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Top level expat hiring picking up in India

Top level expat hiring picking up in India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Executive search firm MANCER Consulting CEO Satya D Sinha said that "the concept of expat hiring at top level management has always been prevalent across glob

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Tax expert Anil Rego answers readers' questions about how Finance Minister Piyush Goyal's Budget affects you.

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A decline in the real estate sector, rising debt and the company's alleged involvement in 2G scam caused damage to the business and its image.

Rahul Bajaj's quick ride back into the Licence Raj era

Rahul Bajaj's quick ride back into the Licence Raj era

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

These automotive companies were afraid of competition and made wrong accusations on grounds of safety.

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The two countries also asked all nations to stop cross-border movement of terrorists and asserted that a decisive collective response from the international community without 'double standards and selectivity' was required to combat the threat of terrorism.

Final verdict in Satyam case on April 9

Final verdict in Satyam case on April 9

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

n February 2009, the CBI took over the investigation.

'BJP is using Kovind only as a symbol'

'BJP is using Kovind only as a symbol'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'The BJP will never do anything substantial to empower Dalits.'

CII calls on UK for business-friendly visa regime

CII calls on UK for business-friendly visa regime

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

As unemployment has gone up, countries have tightened their visas. We need to make sure there is no long-term impact, said CII.

The Spy Who Came In From Lahore

The Spy Who Came In From Lahore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'Were they two yaars of yesteryears brought together again by fate?' 'Were they two crafty spies hoodwinking each other?' wonders B S Prakash.

'I can make Dawood confess in 5 minutes'

'I can make Dawood confess in 5 minutes'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Former supercop Rakesh Maria on the challenges of fighting crime.

Rupee extends losses for 2nd day vs USD, down 10 paise

Rupee extends losses for 2nd day vs USD, down 10 paise

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Rupee is under pressure against the dollar say currency watchers.

World's 10 richest people, Mark Zuckerberg is the biggest gainer

World's 10 richest people, Mark Zuckerberg is the biggest gainer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The world's richest people have become poorer.

Russian hooligans see themselves as Kremlin foot soldiers

Russian hooligans see themselves as Kremlin foot soldiers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Ultra-nationalist and schooled in their country's historical grievances, Russian soccer hooligans see themselves as fighting the Kremlin's geopolitical battles in miniature when they clash with foreign fans at the Euro 2016 tournament.

India now less vulnerable to capital outflows: Fitch

India now less vulnerable to capital outflows: Fitch

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Drop in oil prices and the government's reform agenda has helped India to be out of the Fragile Five group

Raining discounts for property buyers this season

Raining discounts for property buyers this season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

With sentiment up, launch of new projects revives, though much dissent on whether this is a real return of a positive market

'Food security concerns should be addressed upfront in WTO'

'Food security concerns should be addressed upfront in WTO'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Addressing the food security concerns is important as India is still has 190 million hungry people, Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth said at an event organised by a global think-tank The Club of Rome.

Raghuram Rajan must stay on as RBI Governor!

Raghuram Rajan must stay on as RBI Governor!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

'The 'Off-with-Rajan's-head' brigade bases its arguments on mistaken beliefs, erroneous causalities, and even downright prejudice.'

'People don't realise if there's no T20s, Test cricket will die'

'People don't realise if there's no T20s, Test cricket will die'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

India's team director Ravi Shastri has agreed with former captain Rahul Dravid's views on not having too many bilateral ODI and T20 matches and said there should be more emphasis on the World Cup for the limited overs formats of the game.

Rupee recovers 7 paise, ends at 68.23

Rupee recovers 7 paise, ends at 68.23

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

There's sustained demand for the American currency from importers and banks

Tata Group is India's most valuable brand

Tata Group is India's most valuable brand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

SBI comes second and Bharti Airtel is third

Messi to come out of international retirement

Messi to come out of international retirement

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Lionel Messi announced on Friday that he wants to return to play for the national team, reversing his decision to retire earlier this year. Messi said in June that he would not play for Argentina again after the team lost to Chile in the final of the Copa America.

