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8 Money Tips For Single Mothers

8 Money Tips For Single Mothers

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Raising a child as a single mother in India can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing finances.

90% of workers in India expect pay rise this year

90% of workers in India expect pay rise this year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Workers' expectations around the pay rises this year have skyrocketed in India, with 90 per cent of people interviewed are looking for a hike in salary, a report said on Monday. In India, 90 per cent of workers interviewed expect a pay rise this year and on average, close to 20 per cent of the employees surveyed are anticipating an increase of 4-6 per cent, followed by 19 per cent anticipating a 10-12 per cent hike, ADP Research Institute's - People at Work 2023: A Global Workforce View - report revealed. The report revealed that in India, 78 per cent of workers received a pay rise last year, and the hikes averaged 4-6 per cent.

Why KCR skipped Oppn meet in Patna

Why KCR skipped Oppn meet in Patna

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Rao said his party Bharat Rashtra Samithi has always maintained that parties should unite based on people-centric issue.

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

More new jobs, pay hike coming your way

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

While money is among the key reasons why employees move to a new company, a strong company culture can also attract employees.

Confused About Buying Or Leasing A Car?

Confused About Buying Or Leasing A Car?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The advantage of leasing is that you can get a new car every few years. You can also get to drive a high-end car without paying its entire price.

Half of Morbi cables may have broken before tragedy: SIT

Half of Morbi cables may have broken before tragedy: SIT

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The SIT had found several lapses in repairs, maintenance and operation of the bridge.

Pujara@100: Opens up on best knocks, preparation and 'shutting out outside noise'

Pujara@100: Opens up on best knocks, preparation and 'shutting out outside noise'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to play his 100th Test when the second Test gets underway on Friday, and ahead of the milestone match, Pujara opened up on his best knocks and preparations in a candid chat.

Nations where office-goers face worst traffic

Nations where office-goers face worst traffic

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Long-distance commuting is still the norm despite progress in flexible working practices with 20 per cent of commuters globally and 26 per cent in India travelling over 90 minutes everyday, a survey revealed.

How India Can Rival China As Production Platform

How India Can Rival China As Production Platform

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

We have the workforce, now we need to ensure that we take full advantage of game-changing technologies and geopolitical openings, suggests Jayant Sinha, chairman, Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance.

How Samson has added a new dimension to his batting

How Samson has added a new dimension to his batting

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Sanju Samson believes that in the past few years he has prepared himself in a manner that he can't be considered a 'one-dimensional cricketer' any more.

Kangana's Agent Agnee Will Be Back!

Kangana's Agent Agnee Will Be Back!

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Arjun Rampal, who is super-dynamic as the archvillain in Dhaakad, is expected to return in the sequel.

Why Bank HRs Are Under Pressure Suddenly

Why Bank HRs Are Under Pressure Suddenly

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Employees across segments, including those involved in specialised jobs such as technology, compliance and risk management, have started leaving the bank fold in hordes, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Should students work while studying?

Should students work while studying?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Student jobs help aid students who are in financial need.

Explained: How Covid got HR to relook its role in a changed world

Explained: How Covid got HR to relook its role in a changed world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

India Inc has weathered many a storm during Covid-19: from supply chain disruptions to demand dips, steep increase in input costs to shortage of key raw materials. As most companies navigated unprecedented challenges on multiple fronts, realisation dawned also about the criticality of employee welfare in the survival of the business. And it was the human resources (HR) department that faced the greatest test on this front.

Work-life balance: Let your spouse take control

Work-life balance: Let your spouse take control

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

A parent who regularly works the night shift may deliberately try to be awake and available for children before and after school.

Govt, PSU staff happy with their jobs

Govt, PSU staff happy with their jobs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

An Asscocham survey reveals that middle-rank employees in public sector units, foreign embassies and academic institutions are satisfied with their jobs driven by limited accountability.

Why Women Deserve Period Leave

Why Women Deserve Period Leave

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

On the whole, the case for Period Leave is compelling. It may well bring more women into the workforce. But the concept will likely be hostage to the whims of enlightened companies, notes Kanika Datta.

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer: Survey

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer: Survey

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

According to Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2020, Microsoft India scored high on financial health, strong reputation and utilisation of the latest technologies. Others in the top 10 list are Samsung, Amazon, Infosys, Mercedes-Benz, Sony, IBM, Dell, ITC and TCS.

