9-day Diwali holiday and travel suitcase gifts by firms spark joy and FOMO. Netizens cry as they are "missing out"One company surprised all its employees with brand-new travel suitcases, and another Delhi-based firm went viral for declaring a 9-day Diwa...
15 Oct, 2025, 04.39 PM IST
Unilever wants India to have an 'ice-cream moment' this DiwaliUnilever aims to disrupt India's Diwali mithai tradition with its ice cream brands like Kwality Wall's and Magnum, drawing inspiration from...
17 Sep, 2025, 07.18 AM IST
Indian techie working at UK company says holidays declared till January 6th. Desi netizens rue India's '365-day' work cultureAn employee from India working with a UK-based company has caused many office workers to feel envious after revealing that his organization...
23 Dec, 2024, 09.58 AM IST
This holiday season, companies turn over a new 'leave', give more Diwali offsIndian companies are enhancing work-life balance with extended breaks during Diwali, flexible work options, and more floating leaves. Compa...
20 Oct, 2024, 10.34 AM IST
With festive season around the corner, India Inc gives staff gift of extra leavesCompanies in India are offering their employees additional time off during the festive season to focus on employee well-being and allow the...
20 Oct, 2023, 11.20 PM IST
Dr Nene shares throwback pic with sister on Bhai Dooj, thanks her for her unwavering supportThe adorable post currently has 6853 likes.
26 Oct, 2022, 03.38 PM IST
'Mental health is important': Meesho announces 11-day break for employeesMeesho said the initiative is the first by any startup in India. The 11-day break this year happens around the time of Diwali.
22 Sep, 2022, 02.26 PM IST
Indian companies in festive mood, want their staff to enjoy tooMany companies that are still in a remote working mode are opting for virtual celebrations where family members are also invited. A few fir...
04 Nov, 2021, 06.34 AM IST
Snapdeal’s Diwali sale starts from October 16Snapdeal worked with manufacturers to bring products for its customers at prices lower than last year. It added over 10,000 sellers in the ...
08 Oct, 2020, 04.47 PM IST
Cement prices will remain high for cos to break even: Heidelberg Cement'After Diwali, most migrant labourers will return and capacity utilisation should touch 70%.'
25 Jun, 2020, 04.37 PM IST
Diamond workers get a long Diwali breakTepid demand has also pushed down prices of smaller sized rough diamond prices by 7-8% in the past one month.
23 Oct, 2018, 09.22 AM IST
Travelling abroad for Diwali is no longer a foreign ideaTour operators and travel portals such as Thomas Cook, Cox and Kings, MakeMyTrip and Yatra are offering customised services to customers to...
09 Nov, 2015, 08.30 AM IST
Six long weekends in 2015For those yearning for a good break, a little bit of planning could yield as many as 58 days off work in 2015, besides the regular weekends.
27 Dec, 2014, 02.53 PM IST
Cash in on Diwali: Travel portals courting customers with attractive short-break offers“Diwali is a homely tradition, but we tend to see an uptick in leisure travellers, especially foreign nationals who work in India."
16 Oct, 2014, 04.34 AM IST
Gujarat goes on standby mode in Diwali week as holidays extended on Gujarati New Year, Bhai BeejThe government's decision to declare November 12 a holiday has provided almost eight lakh employees an uninterrupted six-day break from wor...
12 Nov, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- His Master's Voice: Holiday Like An American
The 24/7 industry has altered the flavour of our festive season. A majority workforce celebrates Christmas-New Year period. Mystery behind ...
01 Jan, 2008, 01.47 PM IST
- Festival mood grips India Inc
Diwali is round the corner and HR managers have a busy time as the occasion presents a great opportunity for them to 'touch' the lives of e...
04 Nov, 2007, 10.36 AM IST