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'Diplomats taking advantage of domestic helps is nothing new'

'Diplomats taking advantage of domestic helps is nothing new'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Protestors outside the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, California, tell Rediff.com's Ritu Jha that they are outraged because nobody is speaking for the rights of Sangeeta Richard, the former domestic help of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade

Lessons for CEOs: How to retire gracefully

Lessons for CEOs: How to retire gracefully

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Most successful and ambitious business leaders feel persuaded that they have no competent successor, says R G Vilakudi.

Plea in SC against ban on Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes

Plea in SC against ban on Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The PIL, which could be listed for hearing during the week, termed Tuesday's notification of department of economic affairs and the finance ministry as "dictatorial" claiming it did not grant reasonable time to citizens for exchanging the specified bank notes to legitimate notes to avoid "large scale mayhem, life-threating difficulties".

How India can emerge from the economic slump

How India can emerge from the economic slump

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

A way out of the economic slump is to revisit the template of 15 years ago and follow its constituents, recommends Ajay Shah.

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The government will also evacuate Indians on Friday from China's Wuhan city, the epicentre of the deadly Coronavirus, which has spread to at least 17 countries already.

'Why destroy US weapons in Afghanistan? Sell them to India'

'Why destroy US weapons in Afghanistan? Sell them to India'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Instead of scrapping excess military equipment in Afghanistan, the United States should sell it to friendly countries like India and Uzbekistan, a top American lawmaker has suggested the Obama administration.

Nokia to shut down its Chennai factory from November 1

Nokia to shut down its Chennai factory from November 1

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Nokia said that it will be informing all stakeholders including the Labour Commissioner of the suspension.

The fall of the turnaround tycoon

The fall of the turnaround tycoon

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Industrialist Pawan Ruia's (think Dunlop and Jessop) arrest this month for cheating and criminal breach of trust marked a new low, but the tide had been turning against him for a while now. Ishita Ayan Dutt & Avishek Rakshit report.

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 48 hours.

Indian companies likely to be prevented from hiring IT pros on H-1B, L1 visas

Indian companies likely to be prevented from hiring IT pros on H-1B, L1 visas

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The 'H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2016' introduced by Democratic Congressman Bill Pascrell from New Jersey and Republican Dana Rohrabacher from California would prohibit companies from hiring H-1B employees if they employ more than 50 people

Ceramic capital Morbi overflows with Patidar anger

Ceramic capital Morbi overflows with Patidar anger

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'Modi and BJP have fooled us enough by creating a Hindu-Muslim divide. Our anger is about jobs and farmers getting a good price, but Shah needs to be taught a lesson for betraying us.'

Fulfilling promises will add to UP's financial burden

Fulfilling promises will add to UP's financial burden

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The BJP's manifesto for UP elections promised many things. But, given the state's precarious financial position, fulfilling these promises is likely to prove tricky, says Ishan Bakshi.

Helping lost children to return home

Helping lost children to return home

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

When they returned to Chennai from the US, their plan was to set up a successful business. Which they did. Then, something tugged at their heartstrings.

Dubai is a realty hotspot for rich Indians

Dubai is a realty hotspot for rich Indians

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Indian prefer to buy expensive properties in Dubai.

For 'Make in India', first 'Innovate in India'

For 'Make in India', first 'Innovate in India'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The 'Make in India' vision cannot survive in the long-term without concrete measures to build a concurrent 'Create in India' movement.

Incessant rains, swollen rivers trigger floods in Arunachal

Incessant rains, swollen rivers trigger floods in Arunachal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Incessant rains since the past one week has triggered floods in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh with major rivers including Siang in high spate affecting several villages.

Will Purvanchal go the BJP way?

Will Purvanchal go the BJP way?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

In the 2012 election, the BJP's performance was the poorest in Purvanchal, winning only 12 of the region's 112 seats. Will 2017 be different? Will the party ride on Varanasi MP Narendra Modi's charisma?

Thousands bid tearful adieu to Comrade Pansare

Thousands bid tearful adieu to Comrade Pansare

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Pansare, who was shot at and critically wounded by unidentified assailants outside his housing society after returning from a morning walk on February 16, succumbed to his injuries at Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai late Friday night.

Fair market value formula not that fair: Experts

Fair market value formula not that fair: Experts

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Any transaction where the value of Indian assets exceeds 50% of the FTC would attract taxes in India.

Who has to learn whose language now?

