News for 'Employees Provident Fund Organisation of India'

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Asiad sailing champ is now a COVID warrior

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Asian Games silver medal-winning sailor Sweta Shervegar, a qualified homeopath, dons a PPE kit to become a COVID warrior in Mumbai.

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Sindhis are a lesson in perseverance. Once uprooted, they've started all over, often reinventing themselves

Layoffs rampant in India? Read how other nations deal with it

Layoffs rampant in India? Read how other nations deal with it

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Temporary workers not only lack job security, they get less pay and an inferior overall package.

The Events of 2018

The Events of 2018

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

A glance back at some important events that occurred in 2018.

Pros and cons of Indian banks' cross-selling initiatives

Pros and cons of Indian banks' cross-selling initiatives

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

In a bid to gain a bigger share of the customer's wallet, banks are ramping up their cross-selling initiatives.

How India's financial sector tackled economic crisis

How India's financial sector tackled economic crisis

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

A customer wanting to buy a car would have to wait a long time for delivery.

Declare foreign assets and income to avoid penalty

Declare foreign assets and income to avoid penalty

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Do not declare them under Income Tax.

StartUpIndia: 'Hope we can build a nation of micro entrepreneurs'

StartUpIndia: 'Hope we can build a nation of micro entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'Start Ups have to be really careful of the kind of talent they bring in, and the tone and culture they set.' 'It's absolutely crucial that the people we hire are motivated go-getters who can align with the company's long-term goals, culture and values.'

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.

Time to end tax havens: Richest 1% own 58% of India's total wealth

Time to end tax havens: Richest 1% own 58% of India's total wealth

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Globally, just 8 billionaires have same amount of wealth as the poorest 50% of the world population.

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

'Lockdown will lead to shutdown'

'Lockdown will lead to shutdown'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'You cannot start an MSME again.' 'It is not like a Yes Bank that someone comes and saves the bank.' Once the shutter is down for an MSME, nobody will come to its rescue.'

More bad news: Household savings fall to 2 decade low

More bad news: Household savings fall to 2 decade low

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

The decline is attributed to lower salary growth and a rise in households' financial liabilities.

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ved Prakash who has been working in the field of recyclable raw materials for 29 years aims to 'create value' every day.

PHOTOS: Bharat bandh hits normal life; Bengal, Kerala among most affected

PHOTOS: Bharat bandh hits normal life; Bengal, Kerala among most affected

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Ten trade unions with a combined membership of 15 crore workers in public and private sector, including banks and insurance companies, are on a nationwide strike to protest against changes in the labour laws.

Few mistakes Modi must avoid while framing pro-business policies

Few mistakes Modi must avoid while framing pro-business policies

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The prime minister had openly said the retail sector should be open to competition, domestic and foreign.

10 risks of mobile banking transactions

10 risks of mobile banking transactions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Risks are increasing with 55 times increase in such transactions over the past three years, says a Assocham-PwC report

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Rediff.com2 May 2016

We remain at the mercy of the global economic climate.

This start-up turned 'gifting' into a million dollar business

This start-up turned 'gifting' into a million dollar business

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

After six years in the business, the scorecard of Bengaluru-based QwikCilver is impressive, with a 90 per cent market share.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Techies, an interview you must read!

Techies, an interview you must read!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'You have to move from one skill to another skill.' 'An employee can't say this job is my right and even if you train me, I refuse to get trained.' 'Those who participate in re-skilling will remain in the industry.' 'Those who refuse to get re-skilled will have to go.'

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

How your 'Awfis' might change in future

How your 'Awfis' might change in future

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Awfis stands out for its 'ambience' and 'ease of doing business'.

How the Rs 500 crore scam was busted

How the Rs 500 crore scam was busted

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

A drunken conversation tipped off Thane Crime Branch detectives to the unprecedented scam targeting unsuspecting Americans from call centres in Thane.

TechM buys LCC for $240 mn in largest Indian IT deal this year

TechM buys LCC for $240 mn in largest Indian IT deal this year

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India's fifth largest software services firm Tech Mahindra will acquire global network services firm Lightbridge Communications Corporation (LCC) in an all-cash deal worth $240 million (over Rs 1,486 crore).

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Gaurav Mehta, one of 100 'Young Global Leaders', is tapping entrepreneurs inside rural Indians.

48 hours after being reinstated, Pachauri sacked as TERI chief

48 hours after being reinstated, Pachauri sacked as TERI chief

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Ajay Mathur, currently director general of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, has been appointed as the new DG.

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'But the world would be much poorer without economics' contribution to understanding how societies function and without economists' suggestions as to how politicians might improve them. 'And economists themselves could do wonders by simply incorporating the country-specific factors in their econometric models rather than just applying them in toto," say Soumya Kanti Ghosh and Samir K Jha.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Why foreign portfolio investors are a worried lot today

Why foreign portfolio investors are a worried lot today

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

One of the key concerns of foreign investors is how the general anti-avoidance rule would apply in case an investor is availing benefits under double taxation avoidance agreement.

Mamata and the BJP won't be friends in a hurry

Mamata and the BJP won't be friends in a hurry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

As Rose Valley resurfaces, Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Tapas Pal's arrests marks the end of the bonhomie between the TMC and BJP.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

Find out how rural craftsmen can reach out to wider market.

Find out how rural craftsmen can reach out to wider market.

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Cooperatives which earlier found it difficult to sell their wares have now found an online market via several e-commerce websites.

Extortion haunts Bihar again

Extortion haunts Bihar again

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

'Hundreds of engineers have complained that they are being threatened by criminals for allotment of contracts and extortion.'

'Traders will vote collectively this time'

'Traders will vote collectively this time'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

'The BJP certainly has an edge as the BJP has gone ahead of the Congress in pleasing the trading community.'

Heard of Moglix, little Indian company that has Alibaba in its sights?

Heard of Moglix, little Indian company that has Alibaba in its sights?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The founder of the e-commerce firm, which specialises in procurement of industrial products, believes if he plays his cards right, his company could become a unicorn with a valuation of $1 billion in 5 years.

Budget 2016: What the aam aadmi wants from the FM

Budget 2016: What the aam aadmi wants from the FM

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A raise in the I-T exemption limit has been sought by many.

People's movement lights up rural households

People's movement lights up rural households

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Around 80 million rural households are estimated to have no access to grid power.

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Enguru app's 40-hour programme teaches general spoken English & employability-focused English.

Logic Roots: A start-up by IITians makes learning fun

Logic Roots: A start-up by IITians makes learning fun

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Jaipur-based start-up Logic Roots aims to teach children math skills through board games.