Urmila Rao

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'Why can't Indians borrow to get educated?'
Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

According to the author, lecturer and thinker, Lord Meghnad Desai, the Indian education...

CA topper shares her success mantras
Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

The inclination towards this field was natural for 22-year-old Sanjhi Agrawal, an...

All-India CS topper shares his success mantras
Rediff.com10 May 2010

Puneet Gupta, a consultant (Tax and Regulatory Services) with Ernst & Young, took just...

All-India CA topper shares his success mantras
Rediff.com3 May 2010

Discipline and the right attitude can make a seemingly unattainable goal, simple....

Topperspeak: 'There are no excuses for go-getters'
Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Monetary hardship, partial vision loss and a parent's illness, could not stand in the...

'India's rich fund temples, not education'
Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Tarun Tejpal, editor-in-chief of news magazine Tehelka, expresses his disappointment...

Are you getting passed over for a promotion?
Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Performance alone does not count. Shoulder the extra burden to jump ahead.

Economic slowdown? Multitasking can save your job
Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The ability to take on work beyond what is built into your job is the best way to...

Where straight drive is a way of life:Rahul Dravid
Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

A committed cricketer, Rahul Dravid discusses how he looks at his profession.

Writing a CV that stands out
Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

As one moves from being a fresher to an experienced executive, the nature of...

What kind of hike will I get this year?
Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

The job market is seeing consolidation and HR experts feel hikes will be more moderate...

It's in to flaunt a private label
Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

From apparel, healthcare products and furnishings to consumer items like soaps, private...

Buying a house? Beware of builders' tricks
Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Builders have a variety of ways of catching the unsuspecting homebuyer on the wrong...

Want big salaries? Try the realty sector
Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

The boom in real estate has made it a viable career option. Institutes are running...

Use the portal and vent your anger!
Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Technology gives the common consumer a platform and a voice to air his grievance....

Your dream house may have to wait a little longer
Rediff.com18 May 2007

The property boom seems to be tapering off. With experts estimating a 10-20 per cent...

Will Delhi's Master Plan '21 solve its woes?
Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

The implementation of the recently unveiled Master Plan for Delhi is unlikely to...

New job offer? Some dos and don'ts
Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

The economy is growing fast and there aren't enough skilled people for the jobs....

Let your 2nd house pay for itself
Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

It will help your finances and even help you escape the taxman

Buying a 2nd house? A checklist
Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Don't get swayed by popular thinking. Outlook Money gives you a checklist to follow...