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Top executives earn 3,000 times more than average staff

Top executives earn 3,000 times more than average staff

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The top companies with a striking gap in pay between the senior-most executives and median employees in 2017-2018 belonged mostly to sectors such as information technology, auto and engineering.

Ajay Devgan does well in U Me Aur Hum

Ajay Devgan does well in U Me Aur Hum

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Devgan decidedly has some way to go as a director, especially visually. There is no consistency to the basic style of the film as split-screens and transitions happen at will, as do suddenly stylised establishing shots. Yet look at the content: this is a sensitively handled film, using actors with well-herded restraint. And if a director can make you tear up with this much sincerity, he must be on the right track.

Aadhaar helpline number can't steal data, says UIDAI

Aadhaar helpline number can't steal data, says UIDAI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

The UIDAI said rumour mongers attempted to tarnish the image of Aadhaar for a Google's inadvertent act that led to appearance of its old helpline number 1800 300 1947 in the contact list of several mobile phone users.

India attends peace conference on Afghanistan participated by Taliban

India attends peace conference on Afghanistan participated by Taliban

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Hours after the multi-lateral conference began in Moscow, India made it clear that its participation was in sync with its Afghan policy and asserted that attending the meeting was not talking to the Taliban at all.

Compulsory annual health checks proposed for workers

Compulsory annual health checks proposed for workers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

This will help employers keep a track of the diseases workers could suffer from while doing their jobs.

'Cut in small savings rates win-win for government'

'Cut in small savings rates win-win for government'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Interest rate on Public Provident Fund scheme was cut to 8.1%.

India safe, for now, from global crisis

India safe, for now, from global crisis

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

According to IMF, India is safe from global financial crises as of now. But since it is part of the global economy it is difficult to de-couple it with the rest of the world.

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The interest it has generated among designers who are helping create new styles and uses for the product is likely to leave a lasting imprint on the future of khadi.

The best things you can do in 2017

The best things you can do in 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Hashtags no more. Selfies no more. Forwards no more.

Risk needs to be taken in Kashmir

Risk needs to be taken in Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'The return of violence in Kashmir justifies government precautions, but risk has to be taken.' 'We need to act and ensure that risk is converted to gain through direct interaction with Kashmir's public,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'Every actor would wish to do film like this'

'Every actor would wish to do film like this'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'The script, the way it has been written, the relationships, the intensity... everything was so powerful.'

Rahul contradicts Kerala Congress's stand on Sabarimala; favours women's entry

Rahul contradicts Kerala Congress's stand on Sabarimala; favours women's entry

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Gandhi, however, acknowledged that his opinion is different from that of his party on the "emotional issue" after the Supreme Court last month lifted the ban on entry of women of menstrual age to the hilltop shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala.

Stylish & safe, the new Ford Figo is a great hatchback

Stylish & safe, the new Ford Figo is a great hatchback

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The second generation Ford Figo offers the best of safety, performance, technology and styling, emerging as a complete hatchback.

Governors' removal sparks war of words between Congress, BJP

Governors' removal sparks war of words between Congress, BJP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

When the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government came to power in 2004, then Home Minister Shivraj Patil lost no time in replacing four governors appointed by the NDA dispensation.

Trailer review: Ranbir enters a deliciously madcap world with Jagga Jasoos

Trailer review: Ranbir enters a deliciously madcap world with Jagga Jasoos

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

For the sake of children's cinema in India, Raja Sen genuinely hope this film is a solid step forward.

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.

'GDP forecast is only adding to confusion'

'GDP forecast is only adding to confusion'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Credit rating agency Crisil observed in its report that some 'high frequency indicators go out of whack' as credit growth and service tax collections are not in tune with the CSO's growth projections.

Jaya's 'star birthday' celebrations begin across TN

Jaya's 'star birthday' celebrations begin across TN

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Special prayers and celebrations were held on Monday by ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party workers across Tamil Nadu on the occasion of the 'star birthday' of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

Secret behind Acer's success

Secret behind Acer's success

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Acer is ranked fourth in India and third in the world in terms of PC shipments. It plans to position itself in the top three in India. Acer sponsors the FC Barcelona team.

