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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.

Vijayakanth clinches deal with Vaiko's 4-party front in TN

Vijayakanth clinches deal with Vaiko's 4-party front in TN

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Springing a surprise, Vijayakanth-led Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam on Wednesday struck an alliance with the four-party People's Welfare Front for the May 16 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu with the actor-turned-politician being declared as the chief ministerial candidate of the alliance.

How long will you detain Mehbooba Mufti: SC asks J-K

How long will you detain Mehbooba Mufti: SC asks J-K

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The bench also asked Mehta how long the Centre proposes to extend the detention. The Supreme Court noted, detention cannot be for forever and "some via media" may be explored for this.

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The first half though is not exciting as most of it is wasted on a meaningless romantic angle with some tiresome comedy, feels S Saraswathi.

TCS Q3 net grows 24.1% to Rs 8,105 crore

TCS Q3 net grows 24.1% to Rs 8,105 crore

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The strong client metrics, industry leading growth in digital services, a very strong order book and deal pipeline are validations that customers recognise TCS' differentiated capabilities, chief executive officer and managing director Rajesh Gopinathan said.

Review: Watch Urumi for the effort

Review: Watch Urumi for the effort

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Santosh Sivan's directorial film is visually enticing.

How TCS employees can become eligible for higher pay package

How TCS employees can become eligible for higher pay package

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Campus recruits can also aim to double the existing entry level package by proving their skills through the TCS national qualifier tests.

Ranjith: Prakash Raj is unprofessional

Ranjith: Prakash Raj is unprofessional

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.

A Nobel laureate salutes another

A Nobel laureate salutes another

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

In the fourth part of the series on Dr Har Gobind Khorana, who passed into the ages on November 9, 2009 Chemistry Nobel winner Dr Venkatraman Ramakrishnan shares his memories of the great scientist.

Dalit officer's room 'cleansed' after retirement

Dalit officer's room 'cleansed' after retirement

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

In a shocking incident, the office room and furniture used by a senior government official belonging to a Sheduled Caste community were 'cleansed' by sprinkling cowdung water, allegedly by some employees shortly after his retirement from service.

Meet the winners of India Abroad awards 2010

Meet the winners of India Abroad awards 2010

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Let's meet the illustrious winners of India Abroad awards 2010

Banks oppose savings rate deregulation

Banks oppose savings rate deregulation

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The RBI's recent moves to calculate interest rate on a daily basis and increase the interest rate on savings accounts to 4 per cent is already hurting the banks, he said, adding that the IBA recently wrote to the RBI about its reservations on the subject.

AIADMK allots 22 seats to left parties

AIADMK allots 22 seats to left parties

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

After days of uncertainty and dragging, the seat-sharing issue between the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and left parties for the April 13 Tamil Nadu assembly polls was finally sealed on Monday with the Jayalalithaa-led party allotting 22 seats to Communist Party of India-Marxist and the Communist Party of India.

Meet the man who gave Tata Chemicals a new look

Meet the man who gave Tata Chemicals a new look

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Mukundan is a quintessential Tata manager, working for its many varied businesses - shoe salesman, auto component marketer and executive with its hotel chain, Taj.

'I owe it to Prithviraj for believing in me'

'I owe it to Prithviraj for believing in me'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Urumi scriptwriter Shankar Ramakrishnan shares his experience of being a part of the historical adventure.

Pix: When Venky, Aamir, Rahman took centre stage

Pix: When Venky, Aamir, Rahman took centre stage

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Nobel laureate of Indian origin Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, noted theatre personality Ebrahim Alkazi were on Wednesday conferred the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award by President Pratibha Patil in New Delhi.

PM hosts lunch for space scientists

PM hosts lunch for space scientists

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday hosted lunch for space scientists after the successful launch of an imaging satellite Cartosat-2B last week.

Padma Bhushan for Aamir, Padma Shri for Sehwag

Padma Bhushan for Aamir, Padma Shri for Sehwag

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been selected for the 'Padma Bhushan' award on the occasion of 60th Republic Day.

India among top destination for expats, few others are...

India among top destination for expats, few others are...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

India is seen as a good destination to relocate to as expat parents enjoy greater opportunities to make significant financial savings.

'As a kid I faced criticism for my dark skin'

'As a kid I faced criticism for my dark skin'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Meet Meghana Ramakrishnan, the 5'7" dusky skin model who made her debut at LFW.

Financial planning: How to invest to optimise your returns

Financial planning: How to invest to optimise your returns

Rediff.com20 May 2010

The fourth and final part of the series on financial planning -- how to invest to optimise your returns for your retirement days.

