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'We will try to be among top 3 IT services firms'

'We will try to be among top 3 IT services firms'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'There is definitely a skill war, or a talent war going on.'

Fuel tank of Tejas aircraft falls mid air in TN

Fuel tank of Tejas aircraft falls mid air in TN

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

However, the combat jet landed safely in the nearby Sulur Air Force station,

Delta variant continues to be dominant across India: INSACOG

Delta variant continues to be dominant across India: INSACOG

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'Delta continues to be the dominant lineage for new cases across all parts of India in recent samples and remains the most rapidly rising lineage globally that is responsible for multiple outbreaks, including across Southeast Asia, which shows the fastest growth in new cases globally,' the INSACOG said.

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The Tejas is a fourth generation combat aircraft developed by Aeronautical Development Agency and the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. It is equipped with fly-by-wire flight control system, integrated digital avionics and multimode radar.

DRDO to set up 5 oxygen plants in and around Delhi by weekend

DRDO to set up 5 oxygen plants in and around Delhi by weekend

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The DRDO will set up five oxygen plants, out of the total 500 planned, in and around Delhi by this weekend, the defence ministry said.

Covid: MHA asks states to prevent festival gatherings

Covid: MHA asks states to prevent festival gatherings

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Extending the ongoing COVID-19 guidelines for one more month till September 30, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the overall pandemic situation now appears to be largely stable at the national level, except for the localised spread observed in a few states.

Complaint against Rajinikanth for 'lying' on Periyar

Complaint against Rajinikanth for 'lying' on Periyar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

A Dravidian outfit has alleged that Rajinikanth uttered a 'blatant lie' that the images of Lord Ram and Sita were taken nude in a rally held by Periyar as part of superstition eradication conference in 1971 at Salem.

Like Vidya's fashion makeover?

Like Vidya's fashion makeover?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

From saris to dresses, doesn't Vidya Balan look awesome?

Firms bets big on Chennai-Bengaluru defence industrial corridor

Firms bets big on Chennai-Bengaluru defence industrial corridor

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Their success or failure will eventually hinge on how much equipment the services procure, and whether the finance ministry supplements the allocations in the Budget

A Dane in search of his father in Tamil Nadu

A Dane in search of his father in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Casper Anderson, who was adopted when he was three years old by a couple from Denmark, is back in the land of his origin to located his roots.

Kerala passes resolution urging Centre for free vaccination for all

Kerala passes resolution urging Centre for free vaccination for all

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The Kerala Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution demanding that the Centre provide COVID-19 vaccines free of cost to all states, even as the ruling and opposition members clashed over the COVID-19 fatality numbers in the state.

After rain havoc 'Smart City' Chennai reels under politics

After rain havoc 'Smart City' Chennai reels under politics

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Chennai is one of the cities where works have been completed for almost 62 per cent of the money lined up -- Rs 599 crore of the Rs 959 crore has been utilised so far. Despite this, there was no respite for the people in the city this time either, with North Chennai being the worst affected.

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The input was sent through diplomatic channels to the island nation after a through investigation pertaining to the IS case in Coimbatore was carried out by the NIA.

63,000 PPE kits sent by China fail quality test

63,000 PPE kits sent by China fail quality test

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The latest consignment from China consisted of about 1,70,000 PPE kits, including donations for the use of healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Sources said these PPE kits were sent to the Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, for quality testing.

NIA raids in TN over IS links with SL bombers; detains 6

NIA raids in TN over IS links with SL bombers; detains 6

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The searches were a continuation of those conducted here and in Kerala in connection with an Islamic State terror module.

Air Carnival to start flying from July 18, offers cheap fares

Air Carnival to start flying from July 18, offers cheap fares

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The fare for the inaugural flight is Rs 1 and the tariff for the first three months is Rs 999.

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

It does not stop here, though. According to field information, state ministers, AIADMK candidates and campaigners are asking BJP cadres accompanying them not to carry party flags at common rallies and also avoid their saffron shawl on those occasions. BJP cadres are also asked to stay out of the common campaign when it enters a minority-dominated areas, especially of Muslims, and re-join later, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hiring to grow by 7% in Apr-June if further lockdowns not imposed

Hiring to grow by 7% in Apr-June if further lockdowns not imposed

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The intent to hire in the current quarter is likely to rise by 7 per cent over the previous three months if further lockdowns and workplace operating rules are not enforced, mainly driven by demand in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, educational services, ecommerce and technology start-ups and IT, according to a report. In fact, out of the 21 sectors reviewed, more than 8 sectors will witness a 9-11 per cent rise in their intent to hire in the current quarter, TeamLease Employment Outlook Report has revealed.

'It will be a horrible scene in May'

'It will be a horrible scene in May'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'Where will industry have funds when they open up?'

'If you want entrepreneurs to sprint, remove all hurdles'

'If you want entrepreneurs to sprint, remove all hurdles'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'If you want Aatma Nirbhar, your policies should favour self-reliance, but your policies do not help the idea.' 'How are we going to be self-reliant if you make things difficult for us?'

