News for 'Human Resources'

Most competitive countries in the world

Most competitive countries in the world

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Rankings measure how well countries manage their economic and human resources to increase their prosperity.

RSS files defamation suit against Arjun

RSS files defamation suit against Arjun

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Arjun Singh had suggested the organisation's involvement in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

India tops in global attrition; 1 in four to switch jobs

India tops in global attrition; 1 in four to switch jobs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Concerns among the Indian employees about fairness of their compensation and career objectives could be the key reasons for them to switch jobs.

'What are the important subjects for ISEET 2013?'

'What are the important subjects for ISEET 2013?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

In an online chat with readers on November 22, Vivek Gupta, co-founder, Plancess Edusolution addressed reader queries related to the new entrance exam for IITs and offered advice on how to prepare for ISEET 2013.

Govt nod to Copyright Amendment Bill

Govt nod to Copyright Amendment Bill

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The government on Thursday gave its nod to the Copyright Amendment Bill along with two other bills which would see setting up of innovation universities and mandatory accreditation of higher education institutions.

Ideal HR? A sharp mind, a soft heart

Ideal HR? A sharp mind, a soft heart

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Aquil Busral, national president of NHRDN and the executive director, human resources, IBM India Private Ltd talks about global metdown and its impact on India.

Nine Indian Americans in Forbes 'Midas 100'

Nine Indian Americans in Forbes 'Midas 100'

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Nine Indian Americans have made it to the list of 100 dealmakers with "Midas Touch" compiled by the Forbes Magazine.

Govt to set up finishing schools for graduates

Govt to set up finishing schools for graduates

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has decided to start finishing schools which would impart skills to the graduates while also brushing-up their knowledge of core subjects.

Pro-Khalistan elements in Canada sponsoring visas of Sikh youth

Pro-Khalistan elements in Canada sponsoring visas of Sikh youth

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Pro-Khalistan elements based in Canada have been luring gullible Sikh youth to the North American country by sponsoring their visa with the sole objective of using them to carry out their agenda on Canadian soil, sources said on Wednesday.

How good is succession planning in Indian cos?

How good is succession planning in Indian cos?

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Developing a deep bench is a human resource issue.

Bill for SC, ST, OBC quotas in central institutes passed

Bill for SC, ST, OBC quotas in central institutes passed

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

A key bill to provide reservation to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Caste under state seats in central education institutes in tribal areas was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

TCS rated top ICT employer in Netherlands

TCS rated top ICT employer in Netherlands

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

The IT co has over 2,500 employees catering to a strong client base in the country

'Mobster perpetrating violence': JNUSU slams V-C

'Mobster perpetrating violence': JNUSU slams V-C

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The JNUSU holds the Vice-Chancellor responsible for the violence. "He is using henchmen to perpetrate violence on students and vandalise the university," said JNUSU. "The JNU community has a single point of demand. That either this VC resign or the human resource development ministry as the competent authority remove him! Those who are trying to malign and destroy this university will not succeed," demanded JNUSU.

Govt issues guidelines for online classes by schools

Govt issues guidelines for online classes by schools

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The guidelines have been framed by the ministry, following concerns raised by parents about schools conducting online classes like regular schools, which has increased children's screen time after the COVID-19 pandemic mandated a shift from classroom teaching to online learning as schools continue to remain shut for over four months.

Slowdown clouds hover over IT recruitment

Slowdown clouds hover over IT recruitment

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

IT firms across the board say engineering graduates this year are readily accepting job offers unlike in the past years, when they were far more choosy.

Government reconstitutes GoM on Telangana, brings in Antony

Government reconstitutes GoM on Telangana, brings in Antony

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Two days after constituting a 10-member Group of Ministers on Telangana, the government reorganised the panel, dropping Minister of Human Resource Development M Pallam Raju and bringing in Defence Minister A K Antony. The number has also been brought down to seven.

'How is ISEET 2013 different from the IIT-JEE?

'How is ISEET 2013 different from the IIT-JEE?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

In an online chat with readers on October 25, Vivek Gupta, co-founder, Plancess Edusolution addressed reader queries related to cracking the ISEET 2013 and offered advice on how to optimise their preparation to get into the IITs.

MPs close to Rahul likely to be mantris in reshuffle

MPs close to Rahul likely to be mantris in reshuffle

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

All those in the Union council of ministers with two portfolios are likely to lose at least one and major administrative changes are expected in a Cabinet reshuffle due on October 28 or 29 on the return of President Pranab Mukherjee from Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal.

