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Gujarat riots: SC rejects Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit to Modi

Gujarat riots: SC rejects Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit to Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar upheld the Special Metropolitan Magistrate's order rejecting Jafri's protest petition against the closure report filed by the SIT.

'What we will miss is the competition'

'What we will miss is the competition'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

'It's not just the wins and losses, but the competition is something they live for.' 'That will be missing whatever Sania takes up.'

Ernst & Young to hire 9,000 techies in 2021

Ernst & Young to hire 9,000 techies in 2021

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Global professional services organisation Ernst & Young Services on Thursday said it will hire about 9,000 new workforce in India in 2021, in various technology roles across all member firms. These hires will be from the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) background and in areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, analytics and other emerging technologies, EY said in a statement.

'I think I am a natural ajji'

'I think I am a natural ajji'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'Children are curious by nature, so I thought of writing these books, which provide creative but convincing explanations and also teach values like sharing is caring,' Sudha Murty tells Chintan Girish Modi.

HCL Tech to hire 40,000-45,000 freshers for FY23 to meet attrition threat

HCL Tech to hire 40,000-45,000 freshers for FY23 to meet attrition threat

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

HCL Technologies plans to double its fresher hiring for the upcoming financial year (FY23) as attrition continues to inch up. The company said that it will hire 40,000-45,000 freshers for FY23, up from 20,000-22,000 target for FY22. The company also stated that to ease supply-side constraints and to have access to diversified skills, it was expanding into other geographies over the next three-four quarters. "Some of the geographies that we are investing in to source talent include countries like Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Guatemala, Costa Rica. We are also ramping up our presence in Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, etc.

Most influential people in the world of business

Most influential people in the world of business

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chanda Kochhar is among the three Indians in Time's Most Influential list.

Top 5 IT cos to add over 96,000 employees in FY22: Nasscom

Top 5 IT cos to add over 96,000 employees in FY22: Nasscom

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

IT industry body Nasscom on Thursday said the sector continues to be a net hirer of skilled talent, and that the top 5 Indian IT companies are planning to add over 96,000 employees in 2021-22. The statement comes in the backdrop of a report by Bank of America that said domestic software firms are set to slash 3 million jobs by 2022 as automation gains pace across industries, especially in the tech space. "With the evolution of technology and increasing automation, the nature of traditional IT jobs and roles will evolve overall leading to creation of newer jobs. "The industry continues to be a net hirer of skilled talent, adding 1,38,000 people in FY2021," Nasscom said in a statement.

Cisco to lay off 6,000 people; India may see job cuts

Cisco to lay off 6,000 people; India may see job cuts

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Networking solutions giant Cisco will lay off up to 6,000 employees globally, including India, after it reported a marginal decline in profits and revenues for the fourth quarter.

Chinese hackers target power grid assets in Ladakh

Chinese hackers target power grid assets in Ladakh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Chinese state-sponsored hackers had targeted India's power grids in Ladakh possibly for information on India's critical infrastructure or to prepare for sabotage in the future, according to the American cybersecurity firm Recorded Future.

Sonia leans on Congress old guard to defuse Rajasthan crisis

Sonia leans on Congress old guard to defuse Rajasthan crisis

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Congress observers for Rajasthan on Tuesday recommended disciplinary action against three key loyalists of Ashok Gehlot but did not seek any action against the chief minister, as the party scampered to resolve the crisis that has cast a shadow on the election of the party president.

Govt to resolve public grievances in 30 days, prioritise urgent matters

Govt to resolve public grievances in 30 days, prioritise urgent matters

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Besides, it has been decided that a complaint received from a citizen will not be closed until an appeal filed against it is disposed of.

How roads are turning smart with IoT, AI, telematics

How roads are turning smart with IoT, AI, telematics

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Roads are becoming smarter even if the people driving on it are not. A set of smart technologies is making construction, maintenance, and traffic management much more efficient.

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.

5 Non-Coding Tech Jobs That Pay Well

5 Non-Coding Tech Jobs That Pay Well

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

These jobs don't necessarily require a degree in engineering or specialisation in coding.

7 jobs in DEMAND

7 jobs in DEMAND

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

There will be a huge market for healthcare professionals, data and security experts and digital marketers, says Navneet Singh, founder, Avsar HR Services.

Party depended on Jaitley for solutions: Advani

Party depended on Jaitley for solutions: Advani

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The senior leader also said that Jaitley was known and respected for his 'sharp, analytical mind and everyone in the BJP always depended on him for finding solutions to complex issues'.

IBM bets big on India, to open more software development centres

IBM bets big on India, to open more software development centres

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

US tech giant IBM is betting big on the India growth story and plans to open more software development centres in the country as it looks to partner with the government in its digitisation journey, its chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna said on Friday. On a visit to India, Krishna met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar to discuss deeper collaboration including skilling and workforce development. The firm that originally designed the technology and system behind ATMs, barcodes and the US social security net, is greatly enthused with the speed at which the Indian government is willing to make decisions and where it is moving, he told a select media briefing.

Bindra reckons three-year Olympic cycle tricky

Bindra reckons three-year Olympic cycle tricky

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The athletes will now be left with a challenge of having less qualification events and quotas.

