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What makes these 10 companies the best to work for in India

What makes these 10 companies the best to work for in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A friendly working environment, special healthcare facilities, flexible work hours, work from home options, support and camaraderie among the team members keep employees highly motivated in these 10 companies.

'Maruti's Gujarat plant deal adds to operational complexity'

'Maruti's Gujarat plant deal adds to operational complexity'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The proxy advisory firm's latest comments come within days of Maruti saying that it expects to save about Rs 10,500 crore (Rs 105 billion) in the first 15 years by not investing in the Gujarat facility.

'Make the most of adversity'

'Make the most of adversity'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Stumbling blocks teach a lot and should be taken as stepping stones.'

'Kashmir is Pakistan's jugular vein'

'Kashmir is Pakistan's jugular vein'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Pakistan army chief says Islamabad will continue to support the people of Kashmir on the 'diplomatic and ethical' fronts.

How Joko won -- and Modi could too

How Joko won -- and Modi could too

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

'Joko's re-election bid has been as tough as Modi's.' 'But in a curious reversal of roles, what Joko faced was a platform somewhat akin to Modi has chosen for himself to woo voters,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

All you wanted to know about devaluation of the rupee

All you wanted to know about devaluation of the rupee

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The first major devaluation of the rupee happened in 1966 when it was pegged against the US dollar at Rs 4.75/$

India's Topper: 'Life is too short to be defined by one exam'

India's Topper: 'Life is too short to be defined by one exam'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

UPSC toppers -- Ira Singhal, Nidhi Gupta, Vandana Rao and Suharsha Bhagat -- tell Rediff.com how they cracked the tough national exam.

'No cream can change your natural skin colour'

'No cream can change your natural skin colour'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Retinols are great for treating many skin conditions especially ageing and pigmentation.

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Rediff.com30 May 2018

If you're planning to visit Bali this year, you're on the right track; the recent TripAdvisor survey has listed it as a hot favourite vacation destination among Indian travellers.

Why India needs more well-managed and viable states

Why India needs more well-managed and viable states

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

India's fear of small states derives from memories of Partition and the paranoid view that it will break up under 'too many' states. It's time to shed such fears and bite the 'states' reorganisation' bullet. India won't crumble under a few more Telanganas, Vidarbhas or Gorkhalands, says Praful Bidwai.

Bowling standards at all-time low, reckons Dean Jones. Do you agree?

Bowling standards at all-time low, reckons Dean Jones. Do you agree?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Former Australia batsman Dean Jones feels the standard of bowling in international cricket has touched an "all-time low", voicing his concern at a time when 300-plus totals have become the norm in One-Day Internationals.

US commander warns of Chinese subs lurking around Indian Ocean

US commander warns of Chinese subs lurking around Indian Ocean

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Warning India against the increasing Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean region, a top American military commander on Wednesday stressed on the need to sign two key agreements between India and the US for joint tracking.

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned against "commodifying" yoga, saying using it as some sort of business will do great damage to this world heritage.

'BJP workers should not be ignored'

'BJP workers should not be ignored'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'When people in the Opposition join a ruling party, their intentions will always be looked down with suspicion.' 'The people who have been loyal to the party and have helped it strike roots feel wronged against when such instances happen.' 'They feel sidelined and neglected despite their loyalty to the party.'

Modi in Pakistan: A risky political gamble

Modi in Pakistan: A risky political gamble

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

'Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi be able to continue political engagement with Pakistan against the inevitable upsurge of negative and hostile public sentiment?'

'Very, very hard for Modi to return with a comparably large majority'

'Very, very hard for Modi to return with a comparably large majority'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

'Most likely scenario is Modi comes back with either a much smaller majority and no majority at all and a coalition.' 'Very hard to imagine him doing better than he did last time.' 'He will then be a weaker prime minister,' the author of The Billionaire Raj tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'There will be social unrest in India'

'There will be social unrest in India'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

'Growth is predicated on the misery of large sections of people.' 'Maybe Hindutva will be used to suppress any such unrest.'

Free public discourse from violence: Prez Mukherjee in last address to nation

Free public discourse from violence: Prez Mukherjee in last address to nation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

In his final address, the president said that the soul of India resided in "pluralism and tolerance.

Setback for Reliance from KG-D6 block

Setback for Reliance from KG-D6 block

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) might take a write-down on the KG-D6 block.

10 MUST-DOS for women entrepreneurs

10 MUST-DOS for women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Neel Mullick lists a few must-don'ts as well!

Arvind Subramanian: 'India doesn't have this ability to project power like China'

Arvind Subramanian: 'India doesn't have this ability to project power like China'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Arvind Subramanian talks about US and China's power play and where India figures in these dynamics.

