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Bill in LS to check paper leak in govt exams proposes Rs 1 cr fine

Bill in LS to check paper leak in govt exams proposes Rs 1 cr fine

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

At present, there is no specific substantive law to deal with unfair means adopted or offences committed by various entities involved in the conduct of public examinations by the central government and its agencies.

How To Manage Rising Home Loan EMIs

How To Manage Rising Home Loan EMIs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

While managing rising EMIs can be challenging, the right strategy can help individuals can ease their financial burden, says rediffGURU and financial planning expert, Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd).

Adobe to cut 680 full-time jobs worldwide

Adobe to cut 680 full-time jobs worldwide

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Adobe, the maker of Photoshop, Flash and Acrobat has an employee strength of more than 7,000.

Bournemouth's Howe first Premier League boss to take pay cut over coronavirus

Bournemouth's Howe first Premier League boss to take pay cut over coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Bournemouth have furloughed staff while top executives and coaches have taken voluntary pay cuts to help ease the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis on the south-coast side, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Scared of losing your job? 3 things you can do

Scared of losing your job? 3 things you can do

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

At this point, it is crucial to think of solutions that will help flatten the curve and also generate income, says Pratyush Banerjee.

How To Handle Money Issues After Layoffs

How To Handle Money Issues After Layoffs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Begin by creating a household budget. Involve all family members in the exercise and cut costs wherever possible.

In India, jobs the biggest casualty of coronavirus

In India, jobs the biggest casualty of coronavirus

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'The impact of economic shocks on the labour markets is usually on the young who delay their entry in response to a fall in job opportunities,' says Mahesh Vyas.

How Dravid tackles criticism and unwinds

How Dravid tackles criticism and unwinds

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

It is not an easy life even for someone like Dravid, whose touch points with cricket spread across decades, formats and varied roles.

A Must-Watch Film On Domestic Violence

A Must-Watch Film On Domestic Violence

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'When I looked closely at people and stories from that region, I realised that the landscape contributes a lot to how people behave.'

Differences with Modi govt or BJP ticket?: Oppn on Goel resignation

Differences with Modi govt or BJP ticket?: Oppn on Goel resignation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Taking potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party, some opposition leaders also wondered if Goel resigned to contest the Lok Sabha polls on its ticket like former Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay.

8 sectors to add over 10 cr jobs by 2025: CII

8 sectors to add over 10 cr jobs by 2025: CII

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Measures to promote ease of doing business, cut in tax rates for smaller enterprises to 25 per cent, and reduction in interest rates are creating the right atmosphere for new businesses to flourish, particularly SMEs.

How Edtech Will Benefit Students in 2024

How Edtech Will Benefit Students in 2024

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Learning will become genuinely global as a result of immersive experiences. Edtech advances will increase engagement, enhance knowledge and dissolve geographical barriers, says Anant Bengani, director, Zell Education.

'Congress Won't Ever Come To Power'

'Congress Won't Ever Come To Power'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'For the last two elections, the Congress manifesto has been thrown into the dustbin.' 'This manifesto will also be thrown into the dustbin.'

India Inc looks forward to repo rate cut in future

India Inc looks forward to repo rate cut in future

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

India Inc on Friday said it is looking forward to a repo rate cut in future as cost of funds has to come down in coming times, and expects continuation of accommodative policy stance by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI decided to leave the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent but maintained an accommodative stance, as the economy faces the brunt of the second COVID-19 wave. Sanjay Aggarwal, president of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the RBI has maintained an accommodative stance as long as necessary to revive and sustain growth on a durable basis and to mitigate impact of COVID-19, apart from an aim to keep inflation within the target.

Indian economy poised for further growth in 2023 despite global headwinds

Indian economy poised for further growth in 2023 despite global headwinds

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The Indian economy recovered from the Covid-induced downturn during 2022 and is poised for further improvement in the coming quarters though downside risks emanating from geopolitical tensions, strengthening dollar and elevated inflation will continue. The positive trajectory in the growth trend and improved fundamentals will help the nation in neutralising the impact of global headwinds which are expected to have a bearing on the country's exports in the months to come. The challenges before the government and the Reserve Bank in the new year would be to arrest inflation, check declining value of rupee against US dollar and promote private investment and growth, with a view to ensure that the country remains one the fastest growing major economies of the world.

What experts say about interim Budget 2024

What experts say about interim Budget 2024

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Following are comments from economists at leading financial institutions, banks and rating agencies on the interim Budget:

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Business success often involves a combination of planning, implementation, and continuous learning, says rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Manjummel Boys is a largely conventional, commercial movie. But given the rather curvy observations that do stay intact in the film, Rohit Sathish is tempted to think what an even braver, more ambitious film would have done.

