BUSINESS
Explained: Why you should keep the AC at 24°C
From an electricity bill savings point of view, changing the temperature setting to 24 degrees from the current 18 degrees will reduce the power bills by around Rs 4,000.
BUSINESS
Refrigerator prices set to rise from Jan 1, 5-star fridge to cost at least Rs 5,000 more
The hike comes because of a change in the star-rating table. With the change, the refrigerators will become more efficient and will consume lesser power
BUSINESS
Robots are not just taking away jobs, they are making life tougher for staff
Malfunctioning robots are slowly becoming a challenge to automating workplaces
BUSINESS
Consulting roles to dominate B-School placements yet again
Contrary to popular perception, B-schools are not facing any dip in job offers by companies due to the economic slowdown.
BUSINESS
Skilled in AI, data analytics? You can earn Rs 10,000 per hour
Unlike online learning modules where completion rates are low, companies are now turning to this format which produces better efficiency.
BUSINESS
Samsung launches The Wall, giant-sized LED costing up to Rs 12 crore
Priced between Rs 3.5 crore to Rs 12 crore, the MicroLED display comes in a variety of sizes and ratios.
BUSINESS
Essar Steel takeover | ArcelorMittal identifies new India headquarters, hires senior executives
The world's largest steelmaker has sounded out to key executives in companies like JSW Steel and Tata Steel
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Life insurers want more options to sell health plans
Life insurers want to sell both indemnity or reimbursement or fixed-benefit insurance products
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India to be key in Coursera's plan to enrol 100 million learners by 2022
Shravan Goli, Chief Product Officer and Head of Consumer Revenue, Coursera (Global), said they have added more than a million learners till November.
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Crorepati engineers: Day 1 of IIT placements brings in fat salary offers
IITs have seen a 15-20 percent rise in the first day packages compared to last year across campuses
BUSINESS
Advertising for a job? Mention the CTC on offer
At a time when finding skilled talent is becoming increasingly difficult in the Indian market, disclosing approximate salary details at the time of advertising vacancies has become a requirement. Companies which decide not to, only end up missing out on qualified resources in the market.
BUSINESS
Will LIC be the white knight of disinvestments?
Being the largest institutional investor in the country, LIC is a prominent participant in the divestment process of government entities.
BUSINESS
Options thinning for foreign university entry into India
The SEZ proposal may not be acceptable to foreign institutes, and the UGC merger with AICTE may also create roadblocks
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Financial reinsurance: Another capital-raising route for life insurers?
One proposal has been sent to the regulator while four others are under consideration.
BUSINESS
This winter, there is a good reason to buy an air-conditioner
ACs will be offered at almost 30 percent discount due to inventory pile up and poor sales in 2019.
BUSINESS
Rise in fire insurance premium hits bulk drugmakers hard
Insurance companies have more than doubled fire insurance premium due to a rise in claims
BUSINESS
Coming soon: Insurance for cows, phone-screens, check-in baggage and more
Niche medical insurance for cattle, women-specific life insurance are being tested as part of the insurance sandbox method by companies
BUSINESS
Explained: Your motor own-damage insurance cover is set to change for the better
Driving behavior may be taken into consideration while pricing a motor own-damage insurance product
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What slowdown? IIT Madras sees 17% surge in pre-placement offers
Older IITs including the ones at Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur and Madras are expected to have a better placement season than the others.
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Explained: New Labour Code may make the employer happier than the employees
The idea is to improve the working conditions of the contractual staff and bring them on par with the regular employees.
BUSINESS
Rejected for an engineering job? Your qualifications might not be the reason
Level of confidence is now being pointed as one of the criteria for being chosen by technology and manufacturing firms
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RO purifier ban: Water Quality Association meets Environment Ministry
This move was taken after the Supreme Court had refused to offer a stay on a National Green Tribunal ban on RO purifiers in certain areas
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Commute woes, flexi needs push India Inc to loosen work policies
Companies have realised that employees' productivity improves if they are allowed to work from any location convenient to them
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Background verification: M&As drive multiple screening of employees in India Inc
Employees found with inaccurate information disclosures would either need to give an explanation or be removed from service