Sibal signs pact with Australia on education

Sibal signs pact with Australia on education

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal signed a joint ministerial statement with Australia's Minister for Education Julia Gillard on Thursday to build on ties between the two countries' schools, higher education, vocational studies and training.

We need to engage world as who we are, not who others think we are, says Jaishankar

We need to engage world as who we are, not who others think we are, says Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

India should engage the world on the basis of its confidence in its identity rather than trying to please the global community as their "pale imitation", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday amid increasing Western pressure on the country to oppose the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Filing income tax returns: What you should know

Filing income tax returns: What you should know

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Apart from the many old rules, you need to be aware of a number of new ones to be able to claim your deductions well.

'My boss doesn't think I deserve a raise'

'My boss doesn't think I deserve a raise'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela tells you what you can do when you face such a situation.

Uncertain demand may change IT's hiring pattern

Uncertain demand may change IT's hiring pattern

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Human resource experts say the volatile environment might change its hiring pattern, with the process spread through the year, instead of happening during December - February as at present.

TCS to roll out salary hikes for all employees, effective October 1

TCS to roll out salary hikes for all employees, effective October 1

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

In the second quarter, attrition for the IT firm hit an all-time low of 8.9 per cent, a fall of 120 basis points on quarter-on-quarter basis.

Why Aakash tablet has run into a storm

Why Aakash tablet has run into a storm

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Canadian company dismisses series of charges levelled by cellular majors

Excerpt: 'He couldn't sense the unspoken words from her'

Excerpt: 'He couldn't sense the unspoken words from her'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

During her long career, writer-journalist Shobha Warrier has come across people of varied hues, many of whom left a lasting impression on her. Warrier narrates the fascinating stories of some of them in her recently-released book The Little Flower Girl and the others, Diary of a Journalist.

Winter Session: LS productivity 116%; RS about 100%

Winter Session: LS productivity 116%; RS about 100%

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

14 bills were passed by the Lower House while 15 bills were passed by Rajya Sabha.

Modi UNVEILS his vision for India to Delhi students

Modi UNVEILS his vision for India to Delhi students

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Asserting that there is an overwhelming feeling of pessimism in India, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the biggest challenge is to use human resources to its full potential.

Are firms ready for the smarter next generation employees?

Are firms ready for the smarter next generation employees?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

It's time for employers to get ready for a generation - born in the digital age - that will be a lot smarter than its predecessors.

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

Rift between Cong, Mamata 'vicissitudes' of politics: Sibal

Rift between Cong, Mamata 'vicissitudes' of politics: Sibal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Downplaying differences between the Congress and its United Progressive Alliance partner Trinamool Congress, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday squarely blamed the Opposition for the government's inability to get through the Lokpal Bill and Foreign Direct Investment.

Infy announces changes to its leadership

Infy announces changes to its leadership

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

New heads for HR and BPO.

RBI to hire up to 6 cos to overhaul HR practices

RBI to hire up to 6 cos to overhaul HR practices

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The central bank will form a panel of up to six independent professional firms to help RBI in framing, implementing and delivering integrated HR solutions in the areas of HR policies, processes and systems, among others.

Maruti vs workers: Lessons from Manesar

Maruti vs workers: Lessons from Manesar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

There is enough blame to go around for Maruti violence.

What happened to slashing govt jobs?

What happened to slashing govt jobs?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

'Young workforce from India better than China's'

'Young workforce from India better than China's'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

However, the Indian government and companies need to focus on understanding the skill sets they would need in the future and train the country's young population accordingly to maintain the supply-demand balance of the job market, Manpower Group President (Global Corporate and Government Affairs) David Arkless told PTI in an interview in Davos.

No production as Maruti unit turns police fortress

No production as Maruti unit turns police fortress

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Workers, union leaders in hiding amid spate of arrests; Japanese nationals among 100 injured; killed person identified as HR general manager

What you must do to save taxes

What you must do to save taxes

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Before jumping to meet the investment target, check if you really need to.

Tharoor's remarks his personal opinion: Congress

Tharoor's remarks his personal opinion: Congress

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Congress steered clear of the controversial remarks of Union Minister Shashi Tharoor favouring making public the identity of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim.

Distance MBA programmes at IMSR

Distance MBA programmes at IMSR

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Distancee MBA programmes at Indian Management School & Research Centre, IMSR.