I am inspired by the way you have survived the dot-com bust. If you have written an articles on you experiences, how you overcame the crisis please send me the link. I would reall like to read them.
Amit Sinha says:
Your “Decoding the Rs 1-lakh message ” is really a great thought.
Eye Weekly says:
i would probably take a recent step as the starting point:
i was filled with pride when Tata SSL took over Corus. Successful handling of transition is a big statement to the world that an indian company can step out to make big acquisitions and manage it successfully. this was a great example of us.
now with the nano car we have proved to the world we also are innovators(something we sorely needed).
jai hind
Shravan Rungta says:
Could you please explain what do you mean by “superior management capability” in detail. I am really curious. Do you mean a different structure or approach of the Indian managers OR do you mean something else.
soni mukalel says:
Hi Ajit,
Your article on Decoding the 1lakh message is very insightful. As you said it is a defining moment for Indian Business Management and the world will take notice of them. And hope this attention is harnessed positively for inclusive growth.
Hats off to Mr Ratan Tata who has consistently shown the agression to move boldly on various other car projects even the Ace and his M&A skills.
Its a small world and I’m sure he would certainly have the agression to sustain the momentum and contribute positively to this planet.
regards
Soni
martin says:
Hi,Ajitb,
I am Martin.. I am grateful to you for watching the letter. We agent from 2006 on your website advertising. We Beijing Newmoo advertising companies. We have recently where you have trouble, you need help.
We represent published China’s Haier’s customers complained about the delay in the normal advertising we published boost, the reason is because your company for China’s regional operations staff is too busy, we did not have time to take into account, the 10-day time we repeat and his difficult communication that is not solve the problem.
So, please help us solve Haier advertising issues, please responsible for China operations staff to time to help us, tell us one-time advertising process.
Thank you. China has a lot of customers, like the Indian market, like your advertising. Hope that we can continue successful cooperation.
Your friend Martin.
Rajesh Govindan says:
Hi Ajit,
Your most recent article on retail was interesting. The question is whether monopoly either by big retail or by small kirana stores alone is good. Its similar to farming on small and big land holdings. Can the small farmer complain that only small farmers should farm and large farmers should not be allowed to farm as it will reduce the return on their investment in comparison to large farmer (penalising for efficiency).
I think we should be conscious of the sentiments of the small kirana store owner who has invested his money and time on his business. However he also needs to understand which way the market forces are moving. We could offer a moratorium of say 20 years in certain areas to prevent the small shop owner from going jobless and meanwhile big retails could start in areas where their prescence would be welcomed.
Rajesh
Thohe Pou says:
Please read my latest post, planning to write a book on ART of living. Pls give let me know which are the topics that need to be included in the books. Join in the discussion and read the comments by others friends.
Mus j says:
After I left a msg, I went through the other postings and realized u have a good fan following
Good going!!!
Mus j says:
Hello Mr. Balakrishnan,
I am not use to “reading”, but have read some of your articles on rediff and somehow find them interesting.
Regards.
Thohe Pou says:
Sir, i have sent the requisition to accept me as your friend.
Do accept me.
Well written.There are plenty of the ikes of Soumen in this country who are biding their time due to either lack of exposure or sheer attitude.It is the artices like yours which will bring them out to limelight.
Thanks for the nice write up.
Cheers,
Giridhar
Dr.K.P.Suresh says:
sir, I am the coordinator of school of pedagogical sciencws, kannur university, I like to discuss some importnant topics with you. Plz sent your e-mail address.
Dr.K.P.Suresh
e-mail: nithinthalib@gmail.com
Pramod Buravalli says:
Hi Ajit
You should launch a TV channel. I am sure you are equally popular on all media platforms.
Pramod
Name says:
Hello,
I was reading about farmer suicides in your blog with interest. In the work you site, is there any mention of the Cargill company and its grain purchasing, fertilizer supply or other connections to the agricultural business in this period? I’m doing research in this area at City University in London and would appreciate any help. Thanks.
