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Mumbai gears up as Covid-19 overwhelms health system

Mumbai gears up as Covid-19 overwhelms health system

Rediff.com19 May 2020

With projections suggesting the number of cases in the city will touch 75,000 by the end of May, civic authorities are working overtime to add to the number of beds.

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

A fresh global skill gap study shows how India can tap opportunities in Germany, New Zealand, Qatar, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE and the UK.

Visa-on-arrival for PIOs: Tytler

Visa-on-arrival for PIOs: Tytler

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

In the wake of procedural delays in granting visas to Persons of Indian Origin intending to visit India, the government is considering the option of providing them 'visa-on-arrival'.

IIM-Indore to set up retail education arm

IIM-Indore to set up retail education arm

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

The MoU was inked by IIM-Indore Director S P Parashar and the Association CEO Gibson Vedamani.

Few steps that can boost India's trade with the world

Few steps that can boost India's trade with the world

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The India government needs to work on policies that can enhance global trade.

Competition panel to remain defunct for another 6

Competition panel to remain defunct for another 6

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

After passing of the Competition Act, 2007, in September, Minister of Corporate Affairs Prem Chand Gupta had announced that the CCI would be fully functional by the middle of next year.

'China doesn't want war'

'China doesn't want war'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'China would rather tie us down; and bleed us as much as it can so that we aren't able to lift our heads to face them.'

No 'trial runs' in ensuring India's security

No 'trial runs' in ensuring India's security

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

'The debate is not whether the Indian defence apparatus is in a state of disrepair, but whether it is capable of securing the defence of the country if any envisaged threat becomes real.'

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

After Infosys, hike in other IT companies also seen in 6-9% range.

Khattar's 'dead rat' jibe at Sonia invites wrath

Khattar's 'dead rat' jibe at Sonia invites wrath

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Congress on Monday slammed Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for his "deplorable" remarks against Sonia Gandhi and demanded an unconditional apology from him.

Govt mulls extending lockdown as COVID-19 cases near 5k

Govt mulls extending lockdown as COVID-19 cases near 5k

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

India is currently under the 21-day lockdown since March 25, with only essential services exempted to contain the fast-spreading virus.

'Panic doesn't help in dealing with the situation'

'Panic doesn't help in dealing with the situation'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'Right now there are two battles, the one in our heads about the pandemic and 2, the actual pandemic itself.'

Despite losses, insurance sector remains attractive for FDI

Despite losses, insurance sector remains attractive for FDI

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

There is huge potential for data analytics insurance sector in India which has over 40 crore life insurance policies.

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Training for biotechnology post-graduates

Training for biotechnology post-graduates

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

The Department of Biotechnology invites applications from post-graduates in biotechnology for its six months Biotech Industrial Training Programme 2006-2007.

Xansa to up headcount by 1000

Xansa to up headcount by 1000

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

Kerala refuses to train Iraqi cops

Kerala refuses to train Iraqi cops

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The chief minister said the Delhi government was implementing from November 19 its decision to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients.

The next wave: Retail schools

The next wave: Retail schools

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Learning centres mushroom to meet the talent crunch.

Visa, re-skilling key challenges for IT industry: Survey

Visa, re-skilling key challenges for IT industry: Survey

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

It said while Indian IT services companies were the "disruptors" and had created the modern offshoring industry, they are now incumbents, challenged by a host of specialised and niche start-ups that have emerged in the new digital environment.

Vice Admiral Luthra takes over as new Western Command chief

Vice Admiral Luthra takes over as new Western Command chief

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Vice Admiral Lanba, who will proceed to New Delhi to take over as the Chief of Naval Staff on Tuesday, handed over the command to Luthra at a ceremonial parade in Mumbai on Monday morning.

General insurance cos offer special VRS

General insurance cos offer special VRS

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

The Centre on Friday announced a special voluntary retirement scheme for employees of four public sector general insurance companies to cut the excess flab.

Reliance goes to IIM-A, finally

Reliance goes to IIM-A, finally

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Pressing the reset button in MoD

Pressing the reset button in MoD

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Defence Secretary R K Mathur should take to Prime Minister Narendra Modi just five simple measures that would create or catalyse dramatic improvements across the wider defence arena, says Ajai Shukla.

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the government asking the companies to operate with only 50 per cent staff strength, and exports dipping to almost zero, the truck and bus drivers idling at the petrol pump say they hardly have any work now. At a petrol pump on the deserted Bavla-Changodar highway near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, several trucks and buses are neatly parked in a row.

Temporary staff, lasting solution

Temporary staff, lasting solution

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

ICICI group to train 1 lakh youth by 2017: Kochhar

ICICI group to train 1 lakh youth by 2017: Kochhar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Chanda Kochhar said a large section of youth, mainly underprivileged have little access to training that can increase their employability.

Indian nurses flock to the US

Indian nurses flock to the US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

How Modi govt plans to spur economic growth

How Modi govt plans to spur economic growth

Rediff.com27 May 2019

There is talk of a fresh approach to a new labour code as well as reforming land acquisition laws in such a way as to be politically.

Bigger role seen for biopharma

Bigger role seen for biopharma

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

5 career skills that will matter in 2020

5 career skills that will matter in 2020

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

In the age of robots and automation, skills such as people management, coordination and negotiations will be relevant, says Babita Shekhar.

Post Vibrant Gujarat, MSMEs eye larger pie in aerospace, defence

Post Vibrant Gujarat, MSMEs eye larger pie in aerospace, defence

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The defence and aerospace sectors have seen at least over Rs 10,000 crore worth of MoUs being signed during the summit.

How an Indian tech firm helped in Thai cave rescue

How an Indian tech firm helped in Thai cave rescue

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Kirlosker Brothers' Limited sent teams from its offices in India, Thailand and the United Kingdom to the site.

'CIL must buy property abroad'

'CIL must buy property abroad'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

This will help Coal India become globally competitive, says Minister of State for Coal Dasari Narayana Rao.

Govt to skill 40.2 crore people by 2022

Govt to skill 40.2 crore people by 2022

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The Prime Minister will formally launch the Rashtriya Kaushal Vikas Yojana and the National Skills Mission on July 15

No OIC meet in Pak: Great Game plays out within Islam

No OIC meet in Pak: Great Game plays out within Islam

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'The more emphatic denial of any proposal for an OIC foreign ministers meet in Islamabad appears aimed at keeping Pakistan on a leash,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

SA may ease visa norms for skilled Indians

SA may ease visa norms for skilled Indians

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

In a bid to attract skilled Indian workforce, South Africa is considering giving special visa with relaxed norms to make it easier for them to work in the country and is close to signing an agreement with India.