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Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Of the 3.9 million the sector employs, HR experts say at least 100,000 are likely to lose their jobs by the end of this financial year. Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan report.

TCS bets on H1-B visas as L1 rejection is high

TCS bets on H1-B visas as L1 rejection is high

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The number of applications filed for H-1B visa this year was around 40 per cent higher than a year ago.

Check out India's plans to win more medals at next 3 Olympics

Check out India's plans to win more medals at next 3 Olympics

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Aiming to improve its standing as a sporting nation globally, India is trying to adopt the models followed by Australia and United Kingdom.

Why it's time for a social media primer for brands

Why it's time for a social media primer for brands

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Online bullies, haters, trolls - call them what you will - are the blight of social media, for not just individual users but also brands and companies.

Many challenges for HUL's new boss

Many challenges for HUL's new boss

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Rather than move up the echelons of finance management, he was part of crisis management at his first employer, and then the commercial head of home and personal care products and, lately, chairman of Middle East and North Africa for Unilever, the second-largest fast-moving consumer goods company in the world.

How to fire employees with dignity

How to fire employees with dignity

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'Demonstrating respect and compassion during exit meetings are important.' 'After all, how you treat people on their way out of the door does not go unnoticed by the rest of your organisation,' says Shyamal Majumdar.

Looking for a job? Try the telecom sector

Looking for a job? Try the telecom sector

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Indian telecom seems to be getting back on its feet.

These banks are betting on local hiring in face of cost-effective staff crunch

These banks are betting on local hiring in face of cost-effective staff crunch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

These banks are finding it hard to pick up seasoned bankers at the pay they are offering

AI may cut number of unions from 15 to 2

AI may cut number of unions from 15 to 2

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The national carrier has drawn a blueprint to cut the number of recognised unions in the airline from 15 to two -- one for pilots and another for the rest of the employees.

Arundhati Bhattacharya's 'Super Six' strategy worked wonders for SBI

Arundhati Bhattacharya's 'Super Six' strategy worked wonders for SBI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

SBI's gross NPA figures have shown a decline for three consecutive quarters.

Union minister Upendra Kushwaha skips NDA get-together in Bihar

Union minister Upendra Kushwaha skips NDA get-together in Bihar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

A statement issued by his party said'NDA will achieve spectacular success in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha polls in Bihar if these are fought projecting Kushwaha as the leader of the coalition.'

6 smart ways to research a company before your job interview

6 smart ways to research a company before your job interview

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

How many of us really read about the company ahead of a job interview?

Brokerages want Digital Workforce

Brokerages want Digital Workforce

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

'We need people who can position a product digitally and craft the journey for customers, by improving user interface and user experience.'

Corporate India a cheerleader for the Govt?

Corporate India a cheerleader for the Govt?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Like ants declining to question the rules of the anthill, they feel innately justified in their approach, notes Shyam G Menon.

India 2022: Huge Economic Challenges

India 2022: Huge Economic Challenges

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Every patriot should learn from our history and recognise that celebrating size will neither negate nor obscure the huge economic challenges that India faces, asserts Rathin Roy.

The rise & fall & rise again of statistics

The rise & fall & rise again of statistics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on the surprising drivers of mathematical innovation.

Govt's economic measure to push growth up to 8%: Prez

Govt's economic measure to push growth up to 8%: Prez

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The President noted that the green shoots of recovery were already visible, with the economy growing at 5.7 per cent during the first quarter of current fiscal.

The biggest lie companies tell their employees: 'You are our biggest asset'

The biggest lie companies tell their employees: 'You are our biggest asset'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

They, however, conveniently forget to add the condition: so long as you add good margins to our business

PM to lead BJP's day-long fast; Congress terms it 'photo-op'

PM to lead BJP's day-long fast; Congress terms it 'photo-op'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that it was the Centre which ensured the disruption by provoking All India Anna Dravida MUnnetra Kazhagam over the Cauvery issue.

'Vande Bharat's Potential Yet To Be Exploited'

'Vande Bharat's Potential Yet To Be Exploited'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'All Shatabdis and Rajdhanis should be converted to this type of high-speed train.' 'There should be a sleeper version of the train.' 'Right now, there is only a day version of the train.' 'Unless you develop a sleeper version, it will not be possible to replace the Rajdhani.' 'Work on the sleeper version was stopped for some reason. It should be revived now.'

BoB-Dena-Vijaya Bank merger: What it means for their customers

BoB-Dena-Vijaya Bank merger: What it means for their customers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

The combined entity is set to be the third largest bank in India, behind State Bank of India and ICICI Bank.

How much does India really spend on defence?

How much does India really spend on defence?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

No one really knows what proportion of the nation's wealth and income are available for defence

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

What does Rahul Dravid need to do to be able to join NCA without carrying the blemish of perceived or potential 'conflict of interest'? Sudhir Bisht attempts an answer.

11 PIOs in Forbes's list of best venture capitalists

11 PIOs in Forbes's list of best venture capitalists

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Leading the Indian-Americans on the list is 49-year old Aneel Bhusri.

Govt schools in 4 BJP-ruled states to go digital

Govt schools in 4 BJP-ruled states to go digital

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The MHRD plans to track various performance parameters of government school teachers and students through tablets and smartphones, reports Sahil Makkar.

Arvind Subramanian on how to prevent bank scams

Arvind Subramanian on how to prevent bank scams

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

CEA offers three compelling arguments in his case for privatisation of government-owned banks.

#377: Don't look, but India is changing!

#377: Don't look, but India is changing!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

In the past decade-and-a-half, sections of urban India have become much more liberal about accepting gay men and women than our colonial-era laws might have suggested, says Rahul Jacob.

Want a raise? Here's how you can get it!

Want a raise? Here's how you can get it!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Timing is an important factor when asking for a raise.

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Their success stories will inspire you too.

AIIMS Chief: How India will succeed in COVID-19 fight

AIIMS Chief: How India will succeed in COVID-19 fight

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'The fight against COVID-19 is not a hospital fight.' 'It's a community level fight. 'If your community level measures are good, you can decrease the number of people coming to hospitals, or flatten it.'

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Sikka ranks 35th in the list.

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Engineering product firms were among the first to embrace AI and machine learning. And the early adopters are reaping gains.

Can an MBA change your future?

Can an MBA change your future?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

A good business school will put you through a battery of tests to improve your soft skills, says Dr Tarun Pasricha.

Wipro opens door to non-science graduates

Wipro opens door to non-science graduates

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The jury is still out on whether this will lead to re-skilling.

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It may not be an exaggeration to say that in the next three years, in India itself a million jobs or more might be at risk due to automation. How we leverage its benefits will determine our fate in the digital era.

Can robotics really ease hiring pain?

Can robotics really ease hiring pain?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

HR can make better hiring decisions with solutions powered by robotics & machine learning.

5 things I learnt from the IAF

5 things I learnt from the IAF

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe reveals what he learnt from the Indian Air Force, which he served for 35 years. An Air Force Day Special.

Fabindia top bosses to be grilled in voyeurism case in Goa

Fabindia top bosses to be grilled in voyeurism case in Goa

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The Goa police will quiz two top officials of ethnic lifestyle retailer Fabindia on Tuesday in connection with the voyeurism case filed against the outlet's staff after Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani alleged that the store had a CCTV camera focusing at the trial room.

Govt readies sweeping reforms for PSBs

Govt readies sweeping reforms for PSBs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The governance reforms, as an official put it, would bring in measures to track the performance of the executive-rank employees of the banks, intensively.