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18.9 million salaried employees lost jobs in lockdown

18.9 million salaried employees lost jobs in lockdown

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

While salaried jobs are not lost easily, once lost they are also far more difficult to retrieve. Therefore, their ballooning numbers are a source of worry, notes Mahesh Vyas.

'Stop DISRESPECTING women, hiding behind your phone!'

'Stop DISRESPECTING women, hiding behind your phone!'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Trolls need to understand that there is a certain boundary, there is a certain way to deal with a woman.'

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Experts believe that the sector should not jump to conclusions on WhatsApp Pay, which is still in its 'Beta testing' phase.

BWA spectrum: Govt may allow voice services

BWA spectrum: Govt may allow voice services

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Reliance Infotel to be the biggest beneficiary.

Prez, PM, Pranab, Sonia remember Indira Gandhi on birth centenary

Prez, PM, Pranab, Sonia remember Indira Gandhi on birth centenary

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Former PM Manmohan Singh and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi also paid their tributes.

Is Modi losing his touch?

Is Modi losing his touch?

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You can't make the poor rich overnight.' 'Nor can you fly millions in planes.' 'But remember that word: Empathy.' 'Who in the BJP is speaking in that language to these millions?' 'Someone putting an arm of understanding, warmth, comfort around them?', asks Shekhar Gupta.

Brahmaputra dams not to affect water flows to India: China

Brahmaputra dams not to affect water flows to India: China

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

China on Monday said it has 'fully considered' the impact of the three dams it plans to be 1built on Brahmaputra river in Tibet and claimed the projects will not affect water flows to India.

How to enhance your medical insurance coverage

How to enhance your medical insurance coverage

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

A sum insured of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh may have been sufficient seven-eight years ago but would be inadequate today, especially for people living in metros, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Kamala Harris is tough, proven fighter for middle class: Biden

Kamala Harris is tough, proven fighter for middle class: Biden

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Biden, 77, made his maiden public appearance with his running mate Harris on Wednesday and said that both of them are ready to get to work in rebuilding America and a better future for its people.

White House Race: Trump loses Iowa battle; Hillary claims win

White House Race: Trump loses Iowa battle; Hillary claims win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Texas Senator Ted Cruz handed a shock defeat to controversial presidential contender Donald Trump in the Iowa Republican caucuses while in the Democratic camp both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders claimed victories as the race for the White House began on Tuesday.

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'

Time for India, China to give peace a chance

Time for India, China to give peace a chance

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Who knows, the moment of truth in Ladakh may also augur for a giant leap toward boundary settlement with China in the fulness of time. The news that the special representatives of the two countries are planning to meet gives a positive signal, suggests Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Repaying home loan? Choose one of these 5 EASY options

Repaying home loan? Choose one of these 5 EASY options

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

To cater to home loan borrowers, housing finance companies and banks offer a variety of repayment options to suit an individual's need.

PSG lures Rooney with $100mn deal

PSG lures Rooney with $100mn deal

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is reportedly being eyed by Paris-Saint-Germain (PSG) for a whopping $100 million deal.

How India can be truly Atma Nirbhar

How India can be truly Atma Nirbhar

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'India's future: To manufacture so efficiently that we do not need protection,' says Naushad Forbes.

Protests across the world as women press for progress

Protests across the world as women press for progress

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

On the occasion of International Women's Day, women from all over the world are taking out marches to call for change. Interestingly, this year the theme is #pressforprogress. Here are images from across the globe.

ISL to replace as I-League as India's top football league

ISL to replace as I-League as India's top football league

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The ISL champions would also be entitled to a play-off place in the AFC Champions League and the I-League champions would take a place in the AFC Cup.

Why did govt sack so many tax officers?

Why did govt sack so many tax officers?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'If more than 60 commissioner-level tax officials were compulsorily retired in the span of a few months, surely the malaise is far deeper,' notes A K Bhattacharya.

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

How IL&FS' misadventures made India Inc poorer by Rs 9,000-crore

How IL&FS' misadventures made India Inc poorer by Rs 9,000-crore

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Almost 2,000 companies whose private provident and pension funds have invested in non-convertible debentures of IL&FS group firms are staring at the prospect of booking losses to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore or more if the interest income is added.

Want to buy gold this Dhanteras? Look at Sovereign Gold Bonds

Want to buy gold this Dhanteras? Look at Sovereign Gold Bonds

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The best part is that an investor gets price appreciation and earns interest income as well, which is unique only to sovereign gold bond.

How salary hike affects your tax outgo

How salary hike affects your tax outgo

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

If your salary structure is heavy on reimbursements, it will increase your net salary and reduce the tax burden.

'I'm 25; want to invest long-term in MFs'

'I'm 25; want to invest long-term in MFs'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Bollywood celebrates Women.

Poll gimmick: 'Metro Man' on AAP's plan of free rides for Women

Poll gimmick: 'Metro Man' on AAP's plan of free rides for Women

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Sreedharan, who is also the principal adviser to the DMRC, said "no metro" in the world has extended free travel facility to women exclusively.

Extras: Solskjaer likens Rashford to Ronaldo

Extras: Solskjaer likens Rashford to Ronaldo

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

The Gouri Amma I Knew

The Gouri Amma I Knew

Rediff.com12 May 2021

She was capable of a level of human compassion that is rare today among politicians, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who knew the Communist legend K R Gowri, who passed into the ages on May 11, from his childhood.

GST dictionary: Demystifying the new tax terms

GST dictionary: Demystifying the new tax terms

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Know what terms like anti-profiteering, CGST, SGST, IGST means in the new regime

Wondolowski named MLS's Most Valuable Player

Wondolowski named MLS's Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

San Jose Earthquakes striker Chris Wondolowski was voted Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player for the 2012 season, the league said on Thursday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A preview of the line-up action in the English Premier League

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The Adanis', which already has won the bids to run six Airport Authority-built non-metro airports in Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, bid to enter the country's second busiest airport by buying out Bid Services Division Mauritius from MIAL was stalled after GVK chose to exercise its first right of refusal, and matched the Rs 1,248-crore offer that the Adanis made to the Bidvest in March.

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The NRA will have representatives of IBPS, SSC and Indian Railways.

Why have different yardsticks for our cricketing heroes?

Why have different yardsticks for our cricketing heroes?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Did V V S Laxman pay the price for being an easy target, asks Faisal Shariff.

As trouble brews for the Big 4, VCs, start-ups wait with bated breath

As trouble brews for the Big 4, VCs, start-ups wait with bated breath

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook are both a boon and a bane for angel investors, VCs as well as start-ups. If the Big Tech companies get broken up and their powers to acquire get significantly curbed therefore, the whole ecosystem will need to change, says Prosenjit Datta.

Dressing up for the Oscars 2019!

Dressing up for the Oscars 2019!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Stars get ready for Oscars!

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'It is sad that Kerala had so many Covid patients which is primarily due to the mismanagement of the Left government.' 'The technical committee was full of CPI-M leaders who happen to have medical degrees with no experience in public health.' 'They were advising the CM and we are paying for those mistakes.'

Rs 2,200 to watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!

Rs 2,200 to watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf is startled by the prices for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Shivaay tickets.

USA win Women's WC: Billie-Jean, Obama tweet delight

USA win Women's WC: Billie-Jean, Obama tweet delight

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

"I just said to them they were unbelievable. Congratulations. They made history. Enjoy it. This is unbelievable."