiet,' Maharashtra Minister Narayan Rane, whose son Nitesh was arrested in Goa this week, tells Neeta Kolhatkar.

Tendulkar takes strike with UNICEF for total sanitation

Tendulkar takes strike with UNICEF for total sanitation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar became UNICEF's first brand ambassador for South Asia on Thursday and vowed to work towards promoting hygiene and sanitation in the region.

Amitabh Bachchan: Audiences don't like the films they're being made to see

Amitabh Bachchan: Audiences don't like the films they're being made to see

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Amitabh Bachchan talks on Piku about his children and forthcoming films.

ISL auction: Chhetri, Lyngdoh fetch a crore!

ISL auction: Chhetri, Lyngdoh fetch a crore!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Star striker Sunil Chhetri was bought at Rs 1.20 crore at the first-ever Indian Super League's auction featuring 10 domestic football players in Mumbai, on Friday.

New Development Bank to set its own standards; no rivalry issues: Kamath

New Development Bank to set its own standards; no rivalry issues: Kamath

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Kamath also said that the new bank, set up by India and four other members of the BRICS grouping, will strive to approve its first loan before end of the current fiscal.

Sports Shorts: 'A dozen idiots cost Serbia home support'

Sports Shorts: 'A dozen idiots cost Serbia home support'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

A senseless pitch invasion by Serbian fans in last month's Euro 2016 home qualifier against Albania has cost the Balkan nation dearly and the team fear the ramifications ahead of Friday's match against Denmark, Nemanja Matic said.

Sports Shorts: Wawrinka and Tsonga humbled in Japan

Sports Shorts: Wawrinka and Tsonga humbled in Japan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Tatsuma Ito and Michal Przysiezny claimed the biggest wins of their careers at the Japan Open on Tuesday when the local wildcard knocked out top seed Stan Wawrinka and the Polish qualifier saved match points to beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Meet Princeton's University Graduate School dean

Meet Princeton's University Graduate School dean

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

With two decades of experience as a teacher, researcher and administrator at Princeton University, Sanjeev Kulkarni, a professor of electrical engineering and director of the Keller Center, is described by some colleagues as a 'seasoned university citizen' who has made a name for himself in interdisciplinary courses.

Udaipur: A day with potters and puppeteers

Udaipur: A day with potters and puppeteers

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

A tourist's leisurely experience of this popular Rajasthan city is enriched by a hands-on interaction with its craftspeople

The prima donnas face off in Delhi

The prima donnas face off in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

'There is more that is common between Arvind Kejriwal and Kiran Bedi than what might separate them. In fact, what divides them can be spelt out in just two words: Clashing ambitions.'

5 things to do to avoid getting laid off again

5 things to do to avoid getting laid off again

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

As part our series on dealing with the pink slip, we spoke to Nirmal Singh, the founder and CEO of Wheebox, a prominent talent assessment company.

The Lonely Man of China

The Lonely Man of China

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

What was the need for Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman, Central Military Commission, to don the new role of Commander in-Chief? Does this mean that the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao faces numerous threats from within the Communist Party?

Father's Day Special: Getting to know Pran

Father's Day Special: Getting to know Pran

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

In the first part of a month-long series, we reveal a fascinating part of the legendary actor, Pran.

The work that McCullum did for NZ is incredible: Williamson

The work that McCullum did for NZ is incredible: Williamson

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won applauds for his innovative captaincy during the recently held World T20 in India. The Kiwi star will now be donning a new role, that of a solid middle-order batsman for his Indian Premier League team Sunrisers Hyderabad. Williamson along with India's Virat Kohli, Aussie captain Steven Smith and Joe Root of England are considered to be most technically correct batsmen in the present era. Catch him in a chat with IPLT20.com.

'PK is probably one of my most difficult roles'

'PK is probably one of my most difficult roles'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

'My biggest challenge was getting into the head of the character.' Aamir Khan talks about his big release, PK.

Ben Kingsley plays a Sikh cabbie!

Ben Kingsley plays a Sikh cabbie!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

"Sir Ben," I called out on the red carpet as he arrived to applause from hundreds of admirers at the Elgin theatre in Toronto. "You have played so many ethnic characters starting from Gandhi to Lenin, and now you are a humble New York cabbie. What led you to take this role?"

Financial blunders to avoid in a marriage!

Financial blunders to avoid in a marriage!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

There are a lot of things that a couple must clarify right at the onset of their marriage such as life goals and financial aims.

United start life under Giggs by thrashing Norwich

United start life under Giggs by thrashing Norwich

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Manchester United ushered in a new era under interim manager Ryan Giggs with a 4-0 Premier League win over Norwich City on Saturday full of the verve and attacking intent often absent under the sacked David Moyes.

Four lessons of change from Tata Communications CEO

Four lessons of change from Tata Communications CEO

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Vinod Kumar, Tata Communication CEO has amazing business strategies to enhance topline.

Review: Madras Cafe deserves an audience

Review: Madras Cafe deserves an audience

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Madras Cafe is a swift, smart and serious study of an inglorious chapter of history, writes Sukanya Verma.

A new re-laying of India

A new re-laying of India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The capital's ever-shifting power class remains unsettled and unnerved seeing the power, favour, nepotistic and quid pro quo pillared superstructure gradually crumble under Narendra Modi's watch -- the only mantra that seems to be taking centre stage is that of performance, implementation and delivery, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

Does a woman's career end at 40?

Does a woman's career end at 40?

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Among the greatest mistakes women make in their career is losing track of their career goals, not taking additional responsibilities and learning new skills and technology.