Sathya says:
nice to see the big b here!! Browsed through ur posts and they seemed like lectures for a lightning speed glance. I must thank u for the iland forum. Some good writers like me (try indiarocks.rediffiland) and another nascent one (seaview.red..). The best should be ratna.red.. without doubt. So, here’s the best list should u care
Shravan Rungta says:
Your blogs reminds me of the quote i read somewhere — “Intelligence doesn’t mean having all the right answers, it means having an ability to ask the right questions”.
Jagdish Shah says:
I am very much impressed with your knowledgable articles. I read them with keen interest. Thanks. See you in future.
unni ambady says:
Hi Sir
I am from Kannur and working in Kuwait, i want to set up some samll biz in Kannur, what is your adivce
Sophia Roy says:
hi,i was looking for someone and happened to read yr posts.yr experience with ayurveda interested me.there are a whole lot of alternative healing miracle ways in the universe .one just needs to lear accessing them.would like to keep in touch if u also feel the same.i am a psychological counselor and a regression therapist for my heart and an airline employee for my livelihood.enjoy both sides.would however make a change shortly towards my heart.regards sophia
Mahi Mails U says:
HI Mr. Ajit.. Its very happy to find changes in rediff home page.. Now the page is loading faster than even before.. But Idid nt find any new columns or new stuff.. in that, try to add new new stuff regarding diff.. matters from that home page.. Any way Good job.. good thinking.. All the best for our rediff…
mukesh Vijayvergia says:
Finally a good change has been made on your website. I’m associated with your website for years now and was really waiting for a change in the way everything was presented. Good Job. Keep the good work on,
RIZWAN ANSARI says:
DEAR Mr.Ajit
It is very nice to see the changes in the rediff. Thanks alot. and have nice life.
Mohd Rizwan Ansari
New Delhi
Sujiths says:
Hi Ajith…. Kudos to the new look of rediff.com. Over the last couple of months I used to go nuts with pop-ups, frequent invalid login attempts.. This morning I signed in.. and presto…. the look on my face was like when you give a 2 year old a chocolate candybar….
Keep up the good work… am looking forward to some happenings on rediff… Once again kudos to your team…
Regards,
Sujith
Sravan says:
Dear Mr. Balakrishnan,
The new look to rediff.com is great and now found that the site is loading little faster than before. Good Job.
Dear Mr. Balakrishnan,
Thanks for the new look to rediff. The crisp nature of the site helps users like us who are not that very net savvy.
Regards
Suranjana
AnilAnchan says:
Hi, Just saw the new look and would go through it. Hope it is simplified as we will not have to go on searching and searching for any new items.
siddharth talwar says:
Hi Ajit,
Congratulations on the new look. Just when I was about to leave rediff, you guys have improved it. It was really disturbing with the unnecessary pop ups and when it took 6 to 7 attempts to log on. however its much better and i look forward to be with rediff for a long time.
All the best again,
Cheers,
Siddharth Talwar
siddharth talwar says:
Hi Ajit,
Congratulations on the new look. Just when I was about to leave rediff, you guys have improved it. It was really disturbing with the unnecessary pop ups and when it took 6 to 7 attempts to log on. however its much better and i look forward to be with rediff for a long time.
All the best again,
Cheers,
Siddharth Talwar
pankaj patil says:
In Continuation with my previous post….
In the world wide web which has got a plethora of websites providing lots of services..Rediff stands High……
When I had visited USA, I could see that rediff is equally popular and used a lot by the Asian community…
I was thrilled to see that…..
Way to go Rediff……….and wishing you all the success…..
pankaj patil says:
At the outset , I would like to congratulate you for the new look rediff…Its marvelous…and that’s to say the least…
I am using rediff since past 8 years (for mails, news and lots of other things…)
Infact, my first mail id, when I hooked on to the www was on rediffmail and since then I m religiously using the same.
It had been with me since my college days, early professional days and even now when I am a full-fledged professional (people do think that I m that !!). It has infact been a part of my identity…..
