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Arvind Panagariya's hits & misses as vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Arvind Panagariya's hits & misses as vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Initiated move to privatise Air India, but reports on poverty and cast census remained unfinished

Does the Indian IT industry need trade unions?

Does the Indian IT industry need trade unions?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Being leaders in compensation and benefits, collective bargaining for wages is a non-issue in the industry.

For Make in India to succeed, stop wasting crores on useless manpower, Mr PM

For Make in India to succeed, stop wasting crores on useless manpower, Mr PM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

India must first improve working condition, then it can concentrate on Make in India concept.

Tamil Nadu, Kerala have most women entrepreneurs, and high female literacy

Tamil Nadu, Kerala have most women entrepreneurs, and high female literacy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

India was ranked 70th of 77 countries in the Female Entrepreneurship Index 2015 released by London-based Global Entrepreneurship Institute

Labour law: Can Modi pull it off?

Labour law: Can Modi pull it off?

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The govt is expected to relax labour laws.

Why India continues to fail its school children

Why India continues to fail its school children

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'We have not taught children their rights and responsibilities, nor life skills,' says Mitali Saran.

Dear bosses, here's why you shouldn't ignore diabetes

Dear bosses, here's why you shouldn't ignore diabetes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Dhruv Gupta explains how, as more and more young people fall prey to diabetes, organisaions get affected and how companies can contain the losses due to drop in productivity.

India's debt burden: How politicians, business tycoons messed it up

India's debt burden: How politicians, business tycoons messed it up

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

India is Asia's other bad debt headache.

Smriti Irani case: 4 Fabindia employees granted bail

Smriti Irani case: 4 Fabindia employees granted bail

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

All four employees of a Fabindia outlet in Goa, who were arrested after Union minister Smriti Irani spotted a hidden camera trained towards its trial room, were on Saturday granted bail by a local court.

When a workplace finds you. And offers you a job

When a workplace finds you. And offers you a job

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Start-up Belong.co uses an unconventional way of hiring that trusts more on data available on social media or tweets than the resume.

Jaitley unveils fire-fighting Budget to placate voters, sustain growth

Jaitley unveils fire-fighting Budget to placate voters, sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

A strong showing will be vital to Narendra Modi's chances of a second term.

Australian PM Rudd calls for election on September 7

Australian PM Rudd calls for election on September 7

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Five weeks after he seized the Labor Party leadership, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Sunday set September 7 as the date for the country's next parliamentary elections amid growing unemployment and budget deficit.

India's national jobs hunt

India's national jobs hunt

Rediff.com6 May 2014

The government is by far the largest employer; job security is guaranteed for government employees, and their wages are set through once-in-10-year Pay Commission.

Coming soon: Model career centres for jobseekers

Coming soon: Model career centres for jobseekers

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

100 model career centres all across the country to help job seekers connect with potential employers and skill providers.

Single dad is a sex symbol. Single mother is an unfortunate woman.

Single dad is a sex symbol. Single mother is an unfortunate woman.

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Kanika Datta calls out our parenting stereotypes and how both men and women play into them.

What govt must ideally do to revive sentiment on Dalal Street

What govt must ideally do to revive sentiment on Dalal Street

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Markets have gone into a tailspin, the Modi govt must revive investment sentiment.

Be warned: Industrial gas leaks pose a major threat in India

Be warned: Industrial gas leaks pose a major threat in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

By the end of 2020, India will lay 32,737 km across the length and breadth of the country. It needs to lay down and comply with strict safety standards especially since some of these pipes will go through areas of dense habitation, says Rashme Sehgal.

New home launches tumble by 39% in NCR in Q4

New home launches tumble by 39% in NCR in Q4

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The new launches were concentrated in the suburban locations of Gurgaon (66 per cent) and Noida (34 per cent) with over 80 per cent of units catering to the mid-range segment.

Meet the women behind Mangalyaan mission

Meet the women behind Mangalyaan mission

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

When the universe is your workspace, the sky is the limit, and there's no such thing as a glass ceiling. Divia Thani Daswani meets the women behind Mangalyaan

Lessons to revive India's ailing agriculture sector

Lessons to revive India's ailing agriculture sector

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Farming and agriculture are crying out for a business model innovation, says R Gopalakrishnan.

Millennials, want a job? Then read this interview

Millennials, want a job? Then read this interview

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

'This generation wants to try different things, are ready to take risks and experiment with their careers.'

How Modi govt can push GDP growth to 7%

How Modi govt can push GDP growth to 7%

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Bold reforms and prudent monetary and fiscal policies by the incoming Narendra Modi government will help the economy to grow at 6.5-7 percent, says a report.

Sikka's first year ends with signs of progress for Infosys

Sikka's first year ends with signs of progress for Infosys

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The route to that target is clear in Sikka's mind.

Modi's vision is welcome but what about the crucial gap?

Modi's vision is welcome but what about the crucial gap?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The challenge will be to force the officials of his government to own this vision.

What can be done to boost the depressed steel sector

What can be done to boost the depressed steel sector

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Higher import duties on steel improve the bottom lines of steel-makers, but depress those of downstream users of steel.

Making smart cities 'inclusive' in India

Making smart cities 'inclusive' in India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

These smart cities should have the capacity to absorb, adapt and provide opportunities for both the poor rural migrants as well as the educated professionals, say Sujit K Pruseth & Sachi Satapathy.

Assam: OIL incurs Rs 200 cr loss due to bandhs, blockades

Assam: OIL incurs Rs 200 cr loss due to bandhs, blockades

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

There were about 290 bandhs, blockades called by numerous organisations during fiscal 2012-13.

Why price cap on drugs is counter productive

Why price cap on drugs is counter productive

Rediff.com31 May 2016

To ensure equal access to health care, the government must consider it in a holistic manner and improve all parameters.

What Modi told Xi in Ahmedabad

What Modi told Xi in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'Xi Jinping got a dose of Modi's medicine inside the tent where he was being hosted on the banks of the Sabarmati river.' 'Modi reportedly told him, looking deep into his eyes: "This was not expected of your country. Can you tell me when the troops are withdrawing?".'

India opens boardrooms to women but few mid-career dropouts return

India opens boardrooms to women but few mid-career dropouts return

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Women are opting out of high-flying career due to family responsibilities, says a study.

IT firms widen base with big data

IT firms widen base with big data

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Amid subdued demand for traditional information technology (IT) services offerings, Indian IT services players are betting on big data, as this is high on clients' agenda.

For India's surging economy, small is beautiful

For India's surging economy, small is beautiful

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

India has more than 45 million SMEs, accounting for nearly 40 percent of gross domestic product.

Govt releases National Cyber Security Policy 2013

Govt releases National Cyber Security Policy 2013

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Kapil Sibal said there will be multiple places from where cyber war could take place, it will involve individuals, sections of society, businesses, terrorists, drug dealers and those who want to generate violence.

'Government doesn't care for workers'

'Government doesn't care for workers'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'On December 5, the government called unions for pre-Budget consultations.' '12 trade unions were called and the time allotted was one hour which means 5 minutes for each union.' 'We were asked to present our views in about four minutes.' 'That itself is a reflection of how serious the government is about workers' demands.'

Mass unemployment and social unrest are looming ahead

Mass unemployment and social unrest are looming ahead

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The more one thinks about it, the more difficult it is to see how India will be able to reap the benefits of a demographic dividend, says Aakar Patel.

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