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The recently released blockbuster Hindi film Sultan has some important lessons for the entrepreneur in you. Are you listening? U par Allah neeche dharti… beech mein tera junoon …" (There's God above and the Earth below; all else that lies between those two is your passion) As simple as it may sound, there are some interesting business takeaways even from a mass-appeal blockbuster like Sultan . Bhai may have taken up wrestling to pursue his love interest, but in doing so, the film's script managed to weave in some observation regarding the tenacity required to achieve anything in life -- whether in sports or business. 1. You are never too old to start No one ever specified the perfect age for any pursuit; we gate ourselves. Just as it didn't matter whether Sultan took up wrestling at the age of 30, it doesn't matter whether you start-up in your 40s, 30s or 20s. The power of the idea, intent and determination are more important. 2. Prove you ... » Learn More about 5 business lessons from Sultan

For Jaipur Updates Allow Notification For Daily Alerts Keep youself updated with latest Jaipur News Cancel OK #Jaipur Jaipur Literature Fest: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauds Professor Michael Sandel on his new book #Jaipur Jaipur Literature Fest: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor all set to take the stage on February 26 #Jaipur Jaipur Literature Fest: BJP leader explains how people got creative during coronavirus pandemic #Jaipur Jaipur Literature Fest: Pavan K Varma highlight types of elements used in Indian Literature #Jaipur Jaipur Literature Fest: Here is the complete guide to the virtual edition #Jaipur Jaipur Literature Fest: Harsh Mander's book speaks of migrant workers' sufferings during lockdown Just In 14 min ago ED seizes assets worth Rs 2.03 crore in left wing extremism case 8 hrs ago PM Modi to virtually inaugurate India Toy Fair 2021 today ... » Learn More about Jaipur Literature Fest: Author Joseph E. Stiglitz explains more about GDP

The 2019 Lok Sabha election in West Bengal is a traumatic memory for Ali Hussain Mansuri, a resident of Barrackpore, about 50 km Kolkata. From a few days after the polls in 2019 till weeks before the Assembly polls of 2021, Mansuri went knocking on the doors of the Bhatpara police station with two complaints: one against the vandalism and looting of his shop and the other against his house being set on fire. In both the complaints, addressed to the officer-in charge of Bhatpara police station, which have been stamped as received, Mansuri mentions “ violence and danga (riot)” in May 2019 . Almost a month after the riots, which erupted on the day the bye-poll to the Bhatpara Assembly seat were held in Barrackpore, on May 19, the people of Darba Line returned home under police protection, but Mansuri did not. He chose to live about 500 metres away from his earlier residence near Choti Masjid. Since then, he has been going around distributing copies of the police complaints to whoever ... » Learn More about Gunning for victory in Bengal

Attacking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent 'north-south' remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged the party's policy was to "divide, lie and rule." IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being garlanded by party leaders during a public meeting ahead of the assembly elections, in Puducherry, on Thursday. Photograph: R Senthil Kumar/PTI Photo Not mincing words, he said the Congress culture of feudal politics, dynasty politics, patronage politics was ending and people all over the country were rejecting the party. He also expressed shock over Gandhi's contention that there was no 'dedicated' fisheries ministry. "They are gold, silver and bronze medal winners in telling lies," Modi said addressing a public meeting in poll-bound Puducherry, as he said people of the Union Territory were celebrating the "freedom from misgovernance of Congress." Modi hit out at former Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, implying he headed a 'high command' ... » Learn More about In Puducherry, Modi targets Rahul over his ‘north-south’ remark

Email By Shuba Krishnan and James Dunlevie Updated April 25, 2016 12:09:24 Map: Alice Springs 0870 Starting from nothing Meet the pioneer who built a Central Australian desert empire. Peter Severin, 88, is an institution in Central Australia. The publican and pastoralist has owned and run Curtin Springs Station, a property spanning a million acres located just 100 kilometres from Uluru, for around 60 years. Infographic: Curtin Springs pioneer Peter Severin. (Supplied/Shuba Krishnan) Mr Severin's decision to move to the beautiful but desolate spot in 1956 was a practical one. "It happened to be an opportunity at the time, and if the opportunity is right, you got to grab it," he said. Mr Severin was the head stockman at another cattle station for 14 years, before his employer surprised him one day. "Old boss said to me, by the way son, I've just bought you a cattle station," he said. "I was amazed, I'd never done anything but ... » Learn More about Starting from nothing