And I have been witness to the evolution of rediff.com, from being a simple website to the enormous knowledge center, mail engine, travel engine, search engine, news portal,blogs….the list is endless….
Its really a matter of pride for being associated with rediff in any way….and I look forward to continue this association till eternity…..
In the world wide web which has got a plethora of websites providing lots of services..Rediff stands High……
ashish verma says:
Mr. Ajit
kudos to you and rediff team for this new & very interactive layout. keep it up.
Ashish
Arun.T.T says:
Dear Ajithji,
Your view points on business, life politics etc are amazing.
Its nice to go through the bloggs
I just created my blogin iland
Any how blogging is a fantastic concept.
Dear Ajit ji, Let me have an opportunity to introduce Antardrishti. Antardrishti is an Agra based social organisation with singular commitment to the cause of the blind people of India and elsewhere. we are looking forward to have communication with you for betterment of VI. please do let me know your email id so i can send you our concept and future plan, if u feel we are doing some constructive work . then only reply otherwise u r free to block this id. hope to hear you soon. have a nice time. thanks - akhil at antardrishti 09412258575 or antar.drishti@gmail.com
Hey Ajit, I really enjoyed your Blog and learnt two important things: 1) how one can differentiates one’s blog from others and 2) how one can make it interesting reading by keepng it light and conversational - instead of heavy and impressive!!
Cyril Paul says:
Not hearing enough from one of my fave bloggers. Awaiting the next instalment from you Ajit, you never disappoint. Currently reading: “iCon - Steve Jobs”.. excellently written book, and Jobs has been by far the admirable rebel hero of techie-land. Recommending it highly, do pick up a copy if you have the time. G’nite!
Anonymous says:
Latest credit card statement, Xeroxed / Scanned copy of the front and back of your credit card ( without cvv number ), Authorisation letter. All these details have been asked by your website from me after the payment was processed. Such details can lead to fraud and hence I don’t see how I can give all these way. My order number is 5466972 i.e. a PANASONIC NV-GS230 3CCD MINIDV CAMCORDER. I would request you to please help me out here.
Pavan Deolasee says:
Dear Ajit,
I could not logically conclude my previous message because of size limitation. Sorry about that.
In the last many days, I have communicated with Rediff customer support as well as the vendor several times. Each time I get a promise that the issue will be resolved in the next 3-4 days, but no luck
As a pioneer of web based portals in India, I am sure you are aware that a user hardly comes back to a web site if he/she has trouble accessing it for the first time. I think its more true for online shopping since money is involved. That\\\’s probably one reason why online shopping has not taken off in India. I have had such a good experience in US, especially with sites like Amazon.com and now I understand why online shopping is so natural there.
Let me also tell you that I am not much worried about my Rs 1000, but would like to see change in the attitude towards online customers which would help companies like Rediff in long term.
My two cents.
Thanks,
Pavan 9850887742
Pavan Deolasee says:
Dear Ajit,
Let me first congratulate you for establishing a brand identity such as Rediff. There are today numerous people like me who start their day with reading Rediff.com
Having said that, this message is to bring your attention to a very bad experience I had with Rediff recently.
So I placed by order for a Sony 4GB memory card on March 3rd (Order no: 5238631) . The product got delivered to me on March 13′th. But when I opened the box, I was shocked to see a 1GB card instead of a 4GB as ordered. I quickly contacted Rediff customer care and they were prompt to suggest me to return the wrong product and promised delivery of the right product. Now even after a month and numerous calls/emails, I haven’t yet received the right product.
Unfortunately, because of size limitation, I can’t narrate the entire experience through this medium, but I hope and I wish that you care for your customers and would be interested in knowing what makes an end user unhappy.
