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Infy goes high-tech to map learning ability of employees

Infy goes high-tech to map learning ability of employees

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The tech giant's 'Recommendation Engine' leverages AI, machine learning and analytics to suggest training programmmes best suited for individual staff

IT job market to be stable till 2020, says WEF study

IT job market to be stable till 2020, says WEF study

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

However, the demand for traditional IT work might decline.

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Ali Abbas Zafar, director of the web series Tandav, and others seeking the quashing of FIRs against them for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Hindus, and issued notices Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other states on their pleas.

'India is the best place globally for ventures over next couple of decades'

'India is the best place globally for ventures over next couple of decades'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

In an interview with Ranju Sarkar, the founders of Stellaris Venture Partners -- Ritesh Banglani, Alok Goyal and Rahul Chowdhri -- share discuss their unique founder network and why they are bullish on India.

Bots may soon replace human workers at client sites

Bots may soon replace human workers at client sites

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Experts, however, are of the opinion that a world manned mostly by bots is still some time away. Also, new jobs -- of bot builders and supervisors -- will emerge with time.

IBM's AI push helps Parle, Mother Dairy go digital

IBM's AI push helps Parle, Mother Dairy go digital

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The applications range from disaster recovery to predicting demand and understanding customer choices using artificial intelligence.

'Why is stock market buoyant amidst slowdown?'

'Why is stock market buoyant amidst slowdown?'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Former CEA Arvind Subramanian called for research in the area and urged the NSE Centre for Behavioural Science in Finance, Economics and Marketing to explain why as the economy has been going down, the stock market has been going up.

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu demands probe after IWF admits of mistake in dope case

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu demands probe after IWF admits of mistake in dope case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The IWF has admitted to mentioning two different urine sample numbers in its communication of her dope flunk earlier this year, according to a letter that the world body sent to the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).

SCARY! What Pakistan and China's nuclear weapons mean for India

SCARY! What Pakistan and China's nuclear weapons mean for India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'Once the military starts to draw up plans for using nuclear weapons, then nuclear weapons could be used earlier in a crisis than otherwise.'

Cisco to lay off 6,000 people; India may see job cuts

Cisco to lay off 6,000 people; India may see job cuts

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Networking solutions giant Cisco will lay off up to 6,000 employees globally, including India, after it reported a marginal decline in profits and revenues for the fourth quarter.

The big threats India Inc faces from unlikely quarters

The big threats India Inc faces from unlikely quarters

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

India Inc is facing threat from non-traditional sources.

GST: Did we just miss the biggest opportunity?

GST: Did we just miss the biggest opportunity?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

With all the brouhaha over GST, and (often) a limited understanding of the long-term forces shaping India's logistics sector, companies seem to have omitted factoring in some underlying trends that could shape supply chain excellence, says Neelesh Mundra.

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

Rediff.com17 May 2019

IBM started using Watson last year in India in two of its key divisions, services and infrastructure, for the bulk of its 150,000 employees as part of its "predictive retention" programme.

How I grew my business in the pandemic

How I grew my business in the pandemic

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The pandemic helped many entrepreneurs including me realise the power of people who share your passion, says fashion entrepreneur Meghna Saraogi.

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh told reporters that a national TV news channel, facing flak over its attack on Mumbai police and Maharashtra government in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, was also involved in the TRP racket.

Notes ban may hit property market by Rs 8 lakh crore

Notes ban may hit property market by Rs 8 lakh crore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The maximum fall on total market valuation will be in Mumbai (Rs 2,00,330 crore) followed by Bangalore (Rs 99,983 crore) and Gurgaon (Rs 79,059 crore).

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Upskilling would not only improve chances of employability but would also increase the scope of jobs based on skills they have acquired over a period of time, says Akhand Swaroop Pandit, co-founder and CEO, The Catalyst Group.

How many Indian athletes have failed dope tests in 2017?

How many Indian athletes have failed dope tests in 2017?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Athletics continued to be India's achilles' heel in its anti-doping campaign, accounting for 21 of the 71 positive tests recorded by the National Anti-Doping Agency in the last one year, according to the latest WADA report.

