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Kapil Sharma booked for 'destroying' mangroves near his home

Kapil Sharma booked for 'destroying' mangroves near his home

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The Court of Metropolitan Magistrate at suburban Andheri ordered registration of an FIR against Sharma and others involved.

No Taliban ringtone? You are a target in Afghanistan

No Taliban ringtone? You are a target in Afghanistan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

Taliban ringtones include the titles 'Teenager', 'Doomsday' and 'Suicide Bomber'

UN asks countries not to turn away refugees

UN asks countries not to turn away refugees

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

With the unrest in Africa and West Asia triggering a refugee deluge, the United Nations on Tuesday urged countries to welcome millions of such asylum seekers fleeing threats to their lives and not turn away from them citing budget constraints.

You can now get more loan for property up to Rs 30 lakh

You can now get more loan for property up to Rs 30 lakh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

This will benefit those home seekers who plan to buy properties in the range of Rs 20-30 lakh.

China faces huge employment pressure: Minister

China faces huge employment pressure: Minister

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Chinese cities and towns will see 25 million more people joining the workforce this year.

Looking for a home loan? Age no bar!

Looking for a home loan? Age no bar!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

A few important factors to keep in mind while applying for a home loan, and strategies to manage it, whatever your age.

3 smart tips to build your online presence

3 smart tips to build your online presence

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The right combination of social media profiles and activity can help you gain a clear advantage over other potential candidates and reach out to prospective employers.

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'If one can write 100-150 lines of good code in a day, they will always be in demand,' advises Jitendra Singh, chief technology officer, TalentSprint, an edtech platform.

Want a great job? SHOOT YOURSELF!

Want a great job? SHOOT YOURSELF!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

An audio-visual resume brings an applicant's personality to the fore, showcasing the job seeker in away totally impossible on paper.

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the severe impact of the pandemic on its business, Brand Hector is foregoing the bustle and frenzy for a quiet digital campaign that talks about its British roots, the smart tech powering its drive and its made-for-India models. The tone is subdued and the brand seems to be deliberately playing down its ownership by Chinese company, SAIC.

Job aspirants use social media to seek info about employers

Job aspirants use social media to seek info about employers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

According to a report by ManpowerGroup Solutions, in order to engage prospective talent, employers should focus on the content and functionality of their websites besides maximising their presence on social media.

Amid citizenship row, Pranab cautions against majoritarianism

Amid citizenship row, Pranab cautions against majoritarianism

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

'We think we can do anything and everything when we have an overwhelming majority in the legislature. But that should not be the case'

Ontario smoothes the way for int'l medical grads

Ontario smoothes the way for int'l medical grads

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

International medical graduates can now apply to work with licensed medical health professionals in the city.

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Indian employers reported the strongest hiring plans while the weakest Asia Pacific forecast was reported in mainland China.

Cut interest rates to boost housing demand: Realtors

Cut interest rates to boost housing demand: Realtors

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Real estate developers said on Tuesday that RBI's decision to cut cash reserve ratio will help improve the liquidity position of various sectors, including realty, but felt that interest rates should be brought down to boost housing demand.

Why recruiters fail to attract the right candidate

Why recruiters fail to attract the right candidate

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Ironically, the biggest mistake recruiters make when writing a job advertisement is exactly the same as that made by poor applicants they just don't sell themselves.

'It is almost as if there is a death wish for the Tejas'

'It is almost as if there is a death wish for the Tejas'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The contracts with Israel Aerospace Industries will condemn the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft to a marginal presence in the IAF's future fleet.

LinkedIn Lite: 'Made in India, for India'

LinkedIn Lite: 'Made in India, for India'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

LinkedIn hopes to bring more first-time job seekers there, apart from technology talent from the smaller cities.

Now, chat live with prospective employers

Now, chat live with prospective employers

Rediff.com24 May 2011

A job website has launched a new online solution that allows job-seekers and prospective employers chat live to connect in real time.

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

There were 86 million salaried jobs in India during 2019-2020. In August 2020, their count was down to 65 million. The deficit of 21 million jobs is the biggest among all types of employment, points out Mahesh Vyas.

India's new bomb can target enemy bases 100 km away

India's new bomb can target enemy bases 100 km away

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Striking the airfield's runway precisely with one bomb is more economical than using traditional free-fall bombs.

6 ways to negotiate for the salary YOU want

6 ways to negotiate for the salary YOU want

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Follow these simple tips to rake in the moolah and climb your career ladder!

