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Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

If solutions are not found, adequately and in good time, things could simply slip out of everyone's hands, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Factory growth accelerates in May but firms cautious on hiring

Factory growth accelerates in May but firms cautious on hiring

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Factory growth picked up in May.

Coronavirus cases in India reaches 60

Coronavirus cases in India reaches 60

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Issuing a travel advisory, the health ministry also called for passengers with travel history to China, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Japan, Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Iran, Malaysia, France, Spain and Germany to undergo self-imposed quarantine for a period of 14 days from the date of their arrival, and their employers to facilitate work-from-home for such employees during this period.

Tata Sons sets up Asean office in Singapore

Tata Sons sets up Asean office in Singapore

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Since the early 1970s, the Tatas have presence in the city-state.

The Great Election Funding Fiddle

The Great Election Funding Fiddle

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

'The anonymous electoral bonds means that political affiliations will be even harder to ascertain for the voter or the minority shareholder.' 'The government of the day will, of course, know, exactly which corporate is making donations to which party.' 'Hence, the government will be in a wonderful position to exert "moral pressure" on corporates which make donations to Opposition parties.'

Govt reaches out to diaspora youth at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Govt reaches out to diaspora youth at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Making a strong pitch for greater connectivity with the diaspora youth, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi on Tuesday said partnerships between young Indians in the country and those residing overseas in industry and social sectors would create jobs and bring prosperity.

Govt plans smart cards for migrant workers

Govt plans smart cards for migrant workers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

The government on Monday said it proposed to issue smart cards in about a month's time and set up a 24-hour helpline for migrant Indian workers to protect them from 'exploitation'.

Current account deficit widens to 2.9% of GDP in Q2

Current account deficit widens to 2.9% of GDP in Q2

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The widening of the CAD on a year-on-year basis was primarily on account of a higher trade deficit at $50 billion

Modi needs to listen to good advice

Modi needs to listen to good advice

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Listening -- really listening -- to advisers in the government and outside would help. India has plenty of wise economists who have worked within the bureaucracy during previous crises, points out Rahul Jacob.

Tax muddle stunts BPO

Tax muddle stunts BPO

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

GM India to start exporting vehicles; Chile first market

GM India to start exporting vehicles; Chile first market

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The company has been struggling to keep its sales momentum in the domestic market due to a slump in demand.

Brexit fallout: EPL against FA's proposal for more 'homegrown' players

Brexit fallout: EPL against FA's proposal for more 'homegrown' players

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Currently, players from outside the EU must gain work permits and pass a series of qualification tests to get a "governing body endorsement" and work permit.

Priyanka or Rahul, who pulled the plug on Varanasi contest?

Priyanka or Rahul, who pulled the plug on Varanasi contest?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

While Congress leader Sam Pitroda says it was Priyanka's own decision, party spokesperson Rajiv Shukla says it was Rahul's call.

SC tells govt NRIs must be allowed to e-vote within 8 weeks

SC tells govt NRIs must be allowed to e-vote within 8 weeks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the Election Commission's recommendation to extend voting rights to NRIs through postal ballots has been accepted in letter and spirit.

Drug racket probe: SIT grills Telugu actor Ravi Teja

Drug racket probe: SIT grills Telugu actor Ravi Teja

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Teja is among the 12 personalities from the Telugu film industry summoned by the SIT.

Bon voyage with corporate cards

Bon voyage with corporate cards

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

The new normal at India's IT companies

The new normal at India's IT companies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Analysts are of the opinion that 55 may emerge as the new age to retire for techies in India

Why Indian students DON'T want to go to Trump's US

Why Indian students DON'T want to go to Trump's US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The hostile environment towards outsiders under the Trump government is a major reason, say experts.

Rich pickings for IIM-K graduates

Rich pickings for IIM-K graduates

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Captives for all reasons

Captives for all reasons

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In India, it is not easy to fight it out with the large banks which are nimble-footed and technology-savvy and are continuously innovating on the retail turf with newer products for customer acquisition.

Abbott quits internationals to play in English county cricket

Abbott quits internationals to play in English county cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The South Africa fast bowler said he had made the difficult decision to sign a four-year contract with Hampshire to ensure his financial security.