Thanks,
Pavan 9850887742
sareena nafeesath says:
Dear Ajitji,
I am a teacher and I have met you at the “Ajitbalakrishnan foundation innovative teachers programme”.The motivation to teachers is really “a recognition and inspiration”to think and create better ideas “to make learning effective and child-centric”.We also got to learn so much from the “prize-winning” teachers and the methods they adopted are laudable
I have been writing short stories and poems on rediffiland (since june-2008)I write inspiring stories for children.As i found rediff a wonderful platform to enhance my creativity,i’ve been writing stories for over a year.
The last two days I”m unable to “view my iland ” or “post a blog”,though i’m able to sign-in.
Hope rediff would definitely help me continue using the wonderful and authentic service
Thank you sir,
S.K.Sareena nafeesath
Dipak Prabhu says:
Hello sir.
I would like to share a business idea with you. Hoping for the positive response.
Thanks & Regards
Dipak
cherry s says:
Hi Ajit,
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MANOJKUMAR NAIR says:
thanks ajit for writing here on blog..it was a big dream for me to be groomed at IIM s…reading ur thoughts n articles here i am starting my grooming..i know it is going to be very exciting for me..you have that couragr to communicate with the people directly eventhough you are the chairman of the board. Sice beginning i am using rediff.com and i am very happy using it. Thanks again!!
MANOJKUMAR NAIR says:
hi ajit..
i just saw some of ur blog titles..and writing immediately to you..not gone thru blogs yet..i am a simple guy..to get to know ur thoughts who have delivered lectures at IIMs in india is very exciting thought for me..its technology..wonder what it will look like after few years!!!!
Anonymous says:
Dear Ajit,
Please acknowledge if you received my last message with regards to bad experience with Rediff shopping. If I don\’t receive any acknowledgement from your side, I would have no option but to take the next step to recover my money and punish the fraudulent vendor.
I have already told Rediff customer support that I have written to you regarding the matter and expected to have some impact of it, but I am sorry to say that I haven\’t heard from them even then.
Thanks,
Pavan
narayan patro says:
Hi Ajit,
Congrats for the new UI. The new Rediff looks great.
The feature that I always wanted was the File Attachment system provided in the new Rediff.
The best feature that I can talk of is the “Page” system introduced in the Inbox section. This feature makes Rediff email box unique as well navigation for the end user simpler.
Thanks for the new features.
Looking forward for many such kind of innovative ideas in Rediff Mailbox.
I am inspired by the way you have survived the dot-com bust. If you have written an articles on you experiences, how you overcame the crisis please send me the link. I would reall like to read them.
Your “Decoding the Rs 1-lakh message ” is really a great thought.
i would probably take a recent step as the starting point:
i was filled with pride when Tata SSL took over Corus. Successful handling of transition is a big statement to the world that an indian company can step out to make big acquisitions and manage it successfully. this was a great example of us.
now with the nano car we have proved to the world we also are innovators(something we sorely needed).
jai hind
Could you please explain what do you mean by “superior management capability” in detail. I am really curious. Do you mean a different structure or approach of the Indian managers OR do you mean something else.
Hi Ajit,
Your article on Decoding the 1lakh message is very insightful. As you said it is a defining moment for Indian Business Management and the world will take notice of them. And hope this attention is harnessed positively for inclusive growth.
Hats off to Mr Ratan Tata who has consistently shown the agression to move boldly on various other car projects even the Ace and his M&A skills.
Its a small world and I’m sure he would certainly have the agression to sustain the momentum and contribute positively to this planet.
regards
Soni
Hi,Ajitb,
I am Martin.. I am grateful to you for watching the letter. We agent from 2006 on your website advertising. We Beijing Newmoo advertising companies. We have recently where you have trouble, you need help.
We represent published China’s Haier’s customers complained about the delay in the normal advertising we published boost, the reason is because your company for China’s regional operations staff is too busy, we did not have time to take into account, the 10-day time we repeat and his difficult communication that is not solve the problem.
So, please help us solve Haier advertising issues, please responsible for China operations staff to time to help us, tell us one-time advertising process.
Thank you. China has a lot of customers, like the Indian market, like your advertising. Hope that we can continue successful cooperation.
