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How BAD Is The Job Market?

How BAD Is The Job Market?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

More people working in India's technology industry have lost their jobs in the first six months of 2023 than in the corresponding period in 2022.

'If only Uddhavji had resigned like Pawar saheb...'

'If only Uddhavji had resigned like Pawar saheb...'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'With one fell swoop he (Sharad Pawar) won the sympathies of the NCP workers at the grassroots, his own flock of MLAs and bolstered his position as the NCP chief'

Kiara, Shehnaaz's Sweet Nod To Blue

Kiara, Shehnaaz's Sweet Nod To Blue

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Lustrous Blue is a colour that needn't be reserved for a single season of fashion. It's an all-weather colour that has its work cut out for it for the whole year.

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.

Box Office: Bhediya Joins Drishyam 2's Success Party

Box Office: Bhediya Joins Drishyam 2's Success Party

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

It seems a given that Drishyam 2 will enter the Rs 200 Crore Club and will be only the second Bollywood film after Brahmastra to do that in 2022.

Men and women want different job perks

Men and women want different job perks

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Researchers found that qualities men and women look for in a new job are significantly different.

Gandhi family, its NGOs not above law: BJP on FCRA licence cancellation

Gandhi family, its NGOs not above law: BJP on FCRA licence cancellation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra claimed that the home ministry's decision to cancel the FCRA licences of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust for alleged violation of laws has "exposed" their corruption.

Shocker! Pay tax on perks, now

Shocker! Pay tax on perks, now

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Your tax burden has just gone up, with the government issuing the new guidelines for taxation of perquisites. Valuation of cars goes through a revision.

Do top execs of PSBs need a pay overhaul?

Do top execs of PSBs need a pay overhaul?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

In FY23, the State Bank of India (SBI) reported a 57.4 per cent jump in its net profit to Rs 55,684.17 crore. But the chairman of the country's largest bank, Dinesh Khara's annual pay for this creditable performance was just Rs 37 lakh (his peers at state-run banks are no better off). Look at his private bank rivals - most pocketed in excess of Rs 7 crore annually - plus stock options.

Shocker! Pay tax on perks, now

Shocker! Pay tax on perks, now

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Your tax burden has just gone up, with the government issuing the new guidelines for taxation of perquisites. Valuation of cars goes through a revision.

Like Urvashi's Shades And Bling?

Like Urvashi's Shades And Bling?

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Perk up your style this summer with a cool pair of sunglasses just like our favourite B-town celebs!

CRR cut to perk up investments: Montek

CRR cut to perk up investments: Montek

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Hailing Reserve Bank's decision to cut key rates, Plan panel on Tuesday said it would boost investments and hoped the measures will have significant effect on long term borrowing rates.

ONDC to test Zomato's dominance; valuation mark-down likely: Analysts

ONDC to test Zomato's dominance; valuation mark-down likely: Analysts

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Zomato shares may see limited upside in the near-term amid news-flow around government-backed ONDC expanding its footprint in the delivery market, believe analysts. Zomato shares have dropped 4 per cent in three days on the BSE. By comparison, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex has added 0.2 per cent.

Perks cut for babus: Pranab clarifies

Perks cut for babus: Pranab clarifies

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday sought to downplay the controversy over austerity measures that had kicked up a row in the cabinet meeting on Thursday saying it could be due to some misunderstanding.

'Situation has become very chaotic with Ajit Pawar joining the government'

'Situation has become very chaotic with Ajit Pawar joining the government'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Shinde saheb won't let anybody (Ajit Pawar) act like they did during Uddhav Thackeray's tenure.' 'Shinde saheb knows how to deal with such people (Ajit Pawar).'

Carriers woo travellers with luxury perks

Carriers woo travellers with luxury perks

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Get ready to be pampered when you fly abroad next time. Stung by the slowdown in the US, international carriers are going all out to woo travellers from countries such as India, which are still registering a double-digit growth in outbound traffic.

'BJP will sacrifice its ministries if Ajit Pawar joins us': Shiv Sena

'BJP will sacrifice its ministries if Ajit Pawar joins us': Shiv Sena

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'We cannot accept Ajir Pawar if he comes to join us as a member of the NCP.' 'NCP is not welcome to us.'

India Inc offer return gifts to get staff back to office

India Inc offer return gifts to get staff back to office

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

As Covid-19 cases recede, India Inc is once again tweaking work rules. Big tech companies such as TCS, Wipro and Infosys have either begun or are in the process of calling employees back to office in a staggered manner. A survey by Aon, a global professional services firm, has found that 60 per cent of tech firms now expect every second employee to come to office. More than half of the employees working in engineering and manufacturing firms are also being asked to return to work.