2002 riots: SC heaps praises on SIT probe that exonerated Modi

2002 riots: SC heaps praises on SIT probe that exonerated Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday appreciated the Special Investigation Team for the 'indefatigable work' done in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases, saying it has come out with 'flying colours unscathed' and there is no hesitation in accepting its opinion that no case has been made out to indicate a larger conspiracy to cause or precipitate mass violence against the minority community in the state.

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Most of the hirings are, however, in the entry or junior level.

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Global companies, e-commerce platforms and software product firms all want skilled digital workers.

Want To Be An Investment Banker?

Want To Be An Investment Banker?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

2022 is shaping up as the year brimming with job opportunities for people who possess relevant skillsets. Therefore, it is crucial for fresh graduates and young professionals to enroll in relevant certification courses to add more feathers to their introductory portfolio

Jairam Ramesh replaces Surjewala as Congress's communication head

Jairam Ramesh replaces Surjewala as Congress's communication head

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Strengthening the party's communication strategy to improve public engagement is foremost on the Congress agenda after Rahul Gandhi had stressed that they "have to go back to the people" at the Udaipur meeting.

'The concept of 'One Infosys' will be crucial'

'The concept of 'One Infosys' will be crucial'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'We spent considerable time re-skilling all the employees, and then we created a new focus called the 'One Infosys'.'

Real Covid deaths could be 2 times higher than official stats: WHO

Real Covid deaths could be 2 times higher than official stats: WHO

Rediff.com21 May 2021

"Excess deaths" captures not only confirmed deaths, but also COVID-19 deaths that were not correctly diagnosed and reported as well as deaths attributable to the overall crisis conditions.

It's boom time for tech fraud fighters

It's boom time for tech fraud fighters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

More people using the internet for financial and e-commerce transactions has led to job creation in a niche segment. Specialists who can help deal with rising technology (tech) frauds are in high demand amid the surge in electronic transactions during the pandemic. Demand for tech fraud experts has risen upwards of 35 per cent, reveals employment and human resource services company TeamLease Services.

Telecom ministry has a plan to combat tele frauds, pesky calls

Telecom ministry has a plan to combat tele frauds, pesky calls

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The telecom ministry will set up an intelligence unit and a consumer protection system as part of continuing efforts to tackle the menace of pesky calls as well as to take strict action against financial frauds perpetrated using telecom resources.

Iran threatens to attack UAE over Israel deal

Iran threatens to attack UAE over Israel deal

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Israel and the UAE agreed to normalise their relations, and an agreement on the mutual establishment of embassies is expected to follow in the coming three weeks.

Moody's criticism of govt baseless: Jayant Sinha

Moody's criticism of govt baseless: Jayant Sinha

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Moody's Analytics had said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must keep BJP members in check or risk "losing domestic and global credibility".

Herer's why Vettori rates Kohli a 'good captain'

Herer's why Vettori rates Kohli a 'good captain'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Vettori has said that Virat Kohli is always open to listen, a quality which makes him such a 'good captain.'

Congress bets on anger against 'dhokha'

Congress bets on anger against 'dhokha'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The Congress surveys, at least until now, have indicated the nationalistic fervour over the Pulwama terror attack is more an effort by mainstream media outlets, like news channels and newspapers, to shape a particular narrative, when the people on the ground are still asking basic questions of livelihood, jobs and better price for farm produce.

India's IT firms have big plans for UK

India's IT firms have big plans for UK

Rediff.com4 May 2021

IT firms Infosys and Mphasis on Tuesday said they will create employment for about 2,000 people, while Wipro will invest pound 16 million (about Rs 163 crore) in the UK over the next few years. The announcements were made ahead of the virtual summit between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Infosys said it plans to hire 1,000 workers in the UK over the next three years as part of efforts to support the country's economic recovery and growth.

Haryana's local hire law may impact 150,000 IT jobs in the state

Haryana's local hire law may impact 150,000 IT jobs in the state

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

A majority of the companies said the law, aimed at jobs with a monthly salary cap of Rs 50,000, will result in them leaving Haryana or growing their operations in other states and abroad.

'Everybody wants to travel on an airline where they feel respected'

'Everybody wants to travel on an airline where they feel respected'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Our focus is not going to be metro to metro routes.' 'We will begin by focusing on metro to non-metro (routes).' 'Metro to tier-2 cities or tier-3 cities is where there is a lot of space for affordable, efficient carriers.'

One in two Indian Americans face discrimination: Survey

One in two Indian Americans face discrimination: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

"Somewhat surprisingly, Indian-Americans born in the United States are much more likely to report being victims of discrimination than their foreign-born counterparts," said the report.

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

An excerpt from Conde Nast India's Make In India magazine.

Why India Inc prefers to outsource hiring these days

Why India Inc prefers to outsource hiring these days

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Many companies are putting HR's reputation as a back office administrator to rest by either outsourcing or automating most administrative tasks.

'Skills are the new currency across biz'

'Skills are the new currency across biz'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'As the demand for transferable skills that can be remotely applied increases, the need for tech-based courses is on the rise/'

Worldwide smartphone users hit 1 billion mark

Worldwide smartphone users hit 1 billion mark

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Android and Apple iOS combined accounts for the majority of the smartphone market.

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

NITI Aayog recommendations cite the need for greater industry-academia collaboration to meet skill demand