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Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A provision has been made for relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in the recruitment to the post of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in response to a written question.

DC Vs GT: Who Batted Best? Vote!

DC Vs GT: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Quickfire cameos did the job in the low-scoring match between Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Titans.

UBS to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide; India to have impact

UBS to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide; India to have impact

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The drastic cost-saving drive unveiled by the bank would trim its workforce by nearly 16 per cent from the current strength of 64,000 people.

Bombay HC cuts firecracker bursting time to 2 hours. from 8-10 pm

Bombay HC cuts firecracker bursting time to 2 hours. from 8-10 pm

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

During a hearing on Friday, the bench noted that Mumbai was witnessing a decline in the bursting of firecrackers.

Lost Your Job? 10 Things You Must Do

Lost Your Job? 10 Things You Must Do

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Starting afresh in a new domain or with a new employer or opting for entrepreneurship can be the brighter side of job loss.

PM Sunak ends speculation, announces UK election on July 4

PM Sunak ends speculation, announces UK election on July 4

Rediff.com23 May 2024

In an address from the lectern on the steps of 10 Downing Street on a rainy London evening, Britain's first Prime Minister of Indian heritage confirmed a summer poll in six weeks' time and that the Parliament would soon be dissolved after he formally informed King Charles III of the election timeline.

Sony to cut 8,000 jobs; to save $1.1 bn

Sony to cut 8,000 jobs; to save $1.1 bn

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

In addition, the company also plans to reduce headcount in its seasonal and temporary workforces, the company said while outlining its plan to improve profitability and enhance operational efficiency in its electronics businesses. Under the corporate restructuring measures, Sony is planning to reduce investment in the electronics business by about 30 per cent in the fiscal 2010, compared to its mid-term plan.

Mayank Yadav's IPL career on hold after injury scare!

Mayank Yadav's IPL career on hold after injury scare!

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Mayank Yadav doubtful for remainder of IPL; all set to get BCCI pace bowling contract

How Byju's Staff Struggle With Layoffs

How Byju's Staff Struggle With Layoffs

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'Due to the fear caused by the Byju's crisis, several employees have chosen to take up entry-level jobs in firms other than edtech.'

Political Savvy Nirmalaji's Bold Budget

Political Savvy Nirmalaji's Bold Budget

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Few finance ministers announce any taxation measure that could upset the stock market. Ms Sitharaman decided to take that risk, observes A K Bhattacharya.

Britain plans to cut 80,000 civil service jobs

Britain plans to cut 80,000 civil service jobs

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

A leaked report by Sir Peter Gershon outlined plans to transform the civil service into a small, streamlined administrative core which delegates most of its powers to super agencies at regional or national level.

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'What happens in the real estate market is that once the prices go up it goes on to stay at that level.' 'It might not increase and at the same time the prices will not come down too.'

Carrefour to cut staff; exit plan may be in the works

Carrefour to cut staff; exit plan may be in the works

Rediff.com3 May 2014

The company's search for a partner in India seems to be grounded once again

Ahead of Paris Games, Ukraine mourns athletes lost to war

Ahead of Paris Games, Ukraine mourns athletes lost to war

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

At least 488 Ukrainian athletes and trainers have been killed since early 2022, around two dozen of whom had been European or world champions in their discipline, according to sports ministry spokesman Serhiy Bykov.

IBM to cut up to 13,000 jobs to slash cost

IBM to cut up to 13,000 jobs to slash cost

Rediff.com6 May 2005

International Business Machines said it plans to cut up to 13,000 jobs, or 4 per cent of its work force, as part of a cost-cutting move targeting Europe, where IBM's management structure has remained the same for the last 60 years.

Outfits So Outrageous That...

Outfits So Outrageous That...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Students of Pearl Academy presented their collection, First Cut, at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Can Modi 3.0 Keep Food Inflation In Check?

Can Modi 3.0 Keep Food Inflation In Check?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Increased production of pulses, oilseeds, and cereals will help boost domestic supplies and contribute to keeping inflation low in the coming months.

'Now Kashmiris Say Hindustan, Hindustan'

'Now Kashmiris Say Hindustan, Hindustan'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'The wave of terrorism is over in Kashmir. Local people do not support it.'

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles action at the US Open on Sunday.

No hiring freeze at TCS, but WFH may end

No hiring freeze at TCS, but WFH may end

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Tuesday ruled out cutting down on hiring, saying it has no plans of doing so but it may have to pace hiring according to the evolving demand scenario. TCS is the largest Indian software exporter in terms of headcount, revenue and profit. The statement comes amidst a report that the software industry is going soft on hiring as demand falters from their key markets and some of them are even going back on their campus offers.