Salary cuts in Q1 will be drag on economic recovery: Report

Salary cuts in Q1 will be drag on economic recovery: Report

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

India Inc resorted to salary cuts to protect their profits in the June quarter, as revenues came under pressure due to the second pandemic wave that affected nearly the entire country, a report said on Wednesday. The "weak" wage growth will prove to be a drag on the overall economic recovery in the medium term as it will affect household consumption, the report by India Ratings and Research said. An environment of pandemic-led uncertainty and elevated inflation could impact the level of spending and hence the overall demand, it said.

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'The people let off by the NBFCs have little bargaining power and willingly settle for a 20% to 25% cut in their existing salaries when hunting for new jobs.'

PICS: Elgar overshadows Rahul as SA take control

PICS: Elgar overshadows Rahul as SA take control

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and India, at Centurion, on Wednesday.

Unisys to cut 1,300 jobs; suspends hikes

Unisys to cut 1,300 jobs; suspends hikes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Unisys said it is exploring a wide range of cost-reduction options and that actions currently underway are expected to reduce its annual cost structure by more than $225 million. The cost-reduction actions -- led by new Unisys chairman and CEO Ed Coleman -- are part of an overall programme to simplify the company's business structure, concentrate its resources more effectively and drive improved market success and profitability, Unisys added.

Siemens lays off 200, may cut more

Siemens lays off 200, may cut more

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Globally, the company intends to cut expenses by $7.8 billion by 2014.

Karpoori Thakur: Jan Nayak who is revered across ideologies

Karpoori Thakur: Jan Nayak who is revered across ideologies

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Chosen for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna a day ahead of his birth anniversary, Karpoori Thakur has been the veritable 'Jan Nayak' or people's hero of politics in Bihar, whose legacy parties cutting across ideologies seek to claim.

9 Essential Skills for Data Scientists

9 Essential Skills for Data Scientists

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Data science isn't just about acquiring skills; it's also about comprehending the business context in which data science is applied.

BJP Tactics Won't Cut Much Ice In TN

BJP Tactics Won't Cut Much Ice In TN

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Hindutva social media continues to present the DMK especially as anti-god, anti-Hindu and anti-Brahmin. The strategy did not work in the past, it has not worked in the present, and would not work in the future, as a massive vote-getter, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'The biggest risk I took was...'

'The biggest risk I took was...'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.'

Recruitment for terrorist groups will be treated as terror act: J-K DGP

Recruitment for terrorist groups will be treated as terror act: J-K DGP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

He said law enforcement agencies are cracking down on those involved in recruitment for terrorist groups as well as narcotic dealers and smugglers.

Working on target to become $5-10 trillion economy: Modi

Working on target to become $5-10 trillion economy: Modi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The government has also set targets for the next 25 years. We are working on the target of becoming a $5-10 trillion economy as well as taking exports to a record high, he said.

'Baramati is not the Pawars' property'

'Baramati is not the Pawars' property'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

'If the Pawars are so powerful, then why are they scared of me?'

Learn a language, get a cushy job

Learn a language, get a cushy job

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Of the 200 to 250 students who enroll in a graduate language course at Doon University annually, nearly all are assured placement in a range of companies like Amazon (France), AXA Insurance, Oracle and Capgemini.

Bengal has to choose between development and cut money culture: Nadda

Bengal has to choose between development and cut money culture: Nadda

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

BJP chief J P Nadda on Thursday launched 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla' (target to build golden Bengal) manifesto crowdsourcing campaign to seek suggestions from more than two crore people in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

India's services sector activity moderates in August

India's services sector activity moderates in August

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India's services sector activity eased in August but growth rates for new orders remain elevated, as services firms indicated the sharpest upturn in new export business which acted as a catalyst for firms to expand their workforces as well as output, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. Despite falling from 62.3 in July to 60.1 in August, the seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index indicated one of the strongest increases in output seen since mid-2010. For the 25th straight month, the headline figure was above the neutral 50 threshold.

EPFO numbers for Jan 2019 boost govt claims on jobs

EPFO numbers for Jan 2019 boost govt claims on jobs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

January 2019 saw the maximum number of employment being generated since the data from September 2017, reports Indivjal Dhasmana.

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.

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Hitting hard on the three and half years of the Trump administration during her first appearance after being picked as the vice presidential nominee of the Democratic party on Tuesday, Harris, 55, presented a long list of missteps taken by the current United States government.

US: Planned layoffs in Feb lowest in 4 years

US: Planned layoffs in Feb lowest in 4 years

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Companies announced plans to reduce payrolls by only 42,090 last month, 77 per cent lower than 1,86,350 job cuts announced in February 2009, according to a job cut report by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

RBI cuts FY20 GDP growth forecast to 6.1%

RBI cuts FY20 GDP growth forecast to 6.1%

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

If this turns into reality, India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth will be the lowest since 2012-13, which could severely hit job creation and income growth in the near term.

Tough job in hand for the new expenditure secretary

Tough job in hand for the new expenditure secretary

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Lavasa will replace Rajan Watal, who retires on Saturday, even as the budgetary process is yet to be finally completed.