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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.

L N Mittal sees beyond Arcelor

L N Mittal sees beyond Arcelor

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

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.

Right time to buy property?

Right time to buy property?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Do you know what's the going rate per square foot in your neighbourhood? Is it the best time to buy real estate/ home? Or should you wait for a while before buying your dream home? What are the chances of real estate prices going further down? Or are they likely to go up in the near future? When will the property market stabilise?

What Barack Obama said in his historic speech

What Barack Obama said in his historic speech

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

What Barack Obama said in his historic speech:

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.

BPO: India in danger of being dethroned?

BPO: India in danger of being dethroned?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Parts of Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East are vying to become new offshoring hubs - and nudging aside established players

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.

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

The future of management

The future of management

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

The way forward is management innovation: new ways of mobilising talent, allocating resources and building strategies.

Ahmedabad, Kolkata among new global hotspots

Ahmedabad, Kolkata among new global hotspots

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Look beyond Shanghai for the next big thing.

Earn while you learn in the US

Earn while you learn in the US

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Dr Arun Vakil discusses different US student visas, and how those studying there can make some money while doing so.

Why even Beijing can't slow down China

Why even Beijing can't slow down China

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Slowing down China's high-speed economy is devilishly hard to do, and may even be beyond Beijing's control.

Novel film ideas!

Novel film ideas!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

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

'We are not opportunists'

'We are not opportunists'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

'Any mistake in the defense of secularism, any lapse in economic policy that affects the people, any giving in to pressure from America, we shall come out,'warns CPI-M leader Prakash Karat.

Why US must let in more skilled workers

Why US must let in more skilled workers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Immigration reform is bogged down in controversy, but there's compelling new evidence that the U.S. should let in the most educated.

They want to be the next Bangalore

They want to be the next Bangalore

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Stop picking employees' pockets

Stop picking employees' pockets

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

When large companies fall into financial difficulties, it always amazes me to see where they turn first for help in overcoming their problems -- to their hourly workers and other frontline employees, who are asked to take pay cuts and reductions in benefits such as health insurance and pensions.

From startup to success story

From startup to success story

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Launching any venture means confronting the possibility of failure. We examine the strategies three businesses employed in the crucial early years.

I will enforce action against hate crimes: Kerry

I will enforce action against hate crimes: Kerry

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

The senator from Massachusetts will ensure enforcement of the Hate Crimes Act and appropriate resources for the training of state and local officials in identifying, solving and prosecuting these crimes at the state level.

Ramesh dismissed in Sydney

Ramesh dismissed in Sydney

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

Why is it so hard to say 'well done'?

Why is it so hard to say 'well done'?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Coaches do it. Moms and dads do it. Why can't your boss? Mike Robbins discusses the importance of showing your employees how much you value them.

How far away is the US recession

How far away is the US recession

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

This is clearly the worst financial problem we've had since the Great Depression," as Joseph Stiglitz told a radio show in New Zealand on Wednesday morning.

To be H1B or not to be

To be H1B or not to be

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Arun Vakil looks at H1B visas in the United States. He gives an introduction, reviews details and looks at the future of this most desired and least available visa.

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.

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.

Of child labour and shattered dreams

Of child labour and shattered dreams

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

That garden stone, handmade carpet or embroidered T-shirt you just bought was probably made by child labor.

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?

'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?

Textiles: MFA a boon or bane?

Textiles: MFA a boon or bane?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

MFA is an agreement through which a particular country is restricted to export its textile products beyond a certain level to European and US markets.

France rejects EU constitution

France rejects EU constitution

Rediff.com30 May 2005