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10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Never be afraid to take decisions because you fear making mistakes. Mistakes are good, says Anu Prasad.

US outsourcing seen at $17.6 bn

US outsourcing seen at $17.6 bn

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

This increase in federal IT outsourcing, from the $12.2 billion spent in fiscal 2005, will be registered with the help of specific drivers.

Trump wants Republicans to exercise 'nuclear option' to end shutdown

Trump wants Republicans to exercise 'nuclear option' to end shutdown

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

However, the Republicans are unlikely to opt for this, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.

Panagariya favours China coastal model for Make in India

Panagariya favours China coastal model for Make in India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The zones, says Panagariya, would have to be set up near deep-draft ports, capable of accommodating very large and heavily loaded ships

Why Jaitley's fiscal deficit math is turning more difficult

Why Jaitley's fiscal deficit math is turning more difficult

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

On the revenue front, the finance ministry was expecting higher proceeds from non-tax revenue.

Jaitley wants interest rates to be 'lot lower'

Jaitley wants interest rates to be 'lot lower'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

There is nothing wrong with government and RBI having conflicting opinions.

Another Indian-American appointed to Obama's team

Another Indian-American appointed to Obama's team

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

United States President Barack Obama has appointed yet another top Indian American legal mind to a senior position in his administration. Rashad Hussain, 30, who recently served as a trial attorney at the US Department of Justice, was named by Obama as Deputy Associate Counsel to the President.Before his stint with the DOJ, Hussain was working as a law clerk to Damon K Keith on the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Detroit, Michigan.

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Bureaucrats heading disinvestment and financial services usually don't get appointed as finance secretary.

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Ghosh, 43, will be reporting to 25-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, who founded OYO with a single hotel in 2013.

Our new strategy is making its way into business: Vishal Sikka

Our new strategy is making its way into business: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Infosys to adapt to new business strategies.

Foreign investors cry foul over Indian tax surprise

Foreign investors cry foul over Indian tax surprise

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The exemption from MAT does not apply retroactively.

Outsourcing: Who is touching your data?

Outsourcing: Who is touching your data?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

Outsourcing IT processes overseas may save money, but...

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

As the government came under attack from the Opposition during the debate on the recent communal riots in the national capital that have claimed over 50 lives, the BJP members alleged that the violence was a pre-planned conspiracy and the home minister and authorities took pro-active steps to control the situation.

'RBI's move will help banks increase lending'

'RBI's move will help banks increase lending'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'Policy was more in line with the expectations.'

Why ICICI Bank chose Girish Chaturvedi as its chairman

Why ICICI Bank chose Girish Chaturvedi as its chairman

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The ICICI board is looking to the retired petroleum secretary to provide 'maturity and sagacity'.

Pawan Hans to Air India, 9 PSUs to be put on the block

Pawan Hans to Air India, 9 PSUs to be put on the block

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Sources said valuation of all these assets was an ongoing process, and the mode and manner of disposal would be decided on a case-by-case basis

Stiff riders for buyers of Air India, BPCL

Stiff riders for buyers of Air India, BPCL

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The government is selling its entire 100 per cent stake in Air India but wants effective control to stay with Indian nationals.

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

A key hindrance to a faster turnaround of these banks is the slow progress in the resolution of legacy bad loans and the need to build up provisions against those assets.

Jet sacked 1,000 workers in Sept, quietly

Jet sacked 1,000 workers in Sept, quietly

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Much before its sack order to 1,900 employees turned into a publicity nightmare, Jet Airways had handed marching orders to 1,000 workers and even managed to keep it under wraps.

Centre pays higher price to keep pensioners happy

Centre pays higher price to keep pensioners happy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Government to pay disproportionately high interest for borrowings from savings, overturning a nearly two-decade-long process of reforms in the management of public debt.

US government shuts down after Senate rejects spending bill

US government shuts down after Senate rejects spending bill

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Donald Trump blamed the Democrats after the bill, which would have provided short-term funding for the Pentagon and other federal agencies, did not receive the required 60 votes.

