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Taxpayers, here's some good news for you

Taxpayers, here's some good news for you

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

You need not worry even if there is a mismatch between your income and deduction in Form 16/16A and Form 26AS, says Ashley Coutinho

How NIIT became a big success in China

How NIIT became a big success in China

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The job placement rate for students trained by NIIT in China is over 90 per cent.' A revealing excerpt from Saibal Dasgupta's Running With The Dragon: How India Should Do Business With China.

How to make jobs programmes work

How to make jobs programmes work

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

A breakthrough will come from what we teach and how, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Govt mulls scheme to promote BPOs across India

Govt mulls scheme to promote BPOs across India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

BPO is going to generate employment in all small cities.

Dear Mayank: It's my first job. Please help!

Dear Mayank: It's my first job. Please help!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

HR guru Mayank Rautela has some suggestions.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

At joint rally, Maya trains guns at BJP, Cong equally

At joint rally, Maya trains guns at BJP, Cong equally

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

"The Congress has failed despite ruling for so many years," she said.

How Modi can create thousands of jobs

How Modi can create thousands of jobs

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'What the government should do to create jobs is to help revive the MSME sector.' 'This sector gives employment to lakhs of people.' 'The MSME sector provides more employment than the big industries.' 'So, what should be done immediately is to revive the MSME sector.'

'We may have to ask some people to leave'

'We may have to ask some people to leave'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'Our liquidity is strong for the next 15-20 days.' 'But if the situation worsens drastically, then we will have to think about laying off people.'

The Weak are People too

The Weak are People too

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

'Economically, if there are too many losers, macro-demand will suffer and undercut growth.' 'In more developed societies, the issue is resolved through the provision of safety nets, which don't exist in India.' points out T N Ninan.

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

With Hindi Medium and Angrezi Medium, the "English-medium" actor of independent movies shows she can easily fit into mainstream Hindi movies too.

Unions oppose tax on provident fund withdrawals

Unions oppose tax on provident fund withdrawals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'They (government) are trying to create market for pension products'.

Safety at work: Be alert. Trust your instincts

Safety at work: Be alert. Trust your instincts

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Sonal Arora, VP, Team Lease Services offers prudent advice to working women.

Modiji, will my mother afford to buy onions in 2020?

Modiji, will my mother afford to buy onions in 2020?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'If prices of everyday consumption don't come down, employment doesn't pick up, 2020 will not be a happy year for anyone but the super rich,' notes Sherna Gandhy.

No reduction in joblessness globally: UN

No reduction in joblessness globally: UN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Warning that macroeconomic and social policies have not been successful in lowering unemployment rates to desirable levels, a UN report says that while globalisation has helped highly skilled people to earn high salaries, those with low skills have been hit hard.

Can PM Imran fix Pakistan?

Can PM Imran fix Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'Imran Khan hopes to fulfill the dreams of the founders of of Pakistan in establishing an Islamic Welfare State.' 'The grave situation of the economy makes realisation of this dream very difficult,' points out Colonel R N Ghosh Dastidar (retd).

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

In one case, the folks at SWAN discovered that of the Rs 1,500 they'd transferred as relief in the account of a stranded worker, the bank had deducted Rs 800 as penalty for not having minimum balance!

No plans to withdraw LPG subsidy to well off people

No plans to withdraw LPG subsidy to well off people

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

1.46 lakh such consumers have voluntarily given up the subsidy.

BJP dancing to the tune of parochial and extremist RSS: Sonia

BJP dancing to the tune of parochial and extremist RSS: Sonia

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Terming the Lok Sabha elections as a battle between two completely different ideologies, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party was dancing to the tune of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh whose "parochial and extremist" thought was aimed at dividing the society.

'A passenger-centric Rail Budget that caters to all'

'A passenger-centric Rail Budget that caters to all'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Modi said 'Vision 2020' will make the Railways free from constraints.

Why people stand behind rapists

Why people stand behind rapists

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'What if this was my child?' 'My 3 year old, my 8 year old, my 17 year old?' Would I be insular, silent?' 'Would I protect those who I so actively protect now?' asks Preeti D'Mello.

'BJP will play a bigger role in Bihar'

'BJP will play a bigger role in Bihar'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'There is a strong possibility that the BJP's seats are going to be much higher compared to the JD-U and this would be the turning point for the BJP.'

