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LOST your JOB? Please read this

LOST your JOB? Please read this

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Job opportunities will be available in pharma, retail, medical, virtual business operating sectors, IT sector, telecommunications, infrastructure development, healthcare sector and e-commerce.'

Pre-Budget meetings from June 3

Pre-Budget meetings from June 3

Rediff.com27 May 2004

PayPal to acquire mobile wallet Paydiant

PayPal to acquire mobile wallet Paydiant

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

According to reports, the deal is estimated to be close to $300 mn.

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

From using Artificial Learning to Machine Learning to deploying drones food delivery platforms are going all out to reach the extra consumer, says Peerzada Abrar.

When riots tear your life apart, and you rebuild it

When riots tear your life apart, and you rebuild it

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Anyone with such experiences could have been expected to turn fundamentalist. But Shaheen Kadri is anything but that.

#LforLove: A campaign that tackles homophobia against lesbians

#LforLove: A campaign that tackles homophobia against lesbians

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Redefining the portrayal of lesbian relationships in India.

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'With the largest number of malnourished people on the planet, India is poised to be a nation that significantly under-performs as an economy.'

Indian tea to get a boost with Safta

Indian tea to get a boost with Safta

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

With the Saarc countries looking resolved to create a South Asian Free Trade Area by 2006, Indian tea industry, hit hard by depressed global prices, has never been closer to bagging the big Pakistani market.

UK plans unique pension deal for Tata Steel UK

UK plans unique pension deal for Tata Steel UK

Rediff.com26 May 2016

There are seven potential buyers, ranging from the Port Talbot steelworks' management to the UK steel industry investors Liberty House

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Chinese mobile brands are deeply entrenched in the Indian market. A move to bar them may send a bold diplomatic message. But its cost for the local industry is anybody's guess. In the event that Chinese brands face curbs, two handset makers - Samsung and Apple - squarely stand to gain.

Google is the most attractive employer in India

Google is the most attractive employer in India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Google is followed by Sony India who won the runner-up position.

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Bharti may look at gaining market share pre-merger and benefit from a lower capex intensity

Baba Ramdev: An entrepreneur extraordinaire

Baba Ramdev: An entrepreneur extraordinaire

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

He alone gets the credit for reviving consumer interest in Ayurveda, says Bhupesh Bhandari.

How localisation is the key to India's growth

How localisation is the key to India's growth

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

There is a new energy in 2015 and a new breed of young, ambitious innovators and entrepreneurs who are coming up with creative solutions to many of India's problems, says Mallika Kapur.

Why gold smuggling is likely to see a sharp rise

Why gold smuggling is likely to see a sharp rise

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Official sources say that the finance ministry is aware of the possible spike in smuggling activity and has already asked intelligence agencies to tighten their vigilance and come down on the unofficial entry of gold into India.

What has Rahul to offer to this country: Arun Jaitley

What has Rahul to offer to this country: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

BJP leader Arun Jaitley assesses Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's first ever television interview

Have you heard about the Buddha Fellowship?

Have you heard about the Buddha Fellowship?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Anjuli Bhargava discovers how the Buddha Fellowship is attracting India's brightest minds to solve its problems.

New accounting norms to hit banking, telecom firms most

New accounting norms to hit banking, telecom firms most

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Banking and telecom will see the highest impact of this transition.

Battles over biscuits: The winners and losers

Battles over biscuits: The winners and losers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Top players, ITC, Britannia and Parle Products, are taking three different routes to compete at the premium end. But soon all three would get on the same path.

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

RBI guv draws new line in sand, seeks flexible rate cuts

RBI guv draws new line in sand, seeks flexible rate cuts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Shaktikanta Das said in Washington, DC, that there was nothing sacrosanct about the 25 bps rate cut and that monetary policy could be well served by calibrating the size of the policy rate to the dynamics of the situation, and the size of the change itself could convey the stance of policy.

'Foresee turnaround in economy in 3 months'

'Foresee turnaround in economy in 3 months'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

'Till now, we were under tremendous stress. The economy was not recovering, the financial cycle was not moving and the banks were not supporting.' 'With the government pumping in money to the banks and asking the NBFCs to give priority to the MSME sector, there will be a revival.'

Now, cess to fund crude reserves

Now, cess to fund crude reserves

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

10 most influential cars brands in India

10 most influential cars brands in India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Maruti Suzuki remains India's most influential auto brand.

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The airline has failed to address fliers' fears and has been opaque about the allegations of tax and financial fraud, giving rise to apprehension that Jet Airways may be headed the Kingfisher way.

Cashless motor insurance has limited benefits

Cashless motor insurance has limited benefits

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Hurdles such as approvals for repair and fixed rates can make the process time-consuming.

Niranjan Hiranandani spoilt for choice after $1-bn sell-off

Niranjan Hiranandani spoilt for choice after $1-bn sell-off

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Younger brother Surendra wants to re-invest his share in real estate and education

The Politics of Education

The Politics of Education

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'If there is one thing our politicians, especially those with their ear to the ground, understand, it is the reality that their voters want three things from their children's schooling: English, English, English', notes Shekhar Gupta.

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Under political fire and ecologists' ire, the group hires Suhel Seth, who will work closely with the promoters and the social media, corporate communications and external public relations team.

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.

Emotions are the new celebrities of advertising

Emotions are the new celebrities of advertising

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Advertisers take to pitching family values and social causes, giving celebrity endorsers and flamboyance a miss. Nikhat Hetavkar reports.

Why tur dal has suddenly become CHEAPER

Why tur dal has suddenly become CHEAPER

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

FCI's suspension of tur under MSP is likely to force farmers to undergo distress sales of the commodity.

An Investment Strategy For 2019

An Investment Strategy For 2019

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Spread investments in equities, bonds, gold and cash to tackle volatility advise Nitin Singh, MD and head, and Vinay Joseph, director, investment strategy, Standard Chartered Wealth Management, India.

Sensex swings over 600 points; finally settles lower at 35,905

Sensex swings over 600 points; finally settles lower at 35,905

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

In the Sensex kitty on Wednesday, Tata Motors emerged as the top loser falling 3.01 per cent, followed by Vedanta shedding 2.92 per cent. Other laggards include HUL, Kotak Bank, NTPC, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hero MotoCorp, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, HDFC, IndusInd Bank and PowerGrid, falling up to 1.77 per cent.

Real reason behind the failure of govt's gold schemes

Real reason behind the failure of govt's gold schemes

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Of the 1,000 surveyed by IIM-A, only five were aware about the government-sponsored gold schemes

Moto Mods: How Lenovo made India fall in love with Motorola again

Moto Mods: How Lenovo made India fall in love with Motorola again

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Mods let Lenovo fight the features battle with premium players like Apple and Samsung and keep the price of the phone low, thereby drawing in aspirational customers who can't afford high-priced feature-rich handsets.

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Both Mahinda Rajapaksa and Modi have learnt from their past mistakes. Modi has understood that Rajapaksa is a 'forever politician' that India has to live with, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.