Who has to learn whose language now?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Equations have changed in the new India. If the '60 and the '70s saw migration of people from South India to North India, it is the reverse right now. And without understanding this new dynamics, if the ruling party were to impose on the majority a language spoken by just 45 pc of the people, it is unlikely to be accepted without demur, says Shobha Warrier.

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.

In Gujarat cadre PM Modi trusts

In Gujarat cadre PM Modi trusts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

At least a dozen officers from Gujarat are handling key assignments in various important central positions

'Gau rakshaks are systematically targeting Dalits, Muslims'

'Gau rakshaks are systematically targeting Dalits, Muslims'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

'Gau rakshak groups are beating Dalits and circulating videos on social media because they know that no one will touch them.'

No bail for Asaram, SC says surgery not needed

No bail for Asaram, SC says surgery not needed

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Self-styled 'godman' Asaram, who is in jail since his arrest in August, 2013 in a rape case, does not need any surgery and his aliments can be managed through medicines, a report submitted by a panel of All India Institute of Medical Science doctors to the Supreme Court said on Monday.

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An eyewitness said some people in a minibus and private cars were trapped.

Govt report card shows slow start to key projects

Govt report card shows slow start to key projects

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The 'Smart Cities' project is one that has faced many hurdles.

An engineer adds spice to fashion!

An engineer adds spice to fashion!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

In the fifth part of this series on North East Indian fashion designers, Sanjukta Dutta tells how she redefined Assam's traditional attire Mekhela Chador with her prolific sense of fashion and creativity.

How To Become An Intrapreneur

How To Become An Intrapreneur

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Intrapreneurs are more diverse in their skill sets and backgrounds, more digitally native, more networked and connected, and more ambitious to do bigger things. A fascinating excerpt from Simone Ahuja's Jugaad 3.0: Hacking The Corporation To Make It Fast, Fluid And Frugal.

Why does Modi want India's youth to sell pakodas?

Why does Modi want India's youth to sell pakodas?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'Given that he would have a good understanding of how many jobs the economy can create at the moment, was Modi hailing the modest pakoda-seller to infuse some charm in self-employment?' asks Udit Misra.

20 killed as heavy rains hit MP, Rajasthan

20 killed as heavy rains hit MP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Twenty people were killed on Saturday in rain-related incidents in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan even as rivers continued to be in spate in Bihar.

EU's import ban on Indian mangoes comes into force

EU's import ban on Indian mangoes comes into force

Rediff.com1 May 2014

More than 1,400 people have signed an e-petition on the UK government website calling to 'Reverse Mango Import Ban.'

Their flood vs Our flood

Their flood vs Our flood

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Darryl D' Monte, the distinguished enviromental journalist, discusses how the media covers floods in Mumbai or Texas, but ignores Assam or Bangladesh.

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter.

Post-note ban disruption, India to grow at 7.2%: IMF

Post-note ban disruption, India to grow at 7.2%: IMF

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The temporary disruptions (primarily to private consumption) caused by cash shortages accompanying the currency exchange initiative are expected to gradually dissipate in 2017 as cash shortages ease, the International Monetary Fund said in its regional economic outlook.

Kumaraswamy expands cabinet amid heartburn

Kumaraswamy expands cabinet amid heartburn

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Fourteen ministers are from the Congress, nine from its ruling coalition partner Janata Dal-Secular and one each from the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Karnataka Pragnyavantha Janatha Party.

Why BJP's landslide victory in UP will not spur reforms

Why BJP's landslide victory in UP will not spur reforms

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

If the Modi government's approach to economic policy making is any indication, expectations of a sudden spurt in economic reforms after the assembly election results appear to be grossly misplaced.

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Incoming US President Donald Trump has assembled a core team that is -- not surprisingly -- overwhelmingly white and male.

Rohith's suicide: Opposition seeks action not 'jumla' from PM

Rohith's suicide: Opposition seeks action not 'jumla' from PM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The Congress said that the prime minister must tell his other ministers these kinds of action are not permissible.

Let's revive Air India's lost glory: CMD to employees

Let's revive Air India's lost glory: CMD to employees

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Air India is a brand, a brand symbolising the nation, especially amongst the Indian diaspora and travellers overseas.

Jaitley meets US commerce secretary, bats for H-1B

Jaitley meets US commerce secretary, bats for H-1B

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Taking up the case of Indian IT companies and professionals, Jaitley told Ross about the contribution of highly-skilled Indians in the economic development of the United States and India and stressed that they should continue to do so, which is in the best interest of the two countries, officials said.