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Young India ditches jobs and sleep to tend to farms

A new virtual game has got young indians hooked to ploughing, sowing and harvesting fields in the middle of the night, rearranging weekend getaway plans, and worrying about crops wilting while they are trying to crack that contract at work

How to crack client psyche code in seconds

The toughest professional hurdles can be overcome if you figure out what kind of communicator you are dealing with, says a new book. FYI leafs through its pages to bring you a quick guide to cracking the communication code

A level playing field

Thanks to new anti-monopoly recommendations made by the United States regulatory authorities, you may be able to get Google apps on the iPhone

Five easy-to-pack lunch dabbas for work

If you are sick of staring at that plate of idlis or heap of veg pulav every lunch hour, here's a quick guide to putting together a healthy and scrumptious tiffin, in under 30 minutes

3 dogs can teach you a lesson in professionalism

Feeling out of place at office when new employees get the boss' thumbs up, is but natural. FYI flips through Who Moved My Job, a book that explores how jobs and companies are changing and how you must too, by telling the story of three dogs who once

Like my job? You must be joking right

Sarah Herman's graphic novel, I like My Job, tells us what we all know all of us face the same problems at work whether it's fighting competition from new entrants, or getting stuck in a rut. FYI gives you a peek into the novel that will have you

She's better than me. Learn to say, So what!

5 time grammy winner Amy Winehouse pushed a dancer she says was intimidated by. FYI tells you why even rockstars get insecure, and how to build self-belief to get ahead at work

Are you on a paycation?

So, you've found yourself in recession-hot water and decided to bathe in the newfound freedom of "funemployment" instead. But what will you do when the fun dies, and you get a double whammy of boredom and guilt? Self-confessed funemployee Kasmin Fern

Full-time job security ko mar goli

That's what a new crop of urban indian youngsters are saying, opting for the financially-insecure option of a part-time job. The recession has only made it easier to explain the 2 bit-job fancy to future employers and wary parents

He's indispensable. and you?

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs took off for 4 months without a worry. FYI asks if all of us can afford to do the same, and if there's a strategy to become indispensable to your firm

When the chief shouts, Shut Up

At a recent award function, director Ashutosh Gowarikar hurled not-so-nice remarks about Priyanka Chopra but the actress decided to put up with him for their next movie together. FYI tells you why Piggy Chops has an important lesson in there

Learn from Robbie on how to maintain a balance between being Angels or Demons

The Angels singer, Robbie Williams is playing a mediator to settle the disagreements between the members of his ex-group Take That. iTALK teaches you the art of lending a helping hand to your colleagues, while maintaining professionalism at work

Success se chipak ke rehna

Actor Johnny Depp may be one of the most-sought after names in Hollywood, but he's ridden by the insecurity of tumbling down the success ladder just like the bloke sitting in the next cubicle. iTALK tells you how to hang on to your accomplishments

What it takes to be a kicka** event management team

On their 5th anniversary, iTalk gets Red Om Entertainment, the guys who started the theme night fad, to bring a 6-point action plan to run a successful event management business

How about walking the talk?

Recent research at the Washington Varsity shows meetings on the move can improve health, productivity and employee relations. iTALK tells you if you should wake up and smell more than conference room coffee

Gwyneth replaced Liz as younger cosmetic brand face Will she face the same fate with Freida?

Hollywood hottie Gwyneth Paltrow fears losing her 1 million pounds-a-year contract with Estee Lauder to Slumdog star Freida Pinto. iTALK finds out if age can ruin your chance at success

Okay to fire if they get you hired?

Recession-hit Indian firms are assisting ousted employees make a smooth transit to other organisations. iTALK finds out if getting you picked after you've been kicked, really works

Okay to fire if they get you hired?

Recession-hit Indian firms are assisting ousted employees make a smooth transit to other organisations. iTALK finds out if getting you picked after you've been kicked, really works

Chehre pe chehra

A government employee became a crorepati within a week, thanks to his deadpan expressions. iTALK finds out if being blank-faced can get you ahead at the workplace

Recession is good time for a sabbatical

Instead of enjoying the success of his movie Dev D, Abhay Deol chose to head to the US to pursue a course in metal work and carpentry. iTALK tells you how it might be a good idea to head off on a journey of self-discovery, especially during this rece