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Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

Do you have these 5 critical work skills?

Do you have these 5 critical work skills?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

It is high time to stop playing it safe, overcome our fear of failure and think of becoming entrepreneurs.

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

To land a job in a competitive field, graduates must go beyond the obvious and prepare extensively, adbises Vijay Gupta, director-global human resources, Rahi Sytems, a global IT services and solutions company.

Salary hike likely to touch pre-pandemic level in 2022

Salary hike likely to touch pre-pandemic level in 2022

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Notwithstanding the COVID-19 second wave hitting the nation hard, Indian organisations have displayed resilience, and the salary increment is being projected to grow from an average of 8.8 per cent this year to an estimated average of 9.4 per cent in 2022, according to a survey. According to the Aon's 26th Annual Salary Increase Survey released on Tuesday, most businesses have an optimistic view going into 2022, with 98.9 per cent of companies intend to give salary increases in 2022, as compared to 97.5 per cent companies in 2021. There is positive sentiment across most sectors, and India Inc is firmly on the path to recovery, with most firms projecting salary hikes back to FY 2019 levels by FY 2022.

Trump bans Federal agencies from contracting H-1B visa holders

Trump bans Federal agencies from contracting H-1B visa holders

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Trump told reporters that his administration will not tolerate firing of hardworking Americans in pursuit of cheap foreign labour.

How to live cashless? Learn from this man

How to live cashless? Learn from this man

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

From Singapore to Almora, Abhishant Pant has survived without cash, and he wants to continue in that state all his life.

Birth of a leader: The inspiring story of Wipro's Senior VP

Birth of a leader: The inspiring story of Wipro's Senior VP

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Sangita Singh, senior VP and head of Wipro's global IT business strategic unit shares key moments from her 21-year-old career journey and offers lessons in leadership for young professionals.

You are likely to get 10.5% salary hike this year

You are likely to get 10.5% salary hike this year

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

In 2016, one in two companies is planning to increase head count with hi-tech, shared services and life sciences leading the pack

Want a job? 7 things graduates MUST do in the lockdown

Want a job? 7 things graduates MUST do in the lockdown

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Recruiters are now in search of candidates with soft skills alongside tech-based knowledge, says Ambrish Sinha.

Game Streaming the Next Hot Career?

Game Streaming the Next Hot Career?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Game streaming is becoming a serious professional choice for youth, as it allows them to make good money.

Ukraine Returned Students Seek Secure Future

Ukraine Returned Students Seek Secure Future

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

National Medical Commission regulations prohibit Indian medical students overseas to transfer programmes from one university to another mid-way.

Indian companies likely to be prevented from hiring IT pros on H-1B, L1 visas

Indian companies likely to be prevented from hiring IT pros on H-1B, L1 visas

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The 'H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2016' introduced by Democratic Congressman Bill Pascrell from New Jersey and Republican Dana Rohrabacher from California would prohibit companies from hiring H-1B employees if they employ more than 50 people

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Across the country, companies have stepped up their act to contain the crisis. IT and other new economy firms seem to have taken a lead.

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

10 Asanas For A Healthy Mind And Body

10 Asanas For A Healthy Mind And Body

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Divya Rolla explains how these asanas will help you improve your overall health.

7 tips to ace ONLINE interviews and get the job!

7 tips to ace ONLINE interviews and get the job!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Show up for the call on time or even 10-15 minutes earlier. Keep a notebook, pen, resume, and other required documents, advises Niralee Shah.

Want A Job? Be SKEDUCATED!

Want A Job? Be SKEDUCATED!

Rediff.com26 May 2022

By simply being educated and acquiring a degree, you cannot earn money; you need to be skeducated. Skeducation is skill based education. Unfortunately they don't teach you this in the colleges. You got to do it yourself, advises management guru Virender Kapoor.

IT employees file complaints against 'forced' resignations

IT employees file complaints against 'forced' resignations

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Four Tech Mahindra employees approached the labour commission in Karnataka

When did vying for attention become so evil?

When did vying for attention become so evil?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The Social Dilemma shows how social media is turning human beings into lab rats and zombies, notes Chintan Girish Modi.

Will Markets Fool Majority Once Again?

Will Markets Fool Majority Once Again?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

There are overvaluation and excesses in many pockets of the market. This is most obvious in the IPO market, where loss-making companies have inflicted large losses on investors, observes Debashis Basu.

Why chit funds are so popular in India

Why chit funds are so popular in India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

While chits and the formal financial sector are not 'largely substitutable', users like the commitment to savings that these enforce and the flexibility in borrowing, reports N Sundaresha Subramanian from New Delhi.

Here's what techies earn in Silicon Valley

Here's what techies earn in Silicon Valley

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Silicon Valley has the highest concentration of high-tech workers of any metropolitan area.

10 life skills to master during lockdown

10 life skills to master during lockdown

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Use this time to learn some basic workplace skills so you can fulfill your potential and take charge of your own growth, says Shreyasi Singh.

Stocks You Must AVOID or EXIT

Stocks You Must AVOID or EXIT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

'BharatPe board is charting out path for listing'

'BharatPe board is charting out path for listing'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'The company's transition from an individuals-driven private firm to a board-driven listed public one will be carried out in a well-thought-through and well-executed manner.'

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Choose from a range of accessories to make his life easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Tech-driven skills will be in demand in the post pandemic era, alerts Sonya Hooja, COO and co-founder, Imarticus Learning.

A Thursday Review

A Thursday Review

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A Thursday is the sort of in-the-moment drama that holds your attention and emotions while it lasts but doesn't dig enough to linger on, observes Sukanya Verma.

Ask MF Guru: 'Where should I invest Rs 15k in SIPs?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Where should I invest Rs 15k in SIPs?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

The 10 NEW rules of office etiquette

The 10 NEW rules of office etiquette

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Today's workplace is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to technology, global operations and increasing contribution of knowledge services. So what at the 'rules' of conduct in this transformed work environment?

Gen-X banks must be tech-savvy, upbeat on rural expansion

Gen-X banks must be tech-savvy, upbeat on rural expansion

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Challenges abound but innovation is key for new banks inorder to survive.

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

In a major relief to thousands of Indian IT professionals, a federal judge in the US on Thursday blocked the enforcement of a temporary visa ban by the Trump administration on a large number of work permits, including the most sought after H-1B visas, ruling that the president exceeded his constitutional authority.

Why Simplilearn founders picked a rewarding but risky game plan

Why Simplilearn founders picked a rewarding but risky game plan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Why settle for $400-500 million when you can make a billion or even more? That, in a nutshell, is why Krishna Kumar, 43, and Kashyap Dalal, 40, co-founders of Bengaluru-based edtech firm Simplilearn, one of the big players in the segment, sold a 51 per cent stake to Blackstone instead of selling 100 per cent as close competitor and rival Great Learning chose to do.

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The pandemic has confined students across all ages to home and digital education is the only way to continue learning.

Why RBI feels banks' asset quality 'may get dented'

Why RBI feels banks' asset quality 'may get dented'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The Indian financial system's asset quality improved despite the pandemic, but it could be due to special dispensations by the regulator, and banks would likely see increased stress on their books once the schemes expire. According to the annual trend and progress report of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released on Tuesday, the data available for this financial year so far indicate that banks' bad debts have moderated while provision coverage ratios (PCRs), capital buffers as well as profitability indicators have improved relative to pre-pandemic levels.

BharatPe: 'Why should I resign?'

BharatPe: 'Why should I resign?'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'At the first board meeting I chaired, I sensed that corporate governance is an issue in this company.' 'I started taking steps that may have aggrieved a few.' 'This has now become a mission I intend to accomplish before I step down.'

As data hacks rise, firms turn to bug bounty hunters

As data hacks rise, firms turn to bug bounty hunters

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Bug bounty hunters or independent ethical hackers are certified cybersecurity professionals or security researchers who crawl the web, scanning the systems for gaps through which hackers can sneak in and alert the companies, says Shivani Shinde.

5 reasons why young India needs to UPSKILL

5 reasons why young India needs to UPSKILL

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Over 80% of graduate engineers passing out of universities in India are unemployable. With digitisation going mainstream, this skill deficit can be redressed through world-class training material, points out Ankit Shyamsukha, CEO, ICA Edu Skill.