While the monetary policy normalisation is proceeding on expected lines, the change in regime in the US, following the Presidential elections is likely to pose currency related issues in particular for global central banks

Monitoring spot and future prices, hedging, and greater adoption of digital transactions will help them pare the risk

The key is to synergise the unique strengths that each generation contributes. This involves fostering an environment of mutual respect and a shared purpose

When testimonials involve tearful calls of gratitude, it is most definitely a job well done for Internshala.

Selvaraj Suthagar on how Abdul Kalam fired his imagination

Sindhuja Varma is one of the winners of the Women Leaders in India Awards 2011

About 1,000 rural artisans find hope in Rope that has empowered them to face contemporary challenges

For Monica Gupta, founder of Craftsvilla.com, a simple liking turns into a soulful entrepreneurial venture. Reshma S. Kulkarni

Co-working is the new watchword of the creative young. An affordable lifestyle and low rents make Berlin their preferred destination.Shonali Muthalaly

Coimbatore's Bobby Balachandran does not just have out-of-the-box ideas. The entrepreneur is also keen on mentoring youngsters and giving them a chance to hone their business skills

Here's an opportunity to learn the nuances of radio at The Academy of Radio Studies

Neha Arora had the time of her life while on a holiday abroad and came back with vivid memories of that experience. She decided others must also be gifted such experiences to remember

An inspiring story of three women who've taken advantage of changing technology and attitudes to occupy top corporate jobs

128 salons and counting! Veena and C.K. Kumaravel talk to Priyadarshini Paitandy about taking their beauty chain to small towns and creating job opportunities

Technocrat K.G. Girish Babu has built up organisations that have put Kerala on the IT map. An ardent ham and photographer, he is a multi-tasker who effectively juggles his work and his hobbies

15 national awards and one lifetime achievement award presented

Mukul Soman is creating a buzz in the international scene with his skills in photography, software and art

It's now cool to wear Tamil on your sleeve. Brand Thamizha is here

Economic downturns impact women in more ways than they do men. Here's why.

The 12th edition of BarCamp Kerala, the coming together of techies who want to share and learn in an open environment, will be hosted by Technopark

At 23 she followed her dream, turned entrepreneur and set up a rural BPO. Saloni Malhotra speaks to Anusha Parthasarathy about DesiCrew's success and the team behind it

Having worked globally, Vivek Davos sees immense potential in the Tier two and three cities of India. With his online photographic store and training programme, he hopes to help students excel.

The Startup Centre does just that — help small teams set up web-based businesses

Hi-Tech Arai’s Managing Director, B.T. Bangera, says that remaining a leader is tougher than getting to the top.

The story of how technology offers a shorter, less painful passage to the U.S. than the IITs…

From a start-up with an investment of just four lakhs rupees, Flipkart has grown into a $100 million-revenue online retail giant in just five years. Ushamrita Choudhury tracks the fairytale.

Zaarga uses the Internet to weave a unique success tale. Payal Chhabria has the details...

On the occasion of World Entrepreneurship Day tomorrow, we look at a few youngsters who took the plunge and find out what drives them.

Four-month programme on publishing is a mix of hands-on training and theory

Then, ask Storelf for help. Payal Chhabria introduces you to the brains behind the venture.

Business partners Anand Gurnani and P. Rama Krishna are on a road-show across the country with a single mission — to spread the word about the endless possibilities of animation among professionals, industry, faculty in institutes and students. Geeta Padmanabhan catches up with the duo

A relatively small e-commerce start-up Tagtile, co-founded by two IIT graduates, was acquired by Facebook last week.

Ami Shroff sheds light on bartending, flair and mixing that perfect cocktail

More and more youngsters are making a career out of their passion

She gave employment to youngsters from down South and others who were visiting Chennai for employment for the first time

To Paul Mathew, theatre is an effective management tool that can promote holistic thinking

Nature photographer K.Ramnath Chandrashekar communicates with nature

From pickles and photocopies to movie tickets and medicines, a bunch of young men promise to deliver anything anywhere. K. Jeshi finds out more

Interview Blair Singer will speak about time-tested business wisdom, philosophy of sales and purposeful education at a workshop on May 13

Designer M.Rathina Basker says mapmaking is neither a craft nor a business for him. It is a hobby that drives him to diffuse information graphically about cities.

From student politics to the world of advertisement Dominic Savio has come a long way

Watch out! Anatolian Tigers on the prowl.

The sight of a mechanic may be commonplace but the person in the picture is unique. Meet 20-year-old Bhavani, perhaps the only woman mechanic in the city.

Anil Jyothi talks about her journey from leading an inconsequential life in a small hamlet near Warangal to becoming the CEO of a software company

B.Soundarajan’s contract farming model in poultry has turned Suguna Holdings Pvt Ltd into a Rs 4,200 crore enterprise. At the same time, it has provided an assured livelihood to hundreds of farmers across India. K. Jeshi reports