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Jairam's sudden clearance rush on coal

Jairam's sudden clearance rush on coal

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2011

The heightened activity on permissions to power and mining projects, which had been stuck for long, coincides with the run-up to a likely reshuffle of the council of ministers this month.

Head-hunters back in business as hiring picks up

Head-hunters back in business as hiring picks up

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2011

With job markets opening up and companies looking for more experienced hands, head-hunters are back.

India gets first e-waste management rules

India gets first e-waste management rules

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2011

The rules will come into effect from May 1, 2012.

Genpact founder to explore other avenues

Genpact founder to explore other avenues

Rediff.com   25 May 2011

Credited as the the man behind India's burgeoning BPO industry, Bhasin founded Genpact in 1997.

No limited release of Bt brinjal, says Ramesh

No limited release of Bt brinjal, says Ramesh

Rediff.com   16 May 2011

The moratorium imposed on Bt brinjal last year is likely to continue, despite the expert committee, set up by the environment ministry, favouring "limited release" of the crop.

Promoters' green policy to decide projects' fate

Promoters' green policy to decide projects' fate

Rediff.com   9 May 2011

A ministry official said just like an internal financial audit, a green audit would protect stakeholders.

HCL sees robust growth in Europe

HCL sees robust growth in Europe

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2011

Growth in Continental Europe will continue. It is expected to grow at around 7 per cent.

Jindal SAW under green scanner

Jindal SAW under green scanner

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2011

Jindal SAW, an O P Jindal Group company, is yet to receive a copy of the notice.

Tell us where we stand, ISPs demand of govt

Tell us where we stand, ISPs demand of govt

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2011

The ISPs had already made a presentation to telecom minister Kapil Sibal to request his help in such a process if the government did not want to continue with the current ISP regime.

Google monetises video platform

Google monetises video platform

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2011

It's not only about technology, but the reach of Google that attracts the players. Google's online display ads have even evoked the interest of automobile companies, other than telcos and FMCG firms.

CAG to look into BSNL franchise deals

CAG to look into BSNL franchise deals

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2011

The DoT and CAG developments come in the wake of reports of revenue loss and misuse of WiMax licences.

B-schools get stay order against AICTE norms

B-schools get stay order against AICTE norms

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2011

This implies that the 30-odd institutions in Maharashtra will be free to select candidates through any of five national level entrance tests.

Scrapping of Devas deal worries investors

Scrapping of Devas deal worries investors

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2011

One of the advisors to Devas said the company should seek a legal option.

Tweeting into trouble: Worm hits popular site

Tweeting into trouble: Worm hits popular site

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2011

A rogue worm has hit the site, which directs the victim to an IP address, asking to download a fake antivirus.

Vedanta will not reapply for refinery expansion

Vedanta will not reapply for refinery expansion

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2011

London-based Vedanta Group said it was not going to apply afresh for 'green' clearance to expand its aluminium refinery project in Orissa's Kalahandi district, even after being advised by the Union environment and forests (MoEF) ministry to do so.

Nokia relaunches Communicator in new avatar

Nokia relaunches Communicator in new avatar

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2010

One of the first business phones from the stable of Nokia, the Communicator, which was popularly called the 'brick' for its bulky demeanour, was a status symbol among business tycoons.

Nokia to sell mini laptop at Rs 40,000

Nokia to sell mini laptop at Rs 40,000

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2009

Putting to rest speculations over the price of its recently launched Mini booklet 3G, Finnish handset major Nokia on Wednesday said it will retail globally the personal computer at 575 euro (about Rs 40,000).

How the rupee hit IT sector in 2007

How the rupee hit IT sector in 2007

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2007

The rupee, which rose by over 12 per cent against the dollar this year, has slowed down the hiring plans of companies like Infosys, Satyam and HCL Technologies and also put pressure on their margins. Country's top software exporters -- TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Satyam and HCL Technologies have added 25,801 employees in the second quarter of 2007-08, against 27,000 in the second quarter of last fiscal.

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