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Travelocity vs Cleartrip battle turns ugly

Travelocity vs Cleartrip battle turns ugly

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Travelocity accuses Cleartrip of data theft, but the latter terms it commercial dispute

Now, railway platform ticket on your mobile

Now, railway platform ticket on your mobile

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

An SMS on your mobile giving details of the platform ticket, including the expiry time, will be accepted as a platform ticket.

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.

'Don't treat nurses as angels, treat them as professionals'

'Don't treat nurses as angels, treat them as professionals'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'The government lights lamps for nurses but when we demand what's due for us, they don't listen at all.'

Revealed: What Uddhav told Mumbai doctors

Revealed: What Uddhav told Mumbai doctors

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'Cases are increasing, day by day, because testing has increased.'

Spicejet says worst behind it, to fly high again

Spicejet says worst behind it, to fly high again

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

The carrier is implementing a number of measures.

Govt announces Rs 500 crore for skill development

Govt announces Rs 500 crore for skill development

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

The government said on Monday the National Skill Development Council is likely to create 4 crore (40 million) skilled workforce across the country in next 10 years and has announced Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) for manpower development during the next fiscal.

India should emerge as global HR capital: Modi

India should emerge as global HR capital: Modi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

India should emerge as the 'human resource capital' of the world as China has become a global 'manufacturing factory'.

The world's top 20 outsourcing hotspots

The world's top 20 outsourcing hotspots

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

India remains the favourite backoffice of the world thanks to its 'first-mover advantage' and deep skill base, as per global management consulting firm AT Kearney's ranking of the best outsourcing destinations.

FCI to hire 9,000 professionals in next 3 years

FCI to hire 9,000 professionals in next 3 years

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

"We will fill-up approximately 9,000 posts in various categories in next three years," FCI Chairman and Managing Director Siraj Hussain said during the launch of the revamped website of the organisation.

Taxpayers' charter will be statutory and enforceable

Taxpayers' charter will be statutory and enforceable

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

"The underlining theme with which we have been working till now is that we trust the taxpayers and from purely an enforcement agency, we are shifting our focus to being a service-oriented department," says CBDT chairman Pramod Chandra Mody.

Banks to have a common admission test

Banks to have a common admission test

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The government on Monday accepted the recommendation of the A K Khandelwal committee and the Indian Banks Association has agreed to a common recruitment programme for public sector banks that would be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.

Lockdown: Cinema halls lose 1,000 crore every month!

Lockdown: Cinema halls lose 1,000 crore every month!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'In our business, every time a seat goes empty, it is a perishable good.' 'We have lost the opportunity of earning revenue out of it.' 'It's impossible to recover what we have lost.'

Good news for job seekers in the New Year

Good news for job seekers in the New Year

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

India is all set to welcome the New Year with strong hiring intentions, with every industry sector and every region expected to increase staffing levels in the next three months.

Employers may be allowed to pay PF in instalments

Employers may be allowed to pay PF in instalments

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Apart from this, employers may be allowed to deduct EPF contributions only on the basic pay of up to Rs 15,000, even if the employees' basic pay is above this ceiling. While on one hand this will allow companies to lower their wage bills, employees can also get a higher salary in hand.

'Mucor is very scary'

'Mucor is very scary'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'Mucor is an environmental fungus, and it's much more prevalent in hot and humid areas.' 'The amount of fungus in the air is much higher in India than some other parts of the world.'

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.

Lack of trained hands worries Ayurveda industry

Lack of trained hands worries Ayurveda industry

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Beauty and wellness treatments, weight reduction, stress management and specialised treatments are among those offered at the spas and wellness clinics.

Libyan crisis: India must act as an elder brother

Libyan crisis: India must act as an elder brother

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

India as the predominant power in the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation ought to act as the saviour for not just the Indians stranded in Libya, but nationals of other smaller countries as well.

'India offers huge potential of business'

'India offers huge potential of business'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

A robust economy, a growing reservoir of professional manpower and a predominantly young population are among factors that have made India the next economic powerhouse, on its way to become one of the top three economies, Indian Consul General here said.