IMAGE: Members of Bar Association burn tyres during Jammu bandh on Wednesday. Photograph: PTI Photo The Bar Association of Jammu (BAJ) on Thursday alleged that their agitation for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the Kathua rape and murder case to ensure justice for the eight-year-old-victim was being portrayed as communal by those with a 'Kashmir-centric mindset'. Batting strongly for justice for the victim, the BAJ claimed that the probe by the crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police was done on questionable line amid threats and coercion by a team of officers from Kashmir Valley including one who served jail term for alleged rape and murder of a minor. On Wednesday, Jammu city wore a deserted look with all major shopping areas, trading markets and schools closed following a bandh call given by Jammu High Court Bar Association (JHCBA) to protest against the growing illegal presence of Rohingyas and Bangladeshi nationals, while also demanding a CBI probe ... » Learn More about People with ‘Kashmir-centric mindset’ term our stir communal: Jammu lawyers

'Today, Dalits can become IAS officers, doctors, IPS, MLAs, MPs and even the President due to the Constitution.' IMAGE: Bhim Army Sena members stop a train during the Bharat Bandh call given by Dalit organisations against the alleged dilution of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act in Patna, April 2, 2018. Photograph: PTI Photo On Monday, April 2, north India witnessed violence during the Bharat Bandh protests which were called by Dalit organisations to protest against the dilution of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Already under pressure, the Narendra D Modi government faced internal rebellion when one of its own, Savitri Bai Phule -- the Bharatiya Janata Party MP who represents Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich Lok Sabha constituency -- accused the BJP of not doing enough to defend the rights of Dalits in the country. "I am not opposing the Government of India. I am only saying give respect to Dalits," an anguished Phule tells Rediff.com 's Syed ... » Learn More about The BJP’s Dalit MP who wants Modi to walk the talk

Days after the fall of Congress government in Puducherry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday charged that the leaders in the Union Territory had failed to cooperate with the Centre in implementing schemes and utilisation of funds. At a public meeting in Puducherry, Mr Modi said while people had voted for the Congress in 2016 with lots of hopes and aspirations, the Congress leaders here were only trying to please the party high command in New Delhi. “I came here three years ago. Now I could see more happiness among the people because of two reasons. One due to the development works I inaugurated today morning after my arrival here. The second, the Congress government has been removed,” the Prime Minister said. Citing a video of a wrong translation by former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy during Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit, the Mr Modi said instead of telling the truth “he lied to his own leader and the nation.” [Mr Narayansamy had subsequently said that he had indeed visited ... » Learn More about Congress govt in Puducherry failed to cooperate with Centre: Modi

New Delhi: In DNA on Friday, Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses India's domestic politics and elections. The Election Commission today announced the dates for the assembly elections to West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Union Territory of Puducherry. The results will be announced on May 2 and our country is fully prepared for the outcome. India is often called a nation of festivals because nearly a thousand festivals are celebrated every year. That is, every day people celebrate around three festivals and an election is one of these three festivals. India, on an average holds five to seven assembly elections every year. That is, in every four month people vote to form a government in their state. As the EC announced the polling dates today for four states, West Bengal is the most important because at present the incumbent Mamata Banerjee-led government and BJP are locked in a direct fight. We try will try to understand the new twist in the ... » Learn More about DNA Exclusive: Analysis of election that can change India’s political future

The support for the eight-year-old girl was growing with politicians, cutting across party lines, Bollywood stars seeking justice for her. IMAGE: Former JNU vice-president Shehla Rashid along with local students during a protest demanding justice for 8-year-old girl, who was raped and murdered. Photograph: PTI Photo From Union minister V K Singh to Congress president Rahul Gandhi, politicians across the divide joined hands with showbiz celebrities and others to speak up for the eight-year-old girl from the minority Bakerwal community who was gangraped and killed in Kathua three months ago. An enraged nation demanded "exemplary punishment" for the culprits of the crime, even as the politics over the arrest of eight people in connection with the case continued to dominate the discourse in this city of temples. The support for the eight-year-old girl was growing with politicians, cutting across party lines, seeking justice for her. Minister of State for External Affairs ... » Learn More about ‘Ashamed, appalled and disgusted’: Massive outrage over Kathua rape