Ruchika Chitravanshi &Amp;Amp; Neha Alawadhi

Stories by Ruchika Chitravanshi &Amp;Amp; Neha Alawadhi

Stressed firms must get ready for bankruptcy proceedings

Stressed firms must get ready for bankruptcy proceedings

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2021

With just a few days left for the suspension on fresh corporate insolvency cases to end, government sources have indicated that another extension is unlikely. An extension may not be economically desirable as it hampers the restructuring prospects for stressed companies, according to senior officials. Also, it would be a challenge to amend the law in such a short time. A Bill would have to be passed in both Houses of Parliament, if any change, with respect to suspension of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), is to be made - including extension or creating any exceptions to the rule.

Haryana's local hire law may impact 150,000 IT jobs in the state

Haryana's local hire law may impact 150,000 IT jobs in the state

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2021

A majority of the companies said the law, aimed at jobs with a monthly salary cap of Rs 50,000, will result in them leaving Haryana or growing their operations in other states and abroad.

Haryana's 75% job quota for locals challenged in HC

Haryana's 75% job quota for locals challenged in HC

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2021

Experts have said the reservation provision will set unrealistic goals for organisational hiring, but will also reduce productivity by reducing the available talent pool to a few people within the state.

Zostel claims win in 3-year legal battle against OYO, latter refutes

Zostel claims win in 3-year legal battle against OYO, latter refutes

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2021

Zostel could get upwards of $600 million if arbitration goes through.

India had highest number of Internet shutdowns at 109 in 2020

India had highest number of Internet shutdowns at 109 in 2020

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2021

From Belarus to Bangladesh, authorities in 29 countries shut down or interfered with the internet at least 155 times in 2020.

As Covid cases rise again, states impose restrictions

As Covid cases rise again, states impose restrictions

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2021

Here's what some states are doing to get a grip on the situation. Ruchika Chitravanshi & Aneesh Phadnis report

Edtech, logistics and gig-economy to drive jobs

Edtech, logistics and gig-economy to drive jobs

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2021

Fresher hiring is expected to more than double compared to last year.

How the new Companies Act will affect Tata Sons, Bharti Telecom

How the new Companies Act will affect Tata Sons, Bharti Telecom

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2021

Companies such as Tata Sons and Bharti Telecom, which are unlisted but have listed subsidiaries, may soon have to file periodic financial statements with the registrar of companies under the new provision of the Companies Act. The provision requires greater financial disclosures by a certain category of unlisted companies.

Corporate air travel takes wing on economic revival

Corporate air travel takes wing on economic revival

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2021

Online travel portals and airlines say the demand from companies is being led by essential services sectors like pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and power.

Do you use Koo app? Please be careful!

Do you use Koo app? Please be careful!

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2021

French security researcher Robert Baptiste posted a screenshot suggesting the micro-blogging platform that offers a Twitter-like experience in Indian languages had Chinese connections.

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2021

The networking giant said it has taken steps to reduce the visibility of hashtags containing harmful content, which included prohibiting them from trending and appearing as recommended search terms.

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2021

Koo, which works on similar lines as Twitter, was born with a focus on regional language, unlike Twitter and Facebook, which are very popular but primarily cater to an English-speaking audience, reports Neha Alawadhi.

After a year of Covid, India may not face a second wave

After a year of Covid, India may not face a second wave

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2021

Epidemiologists point out that if there is no second wave, it means that the number of infected has surpassed the uninfected, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2021

MPs asked if the platforms have the right to take down or suspend accounts.

Despite Covid, registration of new companies went up in 2020

Despite Covid, registration of new companies went up in 2020

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2021

Moreover, 5,611 companies struck off earlier by the ministry of corporate affairs because of compliance-related lacunae, were registered again.

Trusts, societies have to register with MCA by April 1

Trusts, societies have to register with MCA by April 1

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2021

Corporate social responsibility rules that kicked in on Friday also set a three year time-limit for any CSR project, among a series of other amendments introduced by the government.

Covaxin has tolerable safety: Lancet

Covaxin has tolerable safety: Lancet

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2021

The vaccine was well tolerated in all dose groups with no vaccine-related adverse events.

Budget 2021: Sharper focus on health care likely

Budget 2021: Sharper focus on health care likely

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2021

CII has also called for tax incentives for new health care projects and import duty relief for lifesaving equipment.

Govt proposes phase-wise pre-packed insolvency process

Govt proposes phase-wise pre-packed insolvency process

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2021

A draft proposal by the sub-committee of the insolvency law committee has recommended that the corporate debtor (CD) may initiate the prepack since it may prove difficult to implement if creditors are allowed to do so without the willingness of the promoter.

'Vaccine is far safer than getting Covid'

'Vaccine is far safer than getting Covid'

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2021

'I would go for Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and not Covishield, and that is my personal judgment since at least 11,500 have got at least one dose by now and it has proven to be safe.'