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Covid-19 may take away 200,000 IT jobs in India

Covid-19 may take away 200,000 IT jobs in India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The sector will see a minimum of 3-5 per cent of the weight being shed in almost every IT company - particularly the big 20 - because of Covid and not performance-related issues.

Mukesh Ambani lists 5 mega trends that will define digital future

Mukesh Ambani lists 5 mega trends that will define digital future

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Data is the new oil, and intelligent data is the new petrol, said Mukesh Ambani

Nothing diminishes the fact that we are a Great Nation

Nothing diminishes the fact that we are a Great Nation

Rediff.com13 May 2012

The history of our nation may not always have charted a linear trajectory to greatness. But that must not distract us from recognising that we as a nation we continue to find new and innovative ways to reconcile contradictions, transcend fault-lines thus avoiding the pitfalls of so many of our neighbours, says Shashi Shekhar.

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

How NOT to workout in the summer

How NOT to workout in the summer

Rediff.com13 May 2019

It is important that you listen to your body and understand the difference between getting too sore and doing just what is right, says Shrey Khanna.

The rise & fall & rise again of statistics

The rise & fall & rise again of statistics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on the surprising drivers of mathematical innovation.

Have minimised COVID-19 spread, cut transmission: Govt

Have minimised COVID-19 spread, cut transmission: Govt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

While asserting that the growth of coronavirus cases in the country has been more or less linear and not exponential, it also said testing has been ramped up consistently.

Starting a New Job? 10 Tips for SUCCESS

Starting a New Job? 10 Tips for SUCCESS

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

It is important for working professionals to not get attached to a designation or title or brand or a company name, asserts Aditya Malik, MD & CEO, Talentedge.

Railways announce 80 new special trains from Sep 12

Railways announce 80 new special trains from Sep 12

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The key factor in deciding the 80 new trains was the fact that there were many stations from where the migrant workers are going back to their workplace.

Economy: 'March impacted. April and May will also get hit'

Economy: 'March impacted. April and May will also get hit'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'This is a period of significant uncertainty, of unknown unknowns.'

PIX: Why Beckham, Abraham are both 'triangles'!

PIX: Why Beckham, Abraham are both 'triangles'!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Men have a body-type too -- and should dress accordingly!

How Anjali Sud made it Big at Vimeo

How Anjali Sud made it Big at Vimeo

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'A lot of young people, especially women, usually go on in their career path thinking to just put their head down and work hard, and the opportunities will come to them.' 'The only reason I became CEO of Vimeo was because I was pushing to create an opportunity to take the company into a different direction.'

Review: 7am Arivu is worth a watch

Review: 7am Arivu is worth a watch

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

We list the positives and negatives of the film.

How India has fared in its fight against COVID-19

How India has fared in its fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com19 May 2020

For the first seven days, India's trajectory was close to that of the US and the UK, but the implementation of the lockdown from Day 8 seems to have helped us control the spread significantly despite our larger population.

Raja Raids: End of DMK-Cong alliance?

Raja Raids: End of DMK-Cong alliance?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The DMK-Congress potboiler has so many layers to it that it makes Inception look like a linear nursery rhyme.

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

What happens if China depreciates its currency. In that case, Chinese products will be cheaper and people will continue to buy their products: Abhijit Banerjee.

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

'Katchatheevu was geologically linked to Indian land mass'

'Katchatheevu was geologically linked to Indian land mass'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The Centre has taken the controversial stand that Katchatheevu in the Palk Strait off Rameswaram coast in Tamil Nadu was never part of India, but a senior geologist and remote sensing expert says remote sensing satellite data shows that the islet was geologically linked to Indian land mass.

The Rise and Rise of the Attention Economy

The Rise and Rise of the Attention Economy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'The attention economy is making it economically valuable for us to spread our attention thin', observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

How Netflix series helps boost F1

How Netflix series helps boost F1

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Netflix's behind-the-scenes 'Drive to Survive' Formula One documentary has been a huge success that could change the way broadcasters engage with audiences, one of the sport's top sponsors said on Tuesday.

