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'Multi-task, adapt to changing world of work'

'Multi-task, adapt to changing world of work'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'Young professionals should be open for jobs in adjacent industries, pick up a contract job to have an opening balance, develop skills in the job in hand, invest in learning and develop cognitive skills and capacities.' 'Spend as per the need only.'

Read this interview before investing in stocks

Read this interview before investing in stocks

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Being one of the early commentators to flag economic slowdown and caution investors on corporate earnings, Gautam Chhaochharia, head of India research, UBS Securities, in an interview with Hamsini Karthik says the markets remain in an expensive zone despite the recent correction.

GDP expansion likely at 4.9% in FY20, 5.5% in FY21: Moody's

GDP expansion likely at 4.9% in FY20, 5.5% in FY21: Moody's

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Moody's said the government will face challenges in achieving its deficit target for the fiscal year ending March 2021, amid persistent structural and cyclical headwinds to growth.

Sudden cardiac arrest: What you must know

Sudden cardiac arrest: What you must know

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

For one, it is different from a heart attack, says Vanita Arora.

Pranab may fall short of 3G auction revenue

Pranab may fall short of 3G auction revenue

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The money, together with disinvestment proceeds, is crucial for Mukherjee to meet his fiscal deficit target of 5.5 per cent for 2010-11 from 6.7 per cent in 2009-10.

COVID-19: Too early to say Olympics won't be held next year

COVID-19: Too early to say Olympics won't be held next year

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Brian McCloskey, an expert on global health security and outbreak prevention said: 'Clearly, having a vaccine would be extremely helpful, not just for the Olympics, but for all of us. But even without a vaccine I think there are other mitigation measures we will look at to make sure we can run the Games safely.'

Modi's 1st problem: A below-normal monsoon

Modi's 1st problem: A below-normal monsoon

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'The first two months of monsoon are not looking good.' 'In case both the halves fail, it is going to be misery.'

Why is the world economy being shaky?

Why is the world economy being shaky?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

One has to wonder what is so wrong with the European Union.

Mass testing in Beijing as 67 new cases appear

Mass testing in Beijing as 67 new cases appear

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

In a bid to stem the spread of the contagion, the authorities in Beijing have conducted the nucleic acid test on 29,386 people who had visited the Xinfadi wholesale market since May 30, Gao Xiaojun, spokesman for the Beijing Health Commission, said on Monday. The market became a hotspot after it reported several new COVID-19 cases. Out of all the samples, 12,973 came negative and the rest are awaiting results, Gao told the media.

Jio is ahead of schedule on turning profitable: Mukesh

Jio is ahead of schedule on turning profitable: Mukesh

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'We always believe that if you focus on the goal, you will overcome all obstacles. If you focus on the obstacles, you will never achieve your goal.'

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'In India, a really popular and well-entrenched leader is not defeated by a rival.' 'Such a leader has to defeat himself,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Investing in bitcoin? A word of caution

Investing in bitcoin? A word of caution

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Don't invest more than 5 per cent of your portfolio in bitcoin. The virtual currency's price has run up very fast and experts feel a correction may be around the corner.

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The device is powered by AI engine that conducts risk analysis on an individual's health data to note the slightest of deviations from their healthy baselines and detect any early signs of health deterioration.

ADB slashes India growth forecast for 2017-18 to 6.7%

ADB slashes India growth forecast for 2017-18 to 6.7%

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Growth forecast has been lowered owing to tepid growth in the first half of 2017-18, the lingering effects of demonetisation, transitory challenges of GST, and some risks to agriculture stemming from a spotty monsoon.

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's bail plea for the fourth time

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's bail plea for the fourth time

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

In her judgment handed down at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Justice Ingrid Simler concluded there are "substantial grounds" to believe that the 48-year-old fugitive diamantaire would fail to surrender as he does possess the means to "abscond".

Your anger can kill you!

Your anger can kill you!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

An angry heart can kill, suggests a study, which found that rage and hostility are significantly linked with a high risk for coronary disease. According to the research, which appears in the latest issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, anger and hostility was harmful to the heart, especially among men. The harmful association of anger and hostility with CHD events in healthy people was greater in men than women.

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

India's largest airline has also told its crew members -- who are working on flights connecting India with East Asian countries like Thailand and Singapore -- to wear N95 masks at all times when they are on ground.

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Like everything else, the structure of banks may change, and banks may depend more on digital technologies and artificial intelligence for dealing with both their customers and employees.

Who is Trai batting for in the MTC issue?

Who is Trai batting for in the MTC issue?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

This is not the first time Trai has been accused of bias; and, in my memory, never have such charges of bias been leveled against any other regulatory body, says Rahul Khullar.

