News for 'Manpower'

Want a job overseas? Beware of fraud

Want a job overseas? Beware of fraud

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

False claims, greedy agents and fake companies can lead legitimate job-seekers down a dangerous road. So what can workers do to ensure that they are not part of the fraud?

TN police recover 89 antique items from bizman's house

TN police recover 89 antique items from bizman's house

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

A total of 89 items including 56 stone idols, 22 pillars and 12 metal statues were recovered from the house.

NSG hub, commando unit in each state: Chidambaram

NSG hub, commando unit in each state: Chidambaram

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The government said on Tuesday that it would strive to establish a National Security Guard hub or an equivalent commando force in every state in due course to strengthen the national security apparatus. Home Minister P Chidambaram told the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that the government was trying to have these units soon, though it was a long-term plan in view of the constraints of manpower and training.

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

Pharma outsourcing to cross $2.3 bn by 2010

Pharma outsourcing to cross $2.3 bn by 2010

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Riding over lower manufacturing cost coupled with availability of quality manpower with technical capabilities, the Indian pharmaceutical outsourcing industry is expected to reach $2.3 billion by the end of 2010, according to a report.

ICC should step in to save WI cricket: Buchanan

ICC should step in to save WI cricket: Buchanan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Former Australian coach John Buchanan has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to launch a dramatic "intervention" to save West Indian cricket.

How the Lashkar has overtaken Al Qaeda

How the Lashkar has overtaken Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Is it the Al Qaeda or the Lashkar-e-Tayiba? Which of the two outfits is deadlier? Post 9/11, the Al Qeda was considered to be the most dangerous terrorist organisation in the world. However, today, things have changed and it is official that the Lashkar is the deadliest terrorist organisation in the world.

TN's EPS woos investments amid Covid, but is the environment friendly?

TN's EPS woos investments amid Covid, but is the environment friendly?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

In the midst of huge job losses as a fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has signed 17 MoUs for an investment of Rs 15,100 crores that aim to provide 47,100 jobs. But a clearer picture on where the projects stand will emerge only after the Covid-19 induced fear psychosis ends, to see if popular protests will derail them like they have done so many others, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

CAG to hire around 3,000 annually

CAG to hire around 3,000 annually

Rediff.com18 May 2010

With audits being taken up in a host of areas including private firms now, the process demands trained manpower.

Education: India must learn from China

Education: India must learn from China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

The quality of manpower is a significant resource for large populous countries such as India and China, which depend on them for their rapid economic growth.

Parcel bomb explodes in Delhi, 1 hurt

Parcel bomb explodes in Delhi, 1 hurt

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The incident took place in Shaheenbagh area of Jamia Nagar at around 4 pm and the victim has been identified as Mohammad Uzair, a manpower supplier and visa arranger for job aspirants.

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

India is currently considering two corridors for high speed trains.

Centre plans NSG hub, CoBRA unit in every state

Centre plans NSG hub, CoBRA unit in every state

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The government said it would strive to establish a National Security Guard hub or an equivalent commando force in every state in due course to strengthen the national security apparatus.

Air India to slash staff salary

Air India to slash staff salary

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

The Air India board has decided to reduce by 50 per cent the productivity-linked incentives or flying allowance payable to its employees.

At 19,300 feet, BRO builds world's highest motorable road in Ladakh

At 19,300 feet, BRO builds world's highest motorable road in Ladakh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The feat was achieved under 'Project Himank' of the organisation.

Salman's arrest another big catch: IB

Salman's arrest another big catch: IB

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

The terror jigsaw is becoming clearer with the arrest of Salman, an operative of the dreaded Indian Mujahideen. He has echoed the statements of the security agencies who said the IM benefited the most from the heat that was on the Lashkar-e-Toiba.

'The information we had was pure gold'

'The information we had was pure gold'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

'Had this been handled in a correct way, the only lives that would have been lost, presumably, were the lives of the terrorists and that would have been welcome.' The information we had was pure gold. You seldom get information of this kind several hours in advance, exactly where they are going to strike. But we still couldn't act on this intelligence.'

Why TCS is upset with the MEA

Why TCS is upset with the MEA

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The decision was in contravention of the provisions of the master services agreement signed between the company and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on October 13, 2008, says TCS

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.