ISIS claims responsibility for attack on media house in Pak

ISIS claims responsibility for attack on media house in Pak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The dreaded Islamic State militant group on Thursday claimed responsibility for the attack on a Pakistani media house that had injured one person.

The Man Behind Inception

The Man Behind Inception

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Here's a quick look at the half-dozen films Christopher Nolan has made so far, films that have indeed taken him a long way.

5 reasons why economic recovery will be slow

5 reasons why economic recovery will be slow

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Risk aversion is currently a dominant depressant to economic recovery, points out Shankar Acharya, former chief economic advisor to the Government of India.

Gulzar's quirkiest songs

Gulzar's quirkiest songs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Celebrating the master lyricist's wacky writing.

Acquiring irrigated multi-crop land may become more difficult

Acquiring irrigated multi-crop land may become more difficult

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Any such acquisition, if at all, should only be in exceptional cases

'Brands are ultimately about emotions'

'Brands are ultimately about emotions'

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Marketers need to recognise that while Indians as consumers are value-conscious, as people they are emotional. So talking to the heart makes as much, or more, sense as trying to attack the mind, says Madhukar Sabnavis.

Indians are less rational than marketers think

Indians are less rational than marketers think

Rediff.com1 May 2009

So talking to the heart makes as much, or more, sense as trying to attack the mind. Soft selling works better than hard selling.

Reader Review: Khandaani Shafakhana has no impact

Reader Review: Khandaani Shafakhana has no impact

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Khandaani Shafakhana is a original and socially important subject which had the best potential but unfortunately ends up leaving less emotional impact.

RIL shuts five polyester units

RIL shuts five polyester units

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The move, which comes in the backdrop of a global slowdown, aims to improve profit margin amid falling demand for polyester products worldwide. "The company has shut down plants for manufacturing polyester filament yarn, polyester staple fibre, paraxylene, purified terephthalic acid and linear alkyl benzene. However, it is yet to close down the second units of PSF and PFY," sources said.

Why Volkswagen Vento is still a 'great car'

Why Volkswagen Vento is still a 'great car'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The Volkswagen Vento is a great car when we look at its styling, build quality, driving feel and dynamics.

The Bypass Road Review

The Bypass Road Review

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Bypass Road goes around in circles and gets nowhere,' declares Sukanya Verma.

The sun shines on green shoots

The sun shines on green shoots

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

By the way, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said while the banking and financial systems will need to stabilise first, at the moment he is seeing "green shoots". About time, considering all the fertiliser scattered around.

The 'Kamineys' of Bollywood

The 'Kamineys' of Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

A look at Bollywood's Dr Jerkyll turned Mr Hydes.

IT sector recovery will start from '10: Infy CEO

IT sector recovery will start from '10: Infy CEO

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

'Fresh recruitments would start only after demand picks up.'

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.

Gaming review: Red Faction Guerrilla

Gaming review: Red Faction Guerrilla

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

If you see yourself spending hours online with Red Faction Guerrilla, I suggest you pick it up. If not, save your money.

2019 World Cup most watched ever!

2019 World Cup most watched ever!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The most watched match of the 2019 World Cup globally was India against Pakistan with 273 million unique viewers tuning into linear TV coverage with over another 50 million digital-only viewers.

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Here are four different types of wine drinkers, according to experts

HC order on central excise duty on kerosene

HC order on central excise duty on kerosene

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Central Excise - Kerosene used for extraction of paraffin retrospective exemption to returned kerosene no unjust enrichment refund entitled : Madras High Court

Ghatothkach is a good watch

Ghatothkach is a good watch

Rediff.com23 May 2008

While the Mahabharatha is of epic proportions and reputation, it contains hundreds of characters and sub-plots that are capable of being re-written on epic scales.