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2024: 4 High-Demand Blue Collar Skills

2024: 4 High-Demand Blue Collar Skills

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Interpersonal skills like communication, co-operation and teamwork are valued for fostering a positive and productive work environment.

PSBs may be allowed to transfer unclaimed shares to IEPF

PSBs may be allowed to transfer unclaimed shares to IEPF

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The finance ministry is considering amending the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970, which governs public-sector banks (PSBs), to make suitable provisions for allowing PSBs to transfer shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) when dividends of such shares remain unclaimed by the investors for seven consecutive years. "While Section 10B of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970, allows the transfer of unclaimed dividends to the IEPF, it, however, does not mention a provision for transferring unclaimed shares and may now be amended by the next government to allow such transfers to happen," said a person familiar with the matter.

India flags baby Ariha's 'infringement of rights' in German custody

India flags baby Ariha's 'infringement of rights' in German custody

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The German authorities had taken custody of Ariha Shah on September 23, 2021, when she was seven months old, alleging that the parents harassed her.

Tackling Heatwaves In Cities

Tackling Heatwaves In Cities

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

As Singapore, New York and Melbourne have shown, cities can mitigate the impact of heatwaves if they have the will to create green infrastructure, explain Amit Kapoor & Bibek Debroy.

Bus will help foster peace: PM

Bus will help foster peace: PM

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Singh, who launched the bus service at a function attended by thousands of people, declared India's resolve to fight terrorism jointly with Pakistan.

Licious gears up for IPO with new CFO, profit pursuit

Licious gears up for IPO with new CFO, profit pursuit

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Fresh meat and seafood delivery unicorn Licious is intensifying its talent acquisition endeavours as it pursues profitability and readies for an initial public offering (IPO) within the next 24 months. Delightful Gourmet, Licious' parent company, has named 39-year-old Karishma Gupta as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Her appointment aligns with Licious' drive for profitable growth through an omnichannel strategy.

Undekhi 3 Review: Unpredictable

Undekhi 3 Review: Unpredictable

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Such a set of greedy and amoral characters have seldom been assembled in a Web series, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Do You Know About The Science of Work?

Do You Know About The Science of Work?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'By integrating data, research, and new insights, we are designing work environments that foster innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing.'

BJP raises population figs, ties it to Congress's Muslim quota

BJP raises population figs, ties it to Congress's Muslim quota

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Muslims' share in the reservation will keep on increasing also because of "conversion and infiltration because they are having a secular cover from them (the Congress)", he added.

Hindus 78%, Muslims 14%: PM's Council

Hindus 78%, Muslims 14%: PM's Council

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The share of the Hindu population declined by 7.8% to 78.06%.
In contrast, the share of the Muslim and Christian populations increased by 43.15% to 14.09%, and by 5.4% to 2.36%.

Zimbabwe to host India for T20Is in July

Zimbabwe to host India for T20Is in July

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

This will be the fourth time Zimbabwe will host India in a bilateral T20I series, having previously faced off in 2010, 2015 and 2016 in this format.

5 Important Job Skills AI Can't Replace

5 Important Job Skills AI Can't Replace

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

What humans have -- that no machine can mimic -- is the ability to foster positive and authentic relationships with coworkers, managers and clients, says Job Van Der Voort, CEO and co-founder of Remote.

Foster rape-murder: Kohli in hospital

Foster rape-murder: Kohli in hospital

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

All relevant tests were made but no serious health problem was detected, sources said.\n\n\n\n

Big changes to New Zealand's World Cup coaching staff

Big changes to New Zealand's World Cup coaching staff

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Former England wicketkeeper James Foster has been appointed as an assistant coach on New Zealand's World Cup staff, while former England batsman Ian Bell will also feature.

Palestinians have been denied their homeland: Jaishankar

Palestinians have been denied their homeland: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He stated that what transpired on October 7 was a 'terrorist attack' but also acknowledged, in reference to the Israeli counteroffensive in Gaza, that every response must take into account something called international humanitarian law.

Population rise not religion-linked, Muslim fertility rate lowest: NGO

Population rise not religion-linked, Muslim fertility rate lowest: NGO

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In a statement, the Population Foundation of India said it is deeply concerned about recent media reports "misreporting" the findings from the study to spread alarm regarding the growth of the Muslim population in the country.

Maninder Kohli convicted in Hannah Foster case

Maninder Kohli convicted in Hannah Foster case

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Indian national Maninder Pal Singh Kohli was on Tuesday found guilty of kidnapping, raping and murdering 17-year-old British schoolgirl Hannah Foster in Southampton in March 2003.

Can election manifestos show the way to Viksit Bharat?

Can election manifestos show the way to Viksit Bharat?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Elections are not won or lost by expounding on such macro-economic matters. For the aam admi, what matters in manifestos are promises that will improve their quality of life, notes Vinayak Chatterjee.

Noted singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP

Noted singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Paudwal praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said she was happy to join the party led by him.

