Boardroom Memo
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Yes, you should disagree with your boss – but there's a way to go about it
Taking contrarian views into account helps in better decision-making, but voicing them is an art that has to be learnt.
Nirmalya Kumar
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Are massive severance packages to fired CEOs justified?
Lucrative exit deals, called 'golden parachutes' have generated a fair share of controversy.
Nirmalya Kumar
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Brand recall: Does anybody hate you?
In the desire to sell to everyone, we often lose what makes for the soul of a great brand.
Nirmalya Kumar
Trending
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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What a regal South Indian ornament in a famous Rossetti painting tells us about the British Raj
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Life after getting fired: Nirmalya Kumar reflects on the days since his exit from Tata Sons
In the end, the truth always wins, says former member of Cyrus Mistry's team.
Nirmalya Kumar
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'I just got fired!': A key member of Cyrus Mistry's team at the Tatas looks back at recent events
'I am unemployed for the first time since the age of 18,' writes Nirmalya Kumar, who until recently was a member of the Group Executive Council at Tata Sons.
Nirmalya Kumar
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Crisis of trust: Why Indians evade taxes
Only 1% of the population pays income tax.
Nirmalya Kumar
Video
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Conglomerate edge: In India, being part of a business group still adds value to a company
The benefits from such an affiliation include access to internal capital, talent, technology and product markets at lower transaction costs.
Nirmalya Kumar
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Insider tip for managers: Let employees cheat on goals in order to succeed
Oh, and cut yourself some slack, too.
Nirmalya Kumar
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Sleeping less than necessary should not be a badge of honour at the workplace
Without a sufficient night's sleep, productivity suffers, creative thinking declines and overall irritability increases.
Nirmalya Kumar
The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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The enduring influence of the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ on Telugu cinema
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The tyranny of choice: Why more may not always appeal to consumers
Experiments show that despite an expressed preference for greater choice, people are less likely to make a purchase when faced with a high number of options.
Nirmalya Kumar
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When a company decides to compete with itself the idea is actually to beat the competition
But managing such internal competition or multiple brands within the same category poses many challenges.
Nirmalya Kumar
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It's not who buys a fancy car. What matters more is why
For the seller, variables such as gender, age, education and income are important, but what really matters is the customer's needs.
Nirmalya Kumar
The Field
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Cricket: England pacer James Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Nisha Dahiya wins Paris quota in women’s 68kg
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra shows a spark in season opener
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IPL 2024: Gill and Sudharsan’s tons help Gujarat beat Chennai and stay in playoff hunt