News for 'Manpower'

ISRO to launch SAARC satellite in March 2017

ISRO to launch SAARC satellite in March 2017

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Since Pakistan has 'opted out' of the project, it is now being called South Asian satellite.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

'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...

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

There is a lot of police action on the ground and even inter-state movement has been stopped, because of which deliveries of essential items via platforms, such as Flipkart, Amazon, Grofers, and Milkbasket, aren't happening. Food-delivery firms -- Swiggy and Zomato -- are facing similar challenges, according to the sources.

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".

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.

Topsy-turvy ride for Jabong staff after Myntra merger

Topsy-turvy ride for Jabong staff after Myntra merger

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

From almost a thousand employees, 300 have exited the firm.

Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Yet, in J&K even if you are not involved in active combat, you can come under enemy fire.' 'However young a soldier is, he is not immune to action.' 'He may face challenges during the course of discharging his military duties.'

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

We have a generation of youth in our country with fire in their bellies and the 'tamanna' to emulate the Indian soldier. Such is the image that has been created by our soldiers over time. The proposal for civilians into the Military fray for a short stint must be considered favourably keeping the national interests foremost, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

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.

GST on mobile phones hiked to 18%, makers cry foul

GST on mobile phones hiked to 18%, makers cry foul

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The GST rate on mobile phones will be hiked to 18 per cent while that on maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft will be lowered to 5 per cent with effect from April 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. The GST rate on handmade and machine-made matchsticks has been rationalised to 12 per cent from 5 per cent and 18 per cent respectively.

Aussies out-batted, out-bowled and out of options

Aussies out-batted, out-bowled and out of options

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

A downcast nation will expect changes to the Australia team after they were routed by England in the second Ashes Test but selectors look to have few real options at their disposal.

Temping firms cash in on slowdown

Temping firms cash in on slowdown

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

According to various manpower outsourcing firms, more and more companies are resorting to temporary staffing. Rakesh Joshi, regional manager -- operations, IKYA Staffing Solutions, said permanent staffing had seen a slow growth in the recessionary phase. He said companies were not only going for temporary staffing in the junior level recruitments, a few of them were also opting for temporary staffing in middle management.

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

This is the fifth consecutive day that coronavirus infections have increased by more than 15,000. There has been a surge of 3,38,324 infections from June 1 till date.

Security blanket over Delhi after terror alert

Security blanket over Delhi after terror alert

Rediff.com2 May 2010

The National Capital remained under a security blanket in the wake of alerts of "imminent" terror strikes, with Delhi Police deploying a major chunk of its manpower on the streets and crowded commercial centres.

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The SOPs, issued against the backdrop of the government's plans to open up the economy, say an entire office building need not be closed if one or two cases of COVID-19 are reported there and work can resume after disinfection as per the laid down protocols. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours and all the staff will work from home till the building is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation, the ministry said in its 'SOPs on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices'.

'Vested interests want private players in space'

'Vested interests want private players in space'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'ISRO facilities are very expensive and any damage caused by these start-ups can create havoc to our space programme.'

Crisis: Retailers look to streamline logistics

Crisis: Retailers look to streamline logistics

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Experts say the biggest expenditure for a retailer is real estate, followed by manpower and sales and advertisement expenses.

Delhi: Man who abused politicians via SMS held

Delhi: Man who abused politicians via SMS held

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Narender Khosla (27), a manpower supplier, allegedly used documents of a gym instructor Manick Verma to procure the SIM cards and sent text messages with an aim to cause trouble to the latter with whom he had a personal rivalry.

Bharti-Walmart to hire 1,100 by year end

Bharti-Walmart to hire 1,100 by year end

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Bharti Enterprises and US-based Wal-Mart Stores entered into a joint venture in August 2007 and started cash-and-carry stores named 'BestPrice Modern Wholesale' last year.

HDFC Bank to welcome back its former employees

HDFC Bank to welcome back its former employees

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The bank introduces project 'Khoj' to re-hire 3,000 ex-workers over 18 months.

Did Sonia scuttle Priyanka's Varanasi venture?

Did Sonia scuttle Priyanka's Varanasi venture?

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The head of the Congress's first family has never been an astute politician, points out Amulya Ganguli.

What no party in UP wants to talk about

What no party in UP wants to talk about

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

None of the political parties in UP has any effective plans to create jobs.

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.

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack, who shot dead 166 people, had confessed to details that should have been enough to hang him, but Pakistan enjoyed his anti-India rhetoric and let him spread his tentacles. A revealing excerpt from Khaled Ahmed's Pakistan's Terror Conundrum.

Indian Air Force is short of 600 pilots

Indian Air Force is short of 600 pilots

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The Indian Air Force on Monday said it was short of around 600 pilots and over 5,000 personnel below officer rank while maintaining that several steps were being taken to fill up the manpower gaps.

Railways promises better safety and security

Railways promises better safety and security

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Minister of Railways Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced her ministry will follow a twin strategy of adopting the highest level of technology and pressing into force well-trained manpower, as emphasised in Vision 2020 for safety and security.

Public sector banks need to hire more: BCG

Public sector banks need to hire more: BCG

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

A report by The Boston Consulting Group notes the human resource challenge for public sector banks due to large-scale retirement.

Jobs are back! Banks, IT, auto firms hiring!

Jobs are back! Banks, IT, auto firms hiring!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Jobs are back with a bang in India, proving it to be the most optimistic nation in terms of hiring plans. The 'cautious optimism' that pervaded throughout the last year has evaporated and companies are now looking to hire aggressively.

Why Amazon may delay $1-bn investment plans in India

Why Amazon may delay $1-bn investment plans in India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Amazon India is waiting for clarifications from the government on several aspects of the latest FDI guidelines to be able to carry on with business in the country. Sources said, no new investment is likely till at least the second half of 2019.

Raigad bus mishap: Rescue work didn't stop despite rains, fog

Raigad bus mishap: Rescue work didn't stop despite rains, fog

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

"The rescue personnel did not rest till all the bodies were recovered from the 800-feet deep gorge where the bus fell on Sunday," Raigad district collector Dr Vijay Suryawanshi said.

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.