When SC suggested a CBI probe against CBI

When SC suggested a CBI probe against CBI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

There should be "a CBI probe against CBI", the Supreme Court remarked on Monday as it blamed the agency for its constant refrain about severe manpower deficit, saying it had itself shown apathy towards filling up these vacancies leading to a shortfall of investigators.

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

I wish to see Modi as prime minister: Lata Mangeshkar

I wish to see Modi as prime minister: Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Veteran playback singer Lata Mangeshkar on Friday said that she wished to see Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime minister.

The tragedy of Indian workers abroad

The tragedy of Indian workers abroad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'This country's backwardness is exposed when Indians bribe, coax and cajole agents to get back-breaking jobs abroad to save a little money at home,' observes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'We get scared, but how long will we sit at home?'

'We get scared, but how long will we sit at home?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We have fewer actors in every scene.' 'We don't have family scenes or scenes that involve a lot of people.' 'We are not doing scenes which are intimate or require closeness.'

'Indian players aware, quick to report online corrupt approaches'

'Indian players aware, quick to report online corrupt approaches'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'COVID-19 may have put a temporary stop on the playing of international and domestic cricket around the world but the corrupters are still active'

India to witness strong hiring trend soon

India to witness strong hiring trend soon

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Employers in India are planning to hire at a robust pace in the next three months and public administration, education and services sectors are expected to see strong recruitment trends, says a survey.

Chavan's 6 priorities for better quality of life

Chavan's 6 priorities for better quality of life

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Addressing participants at the Tenth Editors' Conference on Social Sector Issues-2010 in New Delhi on Tuesday, Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Prithviraj Chavan said his ministries have been focussing on six priority sectors to ensure a better quality of life for Indian citizens.

NTPC to hire 1,000 engineers annually for 10 years

NTPC to hire 1,000 engineers annually for 10 years

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

At present, the power giant has about 25,000 employees, out of which half of the workforce are engineers.

'Oil & gas sector offers lucrative, stable employment'

'Oil & gas sector offers lucrative, stable employment'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Oil and Gas is a physically demanding sector, but those who excel may look forward to a life-long career. Making the cut...

IT firms turn tough, want full notice period from staff

IT firms turn tough, want full notice period from staff

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

A large number of information technology companies in India are becoming stricter with departing employees and are asking them to serve the full notice period to ensure that business activities are not affected by a sudden shortage of manpower.

Pak again presses for India-like N-deal with US

Pak again presses for India-like N-deal with US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Pakistan has pressed its demand for an atomic deal similar to the one granted to India by the US, saying the security of its strategic assets and growing energy needs qualify it for "civil nuclear cooperation at the international level".

FDI shifting from China to India? 3 reasons why it's a joke!

FDI shifting from China to India? 3 reasons why it's a joke!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'The belief that FDI will shift from China appears to be a strategy of politicians to keep the media busy, chasing irrelevant news to ward off pressure and questions about the government's plans to deal with COVID,' observes Debashis Basu.

PSU banks to recruit 85,000 in 3 years

PSU banks to recruit 85,000 in 3 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

The government also informed that it has been decided to entrust IBPS the responsibility to conduct the common recruitment examination for PSBs.

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.

India most optimistic on hiring

India most optimistic on hiring

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

India continued to be the most optimistic nation in terms of hiring plans for the next three months, driven by strong job opportunities across all sectors including finance and realty sectors, global staffing services firm Manpower said.

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.

India's hottest IT destinations

India's hottest IT destinations

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

There is no denying the fact that thanks to its treasure-trove of skilled manpower and high growth of software export, India has gradually developed to be an IT powerhouse.

Pvt security agencies make beeline for govt jobs

Pvt security agencies make beeline for govt jobs

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Be it security, manpower management, construction and other logistical support, these agencies have a variety of equipment and technology for the Games, claim owners. Representatives of these companies, mainly from Israel, UK and the US are offering bullet proof jackets, security and surveillance gadgets, locking system and intelligence software.

India needs many more submarines than planned: Parrikar

India needs many more submarines than planned: Parrikar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Calling for a rethink of its submarine building programme, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said India should look for greater numbers than the existing plan of constructing 24 such vessels.