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Facebook executive alleges threat to life amid row over report

Facebook executive alleges threat to life amid row over report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Das filed the complaint on Sunday and alleged that several people were issuing "threats, making sexually coloured remarks and defaming her" through online posts.

How IT companies are getting back to work in lockdown

How IT companies are getting back to work in lockdown

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'Elevator rules deem no more than two people for a unit that carries six people, and as an employee enters the office, there are three masks to be used for five hours each a day, then disposed and one for the next day as well.'

Over 160 doctors killed due to COVID-19 in India

Over 160 doctors killed due to COVID-19 in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

This was stated by Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey in the House in response to a question on the number of healthcare staff, including doctors, nurses and ASHA workers who have been affected died due to COVID-19.

When it comes to salary, India Inc has its job cut out

When it comes to salary, India Inc has its job cut out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The new definition under the Code of Wages, 2019, includes three components: basic pay, dearness allowance and retention payment.

Despite strong Q2 numbers, large deals become scarce for IT majors

Despite strong Q2 numbers, large deals become scarce for IT majors

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

The second quarter of FY22 continued to show double digit growth for the top four IT services providers, with every vertical and geography growing well, even though the total contract value (TCV) looked soft for all the players. The trend was first evident in Accenture's Q4 numbers, which saw its TCV in outsourcing deals softer. A soft TCV does not mean that growth is declining, but it does point to the trend of few and scarcer mega deals.

No funds to pay premium for group mediclaim policy: Jet tells staff

No funds to pay premium for group mediclaim policy: Jet tells staff

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The full service carrier has more than 20,000 employees, including pilots and engineers.

Job security top reason to join; salary main retention driver

Job security top reason to join; salary main retention driver

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Forty-two per cent employees could potentially leave their job in 2 years.

How family-owned TVS group's ownership model will change

How family-owned TVS group's ownership model will change

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The TVS family has been engaged, for more than a century, in a diverse range of businesses through various entities in which the branches of the TVS family have invested in or through T V Sundaram Iyengar & Sons, Sundaram Industries, and Southern Roadways - collectively referred to as the TVS Holding Companies.

BharatPe: Another founder vs investor battle starts

BharatPe: Another founder vs investor battle starts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

With Bharatpe's co-founder Ashneer Grover launching an offensive against the firm's investors after facing a probe over alleged fraud, abrasive behaviour and corporate governance issues, the company on Friday said questioning the integrity of board members and misrepresentation of facts is painful. "The (company) board in all its actions has followed due process in the best interest of the company. We would urge that the confidentiality and integrity of the governance review and board meetings is maintained by all," BharatPe said in a statement. The statement followed Grover, who was sent on a three-month leave following allegations of using abusive language against Kotak Mahindra Bank staff and for fraudulent practices, reportedly saying he was "arm-twisted" by the company's investors into going on leave and that he had lost confidence in CEO Sameer Suhail.

Pollution levels in Delhi up again, air quality 'severe'

Pollution levels in Delhi up again, air quality 'severe'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The air quality in the capital has remained very poor or severe on most of the days in November so far.

Taliban to allow foreigners, authorised Afghans to leave: US

Taliban to allow foreigners, authorised Afghans to leave: US

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

In a tweet, Blinken also assured that America will hold the Taliban to that commitment.

RBL's chief tries to allay concerns on bank's health

RBL's chief tries to allay concerns on bank's health

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

RBL Bank's interim chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) Rajeev Ahuja on Sunday tried to allay concerns around the health of the bank. He said events during the weekend are not linked to RBL's asset quality. The bank said Vishwavir Ahuja, its managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), had on Saturday proceeded on leave with immediate effect on medical grounds.

How start-ups can survive the pandemic

How start-ups can survive the pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

While you cannot avoid the delay in payments from your customers, you must come up with new ideas on building your internal cashflow system to ensure that the cash crunch within the organisation is minimal, suggests Naval Goel.

Starting a new job? 10 things you must know

Starting a new job? 10 things you must know

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Present a positive image by exuding enthusiasm and energy for work, says Surya Mahadevan.

Automakers let go of contractual workers as slowdown bites

Automakers let go of contractual workers as slowdown bites

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Availability of jobs at India's auto companies has shrunk significantly over the last two years, as the industry goes through one of its worst slowdowns. More than 60 per cent of the total workforce fell by 24 per cent in 2019-20, against 2017-18.

Why India should follow the 4-day work week

Why India should follow the 4-day work week

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

It will lead to higher productivity for the company and will provide the employees more time for personal chores and engagement.

Learning is the name of the game

Learning is the name of the game

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Gamification has the potential to trigger immediate positive responses to learning that an organisation wishes to impart.

'Skills are the new currency across biz'

'Skills are the new currency across biz'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'As the demand for transferable skills that can be remotely applied increases, the need for tech-based courses is on the rise/'

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Jaishankar 'endeavours' to expand vaccine production with US help

Jaishankar 'endeavours' to expand vaccine production with US help

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Calling COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines as one of the most important aspects of his discussions with top officials of the Biden administration, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the endeavour is to expand production of vaccines in India with assistance from the US.

