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TCS pips HDFC Bank to be most-valuable brand

TCS pips HDFC Bank to be most-valuable brand

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is India's most-valuable brand in 2022 replacing HDFC Bank, which held the number one spot since 2014, according to Kantar BrandZ report on India's most-valuable brands. TCS was able to grab the top slot due to rising global demand for automation and digital transformation, following the pandemic. Indian brands have bounced back from the pandemic to increase their brand value by 35 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since 2020.

Social media turns battlefield for Punjab's parties after rally ban

Social media turns battlefield for Punjab's parties after rally ban

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

At a time when rallies and large gatherings are banned by the Election Commission in view of a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases, political parties in Punjab are battling it out on social media platforms as they promote their agendas for people and also counter any negative propaganda by their opponents.

Hospital chain plans to put expectant parents on cloud nine

Hospital chain plans to put expectant parents on cloud nine

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

No expecting mother ever needs to travel for more than 30 minutes to reach one of their hospitals, believes the Cloudnine group.

Global Corruption Index And Its Imperialist Past

Global Corruption Index And Its Imperialist Past

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

With corruption rankings, the White-Anglo-Saxon-White Caucasian countries have succeeded in discovering a replacement for the old form of imperialistically deracinating the rest of the world, argues Sudarshan Madabushi.

Maharashtra political crisis: What the Governor can do

Maharashtra political crisis: What the Governor can do

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The Governor has to act on the aid and advice of the council of ministers if the chief minister continues to enjoy majority, but can exercise discretionary powers in ordering floor test, dissolution of house or exploring possibilities for government formation if he has doubts over the majority of the ruling dispensation, according to legal experts on Thursday.

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.'

Emerging AI: What Awaits Us?

Emerging AI: What Awaits Us?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan offers lessons from another tech revolution not so long ago.

Amazon to end JV with Murthy's Catamaran Ventures from May 2022

Amazon to end JV with Murthy's Catamaran Ventures from May 2022

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

E-commerce giant Amazon and Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy's Catamaran Ventures have "mutually decided" to not continue their joint venture (JV) beyond the end of its current term. The JV, Prione Business Services, which has been running successfully for the past seven years, was coming up for renewal on May 19, 2022. The JV enabled over 300,000 sellers and entrepreneurs to go online. It also enabled 4 million merchants with digital payment capabilities, providing these small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and merchants access to millions of customers across the country.

I-T laws to change in Budget; cryptos under tax net

I-T laws to change in Budget; cryptos under tax net

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The government is mulling changes in the income tax laws to bring cryptocurrencies under the tax net, with some changes that could form part of the Budget next year, a top official said. Revenue secretary Tarun Bajaj said that in terms of income tax, some people are already paying capital gains tax on the income from cryptocurrency, and in respect of Goods and Services Tax (GST) also the law is "very clear" that the rate would be applicable as those in case of other services.

Sitharaman bets big on infra spending to take highway to growth

Sitharaman bets big on infra spending to take highway to growth

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While she primed up spending on infrastructure to create jobs and boost economic activity, Sitharaman did not tinker with income tax slabs or tax rates. Her Budget for the fiscal year beginning April 2022 proposed a massive 35 per cent jump in capital expenditure to Rs 7.5 lakh crore, coupled with rationalisation of customs duty, an extension of time for setting up new manufacturing companies and plans for starting a digital currency and tax crypto assets.

Family-run parties biggest threat to democracy: PM on Constitution Day

Family-run parties biggest threat to democracy: PM on Constitution Day

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Without naming anyone, Modi at a Constitution Day event in the Central Hall of Parliament hit out at family-based parties, describing them as 'party for the family, party by the family' and added, 'I don't think I need to say anything more'.

Will come back with a bang in credit cards: HDFC Bank CEO Jagdishan

Will come back with a bang in credit cards: HDFC Bank CEO Jagdishan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

A day after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted its ban on HDFC Bank on issuing new credit cards, the country's largest private sector lender on Wednesday said it had resources and plans in place to "further reinforce pole position in the credit card segment" and that it would "come back with a bang". "We will aggressively go to the market, with not just our existing suite of credit cards but also new offerings in the form of co-brands and partnerships," Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and chief executive officer of HDFC Bank, said in a letter to his employees. The bank's management had earlier indicated that the lender had been sourcing liability customers aggressively over the past few months.

FTX Failure: Lessons To Be Learnt

FTX Failure: Lessons To Be Learnt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Damage from new shenanigans can be contained if regulators move quickly when something does not smell right, counsels Debashis Basu.

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, taking place mainly in South India, was termed by the NIA as the 'largest ever' investigation process 'till date'.

Amarnath flash flood rescue ops called off, 15 reported dead

Amarnath flash flood rescue ops called off, 15 reported dead

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the rescue operations launched following a flash flood near the Amarnath cave shrine -- that left 15 people dead -- has been called off and there was no report of any person missing.

Most Cong leaders favour Kishor's entry, Sonia to take final call

Most Cong leaders favour Kishor's entry, Sonia to take final call

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Amid a series of deliberations over a strategy for upcoming general and assembly elections by poll strategist Prashant Kishor, a group of senior leaders of the Congress has given its recommendations to party president Sonia Gandhi and left it to her to take a call on them and initiate organisational changes.

BJP's war cry for 2019: 350 Mumkin Hai!

BJP's war cry for 2019: 350 Mumkin Hai!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

R Rajagopalan reveals the BJP's master plan to get Modi re-elected.

'Promotes gang-rape culture': Twitter, YouTube asked to pull down perfume ad

'Promotes gang-rape culture': Twitter, YouTube asked to pull down perfume ad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The videos of the perfume brand Layer Shot sparked outrage among a large section of social media users, who claimed the advertisement sought to promote sexual violence against women.

