News for 'Innovation and Skills'

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The alliance combines capabilities of both the companies to offer a set of solutions comprising connectivity, computing, storage solutions, and other technology services and applications required by Indian businesses, and will span the broad Reliance Industries ecosystem, including its existing and new businesses.

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

They were the source for entry-level recruitments in the IT industry before the job market crash.

PhD programmes in Management, Science

PhD programmes in Management, Science

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), a research-led university, announces admissions to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme for 2009.

How to be a successful CFO

How to be a successful CFO

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The chief financial officer's responsibility has become more complex. He no longer just crunches number but also leads the company on various fronts.

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Firm to prune domestic costs through initiatives such as voluntary separation

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Welcome to Smart India Hackathon 2017!

Welcome to Smart India Hackathon 2017!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Whether you are a mobile App designer, a systems designer or a person with strong data analytical skills, there is a problem you can take on and solve and take India Forward.

Drones steal the show at Aero India 2019

Drones steal the show at Aero India 2019

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

These unmanned aerial vehicles can fly at high speeds, detect intruders, do aerobatic maneuvers like loops, rolls, spins, and hammerheads effortlessly and communicate with each other intelligently.

H1B issues affect people, not companies

H1B issues affect people, not companies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

'We are only talking about 65,000 H1B visas a year, it is not going to go down drastically.' 'If the number reduces and when you spread that reduction across all the top IT services companies, the impact will be marginal.'

Bill targeting H1B visas reintroduced in US Congress

Bill targeting H1B visas reintroduced in US Congress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The 'Protect and Grow American Jobs Act', which, makes important changes to the eligibility requirements for H1-B visa exemptions was re-introduced on Wednesday

BAJA 2018: The future of India's auto engineering

BAJA 2018: The future of India's auto engineering

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Young, raw energy from India's engineering colleges on display!

Filling the silence with Words

Filling the silence with Words

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Anup Bhandari on directing the short English film starring Russell Harvard.

Meet Dheemanth Nagaraj, first Indian to get Intel Fellow award

Meet Dheemanth Nagaraj, first Indian to get Intel Fellow award

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

What makes Nagaraj's achievement significant is the fact that there have been only about 80 Intel Fellows globally in the 50 years of the company's operation.

Infosys to hire 10,000, set up 4 tech hubs in US

Infosys to hire 10,000, set up 4 tech hubs in US

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Through these new hires and centres, Infosys will also focus on enhancing its play in new technology areas like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, user experience, cloud and big data.

Jhossh is brilliant

Jhossh is brilliant

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Jhossh directed by veteran Shivamani, a director known for his technical skills than his story telling ability, is a real surprise. The well packaged elements in the script and the neat and innovative narration are quite impressive. The film maintains a good pace fuelling our curiosity at every twist in the story.

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The role of AI spans coaching, performance, learning, engagement and career growth.

Get trained for jobs in retail

Get trained for jobs in retail

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Teleworld Innovation announces a training programme in retail skills.

Job losses: Are you in the firing line?

Job losses: Are you in the firing line?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Prospects are grim for many, as humans and organisations aren't keeping up with the pace of technology. Shyamal Majumdar ponders the future of employment.

'Private equity can transform banks'

'Private equity can transform banks'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'Facilitating conversion of well-run NBFCs into banks is urgently needed.'

Modi meets 42 global CEOs, pushes Startup India

Modi meets 42 global CEOs, pushes Startup India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Chairing an exclusive roundtable with 42 global CEOs and top executives from across 20 sectors, Modi stressed on continued political stability in India, predictability of policy, and pro-development and pro-growth policies.

Zuckerberg backed group blasts Trump's immigration policy

Zuckerberg backed group blasts Trump's immigration policy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Nearly, 40 per cent of Fortune 500 companies have been founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants.

Why IT firms are riding high!

Why IT firms are riding high!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

From acquiring creative agencies, to setting up onsite innovation centres and turning around BFSI with entirely new digital offerings, 2018 had seen the IT industry going from initial lows to new highs.

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

360 Degree has a network of more than 500 volunteers across the nation.

IBM unveils disaster management tool

IBM unveils disaster management tool

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The tool, released across the globe on Friday, assesses how well an organisation is prepared to respond and continue operations in the face of disruptions without losing momentum.

Airtel launches blue collar job search service

Airtel launches blue collar job search service

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

'Blue collar jobs like those of a driver, cook, guard have a steady demand at all times. Many people competent in these domains would be looking out for these jobs at any given point in time. Keeping this in mind, Airtel has made use of communication services and launched this offering to bridge the demand and supply gap,' V Venkatesh, CEO, Mobile Servies, Bharti Airtel, Karnataka, said.

Received VRS? How to generate passive income

Received VRS? How to generate passive income

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

People who are close to retirement and don't intend to go back to full-time work again should deploy a part of their VRS money in equities so that it keeps growing at a faster rate.

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Pune architects Dhruvang Hingmire and Priyanka Gunjikar are building houses out of mud and stone, employing local artists and contributing to the village economy.

What President told India's young military technocrats

What President told India's young military technocrats

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday called for constant defence technology upgrades for India to maintain an edge in military capability over its adversaries.

10 traits every hiring manager wants in a new hire

10 traits every hiring manager wants in a new hire

Rediff.com3 May 2016

These qualities will put you on top of the game.

Indian IT firms worst hit as H-1B visa rejections rise

Indian IT firms worst hit as H-1B visa rejections rise

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Among IT services firm, Cognizant witnessed over 60 per cent of its initial applications rejected, followed by Capgemini, Accenture, Wipro, and Infosys. In 2018, the top six Indian firms got just 16 per cent or 2,145 H1B work permits.

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The US had initiated investigation against Infosys and its larger rival Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for possible violations of H-1B visa rules in June.

Global supply chain getting redesigned, redefined, says Tata's Chandra

Global supply chain getting redesigned, redefined, says Tata's Chandra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Chandrasekaran, who is the co-recipient of this year's USIBC Global Corporate Leadership Award, also said it is possible to have a limited deal between India and the US before the elections there in November if both sides work together to get something done and not try to solve all issues at once.

Why Do Employees Quit? Ask Subham

Why Do Employees Quit? Ask Subham

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'A lot of people who quit felt they have been in the organisation for way too long and needed a better or challenging career role to advance in their careers.'

Siemens eyes building security biz

Siemens eyes building security biz

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

With the concept of 'intelligent building' gaining ground in India, real estate developers are vouching for automated building solutions that combines low operational c

Katrina Kaif's sister is the new face of Lakme!

Katrina Kaif's sister is the new face of Lakme!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Isabelle Kaif joins the ranks of Kareena Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor!

Accept criticism as argument, not as intolerance: Prez at IIM-C

Accept criticism as argument, not as intolerance: Prez at IIM-C

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Referring to first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the one who built modern India, Mukherjee said that he had helped build an atmosphere of free debate and discussions and not conflict and confrontation.

Will US hike H-1B application fee?

Will US hike H-1B application fee?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Indian IT companies, which account for a large number of H-1B applications, are likely to face the additional financial burden because of this proposed increase in H-1B filing fees.

Summer fun for kids! Check out the options!

Summer fun for kids! Check out the options!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

YoungBuzz presents SummerBuzz 2005, a series of programmes to equip students understand themselves better, communicate effectively, improve self-confidence, develop team building and leadership skills, and enhance overall life management.