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Don't write my obituaries yet: Rajan

Don't write my obituaries yet: Rajan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

To the question on what comes first, clean up or growth, Rajan said the answer is unambiguously 'Clean up!'

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'I want to use my music to reach out to the youth, to inspire them to create history.' 'To share knowledge, to tell them the importance of voting, girl child education, menstrual hygiene.'

What is gold worth?

What is gold worth?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Here's how you can find out

Why parents must meet your partner

Why parents must meet your partner

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Being parents, they know you best.

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi have sharply increased their sourcing from India.

There once was a pink Ambassador...

There once was a pink Ambassador...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Most Indians have an Ambassador story. Avishek Rakshit chronicles what made this car such an indispensable part of India's cultural psyche.

10 skills that'll help you earn more money

10 skills that'll help you earn more money

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

If not a full time career, learning some of these skills will help you create additional sources of income along with a regular job.

So, how are you feeling today?

So, how are you feeling today?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, takes you through five diseases that are directly related with your state of mind.

A reskilling programme on steroids

A reskilling programme on steroids

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

At a time of massive job losses that is what the much-vaunted Indian IT sector needs. Ritwik Sharma reports.

How to make the most of your trip abroad

How to make the most of your trip abroad

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Don't just spend your time abroad studying -- travel, engage, make friends and learn the language.

Hockey League: India seek to iron out defensive flaws as Malaysia lurk

Hockey League: India seek to iron out defensive flaws as Malaysia lurk

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Soundly thrashed by Australia in their last match, India will look to sort out their defensive woes when they take on Malaysia in their quarter-final match of the Hockey World League Semifinals in Antwerp, Belgium, on Wednesday.

'Q2, Q3 in FY 18 will be bumper quarters for GDP'

'Q2, Q3 in FY 18 will be bumper quarters for GDP'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'The 5.7% growth in the April-June period is an aberration because of GST.' 'Business activity in the last 15 days of the quarter was minimal or zero.'

TopperSpeak: How to crack the Xavier Aptitude Test

TopperSpeak: How to crack the Xavier Aptitude Test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Ancy Varghese who had 99.38 percentile in XAT 2014 describes the importance of knowing all about the exam first and developing a strategy accordingly.

The 'naughty boy' who runs a hotel empire

The 'naughty boy' who runs a hotel empire

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'A heavy tanker takes time to move, but when it starts rolling, it's difficult to stop it,' Indian Hotels CEO Puneet Chhatwal tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Prone to allergies? What you must know

Prone to allergies? What you must know

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

From food to skin, allergies in India are rapidly on the rise, says Nikita Puri.

'Irreversible loss' to Kashmir students due to unrest: Report

'Irreversible loss' to Kashmir students due to unrest: Report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The education sector has been badly hit in Kashmir Valley during the five-month-long unrest, causing "irreversible loss" to students, the Economic Survey Report has said.

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Why spend so much moolah on pursuing an MBA degree, when you can advance your career with these career options.

Revamping your MF portfolio? What you must keep in mind

Revamping your MF portfolio? What you must keep in mind

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Do keep the tax impact and exit load in mind before you take a decision to sell, says Vishal Dhawan.

Cap in U-19 WC outings will help in curbing age-fudging: Dravid

Cap in U-19 WC outings will help in curbing age-fudging: Dravid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

India U-19 coach Rahul Dravid strongly believes that the recent decision by the BCCI working committee to put a cap on players getting only one shot at Colts World Cup will prevent age fudging by players. Ravindra Jadeja ('06 & '08), Vijay Zol ('12 and '14), Sandeep Sharma ('10 and '12), Sarfaraz Khan ('14 and '16), Ricky Bhui ('14 and '16) and Avesh Khan ('14 and '16) are some players in recent times who have played in two U-19 global meets. "Being allowed to play only one U-19 World Cup will mean people are less motivated to alter the age. Honestly, U-19 cricket should be more about exposure and less about results.

Markets in 2015: Gains for some, losses for many?

Markets in 2015: Gains for some, losses for many?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

A market where prices are not likely to go up is excellent for the long-term investor.

