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From top jeweller to liquidation, how Gitanjali Gems lost its sheen

From top jeweller to liquidation, how Gitanjali Gems lost its sheen

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Once a stock market darling, the jewellery chain heads for liquidation.

HCL Tech Q3 net profit up 3.6% on robust demand

HCL Tech Q3 net profit up 3.6% on robust demand

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

HCL Technologies on Tuesday reported a 3.6% increase in net profit at Rs 1,683 crore (Rs 16.83 billion) for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

CEO Vishal Sikka's strategy is in line with focus on academic research in new technologies.

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

There is a high demand for IT professionals who can envision, design and develop applications for the future.

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.

Hotel Mumbai Review

Hotel Mumbai Review

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Hotel Mumbai wants to be a gripping depiction of a grim time but it could've been a lot more, feels Sukanya Verma.

Will more heads roll at Infosys?

Will more heads roll at Infosys?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Former CFO V Balakrishnan seeks exit of Infosys chairman, co-chairman R Seshasayee, co-chairman Ravi Venkatesan, audit committee chairman Roopa Kudva and nomination committee chairman Jeffrey S Lehman.

IndiGo staff manhandle passenger, airline apologises

IndiGo staff manhandle passenger, airline apologises

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

IndiGo's president and director Aditya Ghosh apologised for the incident and said stern action was taken against an airline staff for manhandling the passenger.

Maggi crisis: Around 1,500 workers impacted in India

Maggi crisis: Around 1,500 workers impacted in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

However, none of the permanent workers involved in manufacturing of Maggi at the Moga plant have been retrenched

What women really want from employers

What women really want from employers

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The ability to work flexibly and be judged on deliverables.

Wipro bags IT infrastructure deal from 7-Eleven in Australia

Wipro bags IT infrastructure deal from 7-Eleven in Australia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The project will improve business functionality at 7-Eleven through the deployment of a consolidated, real-time transactional and reporting infrastructure.

PSU banks lost Rs 227 bn to frauds in 5 years

PSU banks lost Rs 227 bn to frauds in 5 years

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Over 25,600 cases of banking fraud reported up to December 21, 2017, says Minister RS Prasad.

Grofers takes back offer letters of 67 fresh hires

Grofers takes back offer letters of 67 fresh hires

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The Tiger Global-backed company says the layoffs would affect all teams.

9 TIPS to PROTECT Your Job

9 TIPS to PROTECT Your Job

Rediff.com18 May 2021

With the changes in the workplace, in-demand skills, flexibility and being tech-savvy will help you save your job.

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Murthy's baseless allegations forced Sikka to quit: Infosys board

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The Board rued that its efforts to resolve the concerns of the founders - who together own about 12.75 per cent stake in Infosys - over the course of a year through a dialogue have not been successful.

Engineer, supervisor abducted in Bihar

Engineer, supervisor abducted in Bihar

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

An engineer and a supervisor of a private road construction company were abducted in Bihar's Sasaram district by armed criminals for ransom, police said on Wednesday.

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.

Vishal Sikka gives Infosys a global feel

Vishal Sikka gives Infosys a global feel

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Sikka has influenced the company to break away from the old mould in more ways than one.

Infosys bows to Murthy; Nilekani returns as chairman

Infosys bows to Murthy; Nilekani returns as chairman

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Vishal Sikka who was made vice-chairman till his successor was appointed, also quit the board with immediate effect.

Facebook bans BJP's Raja Singh, MLA says he had no account

Facebook bans BJP's Raja Singh, MLA says he had no account

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Facebook -- which counts India among its largest markets with over 300 million users -- has been in the eye of a storm after a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report alleged that the social media platform's content policies favoured the ruling party in India. The report had accused Facebook of ignoring posts containing hate speech by BJP MLA Raja Singh. Since then, the ruling BJP and Congress have been trading barbs over the social media giant's alleged political bias.

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Engineering product firms were among the first to embrace AI and machine learning. And the early adopters are reaping gains.

Nasscom to plug outsourcing leaks

Nasscom to plug outsourcing leaks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The multi-pronged initiative is targeted at employees, organisations, enforcement agencies and policy amendment, through a '4E Framework' - engagement, education, enactment and enforcement.

Some clever leadership rules

Some clever leadership rules

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

'On further stimulus, I've kept my options open'

'On further stimulus, I've kept my options open'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'Prime Minister Modi stated several times that we shall not let this challenge go away without converting it into an opportunity to undertake systemic reforms.' 'And hasn't that been reiterated in action?'

LinkedIn buy biggest acquisition since I became CEO: Nadella

LinkedIn buy biggest acquisition since I became CEO: Nadella

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Microsoft started discussing the deal in February, Satya Nadella said, adding that the acquisition is about the next phase of growth for the company.

Bank mergers cast shadow on wage negotiations

Bank mergers cast shadow on wage negotiations

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Bank unions - officers and workmen - had buried their differences and sat across the table on August 29 to work out a fresh deal with the IBA involving a 20 per cent wage hike.

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

On his birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of Raghuvir Yadav's best roles on big screen and small.

'Ease of doing business will become ease of closing business'

'Ease of doing business will become ease of closing business'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The BMS said that creating workers who do not own their industry and without permanent commitment or relationship with the industry, will be a hazard for industrial growth.

Infy whistle-blower wants Sebi to act in Panaya, Bansal issues

Infy whistle-blower wants Sebi to act in Panaya, Bansal issues

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The whistle-blower's letter to Sebi said future disclosures on any wrongdoing could potentially not be exposed if Infosys is let off the hook now.

Automation gobbles up jobs in the IT sector

Automation gobbles up jobs in the IT sector

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

At Infosys and Wipro, 8,200 roles have been impacted in six months.

India's 25 best employers

India's 25 best employers

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Aditya Birla Group, Satyam Computer Services and Marriott Hotels India have been ranked as the top three employers in India.

No pension cover for new Britannia staff

No pension cover for new Britannia staff

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

In lieu of the pension scheme, an amount equivalent to 15 per cent of the employee's basic salary, which would have been deposited in the pension fund, will be paid to them as a variable allowance.

How corporates are keeping staff happy

How corporates are keeping staff happy

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

A growing number of companies are in an innovation mode to engage employees in the wallet, mind and heart.

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The 21-day coronavirus lockdown in force since Wednesday has triggered a mass exodus of migrant workers across the country since the last few days.

High attrition likely this year on upbeat job market, economy

High attrition likely this year on upbeat job market, economy

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

India Inc is likely to witness attrition rates of up to 25 per cent in 2015, thanks to an upbeat job market and improved economy.

Jet lenders still undecided on funding; board to meet on Tue

Jet lenders still undecided on funding; board to meet on Tue

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The interim funding has not been forthcoming thus far, and as a result Jet has extended cancellation of international operations until April 18.

Vizag HPCL refinery fire: Death toll rises to 27

Vizag HPCL refinery fire: Death toll rises to 27

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

With yet another victim succumbing to burn injuries at a city hospital on Wednesday, the death toll in last month's fire at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd's complex has risen to 27.

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A fascinating glimpse from Somak Ghoshal's 10 Indian Heroes Who Help People Live With Dignity.

The rise of a Silicon Valley in India

The rise of a Silicon Valley in India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Ever since India became a force to reckon with in software services, doing for clients what they want done, the big void that has been constantly talked about is its absence from the space of software products - those over which you own intellectual property rights.

Your IT job at risk? Here's a survival guide

Your IT job at risk? Here's a survival guide

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Software employees can opt for company-run programmes, online courses, boot camps to upgrade skills.