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EY boss: 'Won't rest till harmonious workplace achieved'

EY boss: 'Won't rest till harmonious workplace achieved'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

EY India chairman Rajiv Memani has expressed regret at not attending the funeral of a 26-year-old employee whose death was blamed on stress by her mother, and said he will not rest till achieving the goal of harmonious workplace. Anna Sebastian Perayil, who passed her CA exams in 2023 and worked at EY Pune office for four months, died in July. According to a letter her mother wrote to Memani, she was overworked with a "backbreaking" load as a new employee that affected her "physically, emotionally, and mentally".

Fast venue too expensive, may move court: Team Anna

Fast venue too expensive, may move court: Team Anna

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

"The government has failed to provide a strong Lokpal Bill. Hence Shri Anna Hazare and IAC have decided to go on Andolan from the 27th across India. AnnaJi will fast for 3 days in Mumbai, 27th, 28th and 29th December. On 30th He has announced a Jail Bharo for 3 days," says the press release sent out by India Against Corruption.

'He deserved a much better farewell'

'He deserved a much better farewell'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

With 765 international scalps in his bag, Ashwin is the second-highest wicket-taker from India after Anil Kumble.

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries.

Is A Toxic Work Culture Affecting You?

Is A Toxic Work Culture Affecting You?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

"There is a limit when it comes to tolerating abusive behaviour or working styles. Many (employees) find ways to quit," says career coach and rediffGURU Pradeep Pramanik.

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Tamil Nadu ex-minister Senthil Balaji gets bail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Balaji was arrested on June 14 last year by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam when he was the transport minister in an earlier AIADMK government.

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces major chess initiative

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces major chess initiative

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

World's youngest chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and others at a function organised by the state government in Chennai on Tuesday.

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'After his warm and affectionate farewell speech, the Chief of Staff of the formation asked me, "So, now you are off to Coorg to look after your coffee estates?"' For the last time, in Army uniform and much to his surprise, I replied, "Sir, I am not from Kodagu.".'

Kerala was warned early about landslides, but...: Shah

Kerala was warned early about landslides, but...: Shah

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Centre had sent multiple advance warnings to the Kerala government about possible floods and landslides in the state, starting as early as July 23, and nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were rushed to the state the same day.

Mamata Banerjee still part of INDIA: Sachin Pilot

Mamata Banerjee still part of INDIA: Sachin Pilot

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Amid some Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) constituents switching sides to the National Democratic Alliance, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday said the opposition alliance is 'strong' and the Bharatiya Janata Party is attempting a 'frantic rejig' of the political landscape as it is worried over the collective strength of the coalition.

'Time is ripe': Sasikala announces her comeback to politics

'Time is ripe': Sasikala announces her comeback to politics

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

She vowed to usher in Amma's rule by winning the 2026 assembly polls.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2, on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

Not 'save democracy' but...: BJP slams INDIA's Delhi rally

Not 'save democracy' but...: BJP slams INDIA's Delhi rally

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Their leader is now Lalu Prasad Yadav, a convict in several corruption cases, he added.

AIADMK leadership row: EPS moves SC ahead of Erode by-poll in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK leadership row: EPS moves SC ahead of Erode by-poll in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Senior advocate C Aryama Sundaram, appearing for EPS, mentioned before a bench of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy and raised concerns over the problems in filing nominations in the Erode (East) by-election.

FM allocates Rs 1.48 lakh cr for education, employment, skill

FM allocates Rs 1.48 lakh cr for education, employment, skill

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

She added that the government has extended the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana for five years which is benefiting 80 crore people of the country.

Look Who's Wearing Rohit Bal!

Look Who's Wearing Rohit Bal!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

From Ivanka Trump to Deepika Padukone, everyone loved Rohit Bal's magnificent creations.

EY employee death fallout: Deloitte forms 3-member committee to review people practices

EY employee death fallout: Deloitte forms 3-member committee to review people practices

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Amid a social media storm over the death of a young employee at tax consultancy major EY allegedly due to work pressure, Deloitte has formed a three-member external committee, which includes former revenue secretary Tarun Bajaj, to look into practices, policies and processes concerning employees, its South Asia CEO Romal Shetty said on Friday. Shetty said to manage the work pressure within the organisation and have an open work culture, Deloitte has a chief happiness officer and takes strictest action for any bad behaviour within the organisation. Deloitte is one of the four major global tax consultancy firms.

'Baahubali' moment: How Stalin and allies secured TN sweep

'Baahubali' moment: How Stalin and allies secured TN sweep

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

With the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and allies far ahead in all the 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state and 1 in neighbouring Puducherry, it appears the outcome, for the Stalin-led Dravidian party will be similar to the success of the popular flick Baahubali.

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Breast Cancer?

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Breast Cancer?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Disrupting your body's natural circadian rhythm through long-term night shifts could elevate the risk of breast cancer, warns Dr Karishma Kirti.

