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Post Lockdown: What Offices Must Do!

Post Lockdown: What Offices Must Do!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Everyone is confused, lost, worried and unsure about the future.' 'Regular communication from the owners or leaders will keep anxiety at bay for employees.'

Walmart CEO addresses Flipkart staff; says deal among best decisions

Walmart CEO addresses Flipkart staff; says deal among best decisions

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The Walmart chief stated that the values of the two companies were "very much aligned"

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' 'My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'

COVID-19: The frantic questions doctors face

COVID-19: The frantic questions doctors face

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The most commonly asked questions relate to symptoms and prevention -- 'Will summer kill the coronavirus?', 'Should outside food and non-veg food be avoided?', 'Does smoking affect chances of recovery?', 'Are face masks useful?', 'Are hand sanitisers better than soap?', 'Are elders in my family more susceptible?'

Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The threat is real the Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told reporters at a White House news conference.

Volkswagen's US recall could be thwarted by reluctant diesel owners

Volkswagen's US recall could be thwarted by reluctant diesel owners

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The cars, some 482,000 Passats, Golfs and Jettas sold in model years 2009 to 2015 in the United States, are peppy and fun to drive, owners say.

We can watch and learn, says GM chief

We can watch and learn, says GM chief

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

Rick Wagoner, chairman and chief executive officer, General Motors, spoke to Business Standard on the Indian market.

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall.

5 things that make Renault Lodgy special

5 things that make Renault Lodgy special

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

It is likely to be priced between Rs 8 and Rs 12 lakh

Why Maruti is staring at worst quarter in 5 years

Why Maruti is staring at worst quarter in 5 years

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Pessimism largely emanates from the fact that the volume outlook for FY20 isn't encouraging at the moment.

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This is perhaps for the first time the CBI raided a serving police chief of a state.

'This will lead to a law of the jungle'

'This will lead to a law of the jungle'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'Just as coronavirus has come to us from China, this disease is also coming from that country.' 'India is a strong democracy and you cannot compromise on labour laws in this manner.' 'These changes will be challenged in court.'

Tiger Global back on the prowl in Indian start-up arena

Tiger Global back on the prowl in Indian start-up arena

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The investor has now put together a fund of $3.75 billion to back private companies.

God help the passengers of Indian Railways' high speed trains

God help the passengers of Indian Railways' high speed trains

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Even as Indian Railways is gearing up to roll out high-speed passenger services, it seems set to record its worst performance in three years on accidents.

The saga of late trains and dirty stations continues

The saga of late trains and dirty stations continues

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The Manduadih-Rameswaram Weekly Express tops the list of latecomer trains, with the highest average delay time of 11.5 hours!

66 arrested Tamil Nadu fishermen return home from Sri Lanka

66 arrested Tamil Nadu fishermen return home from Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Sixty-six Tamil Nadu fishermen set free by a Sri lankan court after being arrested recently by the island navy, arrived in Rameswaram on Wednesday with the Indian Coast Guard repatriating them.

Rajiv Bajaj rubbishes union's demands

Rajiv Bajaj rubbishes union's demands

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Rajiv Bajaj, the managing director of Bajaj Auto, on Thursday, reacted strongly to the threat by the company's trade union of going again on strike from April 28.

Champions League: FC Copenhagen cancels tickets for 'non-Danish' fans

Champions League: FC Copenhagen cancels tickets for 'non-Danish' fans

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

FC Copenhagen fans with non-Danish sounding names had their Champions League tickets cancelled because of the club's security policy, a Danish newspaper reported.

Railways eye MTNL, BSNL investment in RailTel

Railways eye MTNL, BSNL investment in RailTel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

Railway Minister Nitish Kumar has said that negotiations are on with the telecom ministry for equity participation of MTNL and BSNL in RailTel Corp to improve telecom services in the Railways.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

Food regulator yet to scan items sold online

Food regulator yet to scan items sold online

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Food and grocery a favourite category for e-commerce players.

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Will urban Indians ever be ready to cycle to work?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Public bicycle-sharing systems are entering this untapped market.

