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Sensex ends 184 points higher led by IT; Infosys up 5%

Sensex ends 184 points higher led by IT; Infosys up 5%

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Infosys, TCS, HUL and Reliance Industries were the top gainers of the day.

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Rediff.com12 May 2021

A group of Indian workers in the US have filed a lawsuit in a district court against the Swaminarayan sect BAPS, accusing it of human trafficking and wage law violations during the construction of a massive temple in New Jersey.

GTB: Pay disparity may end

GTB: Pay disparity may end

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

AI pilots oppose secret ballot for recognising trade unions

AI pilots oppose secret ballot for recognising trade unions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The national carrier currently has 15 recognised trade unions.

Watch out! Rival companies are spying on you

Watch out! Rival companies are spying on you

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

In order to gain advantage over their competitors, companies across various sectors engage in "espionage" like "bugging offices of their rivals by planting a mole", says a survey by industry body Assocham.

Online meetings: 5 tips to make an impression

Online meetings: 5 tips to make an impression

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Ask yourself 3 questions, advises Seema Chowdhry: Who is going to be in the audience? What type of questions can they ask? Do I know the answers?

Uncle Sam turns the screws on Indian IT

Uncle Sam turns the screws on Indian IT

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Hiring Americans can strain margins of IT firms operating in US.

Ex-Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh gets bail in money laundering case

Ex-Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh gets bail in money laundering case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The high court imposed various bail conditions on him, including that he shall not tamper with the evidence or influence witnesses, directly or indirectly.

5 secrets of a winning product launch

5 secrets of a winning product launch

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The tact lies in building a story so that you keep the curiosity alive and engage your audience through the presentation.

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.

How RBI plans to rein in recovery agents

How RBI plans to rein in recovery agents

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

The central bank has stipulated that any violation of the guidelines would be viewed seriously. It may consider imposing a ban on a bank from engaging recovery agents in a particular area. In case of persistent breach of the guidelines, RBI may consider extending the period of ban or the area of ban.

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

IT firms are training employees of their clients and even aspiring IT professionals, in order to create fresh revenue streams amid shrinking deal sizes in traditional software maintenance, says Ayan Pramanik.

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday handed over a job letter to Ravinder's wife.

Why executives need to converse, through blogs

Why executives need to converse, through blogs

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Executives failing to be proactive risk losing out in the fiercely competitive marketplace. And this is where blogs come in.

TCS hopes bonus payout will help contain high attrition

TCS hopes bonus payout will help contain high attrition

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

TCS hopes the Rs 2,628-crore (Rs 26.28 billion) bonus to its employees will help contain the high attrition level.

COVID-19 lockdown: E-biz players flag delivery disruption

COVID-19 lockdown: E-biz players flag delivery disruption

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Online retailers pointed out that their delivery staff is being stopped by local police and urged authorities to streamline the movement of delivery agents and goods.

Indian executives lead in job hopping

Indian executives lead in job hopping

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

About 60 per cent executives in India plan to quit their jobs within five years against the global average of 44 per cent

'Hardest decision we have taken': Kunal Bahl on Snapdeal layoffs

'Hardest decision we have taken': Kunal Bahl on Snapdeal layoffs

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

According to sources, employees from marketing, ad-tech, category, digital marketing, engineering team, catalogues, have all been asked to leave.

What India will we wake up to on May 4?

What India will we wake up to on May 4?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'One hopes that it is for the better that this disaster alters our reality from the morning of May 4,' notes Aakar Patel.

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Did you know that employers have to pay equal remuneration to its male and female employees who are carrying out the same or similar work?

Vishal Sikka named in lawsuit against IP-theft

Vishal Sikka named in lawsuit against IP-theft

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Sikka is considered to be the force behind SAP's analytics platform, HANA that had helped the company strengthen its position in the global market.

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

5 terrorists to LeT and Hizbul were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of J&K.

Oracle completes acquisition of PeopleSoft

Oracle completes acquisition of PeopleSoft

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Global software major Oracle Corporation has completed the acquisition of PeopleSoft development centres, operated by Covansys Corporation and Hexaware Technologies Ltd, which will add over 1,000 professionals to Oracle's applications segment.

Naresh Goyal resigns; Jet to get Rs 1,500 crore funds

Naresh Goyal resigns; Jet to get Rs 1,500 crore funds

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar said Naresh Goyal would be eligible to bid for the airline when the lenders auction it next month.