Russian offers Croatia perks to win

Russian offers Croatia perks to win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

A Russian billionaire has offered incentives to Croatia for beating England in their final Euro 2008 Group E qualifier.

'Small changes' working as Rahane eyes Test comeback

'Small changes' working as Rahane eyes Test comeback

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Ajinkya Rahane is back among the runs with 532 runs in five Ranji Trophy matches for Mumbai this season, with a top score of 204 and an average of 76.

13 US companies that offer amazing perks!

13 US companies that offer amazing perks!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

There are some companies that provide just about everything.

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The hour-long episodes lurch from adrenaline-pumping to yawn-inducing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'In terms of ticket sales, Hindi is at 50-60 per cent while the South markets are at 80-90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.' The patchy performance of Hindi, the largest segment of the business is the nub of what is bothering Indian cinema.

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Currently, banks are closed every second and fourth Saturday of a month. Why shouldn't they be shut every Saturday? When most customers carry their banks in their pocket (the app on the mobile phone), there is no need to keep banks open on Saturdays, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Perks tax to stay on superannuation

Perks tax to stay on superannuation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

'Aircraft leasing market expected to perk-up'

'Aircraft leasing market expected to perk-up'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

A 12-15 per cent growth year-on-year would be sustainable and around 35-40 aircraft would be required to meet this demand, Keskar said, adding a sizable chunk of these aircraft would be leased ones.

Harry & Meghan: Extremely One-Sided

Harry & Meghan: Extremely One-Sided

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

There's so much left unsaid in the Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan.

RBI Rules Make It Difficult To Attract Talent

RBI Rules Make It Difficult To Attract Talent

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

A top-class board is important from a systemic point of view, more so at a time when the wider financial world and India Inc is chasing the same talent as banks.

No thaw seen in start-up funding winter despite 231 deals this year

No thaw seen in start-up funding winter despite 231 deals this year

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

For a segment that thrives on promise more than performance, the country's start-up ecosystem is refusing to get carried away by the funding this calendar year. This has created the highest level of uninvested venture capital in seven years as investors wait for corrections in the working and - more importantly - valuation of start-ups while looking for cockroaches instead of unicorns. "Investors are now keen to invest in companies that have good top and bottom lines.

Check NCD's Credit Rating Before Investing

Check NCD's Credit Rating Before Investing

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

An NCD's credit rating will tell you whether risk possibility is high or low. Instruments rated below AA are regarded as high-risk.

'He has entire Maharashtra cabinet at his feet'

'He has entire Maharashtra cabinet at his feet'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

'Since September 1, a senior cabinet minister has been to-ing and fro-ing between Jalna and Mumbai by chartered flight every single day with messages from the two deputy chief ministers and the chief minister to get Manoj Jarange-Patil to back down from his agitation.'

Offer Letter: 10 Things To Check

Offer Letter: 10 Things To Check

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Before signing an offer letter, you should be well aware of your designation with the duties and responsibilities assigned to you, advises Varun Sachdeva.

FBT: Employees to be taxed on perks?

FBT: Employees to be taxed on perks?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The jettisoning of the Fringe Benefit Tax opens a can of. . . questions, mainly, says Ameet N Patel.

All the perks of being a car owner, none of the pain

All the perks of being a car owner, none of the pain

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Drivezy is helping people share their vehicles.

Air India asked to cap increments, revise perks

Air India asked to cap increments, revise perks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The Dharmadhikari committee on pay fixation and promotion issues in government-owned Air India says minimal pay increments should be given till the airline makes an operating profit.

Six ways to perk up your sex life

Six ways to perk up your sex life

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

If you're going through a rough patch with your partner sexually, here's what you need to do.

Hedge funds perk up Asian marts

Hedge funds perk up Asian marts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Credit cards: Of charges, perks and rewards

Credit cards: Of charges, perks and rewards

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Apart from the exciting and often tempting credit card offers, have we ever looked at the fine print, the stuff that actually makes the difference between a good and a bad choice? Most probably, not. Here is some information you should always look at before you opt for a credit card.

Why Women Deserve Period Leave

Why Women Deserve Period Leave

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

On the whole, the case for Period Leave is compelling. It may well bring more women into the workforce. But the concept will likely be hostage to the whims of enlightened companies, notes Kanika Datta.

Hiring slowdown lifts India's top IT companies' profit per employee

Hiring slowdown lifts India's top IT companies' profit per employee

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A slowdown in hiring by India's top IT companies has resulted in a sharp increase in the industry's profit per employee in Q3FY23. The top four IT companies earned a net profit of 1.7 lakh per employee during October-December 2022, up 8.6 per cent from Rs 1.57 lakh in Q2FY23 and 16.3 per cent from a record low of Rs 1.47 lakh in Q1FY23. Earnings per employee in the third quarter were, however, still down 0.9 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis.