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6 out of 10 cos adopted WFH policy post Covid relaxations

6 out of 10 cos adopted WFH policy post Covid relaxations

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

As the pandemic pushed employers to explore and adapt new ways to stay in the business, a survey has revealed that 6 out of 10 organisations have adopted 'work from home' policy post Covid-19 relaxations. Over 65 per cent of the employers have either introduced 'work from home' as a policy or are evaluating the same reflecting a maturity and the confidence in their employees, according to a survey by Grant Thornton Bharat. The survey was conducted online by Grant Thornton Bharat among 4,650 respondents across social media platforms.

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

FCA has alleged that the Roxor, which M&M imports in the US from India as knocked-down kits, was "a nearly identical copy of the iconic Jeep design", adding that the product was modelled after the original Willys Jeep.

'Covid or not, show must go on'

'Covid or not, show must go on'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Post-Covid world will be different from the pre-Covid world.'

India may pip China and Vietnam to become mobile export hub

India may pip China and Vietnam to become mobile export hub

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The government gave clearance to five global and five Indian players that have made a commitment to a production value of 12.5-trillion phones in five years under the Production Linked Incentive scheme.

Fiat Chrysler to set up global digital hub in Hyderabad

Fiat Chrysler to set up global digital hub in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Auto major Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on Wednesday said it will invest $150 million (around Rs 1,103 crore) to set up a global digital hub in Hyderabad to help the group develop new technologies to cater to its automotive operations across the globe. The facility, which is FCA's largest digital hub outside of North America, would create nearly 1,000 jobs by the end of next year.

Modi meets top American CEOs in first engagement in US

Modi meets top American CEOs in first engagement in US

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his engagements in the US on Thursday by meeting with leading American CEOs from five different key sectors and highlighted the economic opportunities in India.

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The fire department said the four-storey building, which did not have a fire safety certificate, had a single entry and exit point.

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'he Centre has not issued any mandate, the stand of centre is that it should be 100 per cent but it is not a mandate'

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Reality check: Can India double defence exports?

Reality check: Can India double defence exports?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The prospects of India becoming a credible manufacturer of defence platforms or major weapon systems for export are remote, says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

German footwear maker to exit China, come to India

German footwear maker to exit China, come to India

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Casa Everz Gmbh, the owner of Germany-based healthy footwear brand Von Wellx, will be shifting its entire shoe production of over three million pairs annually in China to India with an initial investment of Rs 110 crore, according to a top official of the company's licensee Iatric Industries Pvt Ltd. A new manufacturing unit will be set up with a production capacity of over three million pairs in Uttar Pradesh through a collaboration with Iatric Industries Pvt Ltd as part of an understanding with the state government.

Valentine's Day: Silver's the NEW shade of love!

Valentine's Day: Silver's the NEW shade of love!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Why millennials are choosing silver over gold this Valentine's Day.

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Access to India's defence market must be made conditional -- available only to those who are ready to make a long-term commitment in India, argues Ajai Shukla.

Khanderi, India's 2nd Scorpene Submarine, joins Indian Navy

Khanderi, India's 2nd Scorpene Submarine, joins Indian Navy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Khanderi is the second of the Navy's six Kalvari-class submarines built in India. It is a diesel-electric attack submarine which is designed by French naval defence and energy company DCNS which is being manufactured at Mazagon Dock in Mumbai.

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'

Indian Navy gets 2 multi-role helicopters from US

Indian Navy gets 2 multi-role helicopters from US

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The MH-60R helicopter is an all-weather maritime helicopter designed to support multiple missions with state-of-the-art avionics.

Ukraine crisis: US and allies target Putin's daughters, Russian banks

Ukraine crisis: US and allies target Putin's daughters, Russian banks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

These sweeping financial sanctions follow the action earlier this week to cut off Russia's frozen funds in the United States to make debt payments.

Over 50% MBA students bag international offers

Over 50% MBA students bag international offers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The highest compensation package for the Global MBA class at the S P Jain School of Management stood at Rs 43.9 lakh while that for the MGB programme was Rs 35 lakh.

Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine approved by UK regulator

Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine approved by UK regulator

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The UK's National Health Service was already lining up thousands of medics and volunteers to be ready to deliver jabs up and down the country.

Indian Navy gets a big boost

Indian Navy gets a big boost

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

In the pipeline are 123 naval multi-role helicopters, 111 naval utility helicopters and 6 submarines.

No solution to chip supply shortage for now: Intel

No solution to chip supply shortage for now: Intel

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Global chip maker Intel on Monday said it could take a couple of years to address the supply shortage in the semiconductor ecosystem that is witnessing huge demand for tech products, accelerated by the COVID pandemic. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger noted that the work and study-from-home trends during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a "cycle of explosive growth in semiconductors" that has placed huge strain on global supply chains around the world. "We have been working diligently with our partners... to address constraints and increase output to meet demand, and we are acting to help ensure capacity to meet the world's needs for this new era... But, while the industry has taken steps to address near-term constraints, it could still take a couple of years for the ecosystem to address shortages of foundry capacity, substrates and components," he said at a virtual session at the Computex event.