Amazon opposing deal as Reliance is competitor: Future Retail to HC

Amazon opposing deal as Reliance is competitor: Future Retail to HC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Kishore Biyani-led Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Thursday told the Delhi high court that Amazon was opposing the Rs 24,713 crore deal with Reliance as the Mukesh Ambani company was a competitor, a contention denied by the US-based e-commerce giant which said it was interested in salvaging FRL. FRL contended before a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh that Amazon was not concerned if the deal falls through then all the shops of the Indian company would be closed down and it's more than 25,000 employees would be without any livelihood. Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for FRL, told the court that the US-based e-commerce giant was only concerned that the Mukesh Ambani group company should not get the shops as they are a competitor of Amazon.

Delhi's borders to be sealed for a week: Kejriwal

Delhi's borders to be sealed for a week: Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Barber shops and salons will be allowed to open, but spas will remain closed'

Amazing story of a businessman who gifted cars, flats to staff

Amazing story of a businessman who gifted cars, flats to staff

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

For the last few days, Surat-based diamond exporter Savji Dholakia has been inundated with job applications.

Bodies in corridor, not enough beds: Scenes from Mumbai's Covid-19 facility

Bodies in corridor, not enough beds: Scenes from Mumbai's Covid-19 facility

Rediff.com27 May 2020

"Only 27 bodies can be kept in the KEM mortuary. But, all slots are filled with COVID-19 victims' bodies and other bodies have been kept in the corridor. There are some 15 bodies kept on stretchers on both sides of the corridor that leads to the second floor where the testing laboratory is located," KEM staffers' union leader Santosh Dhuri said. "Workers need protection kits and assurance of financial support in case of falling sick. These issues are not satisfactorily addressed by the BMC and the state government despite several reminders and agitations," he said.

Is India's job market as bad as it is made out to be?

Is India's job market as bad as it is made out to be?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

About 13 million first time car/two-wheeler buyers are entering the market every year. If employment creation is such a big issue, where are these people coming from, asks Mahesh Nandurkar.

Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs; shut units

Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs; shut units

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

"Nokia plans to reduce up to 10,000 positions globally by the end of 2013. Nokia is beginning the process of engaging with employee representatives in accordance with country-specific legal requirements," it said in a statement.

Police issue licence to two dance bars in Mumbai

Police issue licence to two dance bars in Mumbai

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mumbai police on Thursday issued licence to two dance bars as the per the new guidelines laid down by the Maharashtra government.

Bombay Begums review

Bombay Begums review

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

It's a treat to watch Pooja Bhatt explode on the small screen, raves Sukanya Verma.

War on Covid can only be won through vaccines

War on Covid can only be won through vaccines

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The vaccination rate needs to go up by three to four times, assert Ajay Shah and Amrita Agarwal.

Facebook accused of 'trending' bias

Facebook accused of 'trending' bias

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Gizmodo reported on Monday that a former Facebook employee claimed workers "routinely suppressed news stories of interest to conservative readers," while "artificially" adding other stories to the trending list

Infosys denies knowledge of any fresh complaint

Infosys denies knowledge of any fresh complaint

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Infosys pointed out that it is not uncommon for plaintiffs' lawyers to issue press releases or other media communications asking potential plaintiffs to contact them in order to apply for lead plaintiff status in an existing lawsuit. In October, Infosys had informed the stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management.

'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.'

Working from Home? AVOID These Mistakes

Working from Home? AVOID These Mistakes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Ruchira Gokhale, head, consulting solutions, Interweave Consulting, who has been working out of home since 2014, lists the mistakes professionals make while WFH.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Telangana stir: Talks with Joint Action Committee hit impasse

Telangana stir: Talks with Joint Action Committee hit impasse

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

On the 30th day of the indefinite general strike, the Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday engaged the Telangana Employees' Joint Action Committee in talks for the first time but no breakthrough appeared in sight.

BPO financial irregularities to cost Infosys less than $1 million

BPO financial irregularities to cost Infosys less than $1 million

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Infosys, India's second largest information technology (IT) services company, is likely to book an impact of less than $1 million (Rs 6 crore) due to the financial irregularities in the accounts of its business process outsourcing (BPO) arm, which led to the dismissal of the unit's chief financial officer, Abraham Mathews earlier this week.