News for '-pros'

Wearable devices, the big talking point at tech pros' meet

Wearable devices, the big talking point at tech pros' meet

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Wearable technologies are also contributing to the increased use of Big Data.

Step-up home loans: The pros and cons

Step-up home loans: The pros and cons

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

If you decide to go for a step-up loan, select fixed rate option instead of floating rate option, as it will let you control your EMIs. Besides avoid over-borrowing on this kind of a loan, to prevent financial problems later on.

IT pros celebrate Republic Day in Silicon Valley

IT pros celebrate Republic Day in Silicon Valley

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

This event attended by a large number of Indian IT professionals in the Silicon valley was inaugurated by Ash Kalra, San Jose City Council Member.

Tata Elxsi to hire 400 pros in 2010

Tata Elxsi to hire 400 pros in 2010

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Tata Group company Tata Elxsi that is into product designing and animation on Thursday said it will increase its headcount by about 400 this year as the company looks to increase its services and businesses, specially in the US.

Microsoft plans free training for IT pros

Microsoft plans free training for IT pros

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Microsoft Corporation on Friday announced free training for IT professionals for SQL 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 to be launched in December.\n

IIT, IIM pros eye independent directors' posts

IIT, IIM pros eye independent directors' posts

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

India Inc may be on a mad rush to pick up independent directors, but there is a long queue of professionals waiting to take up the challenging job. \nAs many as 2,738 professionals, including high profile IIM, IISc and IIT graduates, have enrolled th

Better job scope for Indian pros in Asean countries

Better job scope for Indian pros in Asean countries

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

India and the 10-country trading bloc poised to ratify pact on trade in services soon

Will India drop Pant for Third Test?

Will India drop Pant for Third Test?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

It remains to be seen if Rishabh Pant retains his place in the team after his shocking dismissal at a crucial stage in the second innings of the second Test.

ASK ANU: How to say NO to SEX

ASK ANU: How to say NO to SEX

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to deal with intimacy issues and communicate your needs and feelings effectively.

India short of 200,000 IT pros

India short of 200,000 IT pros

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

India urgently faces a shortage of around 200,000 IT and ITeS professionals. The shortage is bound to grow to 3.6 million in the next eight years.

Should you invest in gold? The pros and cons

Should you invest in gold? The pros and cons

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Is there any one avenue, where your hard earned money will not only be safe, but also give you the maximum return?

The story of IPL 2021 has been... Siraj

The story of IPL 2021 has been... Siraj

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Siraj bowled as many as 74 dot balls in IPL 2021 with an improved economy of 7.34.

Select New Zealand XI for WTC final

Select New Zealand XI for WTC final

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Given the Indian batting line-up's weakness against swinging deliveries, New Zealand could go in with an all-pace attack with the pitch likely to offer pace and bounce.

The pros and cons of the credit crisis

The pros and cons of the credit crisis

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Find out how this tough economic period can be a learning experience for all.

Glut of IT pros to outstrip demand

Glut of IT pros to outstrip demand

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

Supply of IT professionals is likely to outstrip demand by 48,000 in 2008 with the total number of professionals growing to touch 11.68 lakh

Looking for an under-construction property? You must know pros and cons

Looking for an under-construction property? You must know pros and cons

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

As under-construction properties turn riskier, due to slowing sales, a buyer needs to protect his interest in the property.

Indian chefs welcome, not IT pros: UK panel

Indian chefs welcome, not IT pros: UK panel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Indian chefs will be allowed to work in Britain's multi-million pound Indian restaurant industry, but Indian IT workers are no longer required in the UK, a key government committee on immigration said on Tuesday.

Digital currency may become a reality in India

Digital currency may become a reality in India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The Reserve Bank is working on a phased implementation strategy for its own digital currency and is in the process of launching it in wholesale and retail segments in the near future, RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar said on Thursday. He said the idea of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is ripe, and many central banks in the world are working towards it. Sankar further said CBDC is needed to protect consumers from the "frightening level of volatility" seen in some of the virtual currencies which have no sovereign backing.

Workload not a bother, HR pros happiest: Study

Workload not a bother, HR pros happiest: Study

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

According to the latest Happiness at Work Index survey by international recruitment consultancy Badenoch & Clark, about 94 per cent of human resource professionals insist they are still happy in their role, despite facing mounting workload and bleak career outlooks. The current level of optimism at 94 per cent is much higher compared to 76 per cent seen three months ago, the study states, but does not mention the reason for it.