Our son wants us to organise a party for his girlfriend

Our son wants us to organise a party for his girlfriend

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Kishore Singh on how his kids decided that in spite of the presence of weird older people at home, it was an easier bet to party where the free booze was.

Markets get RBI lift, close up for 4th day

Markets get RBI lift, close up for 4th day

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Risk sentiment received a boost after eight core sectors grew to a five-month high of 4.9 per cent in August

Yogi Deveshwar: The Risk Taker

Yogi Deveshwar: The Risk Taker

Rediff.com12 May 2019

During his time as executive chairman, the company's net revenues grew 17-fold to Rs 42,777 crore and profit after tax nearly 40 times to Rs 10,289 crore. Total shareholder returns grew at a compounded annual rate of around 20%. Besides numbers, his biggest achievement was to transform ITC from a cigarette company to a diversified enterprise.

12 types of people you'll meet on Holi

12 types of people you'll meet on Holi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Be prepared to be dragged, doused and break into a dance.

Review: Dhilluku Dhuddu is a waste of time

Review: Dhilluku Dhuddu is a waste of time

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Dhilluku Dhuddu is an unremarkable horror comedy, writes S Saraswathi.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 66th career pole

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 66th career pole

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Lewis Hamilton surpassed Ayrton Senna's career haul of 65 pole positions in Formula One as he edged Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas to secure top spot the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday.

How Narendra Modi's new anthem was made

How Narendra Modi's new anthem was made

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Vani Tripathi Tikoo, national secretary, BJP, speaks with Manavi Kapur about what went behind the making of the anthem and its popularity so far

Smartwatch review: Fitbit Versa Lite vs Lenovo Ego

Smartwatch review: Fitbit Versa Lite vs Lenovo Ego

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Which one suits your budget and needs?

In 5 years Tata group's poll funding up 20 times

In 5 years Tata group's poll funding up 20 times

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

From disbursing Rs 25.11 crore to political parties in 2014-2015, the Tata group is learnt to have contributed Rs about Rs 600 crore towards the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

China likely to be focus of Modi, Abe defence talks

China likely to be focus of Modi, Abe defence talks

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The two PMs may also explore ways to further deepen ties between the navies of the two countries to check China's heightened activities in the Indian Ocean.

Shilpa in Bombay Dreams?

Shilpa in Bombay Dreams?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The actress has been offered a plum part in Andrew Webber Lloyd's musical.

10 signs your Blackberry is running your life

10 signs your Blackberry is running your life

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

Checking emails at dinner? Writing co-workers late into the night? Here are the signs you have a blackberry addiction.

Babel is a treat to watch

Babel is a treat to watch

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Great story, acting and direction.

How good is the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro?

How good is the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro?

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Paper tiger or worth buying?

Speculation over Mulford's remark

Speculation over Mulford's remark

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Modi in Moscow: President Putin hosts PM for private dinner, chat

Modi in Moscow: President Putin hosts PM for private dinner, chat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Modi was hosted by Russian President Putin for a private tete-a-tete at Kremlin during which the two leaders touched upon issues of mutual national interests.

Happi Review

Happi Review

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'Surely a person like Happi deserves to be treated with dignity.' 'But does he deserve a two hour movie dedicated to his daftness, and to the failure of the rest of the world to come round to the purity that shines behind that daftness?' asks Sreehari Nair.

Friend of India attacks India

Friend of India attacks India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

Chrissy Teigen shares her baby's first picture

Chrissy Teigen shares her baby's first picture

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Oil firms may see Rs 2,900 cr losses

Oil firms may see Rs 2,900 cr losses

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Paes-Bhupathi cruise to victory

Paes-Bhupathi cruise to victory

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

The defending champions beat Hiu Tung Yu and Wing Luen Wayne Wong of Hong Kong 6-0, 6-4 in first round of the Asian Games doubles.