Due to a technical glitch in the petrol Fabia, Skoda is recalling all variants (the 1.2 & 1.4 litre) to rectify the problem, which is affecting fuel efficiency.Skoda laid the blame squarely on the inconsistent fuel quality being supplied in India. Other than problems with the brake pedal, customers had complained about performance and mileage issues.

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The ET carried a story today about the Government allowing employees of call centres / BPOs and other service providers to work from home.

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After being at the receiving end of power cuts and problems with getting diesel for gensets, this comes as a boon, although only for four days, till 11-Aug.  

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Given the talent crunch that almost all companies are facing, a lot of them are trying novel means to retain their employees. This is even more prevalent in the BFSI sector, with the stock markets taking a tumble. Clients, especially the HNIs, are drying up, and the once hefty bonuses, incentives and commissions are now becoming scarce.

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Someone seems to be doing a pretty good job of bringing Pune to it’s knees… or atleast that’s the impression I’ve been getting of late.

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