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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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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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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler