News for 'salary hike'

So long and thanks for all the fish!

So long and thanks for all the fish!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Survey reveals that majority of employees intend to switch jobs within the year.

'Every farmer in India will oppose the BJP'

'Every farmer in India will oppose the BJP'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

'Four years into his tenure and Modi still has no idea what is wrong with the agriculture sector!'

Markets keen as Infosys set to kick off results season

Markets keen as Infosys set to kick off results season

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The Street is especially looking forward to the management commentary to get a sense of its new direction

Axis, HDFC Bank to charge you for more than 5 ATM transactions

Axis, HDFC Bank to charge you for more than 5 ATM transactions

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

At other bank ATMs, the customers of these banks will be charged beyond three transactions.

Infosys board responsible for the mess

Infosys board responsible for the mess

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

'The meanness of the board statement apart, it nowhere answers the most fundamental and damaging aspects of the deteriorating work culture among top company executives to which Narayana Murthy had been repeatedly drawing attention,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Winter session ends, Centre says Congress stalled bill triple talaq

Winter session ends, Centre says Congress stalled bill triple talaq

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The productivity of the Lok Sabha was 91.58 per cent while that of Rajya Sabha was 56.29 per cent.

Why Ola, Snapdeal shut brands they chased and bought

Why Ola, Snapdeal shut brands they chased and bought

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

'Shape up or ship out' message has been loud and clear across the new-age companies in the stressed market conditions

How our netas reacted to the Budget

How our netas reacted to the Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Following the Budget being announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, leaders across the political spectrum provided their views.

Modi govt faces 5 big economic challenges

Modi govt faces 5 big economic challenges

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The challenge of cleaning up the taxation system and introducing the goods and services tax (GST) regime cannot be underestimated.

TCS bets on H1-B visas as L1 rejection is high

TCS bets on H1-B visas as L1 rejection is high

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The number of applications filed for H-1B visa this year was around 40 per cent higher than a year ago.

Small savings schemes turn unattractive, PF to earn more

Small savings schemes turn unattractive, PF to earn more

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Post office savings of 1, 2 and 3 year term deposits and 5-year recurring deposit currently fetch 8.4 per cent interest per annum.

There can't be a cap on the value of sacrifice

There can't be a cap on the value of sacrifice

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'Reduce the perks and privileges of MPs, but let there be no reduction in the money spent on the education of martyrs' children,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Facing a tough electoral battle, Congress on Friday made an array of promises in its manifesto like significant cut in power rates, Wi-Fi facilities in public transport, waving off pending water bills and ensuring a graft-free administration if voted to power in Delhi.

'The farmer is dying and the country is rejoicing'

'The farmer is dying and the country is rejoicing'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'The corporate sector says by 2022 they will create 300 million jobs.' 'In the last 70 years we didn't do it, how will we do it in 5 years?' 'Only agriculture can bail out the economy. Unfortunately, it is not being looked into.'

Mamata wants 1-year moratorium on repayment of central loans

Mamata wants 1-year moratorium on repayment of central loans

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Banerjee, who had been demanding a waiver of interest on the state's debts for a period of three years, said even a year's moratorium on repayment of interests on central loans would enable the state to create 10 lakh (1 million) jobs.

Indian carriers struggle to find talent inside cockpit

Indian carriers struggle to find talent inside cockpit

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

7,000 unemployed pilots in India but airlines continue to bet on expats

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth retained at PBL Auction

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth retained at PBL Auction

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Why payment banks are not a good option

Why payment banks are not a good option

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Payment banks may not be viable option to attain financial inclusion.

'Our ship is sinking, Mamatadidi, save us please!'

'Our ship is sinking, Mamatadidi, save us please!'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Since the Saradha group of companies went bust with its owner Sudipta Sen in police custody from 2013, its agents have been left penniless, homeless and have lost all hope of living a peaceful life. They are out on the streets, crying themselves hoarse for compensation. One of them writes an open letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for help.

Time is not right to dabble in stocks: Saurabh Mukherjea

Time is not right to dabble in stocks: Saurabh Mukherjea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Saurabh Mukherjea, CEO, Ambit Capital, says he is advising clients to either take a genuinely long-term view on stocks or diversify the portfolio with stocks, bonds and gold for those with a short-term view.

India has a military advantage over Pakistan

India has a military advantage over Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

'Should the two armies clash in a conventional battlefield, the advantage will pass more and more to the Indians as the battle progresses,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Why our judiciary continues to ail

Why our judiciary continues to ail

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The recent meeting of chief justices and chief ministers skirted vital issues, which could have helped in improving the efficiency in the functioning of courts

What ails India's young and skilled workforce?

What ails India's young and skilled workforce?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Young, ambitious workforce learns skill degrees come with no guarantees.

'2017 won't be a year of big returns for investors'

'2017 won't be a year of big returns for investors'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'Everyone is still trying to understand the quantum of impact demonetisation will have on the economy.'

Why Finance Minister Jaitley disappointed Defence Minister Jaitley

Why Finance Minister Jaitley disappointed Defence Minister Jaitley

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The finance minister hiked the total defence expenditure from Rs 203,672 crore in FY 2013-2014 to Rs 229,000 crore for FY 2014-2015. Though the increase appears substantial, it is insufficient to undertake the military modernisation necessary to meet the emerging threats, feels Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Over 50 Indians in Forbes' under 30 list of super achievers.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Domestic Diary: Curious case of Ranji's journeymen coaches

Domestic Diary: Curious case of Ranji's journeymen coaches

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

One of Australia's finest ever captain Ian Chappell never ever believed that a professional cricket team needs a specialist coach. "An international 'coach' is something the Australian team travels in around England," is one of Chappell's iconic pun-intended quote on what he exactly thought about cricket coaches. Back in India though, coaching senior teams - from international to IPL is a well-paid job, not discounting the glamour which is associated with it. But reality bites when one climbs down -- just a notch below at the first-class level where it's not always a bed of roses for all those plying their trade.

Sensex hits seven-month high on positive GDP data

Sensex hits seven-month high on positive GDP data

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Growth in the eight core sectors jumped to 8.5% in April, due to a sharp pick-up in refinery products and a commensurate rise in electricity generation.

The H-1B visa blows keep coming

The H-1B visa blows keep coming

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Amid headwinds across global markets, US issues fresh restrictions on H-1B visas. Ayan Pramanik & Raghu Krishnan list out the many ways in which this impacts the Indian IT industry.

Budget 2016: Check out these six investment options

Budget 2016: Check out these six investment options

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Smart investors fine tune their investments as per the Budget announcements to make the best possible use of tax deductions and other sops.

Budget is credible but badly packaged

Budget is credible but badly packaged

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

As for structural reform, there are signs if one looks hard enough.

Want to be a production designer? Read this!

Want to be a production designer? Read this!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'A production designer could earn Rs 10 lakh per film. It could be Rs 70 lakh for an established designer.'

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Few top honchos of India Inc did very well in 2014.

How to be employable after college

How to be employable after college

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Spruce up your CV and seek professional advise, says Prof RSS Mani of ITM Group of Institutions.

Divestment gets a boost with three big PSU stake sales

Divestment gets a boost with three big PSU stake sales

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Offloading shares in ONGC, CIL, NHPC may fetch govt more than the year's target.

Not just rich farmers, even agri cos with Rs 215 cr profit pay no tax

Not just rich farmers, even agri cos with Rs 215 cr profit pay no tax

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

A large number of rich farmers, who earn more than salaried employees in the cities, get away with paying no tax at all in view of the government's lack of will to consider an agricultural income tax

Having Robots for 'Make in India' is not a bad idea

Having Robots for 'Make in India' is not a bad idea

Rediff.com29 May 2015

For Make in India's success, Modi govt msut remove policy paralysis.

How measly spending may jeopardise India's security

How measly spending may jeopardise India's security

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The allocation in the defence budget is inadequate to meet India's long-term threats, especially from China and Pakistan, says Gurmeet Kanwal.

'The government would want to privatise the railways'

'The government would want to privatise the railways'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'I think governments -- whether this one or the ones earlier -- have not understood the strength of the Indian Railways... that it can easily add 2.5 per cent to GDP.'