Fiscal impact of stimulus to be around 0.25-0.6% of GDP in FY21: Experts

Fiscal impact of stimulus to be around 0.25-0.6% of GDP in FY21: Experts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Welcoming the latest round of stimulus announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, experts said the measures will support the economic recovery boosting demand, job creation and by providing funds to the MSME and stressed sectors. The fiscal impact of the stimulus is likely to be around 0.25-0.6 per cent of GDP in the current fiscal, they said.

How Infosys plans to check attrition

How Infosys plans to check attrition

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

With the attrition rate continuing well above 20 per cent, one of the highest in the segment, Infosys is on a drive to reimagine the way it engages with employees starting from the time of recruitment itself. The company is using digital technologies in order to simplify recruitment, provide faster career track to employees, and incentivise people with top skills. The company is looking at doubling the number of recruits from tier-I engineering colleges such as IITs and NITs to enrich its talent base. These candidates who are offered twice the salary as compared to regular campus recruits, join as 'power programmers', a term that has been internally coined by the company to recognise the top coders.

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A June 11 survey by cLocalCircles across 299 districts puts overall vaccine hesitancy levels at 18 per cent, with 11 per cent of the respondents saying they were not convinced if the currently available vaccines would protect them against the new strains; and 5 per cent said they do not plan to take the vaccine at all.

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The boy from Kanpur kept his audiences in theatres, on television and lately on social media platforms engaged with vivid societal sketches, be it about travelling in Mumbai's famous locals or lampooning queues at wedding buffets.

Sheena Bora Trial: More Questions Than Answers

Sheena Bora Trial: More Questions Than Answers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The living will do anything to save their lives. The dead can't defend themselves. Will Sheena Bora's good name survive her murder trial?

Spend time with boss to feel more inspired!

Spend time with boss to feel more inspired!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The study, by a leadership training and research company headquartered in Atlanta, found that spending more time with their direct supervisor each week could benefit employees.

CAs scramble to fathom new whistleblowing law

CAs scramble to fathom new whistleblowing law

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Chartered accountants are readying themselves for a higher onus on individuals to report violations that they come across as part of their work. There has been a scramble to understand the implications as the non-compliance with laws and regulations (NOCLAR) comes into effect in less than six months. It is applicable from April 1, 2022 after being deferred earlier because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Change Your Life! Ask Questions!

Change Your Life! Ask Questions!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

By framing the right question, Satya Nadella directed his team's attention to searching for the right answer, which opened up a treasure trove of new business opportunities, which would have remained undiscovered but for framing the right question.

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

There were 86 million salaried jobs in India during 2019-2020. In August 2020, their count was down to 65 million. The deficit of 21 million jobs is the biggest among all types of employment, points out Mahesh Vyas.

Boeing's Plans For India's Defence Aatmanirbharta

Boeing's Plans For India's Defence Aatmanirbharta

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'The future is about autonomy and tanking.'

Rules for hiring contract workers eased

Rules for hiring contract workers eased

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

However, the government has enacted an important change to the fixed-term employment framework that may help companies in handing out contractual jobs to its existing permanent workforce.

Cisco initiates flexi timings for staff and saves $490 million!

Cisco initiates flexi timings for staff and saves $490 million!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Firm offers this work option to 80% of its staff, saves $196mn on opex and garners $294 mn via building sales

WFH: 10 SMART tips to manage a team remotely

WFH: 10 SMART tips to manage a team remotely

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Managing team members without daily face-to-face interactions is something we are all learning. However, if we inculcate the following factors in our professional lives, it can help us go a long way in establishing seamlessness and excel at remote leadership

Critical business operations unaffected by cyber attack: Wipro

Critical business operations unaffected by cyber attack: Wipro

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Wipro said it has used its industry-leading cybersecurity practices and partner ecosystem for remedial steps and has shared this intelligence with its partners to develop the AntiVirus signatures.

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also challenged the BJP to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1 pm Wednesday and said he is ready for a public debate with him.

Covid shots to be allowed at workplaces from April 11

Covid shots to be allowed at workplaces from April 11

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The vaccination can be held at workplaces that have around 100 eligible and willing beneficiaries.

How India's IT majors are becoming more customer-friendly

How India's IT majors are becoming more customer-friendly

Rediff.com15 May 2017

As Indian IT service entities mature into multi-billion dollar organisations employing thousands, the pressure has increased on them from clients to identify and solve customer problems than working on predefined parameters.

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The SJB has begun to collect signatures from MPs for the no-confidence motion, according to media reports.

PUBG to return to India with new game, $100 mn investment, better security

PUBG to return to India with new game, $100 mn investment, better security

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The company is also planning to create an Indian subsidiary to enhance communications and services with players for which it will hire over 100 employees specialising in business, e-sports, and game development.

Assam gas well 'killed', fire fully doused after over 5 months

Assam gas well 'killed', fire fully doused after over 5 months

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The worst industrial disaster of the Northeast took away the lives of three employees of the PSU major and injured several others.