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Why India is grappling with labour issues

Why India is grappling with labour issues

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Although India is a labour-surplus economy with an unlimited number of workers willing to work at a subsistence wage a paradoxical feature of the labour market is the rising incidence of scarcity or shortages amid a situation of potential plenty.

Do public sector boards serve any purpose?

Do public sector boards serve any purpose?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

These boards need to function efficiently to maximise the wealth of the nation.

'Metro-man' says quality of engineers in India sub-standard

'Metro-man' says quality of engineers in India sub-standard

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

A survey of 300 engineering colleges revealed that only 29 per cent engineers are employable, while 30 per cent can be made employable after further studies, whereas 48 per cent are simply not employable

Is your job slowly killing you?

Is your job slowly killing you?

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Men with highly physical jobs appeared to have a significantly higher risk of early death.

Why I Love Wine

Why I Love Wine

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Wine is the only beverage that continues to change after bottling, and which after 20 or even 50 years can surprise, amaze and delight, says Alok Chandra.

US high-tech arms to India stumble on safeguards

US high-tech arms to India stumble on safeguards

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Over the next three months, key American military platforms -- including the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, the C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft and the M777 ultralight howitzer -- come to India for user trials.

RBI should take effective action to curb inflation

RBI should take effective action to curb inflation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

entral banks should move well ahead of inflation becoming a problem, while governments typically wake up when inflation becomes a problem

Why jewellers are returning to the unorganized sector

Why jewellers are returning to the unorganized sector

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

They are now scaling or shutting down their businesses because they can't compete with untaxed grey market gold. India's gold smuggling has increased significantly since the import duty was increased in the Union Budget 2019 in contravention with the broader market expectations of a cut.

Organised retail to see consolidation

Organised retail to see consolidation

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

While the last decade has been one of experimentation, the coming decade would be that of consolidation as far as the maturity of organised retail is concerned.

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

The Marie Antoinette of Indian politics

The Marie Antoinette of Indian politics

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Everybody knows that any solution would upstage and expose official bungling.' 'That is something Mrs Sitharaman's masters will not allow.' 'No matter how high the cost in human misery, they will squander a fortune on the unnecessary Central Vista extravaganza,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Bench is back at IT firms

Bench is back at IT firms

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The seemingly paradoxical reason is rising attrition and growth in demand from the US, the industry's biggest market.

'Every day you wake up to see who was arrested last night'

'Every day you wake up to see who was arrested last night'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'If you talk about any kind of equality, you are under attack.'

Robots are coming to India? Few lessons we must take from China

Robots are coming to India? Few lessons we must take from China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

In fact, since 2013, China has become the largest market for robots.

India bowling coach says adapting is key to success

India bowling coach says adapting is key to success

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

'We don't ask for the kind of wickets that we get. For us to be the No. 1 team in the world, any conditions that come your way, you have to accept it as home conditions'

How will Modi deal with India's liberals?

How will Modi deal with India's liberals?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'He can at least invite them for tea in small groups once a month on Sundays.' 'If nothing else, he will have the pleasure of ruining their weekend,' suggests T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Is it worth buying IT stocks now?

Is it worth buying IT stocks now?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

At 23 price-to-earning, the tech story is no longer compelling.

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In its short life, AAP has distinguished itself in many, many, governance spheres.' 'But party democracy is not one of them,' notes Aditi Phadnis.

Srinagar's officials on alert for swine-flu threat

Srinagar's officials on alert for swine-flu threat

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Dr. M A Wani, the director health services, however, maintained everybody entering the valley now whether through the land or the air route are being led into the valley only after thorough medical check up for the virus.

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Interestingly, in his entire remarks, Modi never once mentioned regional security, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar points out.

India's wealthiest are the least generous

India's wealthiest are the least generous

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

The wealthiest have the lowest level of giving at 1.6 % of household income.

Why Modi should be worried about this data

Why Modi should be worried about this data

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

At some stage this fall in the quality of life will begin to hurt anybody's popularity, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'The world has been transformed into a huge laboratory'

'The world has been transformed into a huge laboratory'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Hopefully, people will understand that, beyond medical vaccination plans, in the future we will also need to implement some 'social inoculation' plans.'

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly? The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American politician, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why drinking red wine is good for your heart!

Why drinking red wine is good for your heart!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

"It has often been observed that the French do not develop heart diseases despite bad eating habits. This phenomenon, referred to as the French Paradox, has often been attributed, even by scientific studies, to the consumption of red wine which contains a chemical compound resveratrol that is beneficial for the heart and has anti-cancer properties," the study conducted by the Bio-chemistry Department of Allahabad University says.

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Meel Patthar is, both by theme and design, a tragedy of inertia, observes Rohit Satish Nair.

Women's unhappiness = Increased unemployment

Women's unhappiness = Increased unemployment

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Rising levels of unhappiness in women workers in the US are equivalent to an 8.5 percentage point hike in unemployment, says Sumita Kale.

Why the PM must focus on education reforms

Why the PM must focus on education reforms

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

The Prime Minister should focus his energies now on reforming higher education.

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India's water future remains very bleak. The monsoon season, which once extended to 4 months, is now down to less than 30 days of heavy rain.

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Graduates, THIS is how you get that dream job

Graduates, THIS is how you get that dream job

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Get online. Update LinkedIn and have a well drafted resume and cover letter to begin with, says Sarvesh Agrawal.

Of trust vote and bad economics

Of trust vote and bad economics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Those who oppose the deal cannot be trusted as much as those who are for the deal.

The Obama moment and the challenges it brings

The Obama moment and the challenges it brings

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

For President-elect Obama the hard reality of governance is going to sink in rapidly. The world will wait to see if this triumph of hope, will transform into fulfilment of that hope.

Obama faces lonely struggle

Obama faces lonely struggle

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Barack Obama enters his first real moment of global diplomacy in London on Wednesday with a paradox: he is the most popular US president in a generation but you would have to go back more than two generations to find one with fewer cards to play.

Telling, no country spoke in our favour on Indian strike: Ex-Pak envoy

Telling, no country spoke in our favour on Indian strike: Ex-Pak envoy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'The world's patience on terrorist safe havens is running thin and that is not good for Pakistan'

Biden-Putin tango promises to be riveting

Biden-Putin tango promises to be riveting

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Both statesmen possess a cultivated pugnacious style which they keep in reserve and can at will bring into play, and despite the mutual distrust in Russian-American relations, they are proponents of detente, quintessentially, who take their mission deadly seriously, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sharman likes to give people some sunshine

Sharman likes to give people some sunshine

Rediff.com19 May 2020

''The OTT platform has been taken over by dark dramas and thrillers.' 'So Baarish 2 is a enjoyable breeze.'

American Democracy in Shambles

American Democracy in Shambles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Biden is best qualified to address the root cause of the polarisation in American politics before it turns into terminal malignancy, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Guilty review

Guilty review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Is a woman's integrity decided on the basis of her wardrobe and sexual confidence?' 'Guilty questions such primitive beliefs and the whole 'she asked for it' mentality,' says Sukanya Verma.

An advice to medicos -- quit smoking

An advice to medicos -- quit smoking

Rediff.com17 May 2007

35 per cent of medical students surveyed were found to be 'nicotine-dependent'!