Pak schools foster Hindu hatred, says US commission

Pak schools foster Hindu hatred, says US commission

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Text books in Pakistani schools foster hatred and intolerance of minorities, the Hindus in particular and teachers view these groups "as enemies of Islam," a United States government report has said.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Several firms are stepping up to help their workforce cope with soaring temperatures

Reliance, JSW in fray for 10 Gwh ACC Battery PLI

Reliance, JSW in fray for 10 Gwh ACC Battery PLI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

The Ministry of Heavy Industries announced on Tuesday that it has received bids from seven players for the re-bidding tender of the 10 gigawatt-hour (Gwh) tranche of the Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing production-linked incentive (PLI). "The list of bidders (in alphabetical order) who have submitted bids in response to this tender are ACME Cleantech Solutions, Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies, Anvi Power Industries, JSW Neo Energy, Reliance Industries, Lucas TVS, and Waaree Energies for a cumulative capacity of 70 Gwh," the ministry said in a statement. After the re-auctioning for the manufacturing unit was announced in January, the pre-bid meeting was held on February 12, the ministry said.

3 Simple Asanas To Teach Your Child

3 Simple Asanas To Teach Your Child

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Yoga expert Sabrina Merchant shares three simple asanas to help your child learn yoga in a fun and healthy way.

Goalkeeper Foster to make Manchester United debut

Goalkeeper Foster to make Manchester United debut

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Goalkeeper Ben Foster will play his first game for Manchester United on Saturday almost three years after signing for the club, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday. The 24-year-old will make his debut at bottom club Derby County because Edwin van der Sar has a groin injury and Tomasz Kuszczak is suspended following his sending off in last Saturday's FA Cup defeat against Portsmouth.

Jodie Foster makes Brave One look good

Jodie Foster makes Brave One look good

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The film is interesting, but does not probe deep.

Aligarh Muslims say this election crucial for community

Aligarh Muslims say this election crucial for community

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

In the Muslim community, views on this Lok Sabha election seem to vary, with some seeing it as crucial for India's pluralism while others feel neglected by political parties.

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Leaders of several Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties met on Saturday to take stock of the opposition's preparations leading up to the June 4 counting of votes polled in the Lok Sabha elections, and claimed they will get more than 295 seats, enough for them to form the next government.

Foster case: I am innocent, claims Kohli

Foster case: I am innocent, claims Kohli

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

Kohli will be extradited to London by a Virgin Airlines flight on Saturday.

IBBI allows same RP for company and personal guarantor insolvency

IBBI allows same RP for company and personal guarantor insolvency

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has lifted the restriction to allow the same insolvency professional for the resolution process of a company as well as its personal guarantor for a better harmonisation and effective coordination of both processes. The changes made to IBBI - Bankruptcy Process for Personal Guarantors to Corporate Debtors, Regulations, 2019 -- came into effect on January 31. IBBI has also amended the provision regarding the meetings of the Committee of Creditors to make them mandatory in insolvency matters about personal guarantors.

Indian Spelling Bee Champs! What's The Secret Sauce?

Indian Spelling Bee Champs! What's The Secret Sauce?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'The fact that India is multilingual and the kids grow up already bilingual or trilingual so learning another language or learning other spelling patterns is not really that hard.'

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Foster in the clear after using iPod during final

Foster in the clear after using iPod during final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

The FA will take no action against Manchester United or goalkeeper Ben Foster for using an iPod during Sunday's League Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur, it said on Monday.

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Prioritising portion control fosters a healthier approach to well-being in the long run, explains Shilpa Joshi.

Karnataka school sacks teacher for 'anti-Hindu' remarks

Karnataka school sacks teacher for 'anti-Hindu' remarks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

BJP MLAs Bharat Y Shetty and Vedavyas Kamath had taken up the issue and demanded stringent action against the teacher or else face protests.

The Virat Kohli moment that changed his career forever

The Virat Kohli moment that changed his career forever

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Chaudhary has aspirations to solidify his presence in Australia, looking to extend his BBL career

Pankaj Tripathi Wants To Invite You To...

Pankaj Tripathi Wants To Invite You To...

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'Why not make plays more popular, so that people from all corners of society come and watch?'

Solar scheme: 1 cr families to save Rs 18K cr a year, says FM

Solar scheme: 1 cr families to save Rs 18K cr a year, says FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana will enable one crore families to get up to 300 units of free electricity monthly and help them save up to Rs 18,000 annually. "There is provision of Rs 10,000 crore for rooftop solar (scheme) in the Budget," said finance secretary T V Somanathan in press conference on Budget later in the day. Earlier in the day Sitharaman in her interim Budget speech said through rooftop solarisation, one crore households will be enabled to obtain up to 300 units of free electricity each month.

Air India, TASL to invest Rs 2,300 crore in Karnataka

Air India, TASL to invest Rs 2,300 crore in Karnataka

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Air India and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), a player in aerospace and defence solutions, on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka government for an investment of ~2,300 crore in the state's aerospace and defence sector. The strategic move is expected to enhance Karnataka's aerospace ecosystem and help create over 1,600 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs in the state.

Priyanka Chopra's fan moment with Jodie Foster!

Priyanka Chopra's fan moment with Jodie Foster!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.