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Recruiting the right Managing Director for the IMF
The recruitment of the IMF MD has turned into quite a controversy.
19 books to read before doing your PhD in Economics
Planning to do a PhD. in Economics? Here's a list of must reads before you choose to embark on it.
Technology that complicates, confuses and alienates
Sometimes organisations implement technology that they think will simplify a business process or provide a better experience for customers, but they end up doing the exact opposite.
Flop show? Indian pharma rolls back its drug discovery ambitions
Indian pharmaceutical companies have tried to speed up drug discoveries by hiving research off into separate companies. But as the Piramal decision shows, they are re-merging these companies. Has the strategy failed?
Infosys and the problem with corporate democracies
Succession at Infosys has been contentious and in the public domain. As with an Indian general election, it looks messy. But the problems here are overstated. Infosys is doing something relatively new in India: While such succession looks messy, there is greater stability under the hood.
Boom! Why equity, bonds & the rupee will keep rising
After the announcement of the annual monetary policy on May 3, all the markets - bond, equity and currency - are likely to show positive trends, despite RBI raising interest rates.
Did Voda play it fair with Essar?
Vodafone said that Essar had exited the company and Vodafone paid $5 billion for that privilege. That set me thinking- Did Vodafone pay too much or too little?
How seats bought in private medical colleges make healthcare expensive in India
It can be argued that not all seats in private medical colleges are sold from quotas allowed by the authorities but when they start their practice, they set a benchmark in fees and ways for their peers who won their seats on pure merit.
Finale of Satyamev Jayate: Behave yourself, Aamir Khan tells Indian men
If anyone knows how to market a show or a film, it’s Aamir Khan and his finale episode of Satyamev Jayate just proves that.
Under Ronald Koeman, the only way for Southampton is up
Southampton versus Sunderland at St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday evening was expected to be an evenly contested affair. However, what took place on England’s south coast was a masterclass in goal-scoring ruthlessness delivered by the hosts.
ISL: With Dhoni on board, Chennaiyin FC hope to follow in CSK's footsteps
Chennaiyin FC aims to bring about a football revolution in the otherwise cricket crazy city.
ISL: FC Pune City gives off a royal vibe and its future looks bright
FC Pune City somewhere reminds me of the IPL team Rajasthan Royals. Though unlike the Royals, FC Pune has fully immersed itself in this royalty mode.
ISL: Kerala Blasters need to be careful brand Sachin doesn't overpower the team
By naming the team Kerala Blasters the promoters have ensured that a little bit of Sachin shall always remain in the team DNA.
ISL: Mumbai City FC wants to be the heartbeat of Mumbai
Mumbai City FC is in a quest to connect these 20 million heartbeats and synchronize them to the fortunes of the team.
ISL: North East United wants to represent a region, not just a city
This idea of a united North East is manifested in the team logo.
ISL: FC Goa is a club that knows how to connect with its fans
Goa is home to over 180 registered football clubs and has arguably the best youth development system in the country,
ISL: Much like Delhi, the Dynamos brand is vibrant, brash and dynamic
The team’s mission is “to nurture a football culture in our home city, ushering a football revolution in Delhi and giving Delhi a team that plays good and ethical football".
Here's why all of India should join Sarita Devi's non co-operation movement
On the eve of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, Sarita Devi registered a protest that would have made even the Mahatma proud.
Why Balotelli could be biggest steal of Premier League transfer market
Brendan Rodgers would’ve surely weighed the pros and cons before approaching Milan, because the truth is that there are far more positives to bringing the Italian to Anfield than there are negatives.
Meet Manikandan Kumar, one of India's unsung Indian sporting heroes
Manikandan is still without a permanent sponsor. He still makes ends meet through his coaching assignments.
Have Nishikori, Cilic ushered in an era of unpredictability?
For most Tennis fans around the world as the 6th progressed it turned from a “Super Saturday” into a “Shocking Saturday.” It was the day when David overpowered Goliath. If Nishikori beating Djokovic came as a surprise then Cilic straight set win over Federer shook the entire Tennis world. This could not be brushed aside as just another “upset” where the underdog got lucky.
Welbeck, Sanchez signings not enough to break Arsenal's Premier League jinx
Welbeck’s athleticism and physicality will see him stretch opposition defences and see him convert the chances that the Gunners’ very talented midfield create.
From just another Chinese player to Grand Slam champion: The metamorphosis of Li Na
Tennis stars come in all sizes, shapes, and personalities. Some of them stay in the spotlight throughout their playing careers and then fade into oblivion. But there are some others whose legacies continue to be written well after they hang up their rackets. And Li Na is one of them.
Sports and Reality TV: The same person dressed in different clothes?
Like many other things in our lives that are coming together, Sports and Reality TV are converging too.
Hit by defensive crisis, Arsenal just need to focus on automatic Champions League qualification
Arsenal need a squad that is better than the one they currently have before they attempt a successful title charge. Sealing qualification for the Champions League early would help them go a long way in doing just that.
Asian Games: India's tennis federation was right but the BCCI was wrong
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) did the right thing. The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) did the wrong thing about the Asian Games.
Snotty girls and HMT boys: What Chetan Bhagat gets wrong about relationships
Why is it that every time Chetan Bhagat makes a statement about women, he seems to put his foot in his mouth?
When Deepika met Catherine Deneuve at MFF, facepalm followed
When Deepika Padukone met French actress Catherine Deneuve, a powerhouse actress who's worked with some of the greatest filmmakers ever, the conversation that followed was deeply embarrassing.
What If review: Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan can't save this boring rom-com
What If could have been great if the film had explored the ironies in the scenes it sets up, Matsai’s script doesn’t. Instead, it plays out like any other rom-com.