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Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Lessons from entrepreneurs who have launched businesses in the last 18 months.

H-1B visas: A hot-button issue

H-1B visas: A hot-button issue

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

A new law and a new study refuel the H-1B debate.

Why the women of Wall Street are disappearing

Why the women of Wall Street are disappearing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

After the scandals of the 1990s, didn't investment banks put sexist employment practices behind them? Evidently not.

Skills to beat the depression

Skills to beat the depression

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

It's going to be a very different world out there. Here are some hints for preparing for it.

H-1B visa: How to apply, and more

H-1B visa: How to apply, and more

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting H-1B visa petitions for the fiscal year 2010 from Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Read on to find out all you wanted to know about H-1B visas.

Why you'll work through your retirement

Why you'll work through your retirement

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

The recession is only one of several trends combining to change the way Americans live out their golden years

India is brimming with leadership: Nilekani

India is brimming with leadership: Nilekani

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

I think instead of waiting for leaders, each of us can resolve to be a leader in his or her own right, in whatever area we chose to do.

One man's quest to help the world learn

One man's quest to help the world learn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Eight hundred million people are illiterate. John Wood aims to change that.

US unemployment: Worse than it looks

US unemployment: Worse than it looks

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The most publicized measure of U.S. unemployment tells only part of the story.

6 reasons why Indian BPOs will keep booming

6 reasons why Indian BPOs will keep booming

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Indian info-tech companies that once specialized in basic work are now providing high-value tasks such as R&D and business transformation services.

5 industries still looking to hire

5 industries still looking to hire

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

While the banking sector may be in the doldrums, impacting various other industries, there are still some sectors that are on an upward trend.

Barack Obama and the Big Three

Barack Obama and the Big Three

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Detroit's bailout request is an opportunity for the president-elect to prove himself.

'Only Obama can bring about the change'

'Only Obama can bring about the change'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Yogi Chugh, the President-Elect of the Indian American Forum for Political Education (IAFPE), talks about Obama and the US poll.

US poll expected to be the most expensive ever

US poll expected to be the most expensive ever

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

As much $5.3 billion is expected to be spent, an amount that is over the Gross Domestic Product of several small countries, but something that neither Senator Barack Obama nor Senator John McCain and all of their colleagues in the House of Representatives and Senate even wince about for a nanosecond.

We are going to recover people's trust: McCain

We are going to recover people's trust: McCain

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

US Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain's speech delivered at the Republican National Convention in St Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday at 10 pm was preceded by a video displaying footage of him being shot down in Vietnam and his survival and torture in what was called the 'Hanoi Hilton' and his refusal to get out early even though he was offered such a release.

'Our message resonates with the people'

'Our message resonates with the people'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

The Democratic Party's rising star spoke to Aziz Haniffa

Ex-TDP leader Devender Goud launches new party

Ex-TDP leader Devender Goud launches new party

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

T Devender Goud, the former No 2 in the Telugu Desam Party, formally launched a new regional political party 'Nava Telangana Praja Party' by unveiling a colourful flag of the party, declaring that the formation of Telangana state was the goal of the party.

Is this the end of 'India Shining' story?

Is this the end of 'India Shining' story?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Growth is slipping, stocks are down 40%, and foreign stock market investors are fleeing. Business blames the ruling coalition for failing to make reforms

Pranab concludes Australia visit

Pranab concludes Australia visit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee left for New Delhi on Tuesday concluding his first visit to Australia during which both the sides inked treaties on extradition and mutual legal assistance and reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral ties including the possible sale of uranium to India.

The outsourcing billionaires

The outsourcing billionaires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

How billionaires from India and Taiwan saw a need, followed through and hit the jackpot.

A farmer's innovative success story

A farmer's innovative success story

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Successful boro cropping with record high yields has brought a degree of fame to Rajib

Management lessons from freedom fighters

Management lessons from freedom fighters

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

Sandeep Singh, author of the book, Business of Freedom, explores the managerial qualities of India's freedom fighters.

How Toyota trains India's teens

How Toyota trains India's teens

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The carmaker's Bangalore institute aims to give poor teenagers a leg up and produce skilled workers for the subcontinent's auto boom

Saloni Malhotra among best young entrepreneurs

Saloni Malhotra among best young entrepreneurs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

BusinessWeek.com's annual competition finds a thriving startup culture in the region.

Ways to profit from the diving dollar

Ways to profit from the diving dollar

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Mark Hutchinson explains ways of dealing with the nose-diving dollar and making profitable investments.

Ratan Tata: India's shining jewel

Ratan Tata: India's shining jewel

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

India's Ratan Tata aims to transform his once-stodgy conglomerate into a global powerhouse. But can it thrive after he steps down?

Why 80 is the new 30

Why 80 is the new 30

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

Forget shuffleboard and croquet. With Americans living longer, a growing number of people are embarking on entrepreneurial second careers -- well into their 80s. So what are the real secrets to longevity, in business and in life?

Ahmedabad, Kolkata among new global hotspots

Ahmedabad, Kolkata among new global hotspots

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Look beyond Shanghai for the next big thing.

'In India, those who don't vote are happy people'

'In India, those who don't vote are happy people'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

An interview with Rafiq Dossani, author, academic and entrepreneur.

H-1B visa: 'Your employer must do the paperwork'

H-1B visa: 'Your employer must do the paperwork'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Dr Vakil, visa and immigration expert, discusses the H-1B visa with our readers. What's the current status? What will happen in the future?

How and when to apply for H-1B visa to the US

How and when to apply for H-1B visa to the US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Dr Vakil examines the current state of affairs regarding H-1B visa limits in America. How can you best maximise your chance of securing a visa? Read on

How India clusters growth

How India clusters growth

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

By applying new management tools to traditional hubs of manufacturing -- such as Tamil Nadu's leather trade -- local firms boost competitiveness and quality.

The new global hot spots for business

The new global hot spots for business

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

In search of the next big opportunity? From Poland to Brazil, a look at some of the world's second-tier cities that are becoming first-class destinations for business.

The myths of China and toys

The myths of China and toys

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

One world standard for safe toys should be our goal.

Great six-figure jobs you don't need a degree for

Great six-figure jobs you don't need a degree for

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Some of the strongest labor market demand is for workers in skilled trades.

'India does not have an advantage in services'

'India does not have an advantage in services'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Although the services sector is a huge success, the biggest challenge for the Indian government is to build public support for the sector.

Indians in US? Inventions on the way

Indians in US? Inventions on the way

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

According to a report prepared by a team of researchers from Harvard, Duke and New York Universities, the number of Indian nationals contributing to US international patent applications touched 5.5 per cent in 2006.

The BJP could save the day

The BJP could save the day

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

'Prime Minister, there will be no agreement with the Americans unless you get the BJP on your side in the name of the greater national interest.'

Getting fired could be a great career move

Getting fired could be a great career move

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Sometimes opportunity knocks with a pink slip in hand.

Jobs you wish you had?

Jobs you wish you had?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Some jobs just sound too cool to be true. Often they are. Behind the glamour is hard work and high stress. But would we still swap?

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