Rupee ended tad weaker ahead of Fed meet

Rupee ended tad weaker ahead of Fed meet

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Month-end dollar demand from oil companies mainly affected the rupee value against the US currency, a forex dealer said.

8 states account for 90% coronavirus cases in India

8 states account for 90% coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The GoM was told that six states -- Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal -- account for 86 per cent of the deaths caused by COVID-19 and 32 districts account for 80 per cent of such fatalities, the Union health ministry said.

Is there a possibility of next rate cut?

Is there a possibility of next rate cut?

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Probably in August. We can argue whether RBI is dovishly neutral or neutrally dovish but the telltale signs of at least one more rate cut are strewn all over the policy statement, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Big infra push? India must facelift the PPP model

Big infra push? India must facelift the PPP model

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The assumption clearly was that project execution timelines would be adhered to and revenues would flow in as scheduled.

Spooked by Budget, foreign investors sell Rs 6000cr of equities

Spooked by Budget, foreign investors sell Rs 6000cr of equities

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

They have been on an unbroken selling streak since the Union Budget, spooked by increase in income-tax surcharge, taxes on buybacks, and lack of stimulus to prop up the economy.

Bankers warn firms to stay off dipping yen

Bankers warn firms to stay off dipping yen

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

The yen may have depreciated to 110 against the dollar from a high of 96 earlier this year, but bankers are advising extreme caution in using the Japanese currency for raising resources and hedging risks.

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Play safe and persist with an ailing Sonia Gandhi as interim chief and wait for an opportune moment to foist the crown prince yet again,' predicts Virendra Kapoor.

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'

20 business houses see 65% value erosion

20 business houses see 65% value erosion

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

India's richest business houses would like to forget 2008 in a hurry. The market capitalisation of the top 20 business houses fell a whopping 65 per cent (Rs 16.73 lakh crore) over the previous year, courtesy the mayhem in the stock markets, performing far worse than the Bombay Stock Exchange's benchmark Sensex (down 52.5 per cent) and the broadbased BSE-500 index (down 58.3 per cent).

Climate change and commodity derivatives market

Climate change and commodity derivatives market

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The dynamics of commodity risk mitigation assumes new dimensions in the face of growing concerns of climate change.

Davis Cup revamp could 'kill its soul', say Belgians

Davis Cup revamp could 'kill its soul', say Belgians

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

When it comes to producing the raucous atmospheres which help make the Davis Cup unique among tennis events, few do it as well as the Belgians who have reached two of the last three finals, losing on both occasions.

Markets and Delhi elections: What is the downside?

Markets and Delhi elections: What is the downside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Can the poll outcome be a trigger for a meaningful correction?

Why Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon

Why Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Grass has always suited Roger Federer's aggressive style, which is based on footwork, pace and ability to find sharp angles.

Rain failure: Govt talks of crop contingency plans

Rain failure: Govt talks of crop contingency plans

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

55% of cultivable land still doesn't come under irrigation.

Mourinho admits its Chelsea's title to lose

Mourinho admits its Chelsea's title to lose

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Chelsea's ability to grind out victories will make it very difficult for anyone to catch them in the English Premier League, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said.

Gene discovery offers hope for arthritis

Gene discovery offers hope for arthritis

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

For people with severe arthritis, even hope can hurt. But, for optimists, here's some good news -- scientists have discovered two genes, which could predict a disabling form of spondylitis in later life.

Power minister woos investors in US; meets PE giants Blackstone, Warburg

Power minister woos investors in US; meets PE giants Blackstone, Warburg

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The power minister briefed the investors on various steps undertaken by the government.

Moody's criticism of govt baseless: Jayant Sinha

Moody's criticism of govt baseless: Jayant Sinha

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Moody's Analytics had said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must keep BJP members in check or risk "losing domestic and global credibility".

Cisco sees surge in security spend

Cisco sees surge in security spend

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The latest research builds on findings released earlier this month, which highlighted the growing trend of mobile employees and the heightened risks for businesses as they connect to corporate networks and carry sensitive information outside office.

Of FIIs, Budget and Brazil

Of FIIs, Budget and Brazil

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Nilesh Shah aired his views on the sub-prime crises, after effects of the Budget and FIIs. He thinks Brazil is the best bet amongst upcoming markets due to its natural resources.

'We will price Covid vaccine below Rs 1,000'

'We will price Covid vaccine below Rs 1,000'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Pune's Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine maker by volume, is placing its bets on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate AZD1222 with CEO Adar Poonawalla stating he would start manufacturing at personal risk.