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'It seems likely that the February 2019 crisis is over.'

'World won't ever see anything like this again'

'World won't ever see anything like this again'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'The Marvel Cinematic Universe is 9 franchises that have been combined together.' 'It's like running a relay race, only we are handing over characters instead of batons to each other.'

Exclusive! How India reached out to the Afghan Mujahideen

Exclusive! How India reached out to the Afghan Mujahideen

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

'It was a mission undertaken in darkness in every sense -- literally, because Afghanistan had no electricity at that time; and, metaphorically because Delhi historically dealt only with the Pashtuns of Afghanistan and the foreign ministry's vast archives had nothing to offer on the culture and politics of the northern tribes in the Hindu Kush.'

Fund diversion by Mallya a 'wake up call' for United Spirits

Fund diversion by Mallya a 'wake up call' for United Spirits

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

United Spirits had a tough time in recent past due to management related issues. Going ahead, corporate governance is a big challenge, say experts.

Compat rejects DLF plea; upholds Rs 630 cr penalty

Compat rejects DLF plea; upholds Rs 630 cr penalty

Rediff.com19 May 2014

In a setback to DLF, the competition Appellate Tribunal on Monday upheld the CCI order imposing Rs 630 crore penalty on the realty major for unfair business practices.

'I have not entertained negativity in my life'

'I have not entertained negativity in my life'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'Chhapaak is definitely the most challenging film of my career.' 'I have gone through many emotionally challenging experiences, but none affected me the way it did when I played an acid attack survivor.'

Revamping your MF portfolio? What you must keep in mind

Revamping your MF portfolio? What you must keep in mind

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Do keep the tax impact and exit load in mind before you take a decision to sell, says Vishal Dhawan.

'We will lose one month's revenue because of GST'

'We will lose one month's revenue because of GST'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian spoke on a wide range of issues -- from GDP growth and fiscal consolidation to job creation and GST.

A bank without the buck, a bill without teeth

A bank without the buck, a bill without teeth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

India borrows ideas that we don't need, like the FRDI Bill, and ignores the ones we need, like rewarding whistleblowers such as the ones who want to save Bombay Mercantile Bank, says Debashis Basu.

'Nationalism is a restrictive ideology'

'Nationalism is a restrictive ideology'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

'Patriotism is a sentiment, a feeling of belonging to a place.' 'Nationalism is an ideology, and like all ideologies, it is absolute and restrictive in nature,' Ashis Nandy, arguably India's leading social thinker, tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Banks crack whip on debt rejig

Banks crack whip on debt rejig

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Banks have been patient and flexible in rescheduling loans.

Will Kohli open the batting in the T20s vs England?

Will Kohli open the batting in the T20s vs England?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The captain says that the series might be the perfect opportunity for spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Parveez Rasool to seal their spots as T20 specialist spinners for the future

After Rajan's departure, focus must be on unfinished tasks

After Rajan's departure, focus must be on unfinished tasks

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

While Raghuram Rajan's departure under these circumstances is a pity, it would be wrong to conclude that the RBI or the economy cannot do without him.

Modi has more to offer to Obama than vice versa

Modi has more to offer to Obama than vice versa

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Relations between India and America will always be transactional. It is true that the two countries share common values -- democracy, rule of law, separation of powers, etc, but these have failed to establish a long range, lasting and compatible relationship, says Ambassador C R Gharekhan.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

Rajan's exit: RBI's independence is now in doubt

Rajan's exit: RBI's independence is now in doubt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

As the global economy sways into uncertain territories and domestic prices almost certain to rise, Raghuram Rajan's ideas would have come in handy.

10 Ways To Manage Your Time

10 Ways To Manage Your Time

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'E-mail can become a 24-hour, 7-day/week job if we respond to everything.' 'Be selective, communicate to your teams that you prefer live conversation versus e-mail, and don't be afraid to push "Delete"!' A fascinating excerpt from Mike Thomas's Agents of Change: Unleashing The Innovation of Real-Life Superheroes.

Those Magnificent Women and their Flying Machines

Those Magnificent Women and their Flying Machines

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'The ultimate satisfaction of helping in the country's space programme is the bigger achievement attracting women to space research -- and they are so good at it!'

How NOT to get your insurance claim rejected

How NOT to get your insurance claim rejected

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

While buying health policies, customers should reveal any pre-existing diseases. This is the only way to ensure that the insurer does not reject claims.