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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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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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: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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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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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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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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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat
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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Akash, Vishvanath, Nikhil and Preet reach men’s finals