News for 'Perk'

Six fresh fruits that will give you an energy boost

Six fresh fruits that will give you an energy boost

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

If you're tired, worn out and stressed, consuming these fruits will perk you right up.

Emma Watson's near slip at movie premiere

Emma Watson's near slip at movie premiere

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Emma Watson recently revealed too much, as her dress slipped out of place at the Hollywood premiere of ''The Perks of Being a Wallflower'' on Monday. The British beauty accidentally exposed her side boob in her low cut Giorgio Armani gown, but it was a flesh-colored pastie, she was wearing to cover her breast, which saved her from further embarrassment, reported Us Magazine. Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Vodafone tax, GAAR stump I-T Dept

Vodafone tax, GAAR stump I-T Dept

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

A senior official of the department said the papers were prepared after serious deliberations, and the I-T department's admission on these measures at this juncture could be significant pointers to achieving the direct tax collection target for 2012-13.

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

To propel demand, one should concentrate on indirect taxes and bring down the goods and services tax (GST) rates to a uniform 12 per cent as the Vijay Kelkar panel had recommended, said Ajit Ranade, chief economist at Aditya Birla Group.

Google offers servants for staffers!

Google offers servants for staffers!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Google ranked as the world's best employer is now offering servants to its employees.

Hafeez Saeed files case against Pak 'VVIP culture'

Hafeez Saeed files case against Pak 'VVIP culture'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Hafeez Saeed claimed the presidency, prime minister's house, governor's house and chief minister's house in all provinces and ministers' enclaves should be declared a violation of the Islamic principle of social and economic justice

EC recommends ouster of 20 AAP MLAs, HC refuses interim relief

EC recommends ouster of 20 AAP MLAs, HC refuses interim relief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The President is bound by the recommendation of the Commission.

Bips, Arjun, Karisma glam up fashion week

Bips, Arjun, Karisma glam up fashion week

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The final day at Lakme Fashion Week saw a flurry of stars descend at the venue.

Economy shakes off Covid blues; records 0.4% growth in Q3

Economy shakes off Covid blues; records 0.4% growth in Q3

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

After contracting for two quarters in a row, the Indian economy entered the positive territory with a growth of 0.4 per cent in the October-December quarter, mainly due to good performance by farm, services and construction sectors, official data showed on Friday. Trade and hotel industry registered a contraction of 7.7 per cent during the third quarter this fiscal, as the sectors continued to suffer on account of coronavirus pandemic. According to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the farm sector recorded a growth of 3.9 per cent, and the manufacturing sector output grew by 1.6 per cent in the quarter under review.

Taliban-run Afghanistan: Does India have a role?

Taliban-run Afghanistan: Does India have a role?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

New Delhi should resist any temptation to act as spoiler and instead should cooperate with its SCO partners in reaching a regional consensus behind the formation of an interim government in Kabul, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

For 6th time in a row, RBI leaves key rate unchanged, lowers GDP to 9.5%

For 6th time in a row, RBI leaves key rate unchanged, lowers GDP to 9.5%

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to leave benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent but maintained an accommodative stance as the economy faces heat of the second Covid wave.

Videocon case: Kochhar yet to return ICICI Bank bonus

Videocon case: Kochhar yet to return ICICI Bank bonus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Kochhar was directed to return about Rs 10 crore in cash bonuses she had received as CEO, and also give up close to 6 million shares of the bank she had as stock option, which was about Rs 350 crore.

7 simple tips to fight unhealthy cravings

7 simple tips to fight unhealthy cravings

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Munch seeds like flax seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. Include fruits and berries. They are delicious and healthy.

Want your dream job? 8 skills that matter

Want your dream job? 8 skills that matter

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Part of landing your dream job involves knowing the ins and outs of that particular job.

CII survey predicts a dismal GDP growth in 2012-13

CII survey predicts a dismal GDP growth in 2012-13

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Economic growth slipped to a nine-year low of 6.5 per cent last financial year, but India Inc fears further deceleration in the GDP expansion during 2012-13, shows a survey.

Paine in no hurry to give up captaincy

Paine in no hurry to give up captaincy

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Smith is banned from leadership roles until March because of his involvement in a Cape Town ball-tampering scandal last year but he is tipped by some former players and leading cricket writers to regain the captaincy from wicketkeeper Paine after his batting heroics in England.

Rajasthan's trio of youngsters look forward to IPL experience

Rajasthan's trio of youngsters look forward to IPL experience

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'We are all going through an entire gamut of emotions. I only saw these players on TV and now I will play alongside them. It's indeed a great feeling.'

Want a pay raise? Be assertive!

Want a pay raise? Be assertive!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

A study has shown that out of people looking for a pay raise, those who pursue it aggressively are the ones who get it.

The secret to keeping your heart healthy

The secret to keeping your heart healthy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Heart patients can prolong their life if they interrupt their sedentary lifestyle and move around every 20 minutes.