Crisis? India to see salary hikes, more jobs

Crisis? India to see salary hikes, more jobs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Only six per cent of the respondents expected no change in recruitment activity.

Astra missile debuts from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter

Astra missile debuts from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter

Rediff.com5 May 2014

A fighter aircraft's lethality in air-to-air combat is governed by the air-to-air missile that it carries. Since the Independence, the Indian Air Force has mounted French, Russian and British missiles on its fighters. On Sunday, an IAF Sukhoi-30MKI fighter conducted the first test launch of the indigenous Astra air-to-air missile, which the Defence R&D Organisation is developing at its missile cluster in Hyderabad.

Fired? Laid-off? 5 tips to find a NEW job

Fired? Laid-off? 5 tips to find a NEW job

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Upskill. Network. Increase your employability status. Don't be redundant, says Gaurav Vohra.

Be on guard for subversion of loan norms: Finmin

Be on guard for subversion of loan norms: Finmin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

The Finance Ministry on Friday cautioned banks to be on guard for subversion of lending processes by some "undesirable parties", as in the case of the recent bribes-for-loans scandal, in the context of the "burgeoning" non-performing assets of some lenders.

Where India can benefit from Chinese investments

Where India can benefit from Chinese investments

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

China's surplus foreign exchange reserves and India's long-term fund requirement complement each other.

30 best companies in India

30 best companies in India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

There are some companies where work is a chore, while in some it is fun.

Isle of Man chess: Anand, Abhijeet take full points

Isle of Man chess: Anand, Abhijeet take full points

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Viswanthan Anand got back into the reckoning by defeating compatriot M Shyam Sundar in a one-sided affair in the Isle of Man International chess tournament on Wednesday. On a good day for Indians, former World junior champion Abhijeet Gupta tamed the highly-regarded Liem Le Quang of Vietnam.

7 sins of job hunting

7 sins of job hunting

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Innumerable online applications, yet no positive response? Improve your fishing strategy.

Don't ban Sanatan Sanstha, says Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson

Don't ban Sanatan Sanstha, says Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Tushar Gandhi on Thursday opposed a ban on the Sanatan Sanstha, which is under scan for the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, saying banning any organisation is "undemocratic".

What the NEP can achieve

What the NEP can achieve

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'Education will definitely benefit by making the child's first language the medium of instruction, by making examinations less prone to rote-learning, by setting up national research universities, all recommendations of the NEP,' observe Pankaj Jain and Shreekant Sambrani.

#JobSearch: 'It's been two years and I am struggling'

#JobSearch: 'It's been two years and I am struggling'

Rediff.com20 May 2015

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes a year in office, young job-seekers share stories of their struggles.

#JobSearch: 'It's been two years and I am struggling'

#JobSearch: 'It's been two years and I am struggling'

Rediff.com20 May 2015

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes a year in office, young job-seekers share stories of their struggles.

Six personal loan truths that you MUST know!

Six personal loan truths that you MUST know!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Since the documentation required is little and the disbursement is faster, it automatically tops the list of anyone who is in need of emergency cash.

Wipro job racket busted, 4 held

Wipro job racket busted, 4 held

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The accused were identified as Rajiv Ranjan, 30, native of Bihar, Mohammed Azar, 25, native of Andhra Pradesh, Sathya Priya, 25, native of Tamil Nadu, and M N Naryanana, 29, from Kerala, according to Bengaluru Police Commissioner B G Jyothiprakash Mirji.

Thousands pour into Germany as migrant crisis intensifies

Thousands pour into Germany as migrant crisis intensifies

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

As thousands of asylum-seekers continue to stream into Europe, Germany has called upon its European Union partners to agree on a common policy.

'If this grows, hatred will evaporate'

'If this grows, hatred will evaporate'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

When Vaisesika Dasa, born William Suczek before he embraced Hinduism, was 15, he became extremely interested in spiritual knowledge. He became a seeker to find the purpose of life. Suczek, both of whose parents were professors in San Francisco, read many books to quench his intellectual thirst.

REWIND: India in the past week

REWIND: India in the past week

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past week.

Assange launches party, fields 2 Indian-origin candidates

Assange launches party, fields 2 Indian-origin candidates

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, holed up in Ecuadorian embassy in London for more than a year, on Thursday launched his political party in Australia to contest the general elections later this year.