News for 'SEEKER'

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The arrival of Novak Djokovic led to incongruous scenes outside the hotel, with members of the Serbian expatriate community draped in the national flag and playing traditional music joining refugee activists in protests.

A Formula For Start Up Success

A Formula For Start Up Success

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'80% of start ups fail because they don't have a support system to help them in the very early phase.' 'It's not just an idea that takes an entrepreneur through the initial three years of journey.' 'What plays a definitive role in making a start-up successful is idea+team+capital+mentors+access to a larger ecosystem.'

Nasscom portal to bridge job scout-seeker gap

Nasscom portal to bridge job scout-seeker gap

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The National Association of Software Services Companies (Nasscom) on Tuesday launched the Talent Connect portal to bridge the gap between recruiters and digitally skilled and certified candidates. The portal, which has been in the work for the last 28 months has 100,000 candidates and companies such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tech Mahindra and Salesforce recruiting from it. The platform, for the first time, is also making an attempt to bridge the gap of skill-based talent to employers, rather than the current practice of academic focused talent base.

Tour de France: Selfie-seeker causes massive crash!

Tour de France: Selfie-seeker causes massive crash!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Three team mates of defending champion Jonas Vingegaard crashed when Sepp Kuss hit the spectator's arm and lost his balance.

India alerts citizens about UK travel amid violent clashes

India alerts citizens about UK travel amid violent clashes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

"Indian travellers would be aware of recent disturbances in some parts of the United Kingdom. The High Commission of India in London is closely monitoring the situation," reads the message entitled 'Advisory for Indian Citizens Visiting the UK.'

UK PM calls emergency meet amid unprecedented rioting

UK PM calls emergency meet amid unprecedented rioting

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called an emergency COBRA meeting of senior ministers and police chiefs at 10 Downing Street in London on Monday after a weekend of riots across several cities in the country, which he termed a 'far-right thuggery' that will face the full force of the law.

Australia detains 18 Indian asylum seekers

Australia detains 18 Indian asylum seekers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The Indians were among 128 asylum seekers, travelling in three boats, intercepted last week and sent for offshore processing, the Australian Associated Press reported on Monday.

Fresh Youth Hiring Surged In April-May

Fresh Youth Hiring Surged In April-May

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'This year overall hiring has seen a slight improvement as compared to the dip seen during the last financial year.'

Ajmer Dargah to hold vegetarian langar for Modi's birthday

Ajmer Dargah to hold vegetarian langar for Modi's birthday

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

"In celebration of the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in conjunction with 'Sewa Pakhwada', the historic and world-famous 'Big Shahi Deg' at Ajmer Dargah Sharif will once again be used to prepare and distribute 4000 kg of vegetarian 'Langar' food, continuing a tradition that has been upheld for over 550 years," an official statement from the Dargah authorities said.

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's your travel guide to exploring some of India's most beautiful villages.

EPFO logs nearly 20 lakh net new members in July

EPFO logs nearly 20 lakh net new members in July

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Retirement fund body EPFO recorded a net addition of 19.94 lakh members in July this year, the labour ministry said on Monday. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said at a press conference that 10.52 lakh new or first-time workers subscribed to social security schemes run by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The minister said almost 20 lakh net new members addition (19.94 lakh) was recorded in July this year.

Hindutva activist, 6 others held for cheating BJP ticket seeker of crores

Hindutva activist, 6 others held for cheating BJP ticket seeker of crores

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Central crime branch (CCB) police personnel from Bengaluru have arrested Hindutva activist Chaitra Kundapura and six others on the charge of cheating a businessman of crores of rupees after promising a BJP ticket for him from Byndoor assembly constituency in Udupi district.

Pronounced guilty by seekers of TRPs: Disha Ravi

Pronounced guilty by seekers of TRPs: Disha Ravi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

The activist claimed during her arrest her autonomy was violated and her photographs were splashed all over the news. "My actions were pronounced guilty -- not in the court of law, but on flat screens by seekers of TRPs," Ravi lamented.

Gujarat: 800 turn up for 40 vacancies, chaos ensues

Gujarat: 800 turn up for 40 vacancies, chaos ensues

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A stampede-like situation was witnessed after about 800 persons turned up for walk-in interviews held by a firm for 40 vacancies in Ankleshwar in Gujarat's Bharuch district, an official has said.

Foxconn clarifies on its policy of hiring women

Foxconn clarifies on its policy of hiring women

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Apple iPhone maker Foxconn has informed the government that 25 per cent of its new hires are married women and its safety protocol, which requires all employees to avoid wearing metal irrespective of gender or religion, is not discriminatory, sources said. In an informal note shared with the government after reports suggested it is not hiring married women, Foxconn stated that such stipulations are not part of its policy and these claims may have been made by those individuals who were not hired, sources said.

J&K First-Time Voters Will Be Deciding Factor

J&K First-Time Voters Will Be Deciding Factor

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'The lack of opportunities here remains the biggest worry.' 'We have seen investment summits, but if you look around, much of it is only on paper and not on the ground.'

For the adventure seeker...