World champions India eye winning start in Sri Lanka

World champions India eye winning start in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's newly-forged coach-captain combination of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav will look to make instant impact against a Sri Lankan team in disarray.

Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs

Bank of America to cut up to 35,000 jobs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Earlier, in September the Federal Reserve had given a formal approval to the Bank of America for acquiring troubled financial services firm Merrill Lynch. The US banking giant further said, "The reductions are designed to eliminate redundancies created as a result of the merger with Merrill Lynch and to reflect the current recessionary environment."

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

To land a job in a competitive field, graduates must go beyond the obvious and prepare extensively, adbises Vijay Gupta, director-global human resources, Rahi Sytems, a global IT services and solutions company.

T20 WC: USA's diverse squad makes mark

T20 WC: USA's diverse squad makes mark

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Sky is the limit, we are ending with heaps of learnings: Corey Anderson on USA's T20 WC campaign

'Dutch Paints firm Akzo Nobel to cut 3,500 jobs'

'Dutch Paints firm Akzo Nobel to cut 3,500 jobs'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Akzo, which acquired ICI, the maker of Dulux paints, for eight billion pounds in January, said that the company had to take such action to save about 80 million pound, The Times reported. The company employs 43,000 people in more than 80 countries, including 4,500 in Britain in its coatings and paint divisions, the report said.

Will go solo in Haryana elections, to join INDIA for LS polls: Kejriwal

Will go solo in Haryana elections, to join INDIA for LS polls: Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The AAP will contest all the 90 assembly seats in Haryana on its own, but the Lok Sabha polls will be fought as part of the INDIA bloc, Kejriwal said.

T20 WC PICS: England prove too good for West Indies

T20 WC PICS: England prove too good for West Indies

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Defending champions England stormed their way to a crushing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies.

Rajnath announces 10% quota for Agniveers in defence ministry jobs

Rajnath announces 10% quota for Agniveers in defence ministry jobs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday approved a proposal to reserve 10 per cent of the job vacancies in the defence ministry for 'Agniveers' who meet requisite eligibility criteria.

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The climate for 'doing business' remains forbidding, taxtortion is still rife, corruption at state and district levels has increased, oil prices remain extortive with high taxation, and the continued red tape has kept the enterprise system as stifled as before, points out Debashis Basu.

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

With the reality of coalition politics staring the BJP in its face, this was inevitable, points out Ramesh Menon.

Nokia to cut 3,500 jobs worldwide

Nokia to cut 3,500 jobs worldwide

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Battling tough business conditions, Nokia's latest move would be in addition to restructuring plans unveiled in April that would affect as many as 7,000 jobs globally.

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

Adani, Qualcomm CEO discuss AI, semiconductors

Adani, Qualcomm CEO discuss AI, semiconductors

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Chip giant Qualcomm chief executive Cristiano R Amon and billionaire Gautam Adani on Monday discussed role of AI, semiconductors and edge appliances across markets in the fast changing global technology space. The two leaders met in Mumbai on Monday morning to discuss India's potential around semiconductors, AI and mobility, according to a social media post by Adani. While Qualcomm is big on designing and manufacturing semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products, Adani group had in 2022 bought a small quantity of fifth generation or 5G spectrum for private captive network deployment in ports, logistics and power generation among others.

Shardul Thakur's World Cup battle: Will he make the cut?

Shardul Thakur's World Cup battle: Will he make the cut?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

I never play for spot, always play for team's success: Shardul

Dhoni vs Gaikwad: Who's the cooler captain?

Dhoni vs Gaikwad: Who's the cooler captain?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Fleming clarified that appointing Ruturaj as skipper is a long-term call and not a makeshift decision by the five-time winners.

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nations Cup action in photos!

Job-seekers: 'Get hands on experience!'

Job-seekers: 'Get hands on experience!'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Young talent should not run after procuring certificates, but try and get hands on experience which will help them to be job ready.' 'Learning for the sake of learning does not make sense when it comes to securing a job.'

Why Langer refused big bonus from CA

Why Langer refused big bonus from CA

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Also, Justin Langer's chances of getting a fresh contract will depend on Cricket Australia's meeting where the top bosses are expected to take a call.

Tata Hitachi reaps rich harvest, from field to factory

Tata Hitachi reaps rich harvest, from field to factory

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It was the summer of 2006 (May 18). Writers' Building, then the state secretariat, was buzzing with journalists. The event marked the start of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's second term as chief minister. And in style, it got off with West Bengal bagging the small car plant, Nano.

'Only Amritpal Can Change The Situation'

'Only Amritpal Can Change The Situation'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Go around and ask what Amritpal has done for the village and nearby areas.'