Infosys sets up innovation studio in London

Infosys sets up innovation studio in London

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The studio, covering 20,000 ft with capacity for 250 employees, has a wellness zone, a usability lab and a range of creative spaces.

MPL Sports named Team India's kit sponsor

MPL Sports named Team India's kit sponsor

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday announced Mobile Premier League (MPL) as the official kit sponsor of the Indian cricket team.

How IBM's Bengaluru unit is priming companies for cyberattacks

How IBM's Bengaluru unit is priming companies for cyberattacks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Located in a small township in the eastern part of Bengaluru is IBM's new Security Command Centre, which is surrounded by offices of multinational tech companies. This unit is the centrepiece of IBM's multi-million dollar investment to help businesses prepare for the growing threat of cyberattacks across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This facility is the first of its kind in the region. It helps train in cybersecurity response techniques through highly realistic and simulated cyberattacks.

Secret Of Long Marriages: Appetite For Forgiveness

Secret Of Long Marriages: Appetite For Forgiveness

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'In a marriage, you must wipe the self-helpy, holier-than-thou grime off your forgiveness to see what it truly is.'

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Landmark developments herald the end of two decades of stagnation in the army's modernisation plans,' notes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

'MF Guru, I know I messed a bit'

'MF Guru, I know I messed a bit'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Firm attributes move to pandemic and legal spat with Fiat Chrysler, says it is in line with group's strategy to re-think capital allocation and drive efficiency.

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

For all those auto enthusiasts who thought Mahindra have only been manufacturing Jeeps and trucks in the '90s, Timeless Mahindra offers plenty of interesting surprises, discovers Rajesh Kareka/Rediff.com.

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Only a few thousand chargers dot the Indian landscape, some in working condition, others not, with some held hostage to the power supply vagaries of local utilities, reports S Dinakar.

Ahead of Trump's visit, govt approves $2.6bn helicopter deal with US

Ahead of Trump's visit, govt approves $2.6bn helicopter deal with US

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The helicopters are expected to boost the Indian Navy's anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare operations.

Can 'hatred for China' be business opportunity for India?

Can 'hatred for China' be business opportunity for India?

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Work is underway in identifying global companies in sectors ranging from electronics, auto components and medical equipment to shift part of their existing or incremental manufacturing to India.

COVID-19 vaccine by Oct-Nov: Serum Institute CEO

COVID-19 vaccine by Oct-Nov: Serum Institute CEO

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Poonawalla, during an interaction with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik through a video conference, expressed optimism that the COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by October-November this year and the next phase of the trial can start in mid-August in India. According to a press note released by the CMO, Poonawalla has informed that the Oxford University vaccine has shown promising results in the first phase trial.

Gujarat/Himachal's 2024 Message For Modi

Gujarat/Himachal's 2024 Message For Modi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The message for 2024 is that the man on the street is not going to be euphoric if the G-20 crowns Modi as king-emperor for 2023, or if India sends its first man to space just ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Even a 'temple consecration' in Ayodhya, or a Uniform Civil Code, or both of them together, may not have enough electoral purchase if fuel and commodity prices are not rolled back, and money-in-the-pocket does not fatten, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'India needs offensive and defensive security measures to protect itself.'

Renault to stop selling diesel vehicles in India from 2020

Renault to stop selling diesel vehicles in India from 2020

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The company, which unveiled its compact multi-purpose vehicle Triber in India, is bringing the MPV only in petrol engine option as part of the strategy even as it prepares to introduce electric vehicles in the near future.

Adani now keen to produce world's cheapest hydrogen

Adani now keen to produce world's cheapest hydrogen

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Thursday said his logistics-to-energy conglomerate will invest $70 billion over the next decade to become the world's largest renewable energy company and produce world's cheapest hydrogen. Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the world's largest solar power developer, is targeting 45 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and will invest $20 billion to develop a 2 GW per year solar manufacturing capacity by 2022-23. Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL), India's largest private sector power transmission and retail distribution company, is looking to increase the share of renewable power procurement from the current 3 per cent to 30 per cent by FY 2023 and to 70 per cent by FY 2030.

Reliance to invest in Abu Dhabi petrochemical hub

Reliance to invest in Abu Dhabi petrochemical hub

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has signed a pact to invest an undisclosed amount in a giant petrochemical hub being built in the UAE. The oil-to-telecom conglomerate will join the recently-formed Ta'ziz joint venture of Abu Dhabi state energy giant Adnoc and state holding company ADQ for developing the Ruwais Derivatives Park in western Abu Dhabi. A company statement said an agreement has been signed for Reliance to invest in the project but did not give details. Unconfirmed reports put the investment at about $1.5 billion.

China denies homegrown jet is mere assembly of foreign parts

China denies homegrown jet is mere assembly of foreign parts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The C919 - a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft seating up to 174 people - is similar in size to the Airbus 320.

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The terrorists now knew that I was the only one in the room, that I was injured and that I could not continue this battle for long.