Abolish social security tax for pros: India to US

Abolish social security tax for pros: India to US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

India on Friday asked the United States to move ahead with an agreement which would exempt professionals from payment of security taxes to mitigate the impact of a visa fee hike last year.

Industry seeks offers on services for Indian pros

Industry seeks offers on services for Indian pros

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Alongside the mini-ministerial meeting beginning in Geneva from Monday, the World Trade Organisation is convening on July 24, a 'Singalling Conference' where countries would give indications of the kind of market they are willing to concede in services. It demanded that the conference should be held in serious negotiation mode. The domestic regulations acting as barriers to the supply of services by Indian professionals in the developed markets should be removed, it said.

Vijay Hazare: Saurashtra notch up big win over Gujarat

Vijay Hazare: Saurashtra notch up big win over Gujarat

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Delhi done in by poor batting as Karnataka win by 4 wickets

Mahindra Satyam to provide second break to women pros

Mahindra Satyam to provide second break to women pros

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Msat said on Monday it is stepping up efforts to attract the talent across Asia-Pacific and India, two of its fastest growing markets.

'I am very scared to be in Bigg Boss'

'I am very scared to be in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'It takes a lot of courage to be in that house. It's entertaining for some and horrifying for others.'

Indians top list of foreign pros in Norway

Indians top list of foreign pros in Norway

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

India has topped the list of foreign skilled professionals working in Norway, with fellow colleagues from other countries faring way behind.According to Norwegian Immigration Department figures for 2007, Indian skilled professionals constitute one-fourth of the total foreign qualified professionals inducted in Norwegian firms in the given year.

Will India bring in Suryakumar for 2nd ODI?

Will India bring in Suryakumar for 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second ODI against South Africa?

Indian women pros ahead of those in US, Germany, Japan

Indian women pros ahead of those in US, Germany, Japan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

This is besides succeeding at the difficult balancing act that confronts the vast majority of working women around the world, head of a non-profit think tank Center for Talent Innovation has said.

What's Going Wrong For MI, CSK?

What's Going Wrong For MI, CSK?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Chennai and Mumbai have to win eight of their remaining 10 games to entertain hopes of making the play-offs in IPL 2022.

'Mutual Funds never provide guaranteed returns'

'Mutual Funds never provide guaranteed returns'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your mutual fund queries.

The pros and cons of keeping multiple credit cards

The pros and cons of keeping multiple credit cards

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Credit card companies come up with tempting card offers for investors albeit now more cautiously after the financial markets turmoil, by offering freebies such as life time free credit among other things.

IT pros dance their way out of stress

IT pros dance their way out of stress

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Dance your way out of stress - that is the new fitness mantra for thousands of young IT and BPO professionals in the country.

Sports Shorts: Boxers continue to shine at Asian Junior Boxing

Sports Shorts: Boxers continue to shine at Asian Junior Boxing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Sanjay Mishra to become new BAI general secretary

'Covid bred contempt in people'

'Covid bred contempt in people'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'Social media became a place to lash out in the pandemic.'

The pros and cons of investing in fixed deposits

The pros and cons of investing in fixed deposits

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Bank deposits serve the purpose of preserving capital, which is the most wanted at certain times.

Govt must weigh pros and cons of changes in the land Act

Govt must weigh pros and cons of changes in the land Act

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

New Land Bill is aimed at reviving investment climate.

100,000 pros may return to India from US

100,000 pros may return to India from US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

The reverse immigration could end up as a big loss to the US, which has so far relied heavily on the immigrants to give it a technological edge over the rest of the world, according to a study conducted by Indian-American Vivek Wadhwa and released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Now, help is at hand for BPO pros

Now, help is at hand for BPO pros

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

The Centre for BPO Professionals, a non-profit organisation, will facilitate a platform for BPO and call centre professionals to discuss their issues and find out solutions and help them maintain their employability and adaptability in the volatile m

IT firms pay huge salaries to US pros

IT firms pay huge salaries to US pros

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Top Indian information technology companies are recruiting American executives on salaries and bonuses very generous even by American standards, in order to expand in the American market as also to improve efficiency at home, reports said.