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Economists chop US GDP forecast for 2003

Economists chop US GDP forecast for 2003

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

A top panel of economists on Monday slashed its forecast for US economic growth this year, saying the threat of war with Iraq was dampening consumer spending and business activity.

San Diego museum showcases Nandalal Bose

San Diego museum showcases Nandalal Bose

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

The San Diego Museum of Art held an exhibition of paintings of Nandalal Bose, the great Indian painter whose major work spanned the first half of the 20th century. The paintings convey aspects of nature and spirituality, simple lives of villagers, women at work, and also subtly reflect the socio-political environment of life in Bengal at the time.

Want to be rich? Here's how

Want to be rich? Here's how

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

Getting rich is much simpler than most would realize. In fact, we really need to define the word "rich" before we go on, so you can see what I see as we go through this book. Most people's only relationship with money is of never having enough. Most people live a "paycheck-to-paycheck" existence, and use this month's paycheck to pay off last month's bills.

BSE revises special margin on 40 scrips

BSE revises special margin on 40 scrips

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

BSE revises special margin on 40 scrips.

Textiles: Remove customs and excise duties on MMF

Textiles: Remove customs and excise duties on MMF

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The Indian Textile Industry is currently one of the largest and most important industries in the Indian economy in terms of output, foreign exchange earnings and employment.

48,000 US jobs shifted in Jan-Mar

48,000 US jobs shifted in Jan-Mar

Rediff.com16 Oct 2004

More than 48,000 American jobs were shifted overseas, including to countries like India and China, in the January-March quarter this fiscal, according to a new report.

Another wave of H-1Bs on the way

Another wave of H-1Bs on the way

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

With visas set to max out quickly again, tech companies want more. Amid rising joblessness, does America need more skilled foreign workers?

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.

Networking never takes a holiday

Networking never takes a holiday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Vacation doesn't have to be the end of your networking efforts. Get an expert's tips on how you can continue to build relationships with powerful people even when they're out of the office.

You are fired. Now what?

You are fired. Now what?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Some very successful entrepreneurs got their starts only after losing their day jobs. Who knew getting fired could be a great career move?

India's hottest jobs!

India's hottest jobs!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

USTR defends withdrawal of gold GSP

USTR defends withdrawal of gold GSP

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Deputy US Trade Representative Karan Bhatia, has defended the Bush Administration's action to deny duty-free tariffs for imports of gold jewelry

Indian travellers most optimistic

Indian travellers most optimistic

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Results from a survey in the Asia Pacific point toward a positive outlook for the travel sector in 2006, with Indian travellers being the most optimistic.

Are we ready for Carbon trading?

Are we ready for Carbon trading?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Carbon credits are a tradable permit scheme. They provide a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by giving them a monetary value.

Intel's eager passage to India

Intel's eager passage to India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

A rising rupee hammers Indian textiles

A rising rupee hammers Indian textiles

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The rupee's 11% gain against the dollar has driven U.S. and European retailers to switch their orders to countries with weaker currencies.

India's high-octane car market

India's high-octane car market

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Business is growing fast and continues to draw investment, but making big bucks in a country smitten with small cars won't be easy.

Why your boss won't fire you

Why your boss won't fire you

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

78 per cent of bosses put off firing an employee for as long as possible.

Never asked for bailout package, says Air India

Never asked for bailout package, says Air India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Air India has readied a new revival plan that would see the national carrier turning around in 2-3 year, says AI chariman Arvind Jadhav.

American dream sours for these Indians

American dream sours for these Indians

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

They are the subject of a battle between immigrant rights advocates and Signal International, a marine and fabrication company.

Indian nurses flock to the US

Indian nurses flock to the US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Biometric ATMs, the future?

Biometric ATMs, the future?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

The woes of US airlines

The woes of US airlines

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

Jobs: IT firms tap lesser known colleges

Jobs: IT firms tap lesser known colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

A scarcity of young, college-educated engineers has turned recruitment in India's fast-growing tech sector into a free-for-all.

The 'Young Boss, Older Employee' Dilemma

The 'Young Boss, Older Employee' Dilemma

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

Generational differences can create conflict, but also opportunity.

Obama names Indian American to senior trade post

Obama names Indian American to senior trade post

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Nearly six months after he nominated Dr Islam A 'Isi' Siddiqui to be the chief agricultural negotiator at the office of the US Trade Representative, US President Barack Obama -- fed up with what the White House called 'obstructionist' policies by Senate Republicans in not confirming Siddiqui and several others -- appointed Siddiqui and 14 others as soon as the Senate adjourned for the Easter vacation-recess.

Detroit bailout not about saving auto firms

Detroit bailout not about saving auto firms

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

The Detroit bailout isn't about saving the U.S. auto industry, it's about Democrats and Republicans jockeying for power.

CEOs in the slammer

CEOs in the slammer

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

This year, a record number of CEOs were ousted. Some were fired, some retired, and some even died. But a great number were also sent to prison. . .

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.'

Rolls-Royce leads luxury fleet to China

Rolls-Royce leads luxury fleet to China

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

With a sale of 14 Phantoms to a Hong Kong hotel, the fabled British carmaker is riding a wave, and Infiniti, Acura, and Lexus are in the wake.

Deshmukh in US, calls for FDI

Deshmukh in US, calls for FDI

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

How India can improve productivity

How India can improve productivity

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

A qualitative change is beginning to show in a broad swathe of services, products, and mindsets

'Indian economic growth still lopsided'

'Indian economic growth still lopsided'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The pattern of economic growth in India is lop-sided, leaving a vast section of the society vulnerable, says an economist from Jawaharlal Nehru University.