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Start-ups lean on temporary jobs to sail through tough times

Start-ups lean on temporary jobs to sail through tough times

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

With future prospects being difficult to predict, hiring for a short period is proving to be cost-effective

Your IT job at risk? Here's a survival guide

Your IT job at risk? Here's a survival guide

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Software employees can opt for company-run programmes, online courses, boot camps to upgrade skills.

In India, private equity firms bet big on shopping malls

In India, private equity firms bet big on shopping malls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The rise of the mall in India, at a time when many in the United States are becoming debt-ridden white elephants.

Get maternity insurance. Here's how

Get maternity insurance. Here's how

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Ericsson to invest $100 mn in India every year

Ericsson to invest $100 mn in India every year

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Swedish telecom equipment major Ericsson said the company would invest $100 million in India every year.

Rape probe throws up violations in Uber operations

Rape probe throws up violations in Uber operations

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Officials of the international radio taxi service Uber will be questioned by the police for the second consecutive day on Tuesday in connection with the alleged rape of a 27-year-old finance company executive by its driver.

Tables turn as potential employees ask tough questions to start-ups

Tables turn as potential employees ask tough questions to start-ups

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

One of the reasons behind the changing trend is that the applicants are spoiled for choice

Kidwai takes over HSBC reins

Kidwai takes over HSBC reins

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

India, Singapore firms invest $51 bln in each other's markets

India, Singapore firms invest $51 bln in each other's markets

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Two years ago, the number was 4,000, according to Indian businessmen.

Online appraisal now in India

Online appraisal now in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Hitachi to spend Rs 12cr promoting LCD, plasma TVs

Hitachi to spend Rs 12cr promoting LCD, plasma TVs

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Hitachi will spend Rs 12 crore (Rs 120 million) to advertise and promote its LCD and plasma TVs in India and plans to capture a 20 per cent market share in the high-end plasma TV market by 2007-08.

Realty firm to hire 1200 in India

Realty firm to hire 1200 in India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Global real estate consulting firm Jones Lang LaSalle has devised aggressive plans to expand its Indian operations by doubling offices, besides increasing headcount to 3,000 from the present 800.

Assets worth up to $12 billion likely to be listed under REITs

Assets worth up to $12 billion likely to be listed under REITs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

With Sebi clearing the final guidelines for creation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), assets worth around $12 billion are likely to be listed in the next 2-3 years.

UPI: It's not only about transferring money

UPI: It's not only about transferring money

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The interface allows you to add multiple banks and transfer money, even between payment wallets, for a fraction of existing costs

StanChart hires Bala Swaminathan

StanChart hires Bala Swaminathan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2005

Ericsson to invest $100 mn every year in India

Ericsson to invest $100 mn every year in India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Swedish telecom equipment giant, Ericsson, on Tuesday committed $100 million annually in India for years to come as the country was an important market for them with potential.

French foreign minister on terror: 'France, India are on the same boat'

French foreign minister on terror: 'France, India are on the same boat'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Vowing to continue its "strong" response against perpetrators of Paris attack, France on Friday said India was on the "same boat" in fighting terrorism and will cooperate with each other in dealing with the "major" challenge facing the world.

Taraporewalla is IOAI chairman

Taraporewalla is IOAI chairman

Rediff.com24 May 2005

The Internet & Online Association of India has announced the appointment of Neville Taraporewalla, country head, Yahoo Web Services India Pvt Ltd, as its chairman and Mahendra Swarup, CEO, Times Internet Ltd, as the vice chairman.

3i buys 10% in Sonalika arms

3i buys 10% in Sonalika arms

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Laptops market growing in India

Laptops market growing in India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

Laptops market has been growing at a great pace in India, and its market share would be about 35-40 per cent in the next three years, a top official of HCL Infosystems said.

'I love home entertainment concept'

'I love home entertainment concept'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Whether it is a camera, TV, cellphone or e-commerce, having them on one device would make life actually worth living.

'2017 won't be a year of big returns for investors'

'2017 won't be a year of big returns for investors'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'Everyone is still trying to understand the quantum of impact demonetisation will have on the economy.'

Great tips from a great CEO

Great tips from a great CEO

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

Tax sops may help REITs attract $1 bn funds in 2015

Tax sops may help REITs attract $1 bn funds in 2015

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

REITs, a new investment avenue in India on the lines of one in developed markets like the US, UK, Japan.

How can Indian banks prevent data theft?

How can Indian banks prevent data theft?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

After the recent attack on debit cards exposed the gaps in their security systems, banks are getting serious about data privacy.

Markets end in the green amid choppy trades; Bluechips gain

Markets end in the green amid choppy trades; Bluechips gain

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Participants are keenly waiting for the January IIP.

What Jayalalithaa's extended hospitalisation means

What Jayalalithaa's extended hospitalisation means

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'It stands to reason that if a CM is hospitalised for long durations, and is perceived to be not fully functional, that it is the governor's Constitutional duty to ascertain by diligent efforts and arrive at a dispassionate conclusion about the CM being physically fit and mentally alert to discharge his/her Constitutional obligations,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Sun, Ranbaxy may be asked to sell some businesses for CCI approval to merger

Sun, Ranbaxy may be asked to sell some businesses for CCI approval to merger

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

A source said the competition watchdog would by next month suggest 'structural remedies' that included selling key drug segments as conditions for clearing the country's largest pharmaceutical industry merger.

Indian builders turn to global icons to trump the slump

Indian builders turn to global icons to trump the slump

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Zinedine Zidane, Donald Trump, Steve Waugh have all lent their name to realty projects in the country.

Sara Lee to enter Indian apparel mkt

Sara Lee to enter Indian apparel mkt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The strategy these online marketplace companies follow in the next few months will determine whether Amazon gets to be the leader in 2017.

Yahoo, Naukri.com ink pact

Yahoo, Naukri.com ink pact

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

Yahoo! India and Naukri.com on Wednesday entered into a strategic alliance to re-launch Yahoo!India Careers.

Watch out for this business star!

Watch out for this business star!

Rediff.com12 May 2017

'I have been managing people since I was very young. I really enjoy it.' 'For me, age is only a proxy for experience.'

India's $100 bn solar push draws foreign firms as locals take backseat

India's $100 bn solar push draws foreign firms as locals take backseat

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

India's $100 billion push into solar energy over the next decade will be driven by foreign players as uncompetitive local manufacturers fall by the wayside, no longer protected by government restrictions on the sector.

Global firms in talks to invest in India's real estate

Global firms in talks to invest in India's real estate

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

This announcement will widen the base of investors, especially mid-sized financial institutions.

Modi magic: Realtors expect revival in property market

Modi magic: Realtors expect revival in property market

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Hailing clear majority for Narendra Modi-led BJP in the polls, real estate experts on Friday said a stable government at the Centre will help revive the property market.