For the adventure seeker...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Z-BAC Adventures, an ISO 9001:2000-certified organisation, conducts adventure outings, expeditions, programmes for kids and 'wilderness conferences' designed to re-connect with nature and challenge oneself.

Indian job seekers among most pessimistic in world

Indian job seekers among most pessimistic in world

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at the job situation in India and across the world.

Ola Electric share price rise: Madness beyond fundamentals, say analysts

Ola Electric share price rise: Madness beyond fundamentals, say analysts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Ola Electric share price strategy: The meteoric rise of Ola Electric share price has left analysts and investors bewildered. Yet, they suggest investors hold on to the stock as it remains a pure "momentum" play. Since its listing on August 9, the stock has surged 92 per cent (till August 19) over its issue price of Rs 76, taking its market capitalisation to a little over Rs 63,000 crore.

Good news for job seekers

Good news for job seekers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Corporate India's hiring activity surged 28 per cent in August this year, on the back of continued improvement in business confidence and country's robust economic growth, job portal naukri.com said in a report.

Job seekers rise by 57 lakh annually

Job seekers rise by 57 lakh annually

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The government on Monday said registration of job seekers in employment exchanges across the country has increased at an average rate of 56.67 lakh per annum during the last ten years and the incremental requirement of workforce would touch 198.7 million by 2022.

'Employers Are Not Looking For Just A Degree'

'Employers Are Not Looking For Just A Degree'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'The first job you pick up may not be your ultimate dream job.' 'When the situation is no job or any job, my advice to them will be, pick up any job at the moment.' 'You should use that job as a learning experience.' 'It is easier to find a job when you are working somewhere than when you are sitting at home with no work.'

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

A not-so-young job-seeker's tale

A not-so-young job-seeker's tale

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

A first person account of an elderly man without job in this hour of crisis.

How scamsters are duping job seekers

How scamsters are duping job seekers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

With growing internet penetration and aspirations, there's a surge in the number of fraudsters issuing fake ads and decamping with the money.

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'I'll keep painting as long as I'm alive,' Madhvi Parekh, one of India's most influential painters, tells Rajendran Pottayil in New York.

Akash NG Can Shoot Enemy Target In Seconds

Akash NG Can Shoot Enemy Target In Seconds

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

By the time the enemy aircraft is 50 km away, the Akash-NG's computers have calculated the launch trajectory and impact point and launched the missile.

Create job creators, not seekers: Kalam

Create job creators, not seekers: Kalam

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

While calling for interventions to improve, among other things, the industrial training institutes, Kalam also underscored the need to understand the perspective of the targeted beneficiaries.

'Unemployment Is A Ticking Time Bomb!'

'Unemployment Is A Ticking Time Bomb!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'The government should come back as a job creator as it did in the 1960s and the 1970s.'

India to ID 175 Tamil asylum seekers in Australia

India to ID 175 Tamil asylum seekers in Australia

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Australia on Monday said that the identity of 157 Tamil asylum seekers who were detained on a customs ship for a month will now be assessed by Indian consular officials in Melbourne.

Unemployment: Disease Lies In Education

Unemployment: Disease Lies In Education

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

In tackling India's unemployment problem, look beyond the finance minister and focus on the education minister, points out Gurbachan Singh.

Huge relief for spouses and children of H-1B visa holders

Huge relief for spouses and children of H-1B visa holders

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

In a huge relief for H-1B visa holders, a White House-backed bipartisan deal has been unveiled under which automatic work authorisation would be granted to about 100,000 H-4 visa holders, who are spouses and children of a certain category of H-1B visa holders. The National Security Agreement that was announced on Sunday after long negotiations between the Republican and the Democratic leadership in the US Senate also provides a solution to about 250,000 aged-out children of H-1B visa holders. The move comes as good news for hundreds and thousands of Indian technology professionals who are waiting in a painstakingly long wait for a Green Card, in the absence of which their spouses cannot work and their aged-out children face the threat of deportation.

Job seekers prefer socially conscious firms

Job seekers prefer socially conscious firms

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Want organisations that focus beyond top line.

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev 'Mukhiya', an alleged kingpin behind the NEET paper leak, was not only minting money but wanted to become an MP or MLA.

Buddha faces ire of relief seekers

Buddha faces ire of relief seekers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was on Sunday gheraoed twice by relief seekers in the state's South 24 Parganas, the district worst-hit by cyclone Aila, even as the government prepared a memorandum seeking assistance of Rs 1,000 for submission to the Centre.The chief minister had gone to Gosaba in the Sunderbans to see the extent of the disaster and distribution of relief materials.

IT Freshers: Worst Hiring In 20 Years!

IT Freshers: Worst Hiring In 20 Years!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'The top five IT giants are not hiring, but most of the freshers want to start their careers with the top five IT firms.' 'In today's scenario this is a challenge.'

Next-gen air-defence missile Akash tested successfully

Next-gen air-defence missile Akash tested successfully

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The system performance was also validated through the data captured by a number of radars, telemetry and electro-optical tracking system deployed by ITR, Chandipur.

Why Kajal Is Fashion's Darling

Why Kajal Is Fashion's Darling

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Her style is all hits, no misses.