'If you allow money to flow, people are ready to buy houses, cars'

'If you allow money to flow, people are ready to buy houses, cars'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'If credit is not available, people will postpone buying. That's what has happened.'

Covid's worst still to come

Covid's worst still to come

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The world and India likely won't have a vaccine that is widely administered till the end of 2021.' 'In the meantime, clear communication would help,' observes Rahul Jacob.

'India is not producing sufficient good quality jobs'

'India is not producing sufficient good quality jobs'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'The jobs that are being created now are the delivery boy jobs which are of extremely poor quality, or contractual jobs where you hire a person on a per piece basis.'

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Personnel of Kerala police and the forest department's Crime Investigation Team, probing the incident which triggered widespread outrage especially on social media, visited the spot and collected evidence, he said, assuring that all concerns raised will not go in vain and justice will prevail and the culprits brought to book.

'It is unlikely most labourers have returned home'

'It is unlikely most labourers have returned home'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'Make sure you provide enough support (income, nutrition, healthcare, and housing) to migrants stuck (and their households), so they are not compelled to seek work or migrate back.' 'Otherwise, the risk of contagion is extreme.'

Remembering Gandhiji in critical times

Remembering Gandhiji in critical times

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'During my nearly three decades of military service, both in war and peace, I have usefully drawn upon Gandhiji's storehouse of wisdom.' 'When military intelligence jobs require tightrope walking on the edge of moral and ethical dilemmas, I have looked up to Gandhiji,' notes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Between January 1, 2017 and September 18, 2018, one manual scavenger died every five days. He is no caped superhero, but Bezwada Wilson continues to fight the good fight for manual scavengers, says Manavi Kapur.

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Judges Kamila Shamsie, Rohini Mohan and Margaret Mascarenhas will announce the winner in November.

'Who will feed us for three months?'

'Who will feed us for three months?'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Sheela Bhatt drives from New Delhi to Agra and Firozabad to capture the stories of an India under lockdown.

For Indians, losing a job considered taboo

For Indians, losing a job considered taboo

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Build trust in face of lay-offs Communicating with employees is the key to easing pain as downsizing cycle sweeps IT.

Crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami: 3 arrested, a dozen assets sealed

Crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami: 3 arrested, a dozen assets sealed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

At least six bank accounts linked to the group have been identified and the banks concerned directed to immediately freeze them.

SC/ST role in economy? India Inc in dark

SC/ST role in economy? India Inc in dark

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

The government, industry and civil society groups agree they have no data, which they admit are the building blocks for any action for inclusive growth.

'Manmohan Singh knows very little of the Indian economy'

'Manmohan Singh knows very little of the Indian economy'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

'The UPA's claim of growth at 9.5 percent was absolute nonsense and a fraudulent claim because the country did not grow; it was only statistical growth.' 'I do believe that when there is a determined leader who wants to bring a desired change, the system will begin acting. Today, people think there is policy paralysis, but there is functional paralysis also.' 'When things start moving, people will invest. Many companies are holding cash, many people are not investing. Nobody is making any move. Everybody is waiting for the elections to get over.' Economist and Swadeshi Jagran Manch convenor Swaminathan Gurumurthy in conversation with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com

Half full, half empty: 10 years of NREGA

Half full, half empty: 10 years of NREGA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

At its peak five years ago, it was a lifeline for 5.5 crore, or one in every three rural homes

Koramangala start-ups break myth of IIT entrepreneur

Koramangala start-ups break myth of IIT entrepreneur

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Interestingly, the survey found that 70 per cent of the founders had experience working at multinational companies before starting on their own.

The battle to save democracy never ends

The battle to save democracy never ends

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'We're going to campaign across the country to convince more candidates to endorse some/all of these issues -- and hold them to their promises if and when they are elected.'

Kargil 20: India failed to exact a price from Pakistan

Kargil 20: India failed to exact a price from Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'The Indian response in confining our action to our side of the LoC set a dangerous precedent,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Safety, hygiene on mind, India Inc reopens with caution

Safety, hygiene on mind, India Inc reopens with caution

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Top companies across sectors -- automobile maker Maruti Suzuki, consumer electronics giant Samsung to IT giant Infosys -- have reopened factories and offices as India took its first steps towards resuming economic activity after weeks under a near-total coronavirus lockdown.