More local airports, flights needed

More local airports, flights needed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

"The aviation and tourism industries have been hit hard by the global economic downturn and by acts of terrorism. Apart from strategies to counter the prevailing downturn, we need to emphasise on security measures. One of the ways to revive demand is to develop airport infrastructure. Apart from building international and regional airports, we need to ensure the local airstrips are upgraded into full-fledged airports to boost hinterland connectivity," said an expert.

After all this fuss, I-T may only probe 1% of assessees!

After all this fuss, I-T may only probe 1% of assessees!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

With a staff crunch, it seems the I-T department would now target only the big fish rather than go after small assessees.

Construction industry wants customs duty exemption

Construction industry wants customs duty exemption

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Here's what the construction industry would like the Budget to do -- introduce GST, exempt customs duty on construction equipment for projects, introduce secondary market for debt trading to facilitate the infra developers to raise money through long term corporate bonds.

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Kerala has recorded 24 cases including two foreign nationals.

What our defence chiefs need to do quickly

What our defence chiefs need to do quickly

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'Amid the frequent cries that the defence budget falls short of what is needed, we tend to ignore the reality that any enhancement in the allocation is just not possible, and the armed forces have no option but to operate within this constraint.' 'So, unless deadwood -- especially manpower -- is identified and eliminated, we simply cannot have a modern military of the type that India needs,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

South India, most bullish job market

South India, most bullish job market

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Employers in South India are the most bullish on hiring plans with over 40 per cent of them having 'good intent' of recruiting people in the next three months.

Hiring? Indian employers most optimistic

Hiring? Indian employers most optimistic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

According to the latest survey by global staffing services firm Manpower, India has an overall net employment outlook -- a measure of hiring plans by employers -- of 19 per cent for the July-September period, the most among the 34 countries surveyed. The Manpower Employment Outlook showed that only 11 of the 34 countries have positive hiring plans, indicating the general gloom in the global job market in the wake of the tough economic scenario.

Satyam still a valued company: Minister

Satyam still a valued company: Minister

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

The minister further said running the operations of the company and inquiry against people involved in the accounting fraud are two different things and should be viewed separately separately. The new board of Satyam met twice and appointed global accountancy firms KPMG and Deloitte to re-state the accounts of the IT company.

India most optimistic on hiring plans for Q4

India most optimistic on hiring plans for Q4

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

India has again emerged as the most bullish country in terms of hiring plans, with 25 per cent of the employers intending to recruit people in the next three months.

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.

RPO: Big outsourcing opportunity

RPO: Big outsourcing opportunity

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Aping the success of business process outsourcing industry, companies are keen on transferring all or part of their recruitment activities to external service providers, cutting down their human resource expenses significantly, say experts.

India's first 'mobile-only' bank is here!

India's first 'mobile-only' bank is here!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Digibank will offer only savings deposits initially, but will expand to include investments and lending in the coming months.

IIITs hit stumbling block

IIITs hit stumbling block

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Around 8 IT firms have withdrawn from partnering 11 out of the 20 IIITs, says govt.

Surat's diamond industry faces staff  crunch

Surat's diamond industry faces staff crunch

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Once bitten, twice shy, the laid-off workers, many of whom had switched to sectors like textile and agriculture, are apprehensive about returning to diamond processing. Before Diwali last year, there were about 3,000 diamond cutting and polishing units with a 600,000-strong workforce.

Dassault in race for Navy's Rs 50K cr deal for 57 fighter jets

Dassault in race for Navy's Rs 50K cr deal for 57 fighter jets

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Boeing has pitched its FA-18 aircraft, while Dassault is building case for its Rafale jet.

How to beat the gloomy jobs scenario

How to beat the gloomy jobs scenario

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

'What we need is right skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling.'

The 10 hardest jobs to fill in America

The 10 hardest jobs to fill in America

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

If you're looking for work in any of these fields, you're in luck.

India Inc's staff cost grew slower in Q4

India Inc's staff cost grew slower in Q4

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

India Inc's staff cost went up by 11.2 per cent during January-March last fiscal growing at a lesser pace than the previous three quarters of 2008-09, reflecting the economic slowdown, according to an RBI study.

Why CBI does a good job when there is no political overtone, asks CJI

Why CBI does a good job when there is no political overtone, asks CJI

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"Why is it that whenever there are no political overtones to a case, the CBI does a good job?" he said.

Karnataka University's Arts course admissions

Karnataka University's Arts course admissions

Rediff.com15 May 2008

The Karnataka Arts College invites applications for admission to five year integrated course in Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) for the academic year 2008-09.