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Porsche launches 911 Targa at Rs 1.78 crore

Porsche launches 911 Targa at Rs 1.78 crore

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Car comes in two variants - 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S.

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

In the start-up world, hitting the $1-billion mark, which accords the "Unicorn" tag, is a milestone. Enterprises typically reach the milestone only by series C or series D, or three to four funding rounds later. Zeta achieved it at the first one. On May 25, the six-year-old banking tech firm raised $250 million from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, at a post-money valuation of $1.45 billion. "This is the first time we have raised institutional money," Zeta co-founder Bhavin Turakhia beamed on the conference call. This trajectory is uncommon in start-ups.

Auto components will not worsen further

Auto components will not worsen further

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Proposal to provide weighted deduction at 150 per cent of expenditure incurred on skill development in manufacturing sector.

Himesh Reshammiya and the 50 Shades of Teraa Surror

Himesh Reshammiya and the 50 Shades of Teraa Surror

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

What if Jamie Darnon got into a conversation with Himesh Reshammiya?

Sheena Bora murder: Taped phone calls suggest cover-up attempt

Sheena Bora murder: Taped phone calls suggest cover-up attempt

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The calls taped by Rahul Mukerjea indicate that there was an attempt to cover up the Sheena Bora murder case.

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

To land a job in a competitive field, graduates must go beyond the obvious and prepare extensively, adbises Vijay Gupta, director-global human resources, Rahi Sytems, a global IT services and solutions company.

No action against driver, railways not at fault: MoS Manoj Sinha

No action against driver, railways not at fault: MoS Manoj Sinha

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The minister said drivers are given specific instructions on where to slow down the train.

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Squeezing growth prospects in IT services firms and higher compensation in technology centres run by global companies are the two factors driving this trend.

64% employees trust robots more than managers

64% employees trust robots more than managers

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

A survey conducted by Oracle and Future Workplace revealed that 82% employees think robots can do things better than their managers.

Pandemic moving eastwards, says Govt; reviews situation with 5 states

Pandemic moving eastwards, says Govt; reviews situation with 5 states

Rediff.com5 May 2021

A rise in the number of daily COVID-19 cases and mortality has been observed in Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand, indicating the pandemic is moving eastwards, the Union health ministry said.

Covid-19 claims contract staff in IT services firms

Covid-19 claims contract staff in IT services firms

Rediff.com16 May 2020

According to several industry sources in the know, expenses towards deploying contractual staffer, which used to account 10 per cent of the overall billable employee cost at IT firms, has fallen to around 3 per cent. IT firms typically use the contractual workers from staffing solutions providers or subcontractors.

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

EC turning a blind eye to violation by Yogi, claims Mayawati

EC turning a blind eye to violation by Yogi, claims Mayawati

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

She further accused the EC of being biased and 'wrongly favouring' BJP leaders.

Delhi: 5-star hotel employee molested by senior, fired for complaining

Delhi: 5-star hotel employee molested by senior, fired for complaining

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

On July 29, he called her for a birthday party, tried to disrobe her and even offered to get her the gifts she wanted, she alleged.

'Freshers should be curious, willing to learn'

'Freshers should be curious, willing to learn'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'We are looking for ability to work in a global matrix organisation -- the ability to deal with ambiguity, flexibility to work in a changing environment, willingness to learn and be curious.'

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts you didn't know about this supercar

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts you didn't know about this supercar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Chiron erupts a massive power of 1479 bhp together with an ear-splitting torque of 1180 lb-ft.

Maths whiz? Test your skills!

Maths whiz? Test your skills!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

HR College, Mumbai announces the sixth edition of Numero Uno -- an inter-collegiate mathematics and statistics quiz competition in Mumbai.

Start-ups, here's how to manage your employees

Start-ups, here's how to manage your employees

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Managing human resources remains a major and under-appreciated challenge for most start-ups.

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Candidates should be comfortable working in both online and offline environments, says Jeevan J Arakal.