How To Get LinkedIn To Work For You

How To Get LinkedIn To Work For You

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Whether you are a fresh graduate, self-employed, an entrepreneur or a CXO, using LinkedIn strategically can put your career on an upward trajectory.

When WFH Isn't An Option

When WFH Isn't An Option

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'Working from home is a privilege for many, while showing up every day to serve others is a measure of devoted service to fellow humans required of many jobs in service to each other that create a civil society,' a CEO responds to Sree Sreenivasan's Work Remotely Forever Pledge.

Ranji semis: Mumbai take lead against UP; MP in control

Ranji semis: Mumbai take lead against UP; MP in control

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Mumbai produced an incisive bowling display to bundle out Uttar Pradesh for a paltry 180 and take the crucial first-innings lead on the third day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final, in Bengaluru on Thursday.

From engineering student to welders: The men who formed ISIS-inspired group

From engineering student to welders: The men who formed ISIS-inspired group

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Following are their brief profiles and roles as alleged by the NIA.

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, as per official sources, began at 3:30 am and involved as many as 300 NIA officials from across its various offices.

SC panel on Pegasus seeks responses from public on 11 queries

SC panel on Pegasus seeks responses from public on 11 queries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The committee has shared an online form consisting of 11 questions seeking comments of lay persons until March 31.

CBI updates its crime manual after 15 years

CBI updates its crime manual after 15 years

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The manual has a new chapter on procedures to be followed while conducting investigations abroad and coordinating and operating with Interpol.

Bombay HC stays code of ethics clause in new IT Rules

Bombay HC stays code of ethics clause in new IT Rules

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

The Bombay high court on Saturday granted an interim stay to the operation of parts of the recently notified Information Technology Rules, 2021 which require that all online publishers follow a "code of ethics" and norms of conduct.

7 recession-proof jobs for 2021

7 recession-proof jobs for 2021

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

If you are an expert in programming languages, statistics and algebra, then a career in AI and ML is worth a shot in 2021.

Voda Idea wants govt to bail it out of present crisis

Voda Idea wants govt to bail it out of present crisis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Ailing telecom operator Vodafone Idea has flagged the industry's "unsustainable financial duress" in its latest annual report and hoped that the government would provide the necessary support to address "all structural issues" faced by the sector. In the chairman's letter to shareholders, Himanshu Kapania cited persistent challenges in the operating environment, amid "unsustainable pricing" and "hyper-competition" during FY21. Kapania expressed hope that government will support efforts to generate reasonable returns on massive investments.

Can India Overtake Turkiye, China?

Can India Overtake Turkiye, China?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

India's growth in the last three financial years has averaged just 1.9%. It is natural to project rapid growth from this low base. Crucial to that would be the assumption that the economy has suffered no lasting damage from the pandemic, observes T N Ninan.

Pine Labs' valuation tops $2 bn post funding

Pine Labs' valuation tops $2 bn post funding

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

This makes it the most valued fintech company in the country after Paytm and Walmart-owned PhonePe.

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The size of the Indian financial services market could touch around $340 billion in the next few years.

Invesco agrees to Zee-Sony deal; not to seek Goenka's ouster

Invesco agrees to Zee-Sony deal; not to seek Goenka's ouster

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Investment firm Invesco Developing Markets Fund, the largest shareholder in Zee Entertainment Enterprises, on Thursday said it will support the Zee-Sony merger deal and has decided not to pursue the call for ZEEL EGM to remove managing director and CEO Punit Goenka and two independent directors. The company said it will support the merger of Zee and Sony, contending the "deal in its current form has great potential for Zee shareholders" but added if it is not completed as currently proposed, Invesco retains the right to requisition a fresh EGM. Two days after the Bombay high court ruled that Invesco's call for EGM was legally valid, the investment firm in a statement said, "Since we announced our intention to requisition an EGM and add six independent directors to Zee's Board of Directors, Zee has entered into a merger agreement with Sony.

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Surge in UPI transactions is because of an increased consumer interest in making bill payments and recharging mobile phones online, and purchase of non-essential goods on e-commerce platforms.

Despite spike in price, Akshaya Tritiya sees brisk gold buying

Despite spike in price, Akshaya Tritiya sees brisk gold buying

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Gold sales were reported at 40 tonnes last year; this might have been surpassed this year.

Bengal cabinet okays replacing governor with CM as chancellor of varsities

Bengal cabinet okays replacing governor with CM as chancellor of varsities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The cabinet also agreed to the proposal to remove the governor from the post of the 'visitor' of private universities and give it to the state's education minister instead.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Economy gaining traction with pick-up in manufacturing activity: RBI

Economy gaining traction with pick-up in manufacturing activity: RBI

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The economy is gaining traction with gradual pick up in manufacturing activity and moderation in contraction of services, spurred by comfortable liquidity conditions, an RBI article on Tuesday said. Observing that the retreat of the second wave of coronavirus pandemic has been slow, the RBI in an article on the 'State of Economy' said, the aggregate demand conditions are buoyed by the release of pent-up demand post unlock, while the supply situation is improving with the monsoon catching up to its normal levels and sowing activity gaining pace. "Reaffirming the traction that the economy is gaining, the manufacturing activity is gradually turning around, while contraction in services has moderated.

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Reliance Jio and Facebook will look to use WhatsApp for delivering goods from local neighbourhood kirana stores to consumers before expanding collaboration in education and healthcare sector, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said soon after announcing the mega Rs 43,574 -crore deal. "All of us at Reliance and Jio are delighted to welcome Facebook Inc," he said in a short video message posted on the group's social media handles.

Top 10 job skills in demand now

Top 10 job skills in demand now

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Experts at coding, Web development, and digital marketing, will be on every organisation's hiring list, points out Narayan Mahadevan.