The Indian IT services sector is scrambling to retain talent since digitisation-led transformation has increased the demand for a digitally skilled workforce. As a result, the pull for jobs for tech professionals is also coming from non-IT sectors, leading to higher attrition among IT companies. The average number of tech jobs from non-IT sectors has seen a 41 per cent uptick in March-May'21 versus March-May'19, according to data from Naukri.com.
ITC has extensively reset its strategy and will explore opportunities to craft disruptive business models to set up structural drivers helmed by digital and sustainability for its next horizon of growth and make the company future-ready, chairman Sanjiv Puri said on Wednesday. The company is pursuing an accelerated journey to build a dynamic utureTech' enterprise by investing in cutting-edge digital technologies to shape a new paradigm of competitiveness, create innovative business models and tap newer opportunities, he said while addressing shareholders at ITC's virtual annual general meeting. As part of the next horizon vision, the company is "proactively exploring inorganic opportunities" even as it has shrunk "business segments that were incongruent to our growth aspirations, such as the Lifestyle Retailing Business" while the existing growth platforms comprising megabrands will be scaled up and fortified.
To keep up with the COVID guidelines, the site has imprinted norms saying not more than 5,000 visitors are allowed in a day. Also, group photographs are not at all encouraged. Guards are keeping strict vigil so that tourists do not touch the railing and walls of the monument and used tissue paper, mask, gloves shoe covers are dumped in the dustbin.
'We were not trying to outshine each other, we were just trying to be sincere and honest to what was given.' 'We spent quality time with each other, so there was no room for any negativity or insecurity.'
'The world is suffering in general, so we can't complain'
The crew of 120 will be quarantined for a week and the shoot will begin on August 15, and go right up to September 20.
Movie theatres may reopen around the second week of July.
'We have to plan for whatever the new normal is.'
There have been unconfirmed media reports that the Indian contingent has been unhappy with the quarantine protocols in Sydney where they have been confined to hotel
To cement India's position as a preferred global outsourcing destination, the government on Wednesday liberalised guidelines for voice-based BPOs removing the distinction between domestic and international units as well as permitting interconnectivity between all types of OSP centres. Broadly, the rules would allow global companies, say an airline, with a voice-based centre in India to now serve global and domestic customers with common telecom resources, something that required dedicated, separate infrastructure previously. Moreover, the restrictions on data interconnectivity between any BPO (business process outsourcing) centre of the same company, a group company or any unrelated company has been done away with, allowing for massive flexibility in resource management for BPO operations.
The use of wax would contravene current regulations unless a change is approved by the ICC, but would be a far safer and hygienic process amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Fitness expert Sumit Dubey suggests some equipment-free workouts to keep you in shape.
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has already informed its members that no tickets would be put on sale for the first two Tests between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as both the games will be played behind closed doors.
'Who have been fighting for us everyday, risking their lives, guarding us fearlessly.'
'It's my time to receive,' said the actor as she graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar.
'This fall is nothing. We could see worse if everybody hits the panic button.'
Axar Patel, who is slowly adapting to the new normal of cricket, spoke about the challenges of the new rules in the game and the IPL bio-bubble.
Former Miss Commonwealth Asia Pacific Shweta Raj tells us why she wrote a guide book for aspiring models in the lockdown.
"Within the broader index of industrial production, manufacturing has the largest of the weight. Having fallen off the cliff by 40.7 per cent during the April-June quarter, it is likely to witness a rebound when July IIP data is released. However, turnaround to positive growth trajectory could be some time away," Assocham said.
An impulsive decision to resign could eventually turn out to be a big career mistake, warns Srividya Kannan.
Silverstone will host the British Grand Prix on Aug. 2, followed by the 70th anniversary Grand Prix the weekend after.
'The Supreme Court should take it up with the government and send a message that high court judges are not pawns in the transfer games.'
Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum says it is also comforting to be at home as the world battles a pandemic, which has made isolation the new normal. He said the situation demands that everyone stays at home and maintains social distancing, the only way to curb the spread of the virus, which has caused thousands of deaths worldwide.
'He will keep saying that I won't do it, but he still comes and does it; that's part of who he is.' 'He is certainly a prankster.'
Sunday will be the first time that Austria has hosted a season-opener and the race will also be the latest start date to a championship.
Srikanth, a former world number one, was left with a bloodied nose after going through multiple COVID tests ahead of the YONEX Thailand Open earlier this year.
Hasleen Kaur takes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com into the fashion safety bio-bubble that was created for Lakme Fashion Week.
Addressing a press conference, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said the question of the third wave keeps coming up because the population is still 'very vulnerable' to the infection.
Prasad Sankhe reveals what he likes and dislikes about his daughter's online classes.
The government must also look at rationalising the levies on the sector and close long standing legal disputes that are a big drag on performance of operators, he said.
Abhijit also said he would like the government to issue a postage stamp in honour of his father.
Kolkata Knight Riders players and support staff had their first hangout at the team hotel in Abu Dhabi on Monday evening after spending more than a week in quarantine in their hotel rooms.
'Previously, when people used to meet each other, without any hesitation, they used to hug each other or shake hands.' 'But no longer.'
'...When it comes to my work, I am extremely meticulous.' 'I go through every contract, every detail.' 'This is because of past experiences, of being, sort of, conned.'
Every crisis throws up opportunities, and one should be resilient enough to focus on the opportunities rather than let the crisis overpower you, says Aditya Mohan Jadhav.
Irdai had introduced two Covid specific products in the market - Corona Kavach and Corona Rakshak - that saw huge acceptance among the consumers as these products had lower premiums.
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday blamed his batsmen for the five-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL opener, saying they wasted a good start by throwing their wickets away.
More than six months have passed since he last stepped into the ring but Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is hopeful of getting back to competition in the next three months after his US-based promoter restarted bouts earlier this month. Signed by Hall of Famer Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions in 2018, Vijender was last seen in action in November 2019 when he defeated Ghana's Charles Adamu to keep his unbeaten record intact in the professional circuit.
India's harsh lockdown has left companies grappling with temporary closure, chaotic supply chains and depressed demand. Consequently, business plans have been modified.
Singapore is the most favoured destination for people living in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines when it comes to post-lockdown travel.
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