When Eknath Shinde Greeted Modi

When Eknath Shinde Greeted Modi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Scenes from the National Democratic Alliance meeting at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi, July 18, 2023.

Days after heavy rain, parts of Chennai still under water

Days after heavy rain, parts of Chennai still under water

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The government said relief activities have been expedited and that efforts to pump out stagnant water were on in different places in the city.

Rashmi Bansal: An Ode to Overwork

Rashmi Bansal: An Ode to Overwork

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil -- who worked on the audit and assurance team at EY Pune, due to 'overwork' her heartbroken mother noted in a letter to EY India chairman Rajiv Memani provoked best-selling author Rashmi Bansal to pen a poem on the perils of overwork in Corporate India.

Lead margin less than third placed candidate's votes in many seats

Lead margin less than third placed candidate's votes in many seats

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Majority of these constituencies are in Uttar Pradesh and the party that is on the third slot even as the counting is still underway on several seats is the Bahujan Samaj Party, a party neither with the National Democratic Alliance nor the opposition INDIA bloc.

Historic double! Women win 1st Chess Olympiad GOLD

Historic double! Women win 1st Chess Olympiad GOLD

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

The Indian women's chess team etched their names in history by securing their maiden Chess Olympiad title, defeating Azerbaijan in a decisive 3.5-0.5 victory in Budapest.

Does Ozempic Help You Reduce Weight?

Does Ozempic Help You Reduce Weight?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

In India, the drug is not licensed for weight loss. but as anti-diabetic medication, warns Dr Chandrakant Lahariya.

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Given his recent spate of successes and acclaim in solo leads, one would have thought the 12th Fail star would want to make the most of it. Instead, he's keen to shift the focus on his family life.

Olympics TT: Akula, Manika advance; Kamal makes shock exit

Olympics TT: Akula, Manika advance; Kamal makes shock exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal made a shock exit from the Paris Olympics men's singles competition.

AIADMK says no alliance with BJP as of now, but...

AIADMK says no alliance with BJP as of now, but...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The bickering between allies All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu over late Dravidian stalwart C N Annadurai peaked on Monday with the regional party snapping ties with the saffron organisation, saying it cannot tolerate any affront to the late chief minister and its other leaders.

Four Indian women wrestlers in World Championship finals

Four Indian women wrestlers in World Championship finals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Putting up a dominant show, all four Indian women wrestlers in action, including Aditi Kumari, Neha and Pulkit, got themselves in title contention at the Under-17 World Championships in Amman, Jordan on Wednesday.

Does EPS Look Like MGR?

Does EPS Look Like MGR?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

To celebrate his coronation as AIADMK general secretary on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 -- Madras High Court Justice K Kumaresh Babu rejected interim applications by O Paneerselvam and his supporters seeking stay on the general secretary polls -- Edappadi K Palaniswami went all MGR.

32 parties supported one nation, one poll; 15 opposed it

32 parties supported one nation, one poll; 15 opposed it

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' approached 62 parties out which 47 responded -- 32 in support of holding elections simultaneously, 15 against it.

The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

The Valley Boy Who Changed Indian Fashion

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

As he took the bow at the end of the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI show, many in the crowd cheered for him with an inkling that the magic and the beauty they just witnessed on the ramp was perhaps for the last time. But no one in the fashion fraternity thought that Bal would pass away so soon.

'No Company Should Exploit Its Employees'

'No Company Should Exploit Its Employees'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'A person is supposed to do 40 to 42 hours of work a week.' 'If a person is working more that, it is exploitation.' 'And it is because of this exploitation that employees experience stress which affects their mental health.' 'Sometimes it even leads to ending their lives. It is very unfortunate.'

OPS, EPS factions announce TN bypoll candidates, who will blink first?

OPS, EPS factions announce TN bypoll candidates, who will blink first?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

However, in the event of the Bharatiya Janata Party deciding to contest, his candidate would withdraw from the race, he said.

Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!

Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!

Rediff.com17 May 2024

If there is any actor who emerges from this wreck with his talent unscathed, it is Vijay Raaz, observes Deepa Gahlot.

TN assembly passes resolution against Hindi imposition

TN assembly passes resolution against Hindi imposition

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The resolution, piloted by Chief Minister M K Stalin, contended that the recommendation submitted to the President on September 9, are against the state languages including Tamil and also against the interest of the people who speak those languages.

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Four Indian nationals, including a young woman, lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic multi-vehicle road accident in the US state of Texas during the Labour Day weekend.

Manika to play Britain's Hursey in Olympic TT opener

Manika to play Britain's Hursey in Olympic TT opener

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Ace Indian paddler and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manika Batra will take on Great Britain's Anna Hursey in the women's singles opening round

Multi-Cornered Contest In 45% Seats

Multi-Cornered Contest In 45% Seats

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Close to half of the total 543 Lok Sabha seats are bracing for multi-cornered fight this time, making the contest way more interesting and intense than it was in the 2019 elections.