Giving shape to Modi's dream of 'electricity for all'

Giving shape to Modi's dream of 'electricity for all'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

In an interview with Sanjay Jog, REC chairman and managing director P V Ramesh talks of the growth strategy and the company's plan to ride the transformation wave in the power sector.

India's Incheon hopes fading fast after poor start

India's Incheon hopes fading fast after poor start

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

With only one Asian Games gold to show after four days of competition, India's hopes of improving on their medal tally in China four years ago are diminishing fast.

Study Abroad: Secrets you didn't know

Study Abroad: Secrets you didn't know

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Why aren't our kids, with perfect or near-perfect SAT scores, admitted to top universities over lesser scoring students?

Will Sebi allow NSE, BSE plea on self-trading?

Will Sebi allow NSE, BSE plea on self-trading?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Bourses ask for okay in the 'permitted to trade' category; brokers and legal experts speak in favour.

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These are some of Rediff.com's favourites from all 80 award-winning photos.

What to say and when to shut up: Lessons from an Oscar winner!

What to say and when to shut up: Lessons from an Oscar winner!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Lupita Nyong'o's speech at the 2014 Academy Awards is a classic example of a brilliant speech says Rakesh Godhwani, author of What to Say and When to Shut Up!

India's post-election foreign policy: Looking East, looking West

India's post-election foreign policy: Looking East, looking West

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Experts tell Carnegie Endowment for International Peace that a Modi government may be Asia oriented, but the US will remain a deep influence. Aziz Haniffa reports

Do you have financially smart friends?

Do you have financially smart friends?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Friendships bring joy. And if you have friends who are smart about managing their money, then it shall bring you riches too.

Get out! There's a wonderful world out there

Get out! There's a wonderful world out there

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Amazing photography can leave you speechless. We were left without any words when we came across the finalists of the 14th annual Smithsonian Magazine 2016 Photo Contest. Out of 48,000 submissions from photographers in 146 countries, Smithsonian Magazine chose 70 striking finalists in their 14th Annual Photo Contest. Now, it's up to the public to pick a winner.

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

While the UK will possibly go into recession, the bigger fear is copycat referendums from other EU nations.

Fearing defaults, banks rein in credit to jewellery firms

Fearing defaults, banks rein in credit to jewellery firms

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It was unclear how bankers were deciding which jewellers to support

Markets end flat amid volatility; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Markets end flat amid volatility; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Select metal stocks rebounded while power stocks extended losses after SC verdict on coal block allocations.

I haven't seen Bradman but have watched Sangakkara: Mathews

I haven't seen Bradman but have watched Sangakkara: Mathews

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

In a fitting tribute to Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews spoke of Don Bradman and the retiring great in the same breath, calling him the most "consistent batsman he has ever seen".

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Gunvant Jain chose to take the road less travelled.

10 skills that will get you your dream job

10 skills that will get you your dream job

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Employers want to know how you can add value to the organisation.

2015 will be a tough year, Jaitley will have to wave a magic wand

2015 will be a tough year, Jaitley will have to wave a magic wand

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

India must reckon with the possibility that it will struggle to attract higher overseas investment.

Raina needs a lot of clarity while playing short balls, says Laxman

Raina needs a lot of clarity while playing short balls, says Laxman

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Former India batsman V V S Laxman, who always reserved his best for the mighty Australia, feels that Suresh Raina 'needs a lot of clarity' as to how he would find a solution against short-pitched bowling.

Food nutrients: Are you getting enough?

Food nutrients: Are you getting enough?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Here's how to refill the loss of important nutrients when you can't eat them.

What has bangles and silver got to do with pregnancy?

What has bangles and silver got to do with pregnancy?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

In her book For For Bumpier Times: An Indian Mother's Guide to 101 Pregnancy & Childcare Practices, Lakshmy Ramanathan attempts to capture the complexities of being pregnant in our society and to arm you with information that enables you to make empowered decisions.

4 hot careers that'll get you a job

4 hot careers that'll get you a job

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Take a look at the skills that matter and how you can acquire them.