India should narrow gender gap in work force: IMF

India should narrow gender gap in work force: IMF

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Female labour force participation in India is lower than many other EM economies.

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Kolkata trams -- now in their 150th year -- are the last to survive modernity in Indian cities, writes Ishita Ayan Dutt.

WPL 2023: We're making most of varied bowling attack: Wong

WPL 2023: We're making most of varied bowling attack: Wong

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Mumbai Indians stamped their authority in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League as they remained unbeaten with three wins on the trot.

'Private investors will wait for election results'

'Private investors will wait for election results'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'Policy-sensitive sectors will wait and watch, but policy-agnostic areas will continue based on normal consumption demand.'

'Door open for Stokes to play in ODI World Cup'

'Door open for Stokes to play in ODI World Cup'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The door is open for Test captain Ben Stokes to end his retirement from One-Day Internationals and join England's title defence at the 50-overs World Cup in India later this year.

Malls want to remain open 24/7

Malls want to remain open 24/7

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Working during pregnancy? Read this!

Working during pregnancy? Read this!

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Don't try to be a super woman. You must listen to your body, says Dr Mahima Bakshi.

Million-dollar second acts

Million-dollar second acts

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

A few lucky entrepreneurs are leaving secure jobs behind to start businesses that break the $1 million threshold in annual revenue.

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Sources in the military establishment also said the present global scenario "necessitates a flexible and adaptive approach" to tackle defence and national security challenges.

Over 68,000 soldiers airlifted to Ladakh post Galwan

Over 68,000 soldiers airlifted to Ladakh post Galwan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Over 68,000 Army soldiers, around 90 tanks and other weapon systems were airlifted by the Indian Air Force to eastern Ladakh from across the country for rapid deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, top sources in defence and security establishment said.

Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov ahead of G20 meet

Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov ahead of G20 meet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov focusing on the Ukraine conflict, bilateral ties and issues relating to the G20 foreign ministers' meeting.

'Our intention was never to shock'

'Our intention was never to shock'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'There are people who loved the show and people who have been shocked by it.'

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Apple is hoping to assemble in India 25 per cent of all iPhones produced globally to reduce its heavy dependence on China.

3 Asanas For Strong Abs

3 Asanas For Strong Abs

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love, suggests simple postures and techniques that will help you improve flexibility and gain muscle strength.

5 Tips To Crack NDA 2023 Exam

5 Tips To Crack NDA 2023 Exam

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The only answer to 'How to crack the NDA exam' is to recognise what you need to work on and then get into it, advises Kamal Gupta, a BYJU'S Exam Prep Expert.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: RBI working paper on 4% inflation target

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: RBI working paper on 4% inflation target

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The paper seems to be suggesting strongly that the tight target range be maintained even as the central bank is all set to miss the target range for three consecutive quarters because of the Covid crisis.

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The new mantra was to align Apple's ambition with the government's, focusing on Modi's favourite themes of Make in India, employment generation and India as a high-tech export hub.

Snapdeal to help sellers secure working capital

Snapdeal to help sellers secure working capital

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Homegrown e-Commerce major Snapdeal on Tuesday launched a new initiative to help sellers on its platform get easy access to working capital to help them expand their business further.

Asked about leader of united Opposition, Chidambaram says...

Asked about leader of united Opposition, Chidambaram says...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

In an interview with PTI, Chidambaram said the Congress has a 'unique position' in the ranks of the opposition parties but there was 'no need to talk about it now'.

10 Must-Have Skills Techies Need

10 Must-Have Skills Techies Need

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Hiring managers are looking for professionals with a combination of technical and soft skills that will ensure the timely delivery of projects, explains Narayan Mahadevan, founder, BridgeLabz.

Vehicle registrations: Bharat series rules may be tweaked

Vehicle registrations: Bharat series rules may be tweaked

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed to allow conversion of regular vehicle registrations into Bharat Series (BH) numbers as part of measures to widen the scope of the BH series ecosystem. At present, only new vehicles can opt for BH series mark. In a draft notification, the MoRTH informed about the proposed amendments in the rules governing Bharat (BH) series registration mark which was launched for people who are in transferable jobs.

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

What are the political equations, the challenges, and the threats?