Indian Youth Spend More Time on Work

In 2019, out of the 1,440 minutes in a day, Indian youth spent 148 minutes on employment-related activities, which increased to 158 minutes in 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Time Use......

Why US-China Face-Off Is Advantage India

Amid US-China trade tensions and economic vulnerabilities, India must seize the 'China +1' opportunity, deepen reforms, secure FTAs, and globalise its firms for long-term growth, suggests Ajay......

India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

Sex ratio in India is expected to improve to 952 women per 1000 men by 2036 from 943 in 2011, according to a report 'Women and Men in India 2023' released by the ministry of statistics and......

Employment In Urban India: Good News!

Urban employment rate increased to 34.96 per cent in February.This is the highest employment rate recorded in urban India since September 2020. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only......

Women's unemployment rate at 16-month low; labour participation declines

The unemployment rate for women was last this low around Diwali in 2022. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The unemployment rate has dropped for women from 14.9 per cent in December 2023 to......

Joblessness slowed to 5.2% in Q2: PLFS data

India’s labour market in the second quarter (July–September/Q2) of 2025-26 (FY26) showed resilience, with the jobless rate easing even as more people entered the workforce. However, a rise in......

Unemployment rate rises marginally to 5.2% in Sep

The unemployment rate for those aged 15 and above increased marginally to 5.2 per cent in September, according to a government survey released on Wednesday. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh The......

Jobless rate at 4-month low of 5.1% in Aug

Labour markets showed positive momentum in August as the unemployment rate fell for the second consecutive month to a four-month low of 5.1 per cent from 5.2 per cent in July. It was on account of......

Sachin Tendulkar Foundation eyes sports icon from Naxalite area

The administration has introduced 'Maidan Cup' in collaboration with the Mann Deshi Foundation and Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, under which 50 playgrounds will be developed in Dantewada to boost......