Our MPs earn Rs 50,000 a month; now they want it doubled!

Our MPs earn Rs 50,000 a month; now they want it doubled!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Several members in a parliamentary panel have pitched for quick implementation of the Centre's proposed move to double salary and allowances of MPs and insisted that report of any government-constituted committee on the matter must be channelled through it.

Shifting jobs? Follow these financial dos and don'ts

Shifting jobs? Follow these financial dos and don'ts

Rediff.com18 May 2011

If you switch jobs midway through the year and do not declare the earlier deductions to your new employer, he will use the same calculation to compute your tax liability.

What do employees do when bored? Find out...

What do employees do when bored? Find out...

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

When bored at work, most workers look to munchies and caffeinated beverages to perk them up.

Modi 2.0 readies measures to lift demand; focus on lowering I-T rates

Modi 2.0 readies measures to lift demand; focus on lowering I-T rates

Rediff.com25 May 2019

'There are deliberations on whether there can be lowering of income taxes and other sops to keep more money in the hands of taxpayers, enabling them to spend more and boost demand.'

FRBM Act may be tweaked as escape clause not valid, say economists

FRBM Act may be tweaked as escape clause not valid, say economists

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

If the government cuts wasteful expenditure as it is trying now, the deficit would at most fall to 8 per cent, not less than that.

AI employees will get salaries soon: PM

AI employees will get salaries soon: PM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday promised that wages and appropriate perks would be paid to Air India employees at the earliest after the financial problems of the ailing carrier found a resonance in Lok Sabha with members raising concern over non-payment of salaries.

Pacquiao's WBO welterweight bout in graft spotlight

Pacquiao's WBO welterweight bout in graft spotlight

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The Philippines' anti-graft agency has initiated an inquiry into whether the police chief broke the law by visiting the United States last week to watch boxer Manny Pacquiao's WBO welterweight victory, a spokeswoman said on Friday.

How much will this painting sell for?

How much will this painting sell for?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

This is the largest single-owner sale of Indian modern art, but it is for reasons other than this historicity that it will be remembered, says Kishore Singh.

Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'By convention, the prime minister is technically kept in the loop for the DG, ISI's appointment.' 'It remains to be seen if Prime Minister Imran Khan is able to indicate any preference by then,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

4 effective ways to survive competition at work

4 effective ways to survive competition at work

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Is your work life getting competitive by the day? Harnoor Channi-Tiwary suggests four effective ways that will help you cope with competition, better your prospects and secure your future. Read on.

Indian employees hesitant to seek jobs in West: Study

Indian employees hesitant to seek jobs in West: Study

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Good salary combined with benefits such as extra allowances and perks are also playing a major role in bringing back professionals to the country, according to 25 per cent of the employers in the TimesJobs.com study.

India's Menon youngest umpire to enter ICC Elite Panel

India's Menon youngest umpire to enter ICC Elite Panel

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

India's Nitin Menon on Monday became the youngest ever to be included in the International Cricket Council's Elite Panel of Umpires for the upcoming 2020-21 season, replacing England's Nigel Llong. The 36-year-old, who has officiated in three Tests, 24 ODIs and 16 T20Is, is only the third from India to make it to the prestigious group after former captain Srinivas Venkatraghavan and Sundaram Ravi, who was axed last year.

Azhagiri kills two birds with low-key wedding

Azhagiri kills two birds with low-key wedding

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

Krishnakumar Padmanabhan finds out more about Azhagiri's meticulous planning, which preceeded his son's nuptials.

Why stock market soared by 600 pts on FM's speech!

Why stock market soared by 600 pts on FM's speech!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

The bellwether Sensex rose by over 500 points after the finance minister tabled the Budget in Parliament today.

Was SRK a zordaar host in Zor Ka Jhatka?

Was SRK a zordaar host in Zor Ka Jhatka?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

After several months of lying low, Shah Rukh packs in truckloads of enthusiasm for a racy show that's a perfect fit, if not extension, of his energetic personality.

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The jovial RJD chief, known for his earthy humours, apparently could not digest that his party drew a blank in its stronghold Bihar and also in the neighbouring Jharkhand.

Women, THIS is how you negotiate your salary

Women, THIS is how you negotiate your salary

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Make it clear that the pay package is not something you will settle for, because you're worth more and they need you more than you need them.

Cabinet clears Communal Violence bill

Cabinet clears Communal Violence bill

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

The Union Cabinet on Thursday night cleared a bill to check communal violence besides some other legislations including bringing the one that seeks to bring parity in perks between ministers and Members of Parliament.

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

Now, Nano available in 874 outlets pan-India

Now, Nano available in 874 outlets pan-India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Close on the heels of Tata Motors' announcing a special financing scheme for its small car Nano to perk up sales, the company on Monday announced that the car will be now available in its 874 outlets pan-India.

Want to speed up your career growth?

Want to speed up your career growth?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Smart work can help you more than hard work.