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Why Shreyas Iyer is not under pressure to perform

Why Shreyas Iyer is not under pressure to perform

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Shreyas Iyer says India does not need to step away from the new batting philosophy that skipper Virat Kohli spoke about following the team's eight-wicket loss to England in the first T20I, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

6 START-UP ideas you can launch from HOME

6 START-UP ideas you can launch from HOME

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Rohit Gawli, CEO, Lokal Kitchen, a food-tech company, tells you how to start a business from the comfort of your home.

5 smart tips for women to balance career and family

5 smart tips for women to balance career and family

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Work-life balance is not just spending time with your family or at work, it is also about taking out time for yourself.

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.

Move over yoga and gym! THIS is how you lose weight

Move over yoga and gym! THIS is how you lose weight

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

You don't need a gym or heavy equipment to train your body to lose fat.

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

From early graduation to flexible grading, Gunjan Sharma reports on how the IITs will help their graduating students.

India's IT and business services mkt to reach $13 bn by Dec 2020: IDC

India's IT and business services mkt to reach $13 bn by Dec 2020: IDC

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

India's IT and business services market is expected to grow 5.4 per cent annually to reach $13 billion by December this year, research firm IDC said. The segment grew 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in January-June (H1) 2020 period as compared to 8.9 per cent growth in H1 2019, IDC said in a report. Of the IT and business services market, the IT services market contributed 77.4 per cent in H1 2020, growing 5.9 per cent y-o-y as compared to 9.3 per cent growth in the year-ago period.

'In Q2 so far, we are continuing with our hiring'

'In Q2 so far, we are continuing with our hiring'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Infosys is on a much stronger wicket today than where it was a few years ago, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the business, says its CEO & MD Salil Parekh. In an interview to Bibhu Ranjan Mishra & Sai Ishwar, Parekh talks about the company's plans with regard to salary hike deferment, fresher hiring, acquisitions, and much more.

What is gig economy, the future of India's workforce?

What is gig economy, the future of India's workforce?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Employees are finding the 9 to 5 work cycles engaging anymore and are looking for greater flexibility, more challenging work, and new learnings.

ITC Hotel to launch boutique luxury property, its 6th

ITC Hotel to launch boutique luxury property, its 6th

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Mementos, the new brand, would be aimed at addressing the need for boutique luxury hotels across various destinations.

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Easy availability of drones has increased the complexity of security challenges and the Indian military is developing capabilities to effectively deal with the threats, be it from State-sponsored elements or by states themselves, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Thursday.

Bus conductor's daughter qualifies for Olympics

Bus conductor's daughter qualifies for Olympics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Priyanka Goswami's timing of 1:28:45 broke the national record by over a minute.

China's amassing of troops responsible for Ladakh row: India

China's amassing of troops responsible for Ladakh row: India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

India on Thursday blamed China's actions of amassing a large number of troops close to the border and attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) last year for the continuing military standoff in eastern Ladakh, and asserted that these acts were in violation of Sino-India bilateral agreements.

The 3 biggies who will power next-gen 5G telecom networks

The 3 biggies who will power next-gen 5G telecom networks

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

According to software company Mavernir, the new virtualised networks would lead to a saving of 40 per cent in capex and 34 per cent in terms of lower operations cost for operators.

Is Our Constitution Out Of Date?

Is Our Constitution Out Of Date?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

There is an acute imbalance of power between the various organs of the State, including the executive, the legislature, the judiciary, and the ultimate sovereign -- the people, argues R Jagannathan.

Laxman on why Sunrisers Hyderabad are struggling...

Laxman on why Sunrisers Hyderabad are struggling...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman rued that his batsmen could not rotate the strike in the middle overs when getting boundaries was tough against Mumbai Indians bowlers on a tough wicket.

Proposal to bring back fixed-term employment on anvil

Proposal to bring back fixed-term employment on anvil

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Under fixed-term employment, workers are entitled to all statutory benefits available to a permanent worker in the same factory. However, employers may not give notice to a fixed-term worker on non-renewal or expiry of his or her contract.

Situation in Ladakh visibly impacting ties: Jaishankar to Wang

Situation in Ladakh visibly impacting ties: Jaishankar to Wang

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Jaishankar said full restoration and maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas was essential for the development of the bilateral ties.

Bharti Airtel rejigs corporate structure to sharpen focus on digital

Bharti Airtel rejigs corporate structure to sharpen focus on digital

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced a new corporate structure to sharpen the company's focus on rapidly unfolding digital opportunities while enabling it to unlock value. The move comes at a time when digital is turning out to be a compelling proposition for players in the Indian market, where the use of smartphones and better broadband connectivity has spurred the adoption of a new range of services. Players are positioning themselves beyond the core telephony offerings, as they enhance digital engagement, build future streams of revenue and create brand differentiation, besides redefining themselves as a larger platform of digital services, say market watchers.