SSA to hire 100 engineers in India

SSA to hire 100 engineers in India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

SSA Global, the world's fourth largest enterprise solutions provider, plans to hire 100 engineers in India in the next 12 months and use expertise of Indian software services providers for projects overseas.

India Inc, stop whining!

India Inc, stop whining!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Instead of wailing about the absence of tax benefits, the private sector should press for an early implementation of the package of measures,' advises A K Bhattacharya.

Lakshmi Vilas Bank had dug its own grave

Lakshmi Vilas Bank had dug its own grave

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Its obsession for growth, chasing corporate clients and giving up its original mandate of meeting the needs of local trade and businesses. A quarter of its loan book has gone bad. That's an error of business strategy, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Rupee hits 4-mth high against dollar, gains 15 paise to 66.37

Rupee hits 4-mth high against dollar, gains 15 paise to 66.37

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

A weak US dollar in overseas markets was the main reason for the rupee's rise even as losses in domestic stocks and some fag-end dollar demand from importers prevented further gains

What does it cost to study in Ireland?

What does it cost to study in Ireland?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

While business, humanities and engineering programmes at the undergraduate level start at 10,000 (annually), candidates should make provision of 8,000-12,000 (approx Rs 6 lakh to 10 lakh) towards living expenses annually, says Sushil Sukhwani.

Gold at 3-month low, down Rs 210 on global cues

Gold at 3-month low, down Rs 210 on global cues

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Silver also remained under selling pressure.

Gold prices fall on global cues; silver up

Gold prices fall on global cues; silver up

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Traders said increased selling by stockists, tracking a weak trend overseas as investors awaited US employment data that may show the economy is strengthening, mainly dampened the sentiment.

Tax ruling on back-office services shocks IT, BPO sector

Tax ruling on back-office services shocks IT, BPO sector

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The recent ruling by the Authority of Advance Rulings making back-office services provided by a company to global firms taxable under GST, has sent shockwaves through the information technology and business process outsourcing industry.

Gems & jewellery exports stare at a bleak future

Gems & jewellery exports stare at a bleak future

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The sector employs around 1 million skilled and unskilled workers directly and indirectly and decline in exports is a major worry for participants in the value chain.

NRIs, check the number of days you spend in India

NRIs, check the number of days you spend in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The Budget has changed the rules for Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin visiting India. Instead of 182 days, the number of days has been reduced to 120. You will be treated as a resident of India for tax purposes if you stay in the country for more than 120 days in a financial year and 365 days in the past four years. One consequence of the change will be that people of Indian origin who reside outside India will be able to spend a smaller number of days in the country if they wish to keep their non-resident status intact, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

Why NOW is a good time to apply to a US university

Why NOW is a good time to apply to a US university

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The variety of options combined with global student mix makes it an apt destination for international students.

India must be ready for slower growth

India must be ready for slower growth

Rediff.com31 May 2019

'Since the growth is not fast enough to provide jobs for the young, the fallout will be political and social,' warns T N Ninan.

Modi tears into UPA claims on MNREGA, RTI

Modi tears into UPA claims on MNREGA, RTI

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Tearing into the claims of the United Progressive Alliance about its flagship employment generation programme MNREGA, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged it had only "filled the pockets of Congress" and sought to debunk the much-touted RTI.

Indians give up cushy jobs abroad to come back to their homeland

Indians give up cushy jobs abroad to come back to their homeland

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Armed with pricey degrees from colleges overseas, young Indians are heading back home in search for greener pastures.

Rupee breaches 64-mark after 20 months, ends at 64.23

Rupee breaches 64-mark after 20 months, ends at 64.23

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The Rupee is seen weakening further against the dollar.

There is nothing to worry about US call centre bill: Nasscom

There is nothing to worry about US call centre bill: Nasscom

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

A group of six US lawmakers had recently introduced 'The US Call Center and Consumer Protection Act of 2013' in the Congress that requires overseas call centre employees to disclose their location to US consumers.

Pregnant woman contracts HIV after blood transfusion in Tamil Nadu

Pregnant woman contracts HIV after blood transfusion in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The services of three lab technicians of the blood bank attached to a government hospital at Sattur, near Virudhunagar, have been terminated,Health Minister C Vijayabaskar said Wednesday.