HAL gets cracking on Tejas Mark 2

HAL gets cracking on Tejas Mark 2

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

HAL is also integrating the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile onto the Mark 1A. Each Tejas will carry two of these missiles.

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

'Tight contest in TN, but with edge to DMK'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'The alliance led by the DMK is starting with 15% votes while the AIADMK is starting from scratch.' 'Minority votes may be crucial'

On Day 4, Jallikattu protests spread from Chennai to Vadodara

On Day 4, Jallikattu protests spread from Chennai to Vadodara

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The mass Jallikattu protests on Chennai's Marina beach showed no sign of dying out on Friday, even after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam promised that a draft ordinance aimed at ensuring the conduct of the traditional bull-taming sport has been submitted to the home ministry.

VK Sasikala pays Rs 10 cr fine, release expected

VK Sasikala pays Rs 10 cr fine, release expected

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Chief Minister K Palaniswami, meanwhile, asserted that the anticipated release of Sasikala would not alter the stand of the AIADM.

Hiring at all-time high in July: Report

Hiring at all-time high in July: Report

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Hiring activity in the country touched an all-time high in July, witnessing a 11 per cent sequential increase, indicating a strong revival of economic growth and a recovery of business from the impact of COVID-19, a report said on Friday. With 2,625 job postings, hiring trends grew 11 per cent in July compared with 2,359 postings in June, the highest it has ever been, including the pre-COVID-19 timeline, according to the report by Naukri JobSpeak. The Indian job market has witnessed sequential growth for the second month in a row, with a 15 per cent rise in June, after the pandemic-linked decline in April and May, it stated.

'Nothing in the Budget for MSMEs'

'Nothing in the Budget for MSMEs'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

'Our concern is about today and there is nothing in the Budget for the MSME sector to feel positive right now.'

Pet pics: 'I miss you Thangu'

Pet pics: 'I miss you Thangu'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Rediff readers share pictures of their favourite pets.

Delta variant reduces vaccine effect: UK experts

Delta variant reduces vaccine effect: UK experts

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Delta variant of COVID-19, or the B1.617.2 variant of concern (VOC) first identified in India, is about 60 per cent more transmissible than the Alpha strain identified in the United Kingdom and also reduces the effectiveness of vaccines to some extent, UK health experts report.

Tami Nadu hikes Jerusalem pilgrimage number to 1,000

Tami Nadu hikes Jerusalem pilgrimage number to 1,000

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Promising to positively consider several representations of Christians including site for cemetries, Palaniswami, in an apparent reference to his party's alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party for assembly polls likely in April, said electoral tie-ups were different from ideology.

Are Modi's speech-writers getting Tamil Nadu wrong?

Are Modi's speech-writers getting Tamil Nadu wrong?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

For Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dig up the perceived past of the DMK rival, now under a new leader in M K Stalin, may not gel with the voters, both old and new. If they are still going to vote for the AIADMK-BJP combine, it will be for entirely different reasons, and despite Modi's poll speeches, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as Bengaluru.

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Veteran doctor and educationist from Karnataka Belle Monappa Hegde and archaeology legend B B Lal were also given the Padma Vibhushan awards.

21 dead after Kerala rain triggers floods, landslides

21 dead after Kerala rain triggers floods, landslides

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The Army, the National Disaster Response Force, police and the fire force along with the locals began rescue operations on Sunday morning at Koottickal and Kokkayar panchayats where over a dozen people are listed to be missing due to numerous landslides accompanied by heavy downpour since Saturday.

Meru plans to have presence in 40 cities by 2015 end

Meru plans to have presence in 40 cities by 2015 end

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The company has tied up with Delhi police under ICE.

Covid impact: Million dollar M&A deals sealed on phone, Zoom calls

Covid impact: Million dollar M&A deals sealed on phone, Zoom calls

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Some buyers are insisting on a clause in the agreement that the whole deal hinges on physical verification at a later date with some part of payment kept in escrow.

CBI takes over Pollachi sex abuse case

CBI takes over Pollachi sex abuse case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The CBI has began the probe on the request of the Tamil Nadu government on March 12.

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till May 31

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till May 31

Rediff.com17 May 2020

In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced new relaxations such as resumption of intra-district transportation in 25 districts after a hiatus of nearly two months. Maharashtra Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta has issued an order notifying extension of the lockdown, an official said.

Dad tips: 'Plan a gap of 3 years before your 2nd child'

Dad tips: 'Plan a gap of 3 years before your 2nd child'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Pranesh Kumar from Coimbatore shares his parenting experience.

Pics: Rediff readers share their ballot style

Pics: Rediff readers share their ballot style

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

We asked you to share your election day style. Here's what our readers shared.

AIADMK expels worker arrested by CBI in Pollachi sex abuse case

AIADMK expels worker arrested by CBI in Pollachi sex abuse case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

An All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam youth wing secretary was among the three men arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the sensational 2019 sexual harassment case in Pollachi town, taking the total number of persons held so far to eight.