'This is an unprecedented opportunity to upskill'

'This is an unprecedented opportunity to upskill'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'What has gained prominence are 'human' skills like creativity, originality and initiative, critical thinking, persuasion, and negotiation, as well as attention to detail, resilience, flexibility and complex problem-solving.'

Indian economy is in stagflation: Moody's

Indian economy is in stagflation: Moody's

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Amid wholesale price-based inflation ticking up to 7.5 per cent year-on-year in May due to supply-side factors, the agency said it will cause further "headaches" at the RBI.

It's impossible to go global without India: Huffington Post

It's impossible to go global without India: Huffington Post

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Huffington Post has grand plans for India.

What you must know about the GRE!

What you must know about the GRE!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Graduate Record Examination is not very difficult. Really!

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'It was a big relief to get it out of the way. Now he can concentrate on future progress.'

India lost 19 fighter jets, 11 helicopters in 3 years

India lost 19 fighter jets, 11 helicopters in 3 years

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Altogether 19 fighter aircraft and 11 helicopters of the armed forces crashed in last three years in which 24 service personnel were killed, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

Rein in members or lose credibility: Moody's tells PM

Rein in members or lose credibility: Moody's tells PM

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

'Modi must keep his members in check or risk losing domestic and global credibility,' Moody's warned.

India's economic scenario: A new perspective

India's economic scenario: A new perspective

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Whatever the ideologies of our leader are, the end result should be nothing more than well being of our fellow citizens, says Khemchand H Sakaldeepi and Nupur Pavan Bang.

Internal factors pulled down India's economic growth: IMF

Internal factors pulled down India's economic growth: IMF

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

India needs to strengthen its economic growth, says IMF.

Symphony seeks 600 market analysts

Symphony seeks 600 market analysts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

How FMCG majors are tackling slowdown in rural demand

How FMCG majors are tackling slowdown in rural demand

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Nearly all FMCG companies like Marico, HUL, ITC and the rest have been indicating that the operating environment has been challenging, with drop in consumption, especially in rural areas, severe crunch in market liquidity conditions, and disruptions and floods in several parts of the country. To overcome this, they are boosting their direct reach in the countryside.

Where the new jobs in banking are

Where the new jobs in banking are

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Digitisation is changing the banking business. This shift has resulted in a change in banking job profiles.

Infosys to create 250 new technology jobs in Ireland

Infosys to create 250 new technology jobs in Ireland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The project is supported by the Department of Jobs through IDA Ireland.

Indian men's hockey coach sacked!

Indian men's hockey coach sacked!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Indian men's hockey coach Harendra Singh wa, on Wednesday, sacked from the position following a disappointing 2018 and offered the task of helming the junior squad by the national federation.

Why registering a company online will now become easier

Why registering a company online will now become easier

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The new web form would facilitate on-screen filing and real time data validation for seamless incorporation.

How carmakers in India are going hi-tech to woo customers

How carmakers in India are going hi-tech to woo customers

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Records of millions of car owners are mined to generate leads, pitch sales and get feedback to develop vehicles, says Ajay Modi.

Global brands don't top in India

Global brands don't top in India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Relaunched and indigenous brands fare better in India.

Sports Shorts: Tejaswini misses final by a point in ISSF World Cup

Sports Shorts: Tejaswini misses final by a point in ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Why Flipkart and Snapdeal may still not list in India

Why Flipkart and Snapdeal may still not list in India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Most e-commerce firms with 'Singapore holding structures' would opt out of the new Sebi platform

Will Budget 2021-22 go beyond 'bahi-khata'?

Will Budget 2021-22 go beyond 'bahi-khata'?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Singh, a former Army officer, had been ill after a fall at his home in August 2014 and was admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital. He had been in and out of the hospital and was admitted again in June this year.

'India did not recognise him enough'

'India did not recognise him enough'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'What is the future of ISRO?' Professor Rao asked from his hospital bed. 'What we see now is the continuation of programmes we started long ago.' 'What are we planning in the space science arena?' 'What is our plan for human space flight?' Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair recalls his last meeting with Professor U R Rao, the pioneering Indian space scientist who passed away on Monday, July 24.