Start Financial Planning for Retirement

Start Financial Planning for Retirement

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Those who have crossed 50 must show the greatest urgency. They need to achieve a corpus that can sustain them and their spouses for at least 25-30 years after retirement.

Why IPO Market Makes Little Sense

Why IPO Market Makes Little Sense

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The political economy of the IPO market involves regulators empathising with intermediaries, and designing a bridge that systematically takes wealth away from founders, VC and PE funds, and business houses, explains Ajay Shah.

CATS: India's Secret Weapon

CATS: India's Secret Weapon

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Burned by the shooting down of a MiG-21 aircraft and the capture of its pilot after a dogfight over the India-Pakistan border in February 2019, CATS eliminates the need to send pilots into enemy air space.

French Open organisers cautious after Djokovic fiasco

French Open organisers cautious after Djokovic fiasco

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'But in mid-October, if we're able to come together and we've been able to provide revenue for 600 people, I think we will be very satisfied as a federation and I as a former player.'

Why the Internet LOVES this health coach

Why the Internet LOVES this health coach

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Instagram can't stop drooling over her sexy workout pics.

Tamil Nadu limps to normalcy as toll hits 87

Tamil Nadu limps to normalcy as toll hits 87

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Chief Minister Jayalalithaa announces Rs 4 lakh compensation for the kin of dead.

'All of BMW's electric models will come into the Indian market'

'All of BMW's electric models will come into the Indian market'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

'The global semiconductor shortage has inadvertently provided an immense fillip to the pre-owned car market'

The fitness trainer who makes lifting weights look SEXY

The fitness trainer who makes lifting weights look SEXY

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Fitness instructor Swetha Subbiah's Instagram pics are all the motivation you need on a lousy Wednesday.

'I am a simple desi girl'

'I am a simple desi girl'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Watch out for dancing sensation Amy Aela.

'There is a good alignment of stars and we hope to continue to surprise the market'

'There is a good alignment of stars and we hope to continue to surprise the market'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

'We will continue to refine our operating model to drive more simplicity and nimbleness.'

'Galwan hurt the Chinese'

'Galwan hurt the Chinese'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'We would have faced many more Galwans had Indian troops not reacted and retaliated the way they did.'

India must be ready for 'any misadventure': CDS on Ladakh

India must be ready for 'any misadventure': CDS on Ladakh

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

India and China should be able to achieve status quo in eastern Ladakh in a gradual manner as both sides understand that it is in the best interest of ensuring peace and tranquillity in the region, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said.

Check out Kohli's advice to Team India after loss to NZ

Check out Kohli's advice to Team India after loss to NZ

Rediff.com25 May 2019

India's top-order may fail to fire under overcast conditions in England and the batsmen down the order must be battle ready to bail out the team during the ICC World Cup beginning next week, said captain Virat Kohli.

EPL hope fans will return to stadiums in October

EPL hope fans will return to stadiums in October

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Premier League plans for return of fans face government review

India's IT firms have big plans for UK

India's IT firms have big plans for UK

Rediff.com4 May 2021

IT firms Infosys and Mphasis on Tuesday said they will create employment for about 2,000 people, while Wipro will invest pound 16 million (about Rs 163 crore) in the UK over the next few years. The announcements were made ahead of the virtual summit between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Infosys said it plans to hire 1,000 workers in the UK over the next three years as part of efforts to support the country's economic recovery and growth.

7 smart ways to keep your employees happy

7 smart ways to keep your employees happy

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Always respect your employees and treat them as equals.

Learn yoga from Kareena, Sonal, Varun

Learn yoga from Kareena, Sonal, Varun

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Bollywood celebrated International Yoga Day by posting pictures from their yoga sessions.

'Your body is your temple. So take care of it'

'Your body is your temple. So take care of it'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'The more you love yourself, the prettier you feel inside and the prettier you will be.'

Cost of vaccinating everyone above 18 years is just 0.36% of GDP: India Ratings

Cost of vaccinating everyone above 18 years is just 0.36% of GDP: India Ratings

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Vaccinating all citizens above the age of 18 years against COVID-19 will cost Rs 67,193 crore, of which states together will incur Rs 46,323 crore, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Thursday. As the second wave of COVID-19 sweeps the country with alarming speed and severity, the government has announced a liberalised and accelerated Phase 3 strategy of COVID-19 vaccination. Under this scheme, all persons above 18 years of age will be eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine doses from May 1.