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Going digital is a necessity now: TCS chief

Going digital is a necessity now: TCS chief

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Betting big on the 'Internet of Things' as the third major wave in technology space, IT major TCS' chief N Chandrasekaran has said that going digital was no more an option, but a default now.

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

But the Democrats appeared to be unconvinced by Trump's argument of national emergency.

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

India ranks low at 105th on human capital index, Finland tops

Robots, new working ways to cost 5 mn jobs by 2020

Robots, new working ways to cost 5 mn jobs by 2020

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The assessment highlights the challenges posed by modern technologies that are automating and making redundant multiple human tasks, from manufacturing to healthcare

Priyanka Gandhi asked to vacate govt bungalow by Aug 1

Priyanka Gandhi asked to vacate govt bungalow by Aug 1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Priyanka has been told that if she stays beyond August 1, she will have to pay penalty.

IT sector jobs to remain stable at least till 2020: Min

IT sector jobs to remain stable at least till 2020: Min

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

'About 1.2-2 million people will be added to the IT-ITeS workforce by 2020.'

6 years after retirement, Gujarat promotes Vanzara as IGP

6 years after retirement, Gujarat promotes Vanzara as IGP

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Former IPS officer D G Vanzara, who was accused in the alleged fake encounters of Ishrat Jahan and Sohrabuddin Sheikh and was later discharged in both the cases, has been given post-retirement promotion as the inspector general of police (IGP) by the Gujarat government, six years after he retired from service. As per the notification issued by the state home department, a copy of which Vanzara tweeted on Tuesday night, he has been promoted as the IGP with effect from September 29, 2007. Additional secretary to the state home department, Nikhil Bhatt, on Wednesday confirmed that his department has issued a notification about Vanzara's promotion.

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The annual talk-fest of rich and powerful from across the world in snow-laden Alpine resort town of Davos will be attended by nearly 40 heads of government among more than 2,500 global leaders from over 100 countries.

PepsiCo shifts from 'fun-filled' to healthy products: Nooyi

PepsiCo shifts from 'fun-filled' to healthy products: Nooyi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

With consumers going the healthy way, PepsiCo decided to transform its portfolio from 'fun-filled' to 'good-filled' products, the beverages major's chief Indra Nooyi, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, said on Friday.

FM puts best foot forward to woo global investors

FM puts best foot forward to woo global investors

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Indian government is trying hard too woo global investors.

Reforms will help India beat the economic gloom, says Jaitley

Reforms will help India beat the economic gloom, says Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

India must carry on structural reforms, the finance minister said.

CEOs need to develop flexible workforce: Manpower

CEOs need to develop flexible workforce: Manpower

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Competitive advantage is increasingly transient and companies need strategic and operational agility to operate in this environment of uncertainty.

AirAsia promises low fares in India; expects to launch soon

AirAsia promises low fares in India; expects to launch soon

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Hopeful of launching flights in India in next 2-3 months, Air Asia chief Tony Fernandes says that the airline would introduce 'dramatically' low fares in the country, which would be cheapest in the market and take air travel to masses.

12 countries where women get the best deal

12 countries where women get the best deal

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Let's have a look at 12 where women get the best deal.

'Manufacturing sector adds to growth, creates jobs'

'Manufacturing sector adds to growth, creates jobs'

Rediff.com3 May 2013

According to the report by WEF and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, the manufacturing sector not only adds value to the overall economic growth but also helps in creating more jobs than any other sector.

Most competitive countries in the world; India ranks 60

Most competitive countries in the world; India ranks 60

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

India has dropped a place in the latest global ranking of most competitive nations by World Economic Forum.

TOP 10: World's friendliest countries for tourists

TOP 10: World's friendliest countries for tourists

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Head out to these nations for a warm welcome.

Davos diary: Search for a new venue

Davos diary: Search for a new venue

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

The World Economic Forum's annual meeting would be held in Davos in 2004, but it is not certain if Davos would host the meeting in 2005.

Govt's brazenness in decision making appalling: CAG

Govt's brazenness in decision making appalling: CAG

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai, whose reports on irregularities in coal block allocations and 2G telecom spectrum had created a major political storm, deprecated the "brazenness" with which the decisions were being taken, calling it "appalling".

