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10 global cos cut 1 lakh jobs in 2012

10 global cos cut 1 lakh jobs in 2012

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

With an aim to save costs in troubled economic times, just 10 companies together have announced nearly one lakh job cuts worldwide since start of 2012 and they include giants like HP, Google and Citigroup.

How this youngster is bringing jobs to students

How this youngster is bringing jobs to students

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Rishabh Gupta is a young entrepreneur who is helping the country's graduates find jobs, internships and more. Here, he offers advice to budding entrepreneurs and young graduates on how to make the most of their career.

Infosys to fire up to 5,000 workers

Infosys to fire up to 5,000 workers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The software services provider looks to cut costs and boost sales.

The 30 biggest companies in India

The 30 biggest companies in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Indian Oil Corporation is India's biggest company by revenue.

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The innovative fusion sport of football-golf is helping Argentine courses stay afloat in testing economic times when golfing revenue alone is often not enough to cover costly maintenance fees.

Two Indians in Forbes richest Americans' list

Two Indians in Forbes richest Americans' list

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Two Indians have made it to the Forbes list of 400 Richest Americans.

20 fastest-growing companies in the world

20 fastest-growing companies in the world

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

There are some companies that are witnessing booming growth.

The hype over Gujarat's economic performance

The hype over Gujarat's economic performance

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Gujarat's so-called superior performance, relative to its own history, and its present peer group, is being used to assiduously promote a personality cult around Modi together with a fascist ideology, say Sonali Ranade and Shaelja Sharma

Top 10 corporates account for 13% of bank loans

Top 10 corporates account for 13% of bank loans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

This loan growth has been largely driven by the top 10 corporate groups.

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Is SpiceJet selling stake to Qatar Airways?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The airline was forced to ground its fleet in December after running out of cash.

Tatas refute media reports; Indica still in focus

Tatas refute media reports; Indica still in focus

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Contrary to information in the report, Tata Motors does not have any plans of 'de-emphasising' the Tata Indica, the statement said.

India's 30 biggest companies

India's 30 biggest companies

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

India's companies are today amongst the biggest companies in the world.

Who should be the next chairman of Tata Sons?

Who should be the next chairman of Tata Sons?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Half a dozen names are doing the rounds as replacement for Cyrus Mistry as the chairman of the Tata Group.

This election witnessed a silenced Muslim

This election witnessed a silenced Muslim

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'This time, even the professedly secular parties have maintained a conscious distance from being identified with Muslims.' 'This could be interpreted as a success of the BJP campaign of what it has been calling 'minority appeasement', says Mohammad Sajjad.

7 career lessons from Indra Nooyi

7 career lessons from Indra Nooyi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

As she steps down as CEO, Indra Nooyi leaves behind an inspiring legacy of initiative, innovation and social responsibility.

India should cut rates, boost spending, says economist

India should cut rates, boost spending, says economist

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

India needs to cuts interest rates and expand public expenditure if it wants to boost growth rate, says Sunanda Sen.

India's top 20 profit making PSUs

India's top 20 profit making PSUs

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru called public sector units 'the temples of modern India'.

Why Mallya sold Berger Paints to a 'shopkeeper'

Why Mallya sold Berger Paints to a 'shopkeeper'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Mallya understood, astutely, that the Dhingras were very keen to acquire Berger Paints. He upped his asking price. The figure Vijay asked for was found to be much more than what Kuldip and Gurbachan had anticipated. A fascinating excerpt from Sonu Bhasin's Unstoppable: Kuldip Singh Dhingra And The Rise Of Berger Paints.

We support 'self-determination' in Kashmir: Pak Army chief

We support 'self-determination' in Kashmir: Pak Army chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Prime Minister Khan, in his address, said Pakistan will never fight any other country's war in future and his government's foreign policy will be in the best interest of the nation.

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

What Saisuresh Sivaswamy learnt about the election from television and the newspapers. A must read column, folks!

Can Apple Pay repeat its US success story in India?

Can Apple Pay repeat its US success story in India?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

iPhone, which accounts for just 3% of sales in India's 100 million-plus annual smartphone market, plans to partner an existing player

The Big Star Players in the Ad World

The Big Star Players in the Ad World

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

According to a report, Shah Rukh Khan endorses the maximum number of brands on TV, followed by Katrina and Kareena.

Why HRD ministry nixed all names for IIM-A chairman's post

Why HRD ministry nixed all names for IIM-A chairman's post

Rediff.com30 May 2016

This is reportedly the first time that the names recommended by a search committee have been shot down by the HRD ministry

Gates Foundation commits $750 mn to The Global Fund

Gates Foundation commits $750 mn to The Global Fund

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The foundation is providing the money to The Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria through a promissory note, co-chair Bill Gates said.

Does vehicle density in metropolitan cities play a vital role in air pollution?

Does vehicle density in metropolitan cities play a vital role in air pollution?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The Rediff labs team tried to correlate vehicle density with air pollution.

10 countries that will rule world trade

10 countries that will rule world trade

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Trade is set to transform with most growth coming from emerging markets.

India's top 20 youthful brands

India's top 20 youthful brands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Youth is one of the largest consumer groups in India. Every brand is trying to reach out to them. Read here to find out, which brand was successful in its attempt to connect with the youth.

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

'Pay tax on any income earned by non-working spouse and kids'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Tax expert Anil Rego answers readers' questions about how Finance Minister Piyush Goyal's Budget affects you.

India's 30 biggest companies

India's 30 biggest companies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

India's biggest companies are public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the oil & gas sector.

Why is Uday Kotak being singled out for his bank's success?

Why is Uday Kotak being singled out for his bank's success?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'I find the RBI edict to the Kotak Mahindra Bank to reduce Uday Kotak's shareholding very unreasonable,' says Sudhir Bisht.

RIL plans to offer low-cost 4G service on Rs 3,500 tablets

RIL plans to offer low-cost 4G service on Rs 3,500 tablets

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

RIL mulls launching tablets at around Rs 3,500 and bundle it with data offering 1 GB at Rs 10, a tenth of the current 3G prices.

Bollywood's Highest Paid Actresses

Bollywood's Highest Paid Actresses

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Kareena Kapoor leads the pack.

People throng banks as they reopen

People throng banks as they reopen

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Banks will remain open for the public even on the weekend

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda may hike car price

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda may hike car price

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Popular new models like Maruti Ciaz and Hyundai Elite i20 are reported to get dearer in a few days time.

Indians pay the highest for petrol, diesel!

Indians pay the highest for petrol, diesel!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Petrol costs less than a dollar in the OPEC region.

Ferrari sells for $16.4 mn at auction!

Ferrari sells for $16.4 mn at auction!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

In auctions held this weekend, nine much-desired cars were on the block.

French carmaker Peugeot says no plan for swift return to India

French carmaker Peugeot says no plan for swift return to India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

PSA Peugeot Citroen has no plans to re-enter India's car market any time soon

The world's fastest car in India soon!

The world's fastest car in India soon!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The world's fastest car, Ultimate Aero is all set to hit the Indian roads.

Highest and lowest petrol prices in Indian cities

Highest and lowest petrol prices in Indian cities

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Petrol prices in India are amongst the highest in the world.

Has arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari fled to London?

Has arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari fled to London?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, who is under the scanner of multiple investigating agencies, may have fled the country, a media report claimed on Thursday.