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Rights activist Kailash Satyarthi is the eight Indian to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rediff.com takes a look at other Indians or Indian-origin people, who have been awarded the honour.

Financial planning: Making wise investment choices

Financial planning: Making wise investment choices

Rediff.com11 May 2010

The final step in the financial planning process is choosing where the saving amount will be parked (investments) so that at the material time the accumulated amounts are available for satisfying your goals.

Reader responses: 'My teacher, my mentor for life'

Reader responses: 'My teacher, my mentor for life'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

In the week leading up to Teacher's Day on September 5, we bring you readers' stories about their favourite, most inspirational teachers.

Tata Power offers to take over R-Infra network

Tata Power offers to take over R-Infra network

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Tata Power, one of the power suppliers in Mumbai, has offered to take over the distribution business of Reliance Infrastructure - a development that comes on the heels of a power purchase dispute between the two.

How can women fight stress, solve problems

How can women fight stress, solve problems

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

All it takes is physically taking a step back, inhaling a deep breath and exhaling it out slowly, says author Geeta Ramakrishnan.

The ten who made Kerala Cafe possible

The ten who made Kerala Cafe possible

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Here's a look.

Nobel winner does not own a car, cycles to work

Nobel winner does not own a car, cycles to work

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Nobel prize winner Venkatraman Ramakrishnan's proud father recollects his son's remarkable story.

President, Sonia congratulate Venkataraman

President, Sonia congratulate Venkataraman

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday congratulated India-born scientist Professor Venkatraman Ramakrishnana for jointly winning this year's Nobel Prize for Chemistry. In her message, Patil said she was very proud to hear of the news and was happy that Professor Ramakrishnan's pursuit of understanding the structure and functioning of the ribosome has been recognised.

Indian origin scientist wins 2009 Chemistry Nobel

Indian origin scientist wins 2009 Chemistry Nobel

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

The trio were awarded for their study of the structure and function of the ribosome, one of life's core processes.

How India can get the best researchers

How India can get the best researchers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Aggregate domestic R&D spend in India has never exceeded 1 per cent of GDP, and over 80 per cent of Indian firms spend nothing on research.

Bankers may meet RBI on Jan 14

Bankers may meet RBI on Jan 14

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

The apex bank is scheduled to announce the quarterly review of its annual monetary policy on January 29, when it is widely expected to hike the cash reserve ratio or the percentage of amount banks park with the RBI to absorb excess money from the system.

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Padma Vibhushan for this year has been awarded to a total of seven prominent personalities, while 16 have been given the Padma Bhushan, 118 have been given the Padma Shri on the 71st Republic Day this year, they said.

How to plan and achieve your financial goals

How to plan and achieve your financial goals

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Financial planning helps you to focus on the cost estimation in a rational manner which in turn can help you in properly assessing the amount required to be saved periodically to achieve your goals.

Nobel laureate Venkatraman praises alma mater

Nobel laureate Venkatraman praises alma mater

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Nobel laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan has said the "dedicated" professors at the Maharaja Sayajirao University inspired him during his higher studies but added that he did not "appreciate them much at that time" as he should have.

The Secret of the Nobel Prize dinner

The Secret of the Nobel Prize dinner

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

A lavish ceremonial dinner will crown an evening of celebrations for Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and the 12 other Nobel Prize winners on Thursday at the Stokholm City Hall. The menu, like always, remains a well-kept secret.

250,000 Nanos from Sanand this year: Tata

250,000 Nanos from Sanand this year: Tata

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Tata Motors on Tuesday said it will ramp-up capacity at its Sanand (in Gujarat) facility that manufactures its low-cost car, Nano, to over 20,000 units per month and 2.5-lakh units annually by this fiscal.

'Every Malayali should be proud of Kerala Cafe'

'Every Malayali should be proud of Kerala Cafe'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Shankar Ramakrishnan on helming Island Express in the anthology.

Join in India's growth: Prez to Indian diaspora

Join in India's growth: Prez to Indian diaspora

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

"I am confident that Indians living overseas will join in the endeavour to contribute to India's growth. As members of the Indian diaspora, you know better than others the challenges and opportunities that a resurgent India represents," Patil, who is the first Indian Head of State to visit the UK in the last 20 years, said.

TCS Q2 profit rises 8.4% YoY to Rs 6,446

TCS Q2 profit rises 8.4% YoY to Rs 6,446

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

TCS registered revenues at Rs 30,541 crore in the second quarter of 2017-18, up 4.3 per cent from Rs 29,284 crore in the year-ago period.