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Indefinite strike at Bosch ends after wage settlement

Indefinite strike at Bosch ends after wage settlement

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Bosch Limited's Bengaluru plant reached the settlement with its Workmen Union-Mico Employees' Association on December 8 and, with this, the prolonged "illegal" strike called by the Union comes to an end, it said.

Human Development Index: Kerala No. 1, Delhi 2nd!

Human Development Index: Kerala No. 1, Delhi 2nd!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The Human Development Index in the country rose by 21 per cent, according to a report which cautions that health, nutrition and sanitation remain the key challenges for India.

7th pay panel: Let's give credit where it is due

7th pay panel: Let's give credit where it is due

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A lot has been written about the impact of the recommendations.

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Maharashtra govt, California-based Zipline to launch the automated delivery service funded by Serum Institute.

Expect full worker strength at Manesar by Sep end: Maruti

Expect full worker strength at Manesar by Sep end: Maruti

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

MSI had around 3,300 workers at the Manesar plant before the July 18 violence, in which one executive was killed and 100 injured.

This college trains students to find jobs in Japan

This college trains students to find jobs in Japan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Sona College of Technology's integrated Japanese course has helped seven engineering graduates find jobs with six-figure salaries in Japan.

Chidambaram's parting sweep puts tax boards in a fix

Chidambaram's parting sweep puts tax boards in a fix

Rediff.com19 May 2014

A decision by P Chidambaram in his last days as finance minister has annoyed the revenue department.

Jobs go vacant as talent shortage plagues India

Jobs go vacant as talent shortage plagues India

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Globally, however, India's position is still better than other developed nations like Australia and Japan.

Is the NSE ready for extended trading hours?

Is the NSE ready for extended trading hours?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'We will have to get together internally and figure how this will happen.' 'Suffice to say, it is feasible and will be done in a logical way.'

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Even after vaccines are given, precautions like using a mask and maintaining social distancing have to be taken.'

SC seeks details of banks' debt recovery cases

SC seeks details of banks' debt recovery cases

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur also sought a response on the question as to whether the recovery tribunals are equipped to decide the loan recovery cases within a fixed time frame, stipulated under the law.

Will GST make Life simple? Not a chance!

Will GST make Life simple? Not a chance!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'In practice, GST will increase the pain of compliance, if not the cost, a lot.' 'It also has clauses that offer scope to create a single market for corruption,' warns Devangshu Datta.

Job aspirants use social media to seek info about employers

Job aspirants use social media to seek info about employers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

According to a report by ManpowerGroup Solutions, in order to engage prospective talent, employers should focus on the content and functionality of their websites besides maximising their presence on social media.

India most upbeat on hiring in the world

India most upbeat on hiring in the world

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

More employers expect to hire than fire over the next three months.

Budget 2012: Measures proposed for augmenting funds for SMEs

Budget 2012: Measures proposed for augmenting funds for SMEs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

In order to augment funds for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises), Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, in the General Budget 2012-13 presented in Lok Sabha, has proposed to exempt capital gains tax on sale of a residential property, if the sale consideration is used for subscription in equity of a manufacturing SME company for purchase of new plant and machinery.

Naga rebel groups foment trouble in Arunachal

Naga rebel groups foment trouble in Arunachal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Rebel groups, particularly militants from National Socialist Council of Nagaland factions, are creating trouble in the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar. These militants are taking advantage of the mountainous terrain as well as the lack of manpower and firepower of the Arunachal Pradesh police to tackle insurgents armed with sophisticated weapons.

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.

Most in-demand jobs around the world

Most in-demand jobs around the world

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Organisations around the world still report that they cannot find the talent they need when they need it.

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.

Social services sector hires most in 2011

Social services sector hires most in 2011

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Hiring activities in the non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector have increased over 60 per cent in 2011 compared to 2010, even as they have come under the government scanner for pushing alien agendas in the country.

'Democracy loving, capitalist respecting' India best for investors: FM

'Democracy loving, capitalist respecting' India best for investors: FM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

"So you will not have anything better... democracy loving, capitalist respecting environment... in India," Sitharaman said at the event hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in association with the US India Strategic and Partnership Forum.

