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So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

PM has been regularly seeking people's inputs through mygov.in and his app, to assess the mood of the nation.

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'It could take 12 months or more for hiring to get back on track.' 'New opportunities would come up and there will be demand for skillsets that can help dealing with the current situation.'

To play long innings in banking, Vodafone needs to do a few things

To play long innings in banking, Vodafone needs to do a few things

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

While some are relatively new in this business, Vodafone, which has 1.8 million touch points in the country, has been offering basic banking and payment services through its pre-paid mobile digital semi-closed wallet called M-Pesa since 2012.

The first UID holders and their stories

The first UID holders and their stories

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Brief profiles of the 10 Indians who were the first to get their unique identity cards

High inflation? Blame it on small cities

High inflation? Blame it on small cities

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Falling food prices notwithstanding, consumer inflation will remain high during the current fiscal because of high cost of housing and services as well as the increasing inflationary pressures from smaller cities, Goldman Sachs said in a report on Tuesday.

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With sports events around the world suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, football clubs and leagues have been discussing pay cuts with players to help them make it through the crisis.

Can India grow at 9-10% in 2022-23?

Can India grow at 9-10% in 2022-23?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Niti Aayog's plan to create a 'New India' in less than four years should invite scepticism, argues T N Ninan.

Techie dies after illegal hoarding falls on her, run over by tanker

Techie dies after illegal hoarding falls on her, run over by tanker

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The young woman's death has led to an outrage on illegal hoardings being put by political parties despite them causing inconvenience and posing a threat to people's safety.

Akhilesh does a Modi, comes up with 'Radio Saifai'

Akhilesh does a Modi, comes up with 'Radio Saifai'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Digital radio -- 'Radio Saifai' -- launched in the native village of Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav has become an instant hit within a week.

Retail price inflation rose to 13.91% in May

Retail price inflation rose to 13.91% in May

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

In the month of May wholesale price inflation entered double digits and stood at 10.16 per cent.

IT layoffs: Getting skilled is the makeover mantra

IT layoffs: Getting skilled is the makeover mantra

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Building front-end and stitching it with back-end is a task that IT firms are learning the hard way, finds Raghu Krishnan.

Manual scavenging -- a national shame

Manual scavenging -- a national shame

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Rediff labs analysed the socio-economic caste census 2011 data on number of manual scavengers in India.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

'Indian IT industry has to de-risk itself'

'Indian IT industry has to de-risk itself'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

"Protectionism is not new. The attention that is given is because there is a political and emotional element to it." TCS COO N G Subramaniam on why his company is optimistic despite global headwinds.

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

As advertising reaches a cacophonous pitch, as it does every year around this time, brands say they are finding newer and more effective ways to reach their audiences.

Saral Rozgar job card launched in West Bengal

Saral Rozgar job card launched in West Bengal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

'Saral Rozgar' is a mobile job marketplace that helps blue collared and entry-level job seekers to connect to mainstream employers anywhere in India via mobile in their own language in an affordable manner, Tech Mahindra, head mobility business, Jagdish Mitra said in Kolkata on Tuesday.

CBI busts global child porn racket; 20-year-old arrested from UP

CBI busts global child porn racket; 20-year-old arrested from UP

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

After registering a case of alleged violation of Information Technology Act, the CBI carried out searches at five locations in Delhi, Mumbai and Noida and Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.

COVID-19: Job loss, salary cuts are BIGGEST worries

COVID-19: Job loss, salary cuts are BIGGEST worries

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'A large number of people are suddenly waking up to the fear of losing jobs,' says Shyamal Majumdar.

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi in UAE

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi in UAE

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Some interesting moments from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to the United Arab Emirates.

BJP buying MLAs with note ban cash: Digvijaya Singh

BJP buying MLAs with note ban cash: Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The comments came in backdrop of the political crisis in Karnataka after some Congress-Janata Dal-Secular MLAs resigned and the 10 party legislators in Goa joining the BJP.

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the most critical phase - the April-June quarter of this year.

TCS, Infosys, Wipro add 7 times more jobs

TCS, Infosys, Wipro add 7 times more jobs

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'Young people are digital natives.' 'Hence, their ability to learn coding and to become a full stack engineer is far more.' 'The demand for such people is more as we feel that if we hire people from campuses, we can train them to become what we want.'

Denied nod to land chopper, Yogi addresses Bengal rally via phone

Denied nod to land chopper, Yogi addresses Bengal rally via phone

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

"This TMC government is anti-people, anti-democratic and have compromised with national security," Adityanath said.

10 laws that changed how India does business

10 laws that changed how India does business

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Experts consider Sebi's takeover code in its present form to be on a par with any foreign code governing public mergers and acquisitions.

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Pilot and author Alkesh Nair shares his fascinating reading list.

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India's IT/BPO story isn't over yet, believes Ganesh Natarajan.

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India's IT/BPO story isn't over yet, believes Ganesh Natarajan.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The capital recorded 2,373 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to 92,175. With 61 deaths, the fatalities now stand at 2,864.

Another coronavirus fallout: India's shipping business

Another coronavirus fallout: India's shipping business

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

'The coronavirus impact is much bigger than what the market had predicted. We are helpless and simply watching the market at present. Nothing can be done,' said Anil Devli, chief executive officer (CEO) of Indian National Shipowners' Association (INSA).

The missing topic in Modi-Trump talks: H-1B visas

The missing topic in Modi-Trump talks: H-1B visas

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The H-1B issue specifically did not figure in the talks, with Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar telling reporters that there was a lot of discussion with business leaders and the two leaders about the digital partnership when asked about whether H-1B visa issue figured in the talks.

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

'There is large-scale sacking, and salaries in smaller companies are lower than the minimum wages of Rs 18,000 a month.'

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

'RBI has reduced cash supply to banks'

'RBI has reduced cash supply to banks'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'The RBI is not releasing Rs 2,000 notes for the last 10 days; probably they have stopped printing it.'

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

Govt to hike DA by 10% for second time

Govt to hike DA by 10% for second time

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

The Centre is likely to announce next month a hike in dearness allowance by 10 per cent to 100 per cent, benefiting about 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners.

'Even dal has become a luxury'

'Even dal has become a luxury'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Across the country, inflation has hit the lives of millions.

Shops selling essentials to remain open 24x7 in Maha, Delhi, Goa

Shops selling essentials to remain open 24x7 in Maha, Delhi, Goa

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The decision was taken to prevent crowding at shops and marketplaces amid the lockdown to contain the coronaviruspandemic, a statement from Thackeray's office said.

Vikas Dubey's chief aide held, says he was tipped-off about the raid

Vikas Dubey's chief aide held, says he was tipped-off about the raid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The aide, Dayashankar Agnihotri, was injured in his leg in retaliatory firing by police after he tried to attack them and flee, the official said, adding that no police personnel was hurt. Police have also taken into custody the sub-divisional officer (SDO) and another employee of the power sub-station from where electricity supply was interrupted on the intervening night of Thursday-Friday at the time of the police raid at Dubey's house in Bikru village.

Lost and Found at the Kumbh Mela

Lost and Found at the Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The festival is billed as the largest gathering of humanity on earth, with 110 million people expected to attend over 49 days. But for the thousands who get lost among the crowds, help is at hand and has been since 1946.