Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

Stories by Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

Qcom industry may add 150,000 gig workers in 2025

Qcom industry may add 150,000 gig workers in 2025

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2025

Quick commerce (qcom) industry is poised to lead gig workforce hiring in 2025, propelled by a surge in demand for faster deliveries, expansion by existing players, entry of new competitors, and evolving consumer preferences in the post-pandemic era, according to industry experts. The qcom industry currently employs nearly 260,000 people - around 200,000 delivery personnel and 60,000 dark store workers, according to TeamLease Staffing.

Gold Prices Surge. What Should You Do?

Gold Prices Surge. What Should You Do?

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2025

'If gold's recent surge has increased its allocation beyond 15 per cent in your portfolio, now may be a good time to rebalance.'

SIP Investors Hit by Market Selloff

SIP Investors Hit by Market Selloff

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2025

In January, SIP account closures surpassed new registrations for the first time.

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2025

As the US gets tougher with visas, the prayers of US-bound devotees in India are getting more fervent, and their purse strings looser. Called Visa Hanuman temples (there are half a dozen all over India), some of them ask for a 'fee'.

Meity To Tap Global AI & ML Experts

Meity To Tap Global AI & ML Experts

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2025

'We will start reaching out to researchers, academics, and experts on AI from top universities and companies from across the world.'

Why Has FATF Summoned Indian Gaming Firms?

Why Has FATF Summoned Indian Gaming Firms?

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2025

Dream11, Baazi Games, Zupee and WinZO among others are invited for the discussion with the anti-money laundering watchdog.

New Stocks Sink Below Issue Price

New Stocks Sink Below Issue Price

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2025

On average, stocks that debuted last year are down 37 per cent from their peak levels.

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2025

Rekha Gupta had the support of the RSS, which actively participated in the Delhi assembly poll campaign to help the BJP win.

WFO Or WFH? The Debate Goes On...

WFO Or WFH? The Debate Goes On...

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

'Given a chance, more than 50 per cent of employees would switch to WFH as opposed to working from office.'

Irdai seeks IPO road map from 10 insurers

Irdai seeks IPO road map from 10 insurers

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has asked at least 10 general and life insurance companies to submit a detailed road map for their listing strategies by the end of this month, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the matter. "The regulator met four life and six general insurers last month and asked them to provide their listing strategies by the end of February," said one of the sources.

'We Will Have A Mutually Beneficial Trade Agreement'

'We Will Have A Mutually Beneficial Trade Agreement'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

'The US has agreed to negotiate with us a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, which will go for reduction of tariffs on both sides so that our trade can grow.'

'Trump Can Apply Waiver In Deportation'

'Trump Can Apply Waiver In Deportation'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

'The strategic direction of the relationship will not be affected. But the perception has been affected.'

Should depositors put money in co-operative banks?

Should depositors put money in co-operative banks?

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

The co-operative banking sector is well regulated, and a few cases of restrictions being imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should not paint a negative picture of the entire sector, said Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) secretary Ajay Seth on Monday. "Co-operative banks in the country are generally quite robust, and the RBI takes regulatory action whenever issues arise.

'When An Influencer Promotes Everything...'

'When An Influencer Promotes Everything...'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

'All credibility is lost.'

Bank Deposits: Govt Plans To Increase Insurance

Bank Deposits: Govt Plans To Increase Insurance

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

Currently, deposits of up to Rs 5 lakh are covered under the deposit-insurance scheme.

Tata CSR Money May Go To Ratan Trust

Tata CSR Money May Go To Ratan Trust

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

As the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and Trust are new entities, the continuous CSR fund flows from Tata Sons will help it undertake new projects.

'7,000 More MBBS Seats, 3,000 For PG'

'7,000 More MBBS Seats, 3,000 For PG'

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

India is trying to add 75,000 medical seats in five years as it also eyes to touch the WHO standard of one doctor for every 1,000 persons.

IT Firms to Offer 3-6% Hikes

IT Firms to Offer 3-6% Hikes

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

IT attrition rate is expected to be around 12% to 13% this year.

'Comedians Usually Bounce Back'

'Comedians Usually Bounce Back'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2025

'Unless a comedian is involved in something society deems unforgivable...'