Go to school, pursue careers: Mehbooba to child stone pelters

Go to school, pursue careers: Mehbooba to child stone pelters

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Children have to go to schools, study and come out as doctors, dental surgeons, engineers, teachers, Muft said.

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'The logical step is to challenge the very legitimacy of the Chinese claim over Tibet,' recommends Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

Gulf countries to rationalise foreign workers recruitment

Gulf countries to rationalise foreign workers recruitment

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

GCC consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Above 2,000 metres the gradient of the Himalayas is very steep and if you build any infrastructure (roads, dams, hydro power projects) in these regions, it will not be able to sustain these events (the onslaught of debris that comes down with great speeds).'

States rope in pvt hospitals to fight coronavirus

States rope in pvt hospitals to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In the past one week alone, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh have issued orders to take over private hospitals in some districts. Sohini Das, Vinay Umarji and Gireesh Babu report.

Army modernisation slow; but Navy, IAF push ahead

Army modernisation slow; but Navy, IAF push ahead

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

After cost inflation, this year's allocation will buy significantly less than last year's, says Ajai Shukla

India among top 6 markets for reliable workforce globally

India among top 6 markets for reliable workforce globally

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The report further noted that the top five markets for contingent workforce engagement in the Asia Pacific are India, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore.

How Manipal plans to spread its wings in India

How Manipal plans to spread its wings in India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Rough estimates show that at a rate of Rs 1 crore per hospital bed, the investment in India alone would be around Rs 2,000 crore

India sees highest spike of 2,003 COVID-19 deaths

India sees highest spike of 2,003 COVID-19 deaths

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked states to make full use of the expanded COVID-19 testing capacity and saving lives a top priority as India recorded the highest ever spike of 2,003 coronavirus deaths after Maharashtra and Delhi added earlier fatalities not attributed to the disease.

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The lockdown that crippled the entire logistics, delivery and supply chain network to near zero, was enough to deal a body blow to India's fastest growing unicorn whose very business model saw a severe disruption, like several other firms and sectors.

Fani toll rises to 35, lakhs still without water, power

Fani toll rises to 35, lakhs still without water, power

Rediff.com6 May 2019

While a maximum of 21 people died in Puri, four deaths each were reported from Mayurbhanj and Jajpur, and three each in Cuttack and Kendrapara.

PM conducts survey of cyclone-ravaged areas in Odisha

PM conducts survey of cyclone-ravaged areas in Odisha

Rediff.com6 May 2019

At least 34 people were killed during Cyclone Fani, which barrelled through coastal Odisha on Friday last, causing widespread destruction and leaving hundreds grappling with water shortage and power cut.

Report paints dark picture of power scenario in villages

Report paints dark picture of power scenario in villages

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The second Human Development Report 2011, to be released after a gap of 10 years, paints a dismal picture of the access that rural households have to electricity.

Hiring: Indian employers most bullish

Hiring: Indian employers most bullish

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

According to Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, India's net employment outlook -- an indicator of recruitment intentions -- stood at 46 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis for the three-month period starting July, the most optimistic hiring environment across the world.

'The 23 can't force a split in the Congress'

'The 23 can't force a split in the Congress'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'If the leadership goes back to Rahul Gandhi, then there will be a perception problem about the drama about his exit a year-and-a-half ago.'

The Kerala town from where Israeli cops get their uniform

The Kerala town from where Israeli cops get their uniform

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

They not only stitch the double-pocket shirts but also design and attach the trademark emblems on its sleeves.

More jobs? Make trade unions LESS relevant!

More jobs? Make trade unions LESS relevant!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Trade unions have to become much less relevant to India's future if we have to recognise that job-creation is more important than job preservation, says TeamLease CEO Manish Sabharwal.

Cloud computing to create 1 lakh jobs in India

Cloud computing to create 1 lakh jobs in India

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Total cloud market in India, now at $400 million, is expected to reach a market value of $4.5 billion by 2015.

Highest number of workers switching jobs in IT

Highest number of workers switching jobs in IT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Main reason for switching a job is pay package.