India ranks 78th on human capital index

India ranks 78th on human capital index

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

While India has scored well on parameters like workforce and employment, it has fared poorly for health and wellness of its labour force, WEF said.

Activists shut down Shell's Davos petrol station

Activists shut down Shell's Davos petrol station

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Greenpeace activists forced a temporary shut down of Shell petrol pump near the WEF meeting venue in Davos this morning and called for the energy giant to be suspended from the influential annual global economic meet being held in Davos.

WTO's top post: Who will India support?

WTO's top post: Who will India support?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

India on Thursday said it will support a candidate from a developing country for the top post of the the World Trade Organization (WTO) that is to be decided by the end of May.

Bosch Bengaluru plant workers go on strike

Bosch Bengaluru plant workers go on strike

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The company's Bengaluru plant has a history of workers unrest and in September 2011, the plant was shut down temporarily following strike by workers.

Davos: Of strict entries, cordial support

Davos: Of strict entries, cordial support

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

One moment you can find access to certain parts of the town very difficult while the very next minute you may also run into a security personnel or police officer who is escorting you till your destination even if you just ask for the way.

India slips 21 places in Global Gender Gap Index 2017

India slips 21 places in Global Gender Gap Index 2017

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Let's make some effort to make it come true and close the gender gap once and for all.

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

"Our position has been clear and consistent on Kashmir... It is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan," the MEA said. The US President had repeated his offer to 'help' resolve the issue on Tuesday.

Indian Rowing Federation derecognised by Sports Ministry

Indian Rowing Federation derecognised by Sports Ministry

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The ministry found violations of the Sports Code by RFI in four areas.

Airbus MRO facility to come up in Nagpur

Airbus MRO facility to come up in Nagpur

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

The development comes on the heels of reports that CBI is planning to lodge an FIR against the officials of Airbus' parent company EADS, Indian Airlines and the aviation ministry for the inordinate delays in executing the project.

Economic index: India among top countries

Economic index: India among top countries

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Index analyzes drivers of financial system development that support economic growth.

Gates Foundation commits $750 mn to The Global Fund

Gates Foundation commits $750 mn to The Global Fund

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The foundation is providing the money to The Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria through a promissory note, co-chair Bill Gates said.

Globalisation is dead. When will India realise this?

Globalisation is dead. When will India realise this?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

As the West realizes that globalisation has pauperised governments, left its society in disarray and its currency weak, there is a huge re-think there about the very idea of globalisation.

World Economic Forum to kick-off in Mumbai from Sat

World Economic Forum to kick-off in Mumbai from Sat

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Prithviraj Chavan said it is an opportunity for the state, which has been at the forefront of economic development in the country, to showcase itself as a favourable investment destination.

Army's days are over in Pakistan: Imran Khan

Army's days are over in Pakistan: Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, who is drawing massive crowds in his country, has declared that "army's days are over" in Pakistan and vowed to have "best relations" with India.

Sunil Mittal slams 3G bidding process

Sunil Mittal slams 3G bidding process

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Bharti Airtel is the country's largest telecom operator.

Polymers: New duty structure to bring in fund

Polymers: New duty structure to bring in fund

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The duty reduction in feedstock would strengthen the domestic manufacturing in India making it more competitive leading to surge in exports of finished goods.

For image managers, India shines in chilly Davos

For image managers, India shines in chilly Davos

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

As the shadow of governance deficit and corruption back home threatened to lengthen behind the glorious Davos sun, India's image managers launched a spirited damage control exercise on the penultimate day of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

No reciprocity by rich nations in WTO talks: India

No reciprocity by rich nations in WTO talks: India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

A day before the informal meeting of the WTO, India, China and South Africa on Friday said the developing countries are being asked to further open their markets without any reciprocity from the rich nations, as per the draft proposals for a multilateral agreement.

HCL Technologies bullish on revenues from Europe

HCL Technologies bullish on revenues from Europe

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

When European debt and sovereign crisis is giving anxious moments to multi-national CEOs, India's HCL Technologies is bullish on the continental Europe, aiming to get one-third of its revenue from the region.

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A staggering $18 trillion worth unaccounted money is stashed in tax havens.

Desi flavor at India Economic Summit evening tea

Desi flavor at India Economic Summit evening tea

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Reminiscent of desi culture, a hotel staff was serving tea in normal glasses while standing next to a bicycle.