Bigg Boss 13: Asim-Shefali's friendship goes kaput!

Bigg Boss 13: Asim-Shefali's friendship goes kaput!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

During the captaincy task, Asim Riaz and Shefali Jariwala have a showdown after which the latter declares that she no longer wants to share an equation with him.

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The panel will also recommend a fiscal consolidation road map for the central and state governments, study the impact of GST on the divisible pool, and propose performance-based incentives for states.

'Railways have a 5x multiplier effect on the economy'

'Railways have a 5x multiplier effect on the economy'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

'We hope there shall be more focus on existing projects and their completion rather than new projects.' 'Any new project announcements should be largely for decongesting the existing lines rather than new lines.'

How Corporate India tackled DeMo challenges

How Corporate India tackled DeMo challenges

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The corporate sector took production cuts, conducted inventory management and reduced staff to meet challenges following the govt's note ban decision

Work in the gig economy? Read this

Work in the gig economy? Read this

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Don't worry about volatile, erratic cash flows, freelancers. Vishal Dhawan explains how you can invest and achieve your financial goals despite irregular income.

IndiGo woos Jet's pilots, offers compensation for overdue salaries

IndiGo woos Jet's pilots, offers compensation for overdue salaries

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

IndiGo is facing acute shortage of commanders amid aggressive expansion of its fleet. The carrier has more than 210 planes in its fleet.

Why ad world was waiting for Virat-Anushka wedding

Why ad world was waiting for Virat-Anushka wedding

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

'Virat is the captain of the Indian side and Anushka is an A-list Bollywood actor. Something like this has not happened before.'

BJP, Cong in war of words over SC order on PM CARES

BJP, Cong in war of words over SC order on PM CARES

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The BJP hailed the order as a "resounding blow to the nefarious designs" of Rahul and the Cong described it as a "body blow to transparency".

Party time at D-Street as Sensex, Nifty march towards record highs

Party time at D-Street as Sensex, Nifty march towards record highs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

While FIIs have pumped in nearly Rs 17,000 crore, MFs have been net buyers to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore.

Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'The announcement has come too late. This should have been done years ago.'

TCS not hit by US subprime crisis

TCS not hit by US subprime crisis

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

"Though some of our clients are affected, they have not reduced their work (IT outsourcing) with us. We just have to watch the situation," company's chief executive officer and managing director S Ramadorai said.

Ginger's battle plan: bed, bath, breakfast & broadband

Ginger's battle plan: bed, bath, breakfast & broadband

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The Tata group-owned budget hotel chain is going back to drawing board to reboot the brand. Is it too late?

Bush for additional funding to countries like Pak

Bush for additional funding to countries like Pak

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

The Pentagon requisition for payments will have to be made by the secretary of defence in consultation with the secretary of state and the director of the office of management and budget.

Learning is the name of the game

Learning is the name of the game

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Gamification has the potential to trigger immediate positive responses to learning that an organisation wishes to impart.

Sonia, Mamata to launch campaign against note ban

Sonia, Mamata to launch campaign against note ban

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The event will be significant for the Congress and Trinamool Congress leaderships, cementing the proximity during the winter session of Parliament.

Sensex tanks 194 points after Survey projects lower GDP

Sensex tanks 194 points after Survey projects lower GDP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

TCS, Wipro and Infosys dropped by up to 4.47 per cent, dragging down the BSE IT index by 2.96 per cent

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

'There's a huge need for advancements in current security incident logging and monitoring practices.'

Did former PMO, finance minister bailout Vijay Mallya?

Did former PMO, finance minister bailout Vijay Mallya?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The office of former prime minister Manmohan Singh may have taken a special interest to try and keep afloat Vijay Mallya's ailing Kingfisher Airlines against the run of play, e-mails and letters claiming this and accessed by CNN-News18 indicate.

Duty rejig on petrol, diesel to give Rs 40K cr for road projects

Duty rejig on petrol, diesel to give Rs 40K cr for road projects

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Petrol attracts a total excise duty of Rs 17.46 per litre.