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Fed cuts rates by 75 basis points

Fed cuts rates by 75 basis points

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

The US Federal Reserve on Tuesday cut interests rates by 0.75 points from 3 per cent to 2.25 per cent. The cut initially disappointed markets which had risen sharply on hopes of a 1 percentage point cut. The decision was taken by eight votes to two. First quarter earnings at the two Wall Street firms fell less than analysts had expected, easing concerns about the state of the investment banking sector.

A Constitution for ALL Indians

A Constitution for ALL Indians

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'Constitutional narratives are forged both inside and outside courtrooms,' says Rohit De.

Best and worst months for mass layoffs

Best and worst months for mass layoffs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

December and January can bring a blizzard of pink slips.

Human trafficking: 'India must be more responsive'

Human trafficking: 'India must be more responsive'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The State Department's annual report on human trafficking released worldwide on Tuesday, ranked India for a fourth consecutive year in the report's second-worst category, the so-called Tier 2 Watch List.

Faced with huge layoffs, US tech workers call for pausing H-1B

Faced with huge layoffs, US tech workers call for pausing H-1B

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Economic experts fear massive layoffs in various sectors of the American economy due to the current economic distress that is only going to deteriorate in the coming months. A record 3.3 million Americans have filed initial jobless claims for the week ending March 21. Even as the peak of coronavirus in the US is two weeks away, millions of people in the country have lost their jobs.

Wanted: One million nurses in US by 2011

Wanted: One million nurses in US by 2011

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Concerns are being raised about the shortage of registered nurses, which is set to get much worse in the coming years. According to figures released by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, over three million RNs will be employed in 2016, an increase of 20 percent from more than 2.5 million in 2006. Various factors such as alternate employment opportunities, nurses retiring or leaving and fewer new nurses joining the profession, will culminate in a massive shortage.

How India can woo firms leaving China

How India can woo firms leaving China

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Nomura Group Study found that in 2019, out of the fifty-six companies which shifted their production out of China, only three of these invested in India; while 26 went to Vietnam, 11 to Taiwan, and 08 to Thailand. In April 2020, Nikkei noted that out of the 1,000 firms which were planning to leave China and invest in Asian countries, only 300 of them were seriously thinking of investing in India.

South Africa to chase 149 after Olivier's 11-wicket haul

South Africa to chase 149 after Olivier's 11-wicket haul

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Seamer Duanne Olivier completed an 11-wicket match haul as South Africa roared back into contention in the first Test

Worker dies in 'work-related fatality' at Qatar WC stadium

Worker dies in 'work-related fatality' at Qatar WC stadium

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

A worker has died in a "work-related fatality" at the site of a 2022 World Cup stadium in Qatar, the country's World Cup organizing body said late on Saturday.

Haneef wants assurance before returning to Aus

Haneef wants assurance before returning to Aus

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef, who was wrongly accused of links with the failed UK bombings, on Monday said he will return to Australia only if authorities assured him that his family and he would be "safe" in the country.

Does India's IT sector need trade unions?

Does India's IT sector need trade unions?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

More a lobbying group than a true union, association is a sign of changing times.

From startup to success story

From startup to success story

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Launching any venture means confronting the possibility of failure. We examine the strategies three businesses employed in the crucial early years.

Gold extends losses, down Rs 90 on sluggish demand

Gold extends losses, down Rs 90 on sluggish demand

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Traders said slackened demand from jewellers and retailers and absence of cues from the global markets as US market are closed today on account of 'Labor Day', kept pressure on gold prices.

Can corporations save the world?

Can corporations save the world?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Businesses have donated nearly $14 billion to cure society's many ills.

Exclusive! 'What did you achieve by making an example out of Devyani?'

Exclusive! 'What did you achieve by making an example out of Devyani?'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

'Let's talk a bit about minimum and overtime wages, since that is a topic so dear to everyone's heart. After all, critics say that heartless Devyani paid poor Sangeeta neither the minimum wages nor overtime wages and since "in this country we don't do it this way," she deserves to go to jail. But the FLSA itself makes several occupations exempt from either payment of minimum wages or from overtime wages or both. Disabled people need not be paid minimum wages under FLSA. Seamen on American vessels have to be paid minimum wages but seamen on other than American vessels need not be. So how fair is the Fair Labor Standards Act,' asks Sharmista Khobragade, diplomat Devyani Khobragade's sister.

The BJP could save the day

The BJP could save the day

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

'Prime Minister, there will be no agreement with the Americans unless you get the BJP on your side in the name of the greater national interest.'

US's famous immigrant entrepreneurs

US's famous immigrant entrepreneurs

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

The U.S. continues to grow thanks to innovations from recent arrivals.

How to take care of your car

How to take care of your car

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Slacking on these routine maintenances can lead to long term problems and depreciated value.

How US can gain from outsourcing

How US can gain from outsourcing

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Why we should support the Namesake

Why we should support the Namesake

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Aseem Chhabra feels every Indian-American should support The Namesake.

25 great careers in the US

25 great careers in the US

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

America's 10 hottest jobs for 2007

America's 10 hottest jobs for 2007

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

What are the hottest jobs for 2007? Fast Company spoke with trend experts to compile a list of the top 10 professions that will be in high demand in 2007.

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The 'terrible' surge of the coronavirus cases in India has severely impacted COVAX's vaccine supply in the second quarter of this year to the extent that there will be a shortfall of 190 million doses by the end of June, according to a joint statement by the WHO, UNICEF, GAVI and CEPI.

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

US for major H-2B visa reforms

US for major H-2B visa reforms

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

The United States has proposed changes to the H-2B application process to make it more responsive to urgent work force needs in the country.

Here come the Web 2.0 jobs!

Here come the Web 2.0 jobs!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Saudi princess held in US

Saudi princess held in US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

Hana Al Jader, 39, wife of Saudi Prince Mohamed Bin Turki Alsaud, was charged with forcing two Indonesian women to work as her domestic maids.

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'There shall be no change in India-Japan ties,' predicts Rajaram Panda.

Australia's Howard re-elected

Australia's Howard re-elected

Rediff.com9 Oct 2004

This makes Howard Australia's second longest serving prime minister, after Liberal Party founder Robert Menzies, who remained in office for 17 years from 1949.

HCL Tech wins multi-million dollar contract in US

HCL Tech wins multi-million dollar contract in US

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

HCLA was selected through a highly competitive process where it demonstrated its managed cloud-as-a-service solution called iGOVERN(r).

'Immigration bill to hit American competitiveness abroad'

'Immigration bill to hit American competitiveness abroad'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Supporting India's concerns on the immigration reform bill, an eminent Indian-American has asked US lawmakers to make the necessary changes in the pending legislation, which if passed, among other things would badly hit the global competitiveness of American companies.

The story of India's richest woman!

The story of India's richest woman!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

Calpers rules out investing in India

Calpers rules out investing in India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

Calpers, the largest US pension fund, on Tuesday ruled out investing in some of the world's largest countries, including China, India, Indonesia and Russia, and decided against returning to Malaysia and Thailand.

80-year-old Sikh attacked

80-year-old Sikh attacked

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter.

Americans roar on at the Open

Americans roar on at the Open

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004