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Work from home forever

Work from home forever

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Employees may well be expected to be on call at almost all times -- much like the standard Indian approach to the workday,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

Why Parents struggle to TALK to Teens

Why Parents struggle to TALK to Teens

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

You struggle because, first you 'try' and second, you, 'talk', says mind coach, NLP trainer and Zen Lifestyle Expert Anu Krishna.

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'While all would agree on the need to be ready to launch cross-border strikes on terror camps, there is sharp disagreement on how best to do it.' 'Through IAF fighters, or surface-to-surface missiles?' 'Or should army Special Forces be created to do the job?' 'If air strikes are the agreed priority, additional funding must be made available for the purchase of fighters and missiles.' 'If it is to be Special Forces, the army must be facilitated in raising a Special Forces Command,' notes Ajai Shukla.

The silver lining for Nifty50 firms from a falling rupee

The silver lining for Nifty50 firms from a falling rupee

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

A weaker rupee could aid corporate earnings through its positive impact on export intensive sectors such as information technology services, pharmaceuticals and commodity producers such as metal and mining, and oil and gas companies.

PM, Xi display bonhomie at BRICS Summit

PM, Xi display bonhomie at BRICS Summit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Modi is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Xi on Tuesday.

Deliver for the benefit of the nation: PM to bureaucrats

Deliver for the benefit of the nation: PM to bureaucrats

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked all wings of the government to work in a synchronised manner and pressed the bureaucracy to take speedy decisions.

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the younger generation doesn't dream of owning a car, but instead wants the freedom of having any service on demand.

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Reading out a reply to the government's talks offer during a press conference, farmers leaders said that they are ready for dialogue with an open mind if they get a concrete proposal, but made it clear they will not accept anything less than a complete repeal of the three agriculture laws and legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).

Won't apologise to Babul Supriyo: JU student

Won't apologise to Babul Supriyo: JU student

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Debanjan Ballav, a student of Sanskrit College and member of Left radical United Democratic Students Front, told reporters that it was Babul Supriyo who had threatened and abused him when he wanted to speak of the concerns about lakhs of people who were rendered homeless due to the National Register of Citizens' exercise in Assam.

Oil prices bounce on China stock rebound, strong economic data

Oil prices bounce on China stock rebound, strong economic data

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

oil market remained under pressure and big gains are unlikely.

Not the age and time to use third-degree: Amit Shah

Not the age and time to use third-degree: Amit Shah

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

He said "it is very essential that the police keeps four steps ahead from criminals and criminal-minded people".

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'.

Imran propped up by Army, to be seen if he can change Pak: V K Singh

Imran propped up by Army, to be seen if he can change Pak: V K Singh

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

India is adopting a 'wait and watch' approach after the installation of the new government in Pakistan, the minister of state for external affairs told reporters in New Delhi.

Why India must take lead in reaching Paris climate pact

Why India must take lead in reaching Paris climate pact

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon On Tuesday asked India to take a leadership role in reaching a "meaningful" climate change pact in Paris later this year.

What the India-US joint statement says

What the India-US joint statement says

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Here is the full text of the joint statement issued by India and the US.

Sai's Take: The Akki-Modi Dil ki Baat

Sai's Take: The Akki-Modi Dil ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'So we had Akshay Kumar dressed up like Robert Vadra on his offday, and trying to not look fan-struck...'

Recession? Shareholders hardly felt the pain

Recession? Shareholders hardly felt the pain

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Dividend payouts seem recession-proof.

Going ethical: The new strategy brands use to lure millennials

Going ethical: The new strategy brands use to lure millennials

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Consumers are opening up their wallets for intangible promises.

'IndiGo can overcome any challenge that crosses its path'

'IndiGo can overcome any challenge that crosses its path'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

InterGlobe has raised Rs 3,008.5 crore.

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Why Modi loved this father's zero waste wedding invite

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

It was Gadgil's idea to print a wedding invitation on fabric with temporary ink so it can be used later as a napkin.

Draft promises changes in forest and wildlife laws but nothing official about it, yet

Draft promises changes in forest and wildlife laws but nothing official about it, yet

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

The proposed changes, as per the draft, could continue some of the existing conflict between wildlife protection regulations with the implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006, which gives rights to tribals in all kinds of traditional forest lands -- including the wildlife zones, such as national parks. The new proposed law, just as the original one from 1972, does not explicitly recognise these rights in all wildlife areas.