Perform or take VRS, don't sit on files: Gadkari warns officials

Perform or take VRS, don't sit on files: Gadkari warns officials

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

In a stern 'perform or take VRS' warning to officials sitting on files, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asked them not to become obstacles in the way of India achieving world class infrastructure.

Why go abroad to study?

Why go abroad to study?

Rediff.com26 May 2018

These institutes, while expensive, are a viable alternative to studying abroad.

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

G20 meeting: India defended climate change red lines

G20 meeting: India defended climate change red lines

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Decisions at a G20 meet are not added to the UN climate negotiations.

Remembering Mrinal-da

Remembering Mrinal-da

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Mrinal Datta Chaudhuri, MDC to his students, was beyond compare -- the stuff of tales and legends at the Delhi School of Economics. He was also a good intuitive economist.

India catches fancy of Big Four global heads

India catches fancy of Big Four global heads

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

KPMG's global board will meet in India next week

Prohibition will fail in Bihar as it has in Gujarat

Prohibition will fail in Bihar as it has in Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Its three primary effects are to send the alcohol economy underground (depriving the state of revenue), to criminalise the casual drinker and to criminalise the police,' says Aakar Patel.

Global billionaire population to cross 3,800 by 2020

Global billionaire population to cross 3,800 by 2020

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

There is one billionaire for every three million people on the planet.

What will it take for India to be a superpower

What will it take for India to be a superpower

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

'There is an insistence that the government bring about reforms if India is to succeed. The fact is that many nations have done reforms, but are not Great Powers,' says Aakar Patel.

Mexico backs India's bid for NSG membership

Mexico backs India's bid for NSG membership

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

India on Thursday secured Mexico's backing in its bid to become member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group as it aggressively scouted for support ahead of a crucial meeting of the 48-nation nuclear trading bloc in Vienna.

Gujarat HC orders shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and SEZ

Gujarat HC orders shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and SEZ

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The Rs 56,000-crore (Rs 560 billion) Adani Group on Monday received a major blow from the Gujarat High Court, which ordered a shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), located in Mundra, Kutch district, with immediate effect.

Cong's media blitz to publicise food ordinance, development

Cong's media blitz to publicise food ordinance, development

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The Congress is planning a high-pitch media blitzkrieg in the run up to the assembly and general elections on the twin agenda of governance and development as opposed to the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to push for Hindutva.

Is rural India angry with Modi?

Is rural India angry with Modi?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The anger against land acquisition is not only among landowners.

Should the US mediate in the India-Pakistan dispute?

Should the US mediate in the India-Pakistan dispute?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Any settlement with Pakistan won't last unless it comes with big power guarantees, says Shekhar Gupta.

Move away from fixed tax targets: Shome

Move away from fixed tax targets: Shome

Rediff.com6 May 2014

A tax reforms panel, headed by finance minister's advisor Parthasarathi Shome, is considering moving away from setting fixed tax-collection targets and linking these with the changing economic scenario during the year.

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Find out if your favourite business school features in the list.

'I wanted to go to the best school in the country'

'I wanted to go to the best school in the country'

Rediff.com17 May 2016

In our series on Super30 achievers, we find out how Aquibur Rahman has fared since he cleared his IIT-Joint Entrance Exam.

Is BRICS a folly for India to embrace?

Is BRICS a folly for India to embrace?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

'To consider BRICS anything more than a temporary club with some common interests would be folly. The goal should be to induce others (Japan, ASEAN, South Africa) to align with us -- a non-threatening, democratic nation, rather than with malevolent China or waning America. For us to consider aligning with either China or the US would be absurd. India is just too big to be a sidekick,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

As ridiculous as comparing Nehru to Pol Pot

As ridiculous as comparing Nehru to Pol Pot

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'The rise of IS and intolerant Wahabism are the real dangers to Indian democracy and pluralism, not the RSS,' says Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Vijay.