Your friend Martin.
Hi Ajit,
Your most recent article on retail was interesting. The question is whether monopoly either by big retail or by small kirana stores alone is good. Its similar to farming on small and big land holdings. Can the small farmer complain that only small farmers should farm and large farmers should not be allowed to farm as it will reduce the return on their investment in comparison to large farmer (penalising for efficiency).
I think we should be conscious of the sentiments of the small kirana store owner who has invested his money and time on his business. However he also needs to understand which way the market forces are moving. We could offer a moratorium of say 20 years in certain areas to prevent the small shop owner from going jobless and meanwhile big retails could start in areas where their prescence would be welcomed.
Rajesh
Please read my latest post, planning to write a book on ART of living. Pls give let me know which are the topics that need to be included in the books. Join in the discussion and read the comments by others friends.
After I left a msg, I went through the other postings and realized u have a good fan following
Good going!!!
Hello Mr. Balakrishnan,
I am not use to “reading”, but have read some of your articles on rediff and somehow find them interesting.
Regards.
Sir, i have sent the requisition to accept me as your friend.
Do accept me.
Have a great day.
Warm regards,
Thohe Pou
Precise and to the point. Great blogs.
I am also inviting you to my blog http://banyantree.rediffiland.com.
Well written.There are plenty of the ikes of Soumen in this country who are biding their time due to either lack of exposure or sheer attitude.It is the artices like yours which will bring them out to limelight.
Thanks for the nice write up.
Cheers,
Giridhar
sir, I am the coordinator of school of pedagogical sciencws, kannur university, I like to discuss some importnant topics with you. Plz sent your e-mail address.
Dr.K.P.Suresh
e-mail: nithinthalib@gmail.com
Hi Ajit
You should launch a TV channel. I am sure you are equally popular on all media platforms.
Pramod
Hello,
I was reading about farmer suicides in your blog with interest. In the work you site, is there any mention of the Cargill company and its grain purchasing, fertilizer supply or other connections to the agricultural business in this period? I’m doing research in this area at City University in London and would appreciate any help. Thanks.
nice to see the big b here!! Browsed through ur posts and they seemed like lectures for a lightning speed glance. I must thank u for the iland forum. Some good writers like me (try indiarocks.rediffiland) and another nascent one (seaview.red..). The best should be ratna.red.. without doubt. So, here’s the best list should u care
Your blogs reminds me of the quote i read somewhere — “Intelligence doesn’t mean having all the right answers, it means having an ability to ask the right questions”.
I am very much impressed with your knowledgable articles. I read them with keen interest. Thanks. See you in future.
Hi Sir
I am from Kannur and working in Kuwait, i want to set up some samll biz in Kannur, what is your adivce
hi,i was looking for someone and happened to read yr posts.yr experience with ayurveda interested me.there are a whole lot of alternative healing miracle ways in the universe .one just needs to lear accessing them.would like to keep in touch if u also feel the same.i am a psychological counselor and a regression therapist for my heart and an airline employee for my livelihood.enjoy both sides.would however make a change shortly towards my heart.regards sophia
HI Mr. Ajit.. Its very happy to find changes in rediff home page.. Now the page is loading faster than even before.. But Idid nt find any new columns or new stuff.. in that, try to add new new stuff regarding diff.. matters from that home page.. Any way Good job.. good thinking.. All the best for our rediff…
Finally a good change has been made on your website. I’m associated with your website for years now and was really waiting for a change in the way everything was presented. Good Job. Keep the good work on,
DEAR Mr.Ajit
It is very nice to see the changes in the rediff. Thanks alot. and have nice life.
Mohd Rizwan Ansari
New Delhi
Hi Ajith…. Kudos to the new look of rediff.com. Over the last couple of months I used to go nuts with pop-ups, frequent invalid login attempts.. This morning I signed in.. and presto…. the look on my face was like when you give a 2 year old a chocolate candybar….
