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Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The initiative is being called lateral recruitment to senior positions in the government.

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Building an influential policy making institution

Building an influential policy making institution

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

A reformed Planning Commission should reflect the diversity of Indian debate.

Indo-Russia BrahMos deal by year-end

Indo-Russia BrahMos deal by year-end

Rediff.com19 May 2007

BrahMos is unique among cruise missiles due to its 2.8 Mach supersonic speed (all other cruise missiles are sub-sonic at present) and much-longer strike range.

Devas-Antrix Deal: International Tribunal asks India to pay damages

Devas-Antrix Deal: International Tribunal asks India to pay damages

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

An international tribunal has ruled that the Indian government had acted "unfairly" and "inequitably" in annulling a contract between Devas and ISRO's commercial arm Antrix.

Labour pain for India's infra sector

Labour pain for India's infra sector

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The labour force at large has turned less needy, due to various government financial incentives and freebies.

ISRO launches India's heaviest satellite GSAT-11, will boost net connectivity

ISRO launches India's heaviest satellite GSAT-11, will boost net connectivity

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

ISRO Chairman K Sivan described the GSAT-11 as the "richest space asset" for India.

WHO reminds Serum Institute of COVAX commitments

WHO reminds Serum Institute of COVAX commitments

Rediff.com18 May 2021

COVAX, 'the global COVID vaccine equity scheme', has so far delivered 65 million doses to 124 countries and economies but it is dependent on countries and manufacturers honouring their commitments.

Centre's agri market reform ordinance comes under fire

Centre's agri market reform ordinance comes under fire

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Kiran Vissa, co-convenor of National Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, said that amendments to the EC Act have nothing to do with farmers' welfare but instead meant to please big players and agriculture companies. This is because small and marginal farmers don't have the storage capacity to attract provisions of the EC Act.

In 2nd mission of month, ISRO launches earth monitoring satellite

In 2nd mission of month, ISRO launches earth monitoring satellite

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The primary goal of HysIS, whose mission life is five years, is to study the earth's surface in visible near infrared and shortwave infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Government takes up pay cut, layoffs with India Inc

Government takes up pay cut, layoffs with India Inc

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

A senior official in the central labour commissioner's office said the efforts of the government were to resolve the cases amicably and not to press for legal action against employers. "Everyone is going through tough times. We could initiate legal action if we want but that's not the idea. We want to address the issues amicably," the official said.

Canister-based Agni-V likely to be test fired on January 31

Canister-based Agni-V likely to be test fired on January 31

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

The first canister-based trial of the 5,000 km-plus nuclear capable Agni-V long range ballistic missile is likely to take place on January 31.

Congress misinformed on Rafale deal: Ambani to Rahul

Congress misinformed on Rafale deal: Ambani to Rahul

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Allegations of Reliance benefitting by thousands of crores is a figment of imagination, promoted by vested interests'

Modi's Project Spree Ahead of UP Polls

Modi's Project Spree Ahead of UP Polls

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tracks Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi's project-launching spree with just about three months to go for the assembly election in India's most populous state.

Proposal to bring back fixed-term employment on anvil

Proposal to bring back fixed-term employment on anvil

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Under fixed-term employment, workers are entitled to all statutory benefits available to a permanent worker in the same factory. However, employers may not give notice to a fixed-term worker on non-renewal or expiry of his or her contract.

Decline in global client spending may put Indian IT sector under stress

Decline in global client spending may put Indian IT sector under stress

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Though global IT services spending is likely to cross the $1-trillion mark to reach $1.031 trillion, growth rate will slow to 3.8% in 2019, compared to 6.7% last year according to reports

11 Tips To Keep Your Heart Healthy

11 Tips To Keep Your Heart Healthy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'We have no time for meals. We don't sleep on time or have family or community interactions.' 'All this stress has made us pressure cookers without valves.' 'No wonder then we are bursting out with heart attacks,' points out Dr Udgeath Dhir, director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.

Raghuram Rajan differs with FM, says NPAs will see unprecedented rise

Raghuram Rajan differs with FM, says NPAs will see unprecedented rise

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Rajan said that while there were talks about Jan Dhan, it was difficult to target transfers to people through this tool. Jan Dhan, he said, does not really work as advertised.

'A stain on govt's reputation which will last forever'

'A stain on govt's reputation which will last forever'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'Stan's death is the culmination of a series of acts of abominable cruelty on the part of the Indian State.'

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

RBI conducts interviews for first lateral hire for CGM post; deputy governors to head four distinct verticals.

France offers India world's top torpedoes

France offers India world's top torpedoes

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'The F-21's capabilities far exceed all other torpedoes currently in service.'