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Rediff.com18 May 2020

States and Union Territories have been given the powers for delineation of Red, Green and Orange Zones as per COVID-19 situation, the MHA said. All shops, except those in containment zones and malls, will be allowed to open from Monday with staggered timings during lockdown 4.0, it said.

Honda recalls 2.24 lakh vehicles in India for faulty airbags

Honda recalls 2.24 lakh vehicles in India for faulty airbags

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

HCIL will voluntarily replace airbag inflators of 2,23,578 vehicles of previous generations of CR-V, Civic, City and Jazz.

'Don't condemn the institution of dowry'

'Don't condemn the institution of dowry'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2003

'It has only become a pathology because of gender relations,' argues historian Veena Talwar Oldenburg in a startling new thesis.

Maggi crisis: No cheer for other noodles brands like Yippee!

Maggi crisis: No cheer for other noodles brands like Yippee!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

ITC's noodle brand has been caught in the Maggi crossfire.

Rajan mantra to enhance India's risk-taking abilities

Rajan mantra to enhance India's risk-taking abilities

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'Access to finance is one of the most crucial needs in the economy.'

Tata Motors to launch hi-tech features in cars

Tata Motors to launch hi-tech features in cars

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

JLR is developing its own autonomous car technologies, which could one day trickle into Tata's more affordable people carriers.

Amazon once again in 'data breach' controversy

Amazon once again in 'data breach' controversy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Sellers downloading their monthly financial reports were served with those of other vendors, leading to a breach of competitive businesses data.

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

It was a quiet reopening with few people venturing warily to watch a mix of regional, English and Hindi reruns such as "Chhichhore", "Thappad", "Tanhaji" and "The Spy".

India's hotels business: 'Lots of Chinese capital will come in'

India's hotels business: 'Lots of Chinese capital will come in'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'Jin Jiang had invested in Louvre Hotels.' 'Louvre, a couple of months ago, took a majority in Sarovar hotels.' 'So they are coming in now.' 'Look at the Chinese -- two quarters ago they took 25 percent in Hilton.' And then HNA also took majority in Carlson (Radisson).'

Gold best option to raise emergency funds

Gold best option to raise emergency funds

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Gold loans are a quick, easy and low-cost way to meet your immediate and emergency financing needs, but do ensure that you entrust your gold in safe hands after thorough due diligence, suggests Gaurav Gupta, founder and CEO, MyLoanCare.in.

Toyota Prius: The planet's favourite hybrid

Toyota Prius: The planet's favourite hybrid

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The fourth generation Prius combines a premium styling and an enjoyable driving dynamics.

Uber rape: Uber Asia-Pacific head questioned again

Uber rape: Uber Asia-Pacific head questioned again

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The Asia-Pacific head of United States-based cab service Uber was questioned by the police for the second consecutive day on Wednesday in connection with the rape of a 27-year-old finance executive by the company's driver, during which he was asked about details of their safety features, details of drivers among others.

Delhi: Ola cab driver arrested for allegedly molesting Belgian woman

Delhi: Ola cab driver arrested for allegedly molesting Belgian woman

Rediff.com8 May 2016

After stepping out of the cab near South East Delhi's C R Park area, she informed the police about the incident at around 10 pm, the police said.

Providing safer taxis is possible if...

Providing safer taxis is possible if...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

There are many things that Uber could and should have done when it started operating in Delhi, a city which is unfriendly to women -- but did not. It should have been able to more carefully track taxis that go off GPS, as happened in this case.

The remorseful CEO

The remorseful CEO

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Today, apologies by CEOs of global corporations have become so common that you get case studies on the subject.

'Since August 2019, I've done business only for 25 days'

'Since August 2019, I've done business only for 25 days'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What matters right now is what I am able to do in these times of distress for the people of J&K.'

Mahindra recalls 2,300 units of Scorpio, XUV 500, Xylo

Mahindra recalls 2,300 units of Scorpio, XUV 500, Xylo

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The exercise is in keeping with SIAM's voluntary code on vehicle recall

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'What is critical today in India is confidence of depositors.' 'If you have these kinds of problems spreading like this, the confidence level of a lot of people in the system gets shaken.'