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Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Adapting to the new hybrid normal of remote and office work, cautiously optimistic corporate are looking to hire more people and provide better appraisals in the new year as they step out of the pandemic-ravaged 2020. The coronavirus pandemic emerged as the biggest inflection point for the Indian job landscape. For the corporates, work-from-home and remote workers became the new normal and for the professionals, online learning and digital skills took centrestage.

6 reasons your loan got rejected despite a 750+ credit score

6 reasons your loan got rejected despite a 750+ credit score

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Credit score may not matter much if banks find any of these 6 attributes in your credit history.

Petition seeks halt in talks with Taliban

Petition seeks halt in talks with Taliban

Rediff.com29 May 2013

A Pakistani journalist has petitioned the Supreme Court to bar the civilian government and the military from making any contacts or conducting negotiations with the Taliban, saying such an act is forbidden by the Constitution.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

'Letting the world know we will be back!'

'Letting the world know we will be back!'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'The world outside my window now is mostly uninhabited, barring the few masked figures that skirt around my shadow as I walk the empty roads for the occasional grocery run.'

'Afghanistan under attack from Pak's proxy militants'

'Afghanistan under attack from Pak's proxy militants'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

In an interview to rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Vanni Cappelli says that in the absence of America coming to its senses, India, together with Russia, would have to shoulder the military and economic burden of shielding Afghanistan from Pakistani aggression.

How to fund your child's expensive foreign education

How to fund your child's expensive foreign education

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Take an education loan. Encourage them to freelance while studying.

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

When journalism is destroyed, what is destroyed is a common man's weapon against the might of the establishment, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

It is learnt that Committee of Administrators could look into issues like alleged bias in team selection following Mithali Raj's controversial omission for the World T20 semi-final against England.

Israeli car blast: Journalists demand Kazmi's release

Israeli car blast: Journalists demand Kazmi's release

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

A group of 71 personalities including social activists, filmmakers, scribes and writers on Sunday condemned the arrest of freelance journalist Syed Mohammed Kazmi in connection with the bombing of an Israeli diplomat's vehicle, saying that he may be made a scapegoat to "please an international lobby."

'Be discerning about who you choose to be guided by'

'Be discerning about who you choose to be guided by'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

We bring you an exclusive excerpt from A Song for I by Chandrima Pal.

Indeed bets big on the gig economy

Indeed bets big on the gig economy

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Indeed has seen an increase in listings for drivers, food delivery runners, and other service providers.

'I've lost my job and the future scares me'

'I've lost my job and the future scares me'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

What do you do when you've lost your job during the lockdown and are unable to get another one? Get expert advice from HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Brussels attacks: Belgian authorities release sole suspect

Brussels attacks: Belgian authorities release sole suspect

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The sole suspect charged over last week's Brussels attacks was released on Monday following a lack of evidence linking him to the carnage, Belgian prosecutors said.

10 HOT career skills to add to your CV

10 HOT career skills to add to your CV

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

From digital advertising to data science and web designing, some of these skills may help you advance in your career.

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sunil Narine has been one of the chief architects behind KKR's success in the Indian Premier League in 2012 and 2014 editions and he, along with Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla will prove a strong bowling combine for KKR.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

He's cycling around the world to bring light to Africa

He's cycling around the world to bring light to Africa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

A freelance photographer by profession, Sean Conway embarked on a world tour in February this year on his bicycle. He aims to raise funds and bring solar power to several poor families in Africa.

Varavara Rao accuses Chidambaram of conspiracy

Varavara Rao accuses Chidambaram of conspiracy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

The revolutionary writers association leader and poet Varavara Rao has demanded the Central Bureau of Investigation to enlarge the ambit of its investigations into the fake encounter of prominent Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alis Azad and freelance journalist Hemchandr Pandey.

What killed Mahesh Anand?

What killed Mahesh Anand?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'His main problem was the lack of work opportunities.'

'Call it Hindutva terror, not Hindu terror'

'Call it Hindutva terror, not Hindu terror'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

In this three-part interview with rediff.com, Gatade discusses why many cases remain unsolved and adds that the job of the investigating agency has been highly unsatisfactory.