Job Offers: 2nd Gen IITs score big

Job Offers: 2nd Gen IITs score big

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Some of the second-generation IITs have seen more job offers from the start of the first phase of final placements to date than compared to the previous year.

Chat@3: Facing issues at work?

Chat@3: Facing issues at work?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Join us for a chat with Sabitha Rao, Director, Cerebrus Consultants on September 6, between 3 and 4 pm IST.

Ban other mobile services, switch to Jio: Reliance tells staff

Ban other mobile services, switch to Jio: Reliance tells staff

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Reliance Jio test launched its services last December, but dates for commercial launch has not been announced.

'Mere Paas Maa Hain'

'Mere Paas Maa Hain'

Rediff.com12 May 2020

What would Bollywood folk do without their mommies?

Meet the new 'rulers' of Indian roads

Meet the new 'rulers' of Indian roads

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Some of the notable models set to make a debut next year include the Tata Harrier, the Mahindra S201, the Kia SP Concept, MG Motors' Boujun 530, and the Honda HR-V.

Denied promotion? 6 things to do!

Denied promotion? 6 things to do!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Instead of grinding your teeth after knowing the reason, look into yourself and question: Did you really deserve the promotion?

'India produces world's best recruiters'

'India produces world's best recruiters'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

By 2010, there will be shortage of half a million professionals in India.

IT majors to focus on localised hiring

IT majors to focus on localised hiring

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

TCS, Infosys ramp up onshore hiring; Infosys committed to hire 25,000 over 5 years.

Are you happy with your salary? Tell us!

Are you happy with your salary? Tell us!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

What are your expectations for pay and promotion?

Beyond CV, 10 skills managers look for

Beyond CV, 10 skills managers look for

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Employers are now increasingly looking for candidates with a wide range of nuanced skills that will be crucial to have an edge in a competitive market, says Shekhar Bhattacharjee.

Firms should invest in right talent to sustain growth

Firms should invest in right talent to sustain growth

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

This goes a long way in creating an ethical organisation culture that in turn helps attract talent.

Indian cyclists fail to qualify for team pursuit

Indian cyclists fail to qualify for team pursuit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Indian cyclists failed to enter the main round of the men's team pursuit event after finishing ninth in the qualifying round of the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Monday.

Struggling with your career? Try the PSPG mantra

Struggling with your career? Try the PSPG mantra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Mayank Rautela distils his 20-odd years of experience in human resources management to tell you how you can ace in your career.

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

NITI Aayog recommendations cite the need for greater industry-academia collaboration to meet skill demand

Swiggy lays off 1,100 as coronavirus hits business

Swiggy lays off 1,100 as coronavirus hits business

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Backed by China's Tencent and Prosus NV, Swiggy has around 8,000 employees.

Eight core sectors grow by 5.1% in May

Eight core sectors grow by 5.1% in May

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

According to a commerce and industry ministry statement, the growth rate for these eight key sectors for April 2019 has been revised upward to 6.3 per cent from 2.6 per cent reported earlier mainly due to upward revisions in production of coal, crude oil, steel, cement and electricity.

Chat@4: How to deal with workplace issues

Chat@4: How to deal with workplace issues

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

HR expert Varda Pendse, director, Cerebrus Consultants will take questions on how to deal with workplace issues on Friday, August 30, between 4 and 5 pm IST

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

While it was technically not possible to block the deal, the tax department could resort to arm-twisting.

Maruti Suzuki India to hire 950 in next fiscal

Maruti Suzuki India to hire 950 in next fiscal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

At present, MSI has a staff strength of 7,500 employees. Enrollment in the next fiscal will be higher than the 800 people recruited this fiscal by the company.

US pay cheques processed in India

US pay cheques processed in India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Summit HR Worldwide, a human resources business process outsourcing unit, has reached a significant milestone by processing one million US pay cheques from its Chennai centres, its chairman said on Monday.

One more headache for RBI Gov!

One more headache for RBI Gov!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The HR challenge seems to be one of the most important issues that RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will have to tackle.