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10 traits every hiring manager wants in a new hire

10 traits every hiring manager wants in a new hire

Rediff.com3 May 2016

These qualities will put you on top of the game.

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'There is a great scope for enhancing the use of organic fertilisers'.

Subbarao cautions against creating 'too-large-to-fail bank'

Subbarao cautions against creating 'too-large-to-fail bank'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Addressing a Ficci-organised banking summit in Mumbai, he at the same time said that it will take several years for the country's banks to achieve the status of a large global bank.

Ghee, butter, cheese, eggs: Yes! Sugar, carbs: NO!

Ghee, butter, cheese, eggs: Yes! Sugar, carbs: NO!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

'When I give advice to my Indian relatives they are shocked.' 'I tell them to eat butter again and eggs and all that stuff.' And eat only so much rice.' 'Instead of having three chapattis, have one.' A must-read interview!

Despite low-cost talent pool India not leveraging R&D

Despite low-cost talent pool India not leveraging R&D

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Advantages are not being leveraged fully mainly because of lack of funds, say experts.

'India poised for a sustained bull market'

'India poised for a sustained bull market'

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Several brokerage houses have given a year-end target of as high as 30,000 for the BSE bourse's benchmark Sensex, with fund managers telling investors not to redeem though the index is still only around 25,000.

When corporate marriages affect stock price

When corporate marriages affect stock price

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

5 things to look at when companies go for mergers and acquisitions.

RIL's earnings downgrade cycle over

RIL's earnings downgrade cycle over

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

While lower gas output led to earnings cuts, price rises with regular ramp-ups in output will lead to earnings upgrades

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Mitra Biotech's personalised cancer therapy could be a game changer in the field of cancer medicine.

#LochteGate means lesser-known swimmers may miss their pay day

#LochteGate means lesser-known swimmers may miss their pay day

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Veteran swimmer Ryan Lochte's brush with Rio police has already hurt his appeal to sponsors - but for two lesser-known team mates, it means they may never get a chance to sign their first major deal.

Black money: Swiss banks tell Indian clients to sign undertakings

Black money: Swiss banks tell Indian clients to sign undertakings

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

As probe into suspected black money stashed abroad by Indians gathers steam, banks in Switzerland are running from pillar to post to safeguard their interest.

'Demonetisation is another proof that Modi is reforming India'

'Demonetisation is another proof that Modi is reforming India'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Demonetisation will wipe out the likely benefits of a good monsoon this year, says Christopher Wood of CLSA.

Attractive home loans? Tread with caution

Attractive home loans? Tread with caution

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

If you are looking to stay in the property, unnecessary delays will only increase the cost.

Saving the heart of Make in India

Saving the heart of Make in India

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Will private firms really boost Make in India in the defence sector? Ajai Shukla seeks answers.

The case for boomerang hires

The case for boomerang hires

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

A growing number of firms are putting in formal policy frameworks to tap into company alumni and facilitate the return of former employees, discovers Sangeeta Tanwar.

Companies gain when young executives tutor their bosses!

Companies gain when young executives tutor their bosses!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

More and more companies are warming up to the idea of reverse mentoring.

Investing in affordable housing? Don't!

Investing in affordable housing? Don't!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Given that some reputed builders are also present in this segment and the cheap rates, does affordable housing make a good investment option?

Why it is important now to boost growth

Why it is important now to boost growth

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

There was hope in some quarters that the interim Budget would boost sentiment and lay the groundwork for kick-starting the investment cycle, while staying on a path of fiscal consolidation.

How India must play the Nuclear Card

How India must play the Nuclear Card

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'India must close the missile technology gap with both China and Pakistan as early as possible, or else the credibility of India's nuclear deterrence will remain suspect,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Lessons for India from China's crisis

Lessons for India from China's crisis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The 'China model' will command less respect in India, which could help improve policy formulation.

Red Bull being forced out of Formula One?

Red Bull being forced out of Formula One?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Adrian Newey accused Red Bull's rivals of being afraid to supply them with engines for 2016 and warned there is a real risk of the four times world champions walking away from Formula One.

No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

India has reached a significant milestone on Friday (November 28) by achieving Rs 100 lakh crore or 100 trillion market cap.

A tricky balancing act

A tricky balancing act

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The Indian government and RBI must keep foreign equity investors happy and avoid crushing growth expectations, notes Akash Prakash.

3 factors that suggest India is on the right path to recovery

3 factors that suggest India is on the right path to recovery

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Data used for the graph and cited elsewhere in the column were obtained from various publications of the RBI.

Coming soon: Jan-Dhan banking on non-internet phones

Coming soon: Jan-Dhan banking on non-internet phones

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Discussions are on in government about how to make the process simpler for the poor and more cost-effective for telecom operators, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Key pointers to make a balanced Budget

Key pointers to make a balanced Budget

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

An asset swap can simultaneously boost public investment, reduce the fiscal deficit and keep fiscal policy from being pro-cyclical.

And you thought buying insurance is easy!

And you thought buying insurance is easy!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

While that may be easy, what is not easy is to buy the policy that is right for you

'We can create a more equal world'

'We can create a more equal world'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan introduced their daughter Maxima to the world with a beautiful and thoughtful letter.

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

'The biggest takeaway is that the US-India relationship, which has sputtered a bit in recent months, enjoyed a big boost.'

How to start-up: Lessons from Naukri founder

How to start-up: Lessons from Naukri founder

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Naukri.com founder Sanjeev Bikchandani shares his inspiring journey from zero to the top and the lessons he learned along the way.

Swiss gold exports to India near Rs 1-trillion in 2014

Swiss gold exports to India near Rs 1-trillion in 2014

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Amid concerns of bullion trade being used for routing of black money, Switzerland's gold exports to India have risen further and is fast approaching Rs 1-trillion mark for the entire 2014.

10 mid-cap stocks that can give you attractive returns

10 mid-cap stocks that can give you attractive returns

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

More, many market gurus expect the Sensex to reach 30,000 levels by December and 40,000-45,000 in three to four years.

RBI cuts key rate by 0.25%; loans to be cheaper

RBI cuts key rate by 0.25%; loans to be cheaper

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The banking sector in India is reeling under Rs 8 lakh crore of non performing assets (NPAs) or bad loans, of which PSU banks alone account for over Rs 6 lakh crore.

Trump fear forces old enemies to thaw ties

Trump fear forces old enemies to thaw ties

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'Both Japan and China face a common challenge: How to deal with Trump.' 'The trade war with the US seems to have facilitated/hastened Abe's China visit, the first by a Japanese prime minister since 2011,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Put India's neighbourhood policy back on track

Put India's neighbourhood policy back on track

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

'We should not have waited for the political crisis in Nepal to erupt before being galvanised into action,' says Shyam Saran. 'We should have seen what was coming and not accepted assurances from the leaders of the political parties at their face value.'

FDI rules may stump even Indian chains

FDI rules may stump even Indian chains

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Since allowing FDI in multi-brand retail has been left to the states, Indian companies may not benefit as foreign investors are wary of the politics.

Wonderla can turn out to be a good investment bet

Wonderla can turn out to be a good investment bet

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Wonderla is promoted by Kochouseph Chittilappilly, promoter of V-Guard Industries.

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Three way split of AIADMK has slowed decision-making, prompting industry to look outside the state, says T E Narasimhan.

MUDRA Bank: A catalyst for India's 10% GDP growth

MUDRA Bank: A catalyst for India's 10% GDP growth

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Bringing in the untapped informal sector into the formal one will benefit business.