'God doesn't need to send an angel from heaven to feed a hungry child'

'God doesn't need to send an angel from heaven to feed a hungry child'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

One meal at a time, Vision Rescue's Biju Thampy hopes to turn around the destiny of street kids in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.

It was a perfect farewell gift, says DRDO chief on Agni missile launch

It was a perfect farewell gift, says DRDO chief on Agni missile launch

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Avinash Chander's contract was terminated 15 months before his term was over

Farmers should get more avenues to sell crops: PM

Farmers should get more avenues to sell crops: PM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Without making any direct reference to the three new farm reform laws or to the three-month-old agitation by farmers, Modi said there is a need for expanding options for the country's farming community to sell agri produce.

Surat couple makes Rafale-themed wedding card; earns PM's praise

Surat couple makes Rafale-themed wedding card; earns PM's praise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a letter sent to the Surat-based couple -- Yuvraj Pokharna and bride-to-be Sakshi Agrawal -- Modi described the content of the card as "ingenious" and asserted that it had inspired him to work even harder for the country.

Embraer aircraft deal: Defence ministry wants CBI to probe

Embraer aircraft deal: Defence ministry wants CBI to probe

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Government sources said that since the allegations were of a serious nature, the CBI has been asked to probe.

'We want 60 launches in 5 years'

'We want 60 launches in 5 years'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2018

'We are looking at a joint venture between ISRO and a few companies to assemble the PSLV and launch it from Sriharikota.' 'In a month or two, the vehicle assembly building will be ready.' 'After that, we could see 13, 14 launches a year.'

Ladakh Standoff: Why doesn't army want this tank?

Ladakh Standoff: Why doesn't army want this tank?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

DRDO is offering a 30-35-tonne light tank that it says will be a match for what the army faces -- China's new Type-15 light tank.

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

During the webinar, 'COVID-19: Vaccination and Potential Return to Normalcy - If and When', Dr Hotez, an internationally-recognised physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development, said that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is "India's gift' to the world in combating the virus.

S-400 deal after Doval's opposition, Modi's approval

S-400 deal after Doval's opposition, Modi's approval

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

>Putin's last-minute intervention with PM salvages $5.43 bn pact.

Sacking not a good word to hear after 42-yr-service: India's 'Agni' man

Sacking not a good word to hear after 42-yr-service: India's 'Agni' man

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Former DRDO chief Avinash Chander's tenure was abruptly curtailed.

Learning is the name of the game

Learning is the name of the game

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Gamification has the potential to trigger immediate positive responses to learning that an organisation wishes to impart.

'India in race for worst performing economy in 2020'

'India in race for worst performing economy in 2020'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'India is in a slowdown which most of us have not seen in our living memory.'

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Suspense over the multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter plane deal continued on Friday as French Ambassador Francois Richier said a "complex negotiation" is going on, just two days ahead of the visit of his President Francois Hollande to India.

Walmart, Gap supplier factory workers exploited in India

Walmart, Gap supplier factory workers exploited in India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Some workers in India were also make to work on Sundays and national holidays "in sweltering heat, without adequate supply of clean drinking water or any breaks".

July-Sep GDP growth may fall below 5%

July-Sep GDP growth may fall below 5%

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

'We expect a pick-up in the second half of the current fiscal. But before that, data is likely to show a further slowdown. The second quarter print is likely to be worse than the first quarter,' said a senior official.

What happened when Amit Shah met farmers' leaders

What happened when Amit Shah met farmers' leaders

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'Now that the home minister met us to discuss our demands a hope has definitely been kindled that farmers's demands will be met by this government.'

How TCS employees can become eligible for higher pay package

How TCS employees can become eligible for higher pay package

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Campus recruits can also aim to double the existing entry level package by proving their skills through the TCS national qualifier tests.

CAG raps ISRO for extending 'undue benefit' to foreign firm

CAG raps ISRO for extending 'undue benefit' to foreign firm

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The Comptroller and Auditor General on Friday rapped space agency Indian Space Research Organisation for allowing a foreign private satellite service provider to park its satellite in an orbit slot meant for Indian satellites in violation of nation's SATCOM policy and extending "undue benefit" to a foreign firm.

Setback for ISRO's Antrix; court orders it to pay $672 million as damages to Devas

Setback for ISRO's Antrix; court orders it to pay $672 million as damages to Devas

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The International Chamber of Commerce's arbitration body International Court of Arbitration has ruled in our favour in the Antrix-Devas arbitration case and Antrix is liable to pay damages totalling $672 million to it, Devas said on Tuesday.