'Call it Hindutva terror, not Hindu terror'

'Call it Hindutva terror, not Hindu terror'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

In this three-part interview with rediff.com, Gatade discusses why many cases remain unsolved and adds that the job of the investigating agency has been highly unsatisfactory.

Living on the edge of a disappearing world

Living on the edge of a disappearing world

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

An American photojournalist, who ventured into strife-torn tribal areas of Jharkhand while the Maoist insurgency was in full swing, has documented how irresponsible mining is usurping the lives of our tribal people.

Foley's captors earlier asked for huge ransom: reports

Foley's captors earlier asked for huge ransom: reports

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Islamist militants earlier asked a ransom of over USD 132 million from US journalist James Foley's family and employer but made no demands in their last message before brutally beheading him on camera, according to media reports.

Five DEVILS of networking websites

Five DEVILS of networking websites

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The ease with which one can connect to one's friends, colleagues and acquaintances has virtually sublimed the physical barriers of geographies and locations. At the same time these technologies have also made us vulnerable to the outside world in harmless ways.

MUST SEE: Ordinary Indians, extraordinary images

MUST SEE: Ordinary Indians, extraordinary images

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Sadly, Padma Shri T S Satyan (1923-2009), one of the most eminent and earliest photojournalists in the country, doesn't find an entry in Wikipedia. But his never-seen-before compositions, powered by his supreme aesthetic sense, etch into the hearts of his many fans across the globe.

Corporates, NGOs should be brought under Jan Lokpal: Hegde

Corporates, NGOs should be brought under Jan Lokpal: Hegde

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Former Karnataka Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde on Wednesday suggested that corporates and NGOs should also be brought under the purview of the Jan Lokpal bill.

This Bollywood is struggling to survive!

This Bollywood is struggling to survive!

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The daily wage earners who oil the wheels of the movies business are struggling to cope with the fallout of the lockdown.

Mumbai Paused: Stunning pics of a city on the move

Mumbai Paused: Stunning pics of a city on the move

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Photographer MS Gopal shot these images of India's economic powerhouse and shared them with us!

Plan NOW for future medical expenses

Plan NOW for future medical expenses

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Medical emergencies don't warn before visiting you or your family. The best way to tackle them is to prepare yourself today to deal with the financial hole they leave in your pocket.

A piece of Kashmir in suburban Mumbai

A piece of Kashmir in suburban Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

Kashmir Klicks, an exhibition that will be unveiled at Mumbai on Sunday, will document stories of hope, survival and resilience from the Valley.

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Even in this darkest hour of a crumbling economy and raging disease, there is hardly a murmur of protest against the government, observes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Balika Vadhu writer on how to get a break in TV

Balika Vadhu writer on how to get a break in TV

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Gajra Kottary, one of India's most successful television scriptwriters shares her success mantras and tips on how one can become a successful scriptwriter.

MCC wants India to introduce day-night Tests

MCC wants India to introduce day-night Tests

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Expressing serious concern over Test cricket's dwindling profile, including in India, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has called for immediate introduction of day/night matches, besides asking the Cricket Boards to guard against players turning Twenty20 freelancers.

Kashmiri photographer wins MCC Photo of the Year

Kashmiri photographer wins MCC Photo of the Year

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Saqib Majeed, a photojournalist of eight years, came across the scene on a visit to Nishat Bagh -- one of the most famous Mughal gardens.

2nd ODI: India fret on bowling combination in must-win match

2nd ODI: India fret on bowling combination in must-win match

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Will India get their bowling combination right after the debacle in Chennai when they take on a buoyant West Indies in the second ODI

Making Kangna, Ajay Devgn go retro!

Making Kangna, Ajay Devgn go retro!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Designer duo Manoshi Nath and Rushi Sharma on how they recreated the 60s and 70s retro look for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.

US journo claims she saw Pune blast suspect

US journo claims she saw Pune blast suspect

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

"Perhaps the person who I think could possibly be the bomb planter may not turn out to be so. But one thing is sure, that the person looked suspicious and I can assure you that he was quite at sea at the bakery for he did not even know if waiters served there at the table or if it was a self-help joint," says Mohsina

6 EXCITING online courses for millennials

6 EXCITING online courses for millennials

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

From writing to UI design and digital marketing, these courses will help you identify your skills, polish them and guide to take the next big leap.