SCO summit: Another chance to improve India-China ties

SCO summit: Another chance to improve India-China ties

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Clearly, the warming of ties can be a 'win-win' for India and China,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Who will blink first? Xi or Modi?

Who will blink first? Xi or Modi?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'There is a compulsion to look hard, decisive, and risk-taking; start something; and then conclude it in a way you can claim victory.' 'That is not such an easy option against China,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

How Modi can ensure the success of Digital India

How Modi can ensure the success of Digital India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Appropriate policies will increase connectivity much more than spectrum auctions, says Shyam Ponappa.

10 crucial skills Indian students should learn

10 crucial skills Indian students should learn

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Empathy, creativity, and ability to deal with failure are just some the skills that will prepare students for the future, says Ajinkya Potdar.

US judge questions Epic's damage amount in TCS case

US judge questions Epic's damage amount in TCS case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The court has also questioned Epic's assumption that Tata Consultacy Services used the information for the creation of a competitive product

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

For 'a person who has dedicated his life to teaching students, guiding them to restoring monuments and preserving our built heritage, I never dreamt that my home will one day be demolished.'

As Ritika Suri quits Infosys, Sikka faces drain at the top

As Ritika Suri quits Infosys, Sikka faces drain at the top

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

She was among the key executives brought in by Sikka from SAP and was overseeing large deals

After outrage, govt exempts WhatsApp, social media from new encryption policy

After outrage, govt exempts WhatsApp, social media from new encryption policy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Shortly after a controversy erupted over government's plans to snoop on every message sent through WhatsApp, SMS, e-mail or any such service, the Department of Electronics and Information Technology clarified that social media websites and applications will be exempted from the purview of the draft National Encryption Policy.

Is India Inc prepared for GST?

Is India Inc prepared for GST?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

In a conversation with Vishal Chhabria and Hamsini Karthik, Gautam Chhaochharia, executive director & head, India Research, UBS, explains why implementing goods and services tax (GST) may not be as disruptive as many perceive it to be. But, he warns investors shouldn't have high expectations on corporate earnings.

The BIG problem Indian IT firms are facing

The BIG problem Indian IT firms are facing

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

They need to upgrade their skills and become smaller, smarter organisations, says Devangshu Datta.

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

His remarks without naming any country came against the backdrop of tension between India and Pakistan after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

6 workplace rights every woman must know

6 workplace rights every woman must know

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Take charge and use these laws wisely.

'Sri Lanka will never compromise India's security'

'Sri Lanka will never compromise India's security'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

'Investment is the only way India can counter the Chinese influence in the region.' 'With more and more investments, you will have more and more stake; the strategic importance of Sri Lanka can be fulfilled with investments.' 'Investments should come because the void which is created by investments is always going to be filled by Chinese companies.'

Hindalco yet to get any coal, even 8 years later

Hindalco yet to get any coal, even 8 years later

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Aditya Aluminium project ready but clearances still stuck for mine

Saudi Arabia bans Indian poultry products over bird flu scare

Saudi Arabia bans Indian poultry products over bird flu scare

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Saudi Arabia is the second largest importer of poultry products from India and exporters fear other importing countries might follow suit.

Jaguar Land Rover to start testing driverless cars on UK roads

Jaguar Land Rover to start testing driverless cars on UK roads

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The initial tests will involve vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications technologies that will allow cars to "talk" to each other and roadside signs, overhead gantries and traffic lights

2 big challenges from note ban: Job creation, skill development

2 big challenges from note ban: Job creation, skill development

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

While demonetisation will benefit the organised sector, the government has to find a way to channel the upcoming revenue buoyancy towards job creation to balance out job losses in the informal sector, says Akash Prakash.

'Political executive doesn't want independent judiciary'

'Political executive doesn't want independent judiciary'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'If the political executive doesn't want an independent judiciary, it will be impossible for the judiciary to maintain its independence.'

SAARC summit could be postponed, hints Pakistan

SAARC summit could be postponed, hints Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The development comes after four of the eight member states -- India, Afghanistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh -- decided to pull out.