Keep up the good work… am looking forward to some happenings on rediff… Once again kudos to your team…
Regards,
Sujith
Dear Mr. Balakrishnan,
The new look to rediff.com is great and now found that the site is loading little faster than before. Good Job.
Regards,
Sravan
http://www.mavenarts.com
http://www.indiagram.com
Dear Mr. Balakrishnan,
Thanks for the new look to rediff. The crisp nature of the site helps users like us who are not that very net savvy.
Regards
Suranjana
Hi, Just saw the new look and would go through it. Hope it is simplified as we will not have to go on searching and searching for any new items.
Hi Ajit,
Congratulations on the new look. Just when I was about to leave rediff, you guys have improved it. It was really disturbing with the unnecessary pop ups and when it took 6 to 7 attempts to log on. however its much better and i look forward to be with rediff for a long time.
All the best again,
Cheers,
Siddharth Talwar
Hi Ajit,
Congratulations on the new look. Just when I was about to leave rediff, you guys have improved it. It was really disturbing with the unnecessary pop ups and when it took 6 to 7 attempts to log on. however its much better and i look forward to be with rediff for a long time.
All the best again,
Cheers,
Siddharth Talwar
In Continuation with my previous post….
In the world wide web which has got a plethora of websites providing lots of services..Rediff stands High……
When I had visited USA, I could see that rediff is equally popular and used a lot by the Asian community…
I was thrilled to see that…..
Way to go Rediff……….and wishing you all the success…..
At the outset , I would like to congratulate you for the new look rediff…Its marvelous…and that’s to say the least…
I am using rediff since past 8 years (for mails, news and lots of other things…)
Infact, my first mail id, when I hooked on to the www was on rediffmail and since then I m religiously using the same.
It had been with me since my college days, early professional days and even now when I am a full-fledged professional (people do think that I m that !!). It has infact been a part of my identity…..
And I have been witness to the evolution of rediff.com, from being a simple website to the enormous knowledge center, mail engine, travel engine, search engine, news portal,blogs….the list is endless….
Its really a matter of pride for being associated with rediff in any way….and I look forward to continue this association till eternity…..
In the world wide web which has got a plethora of websites providing lots of services..Rediff stands High……
Mr. Ajit
kudos to you and rediff team for this new & very interactive layout. keep it up.
Ashish
Dear Ajithji,
Your view points on business, life politics etc are amazing.
Its nice to go through the bloggs
I just created my blogin iland
Any how blogging is a fantastic concept.
http://godsownland.rediffiland.com/iland/godsownland.html
I would like to add my self as a friend
so please inform your latest writings
Arun.T.T
Dear Ajit ji, Let me have an opportunity to introduce Antardrishti. Antardrishti is an Agra based social organisation with singular commitment to the cause of the blind people of India and elsewhere. we are looking forward to have communication with you for betterment of VI. please do let me know your email id so i can send you our concept and future plan, if u feel we are doing some constructive work . then only reply otherwise u r free to block this id. hope to hear you soon. have a nice time. thanks - akhil at antardrishti 09412258575 or antar.drishti@gmail.com
Hi….
Nice blog… drop by sometime……
http://affiliatescrawl.blogspot.com/
bye for now
Hey Ajit, I really enjoyed your Blog and learnt two important things: 1) how one can differentiates one’s blog from others and 2) how one can make it interesting reading by keepng it light and conversational - instead of heavy and impressive!!
Not hearing enough from one of my fave bloggers. Awaiting the next instalment from you Ajit, you never disappoint. Currently reading: “iCon - Steve Jobs”.. excellently written book, and Jobs has been by far the admirable rebel hero of techie-land. Recommending it highly, do pick up a copy if you have the time. G’nite!
Latest credit card statement, Xeroxed / Scanned copy of the front and back of your credit card ( without cvv number ), Authorisation letter. All these details have been asked by your website from me after the payment was processed. Such details can lead to fraud and hence I don’t see how I can give all these way. My order number is 5466972 i.e. a PANASONIC NV-GS230 3CCD MINIDV CAMCORDER. I would request you to please help me out here.
Dear Ajit,
I could not logically conclude my previous message because of size limitation. Sorry about that.
In the last many days, I have communicated with Rediff customer support as well as the vendor several times. Each time I get a promise that the issue will be resolved in the next 3-4 days, but no luck
As a pioneer of web based portals in India, I am sure you are aware that a user hardly comes back to a web site if he/she has trouble accessing it for the first time. I think its more true for online shopping since money is involved. That\\\’s probably one reason why online shopping has not taken off in India. I have had such a good experience in US, especially with sites like Amazon.com and now I understand why online shopping is so natural there.
Let me also tell you that I am not much worried about my Rs 1000, but would like to see change in the attitude towards online customers which would help companies like Rediff in long term.
My two cents.
Thanks,
Pavan 9850887742
Dear Ajit,
Let me first congratulate you for establishing a brand identity such as Rediff. There are today numerous people like me who start their day with reading Rediff.com
Having said that, this message is to bring your attention to a very bad experience I had with Rediff recently.
So I placed by order for a Sony 4GB memory card on March 3rd (Order no: 5238631) . The product got delivered to me on March 13′th. But when I opened the box, I was shocked to see a 1GB card instead of a 4GB as ordered. I quickly contacted Rediff customer care and they were prompt to suggest me to return the wrong product and promised delivery of the right product. Now even after a month and numerous calls/emails, I haven’t yet received the right product.
Unfortunately, because of size limitation, I can’t narrate the entire experience through this medium, but I hope and I wish that you care for your customers and would be interested in knowing what makes an end user unhappy.
Thanks,
Pavan 9850887742
Dear Ajitji,
I am a teacher and I have met you at the “Ajitbalakrishnan foundation innovative teachers programme”.The motivation to teachers is really “a recognition and inspiration”to think and create better ideas “to make learning effective and child-centric”.We also got to learn so much from the “prize-winning” teachers and the methods they adopted are laudable
I have been writing short stories and poems on rediffiland (since june-2008)I write inspiring stories for children.As i found rediff a wonderful platform to enhance my creativity,i’ve been writing stories for over a year.
The last two days I”m unable to “view my iland ” or “post a blog”,though i’m able to sign-in.
Hope rediff would definitely help me continue using the wonderful and authentic service
Thank you sir,
S.K.Sareena nafeesath
Hello sir.
I would like to share a business idea with you. Hoping for the positive response.
Thanks & Regards
Dipak
Hi Ajit,
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thanks ajit for writing here on blog..it was a big dream for me to be groomed at IIM s…reading ur thoughts n articles here i am starting my grooming..i know it is going to be very exciting for me..you have that couragr to communicate with the people directly eventhough you are the chairman of the board. Sice beginning i am using rediff.com and i am very happy using it. Thanks again!!
hi ajit..
i just saw some of ur blog titles..and writing immediately to you..not gone thru blogs yet..i am a simple guy..to get to know ur thoughts who have delivered lectures at IIMs in india is very exciting thought for me..its technology..wonder what it will look like after few years!!!!
Dear Ajit,
Please acknowledge if you received my last message with regards to bad experience with Rediff shopping. If I don\’t receive any acknowledgement from your side, I would have no option but to take the next step to recover my money and punish the fraudulent vendor.
I have already told Rediff customer support that I have written to you regarding the matter and expected to have some impact of it, but I am sorry to say that I haven\’t heard from them even then.
Thanks,
Pavan
Hi Ajit,
Congrats for the new UI. The new Rediff looks great.
The feature that I always wanted was the File Attachment system provided in the new Rediff.
The best feature that I can talk of is the “Page” system introduced in the Inbox section. This feature makes Rediff email box unique as well navigation for the end user simpler.
Thanks for the new features.
Looking forward for many such kind of innovative ideas in Rediff Mailbox.
Regards,
Narayan Patro