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AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'AI may perform tasks, but deep expertise and specialisation remain uniquely human.'

Centre releases 2nd tranche of Rs 890 cr Covid pkg

Centre releases 2nd tranche of Rs 890 cr Covid pkg

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The amount of financial assistance to each state and Union Territories is based on their COVID-19 caseload.

Delhi police quiz 8 more NewsClick scribes for a second time

Delhi police quiz 8 more NewsClick scribes for a second time

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

They were called to the special cell office in the afternoon and questioned till late evening, a Delhi police source said.

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Once identified, these individuals are drawn into private groups where they are exposed to manipulative content, including fabricated videos depicting atrocities allegedly committed by security forces, the officials said.

Demand For Women Apprentices Rises 6x

Demand For Women Apprentices Rises 6x

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Apprentices get at an average of Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 per month which can double after one year of on-the-job training.

Secret service knew about Iranian 'plot to kill Trump'

Secret service knew about Iranian 'plot to kill Trump'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The United States had received intelligence from a human source about an Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump weeks before the assassination attempt against the former US President on Saturday, according to national security officials.

Great news! The 12th Five-Year plan will focus on education

Great news! The 12th Five-Year plan will focus on education

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Education is high on the agenda says Pallam Raju Union minister for human resource development while revealing details about the government's upcoming Five Year Plans.

FMCG most sought after sector by job-seekers: Study

FMCG most sought after sector by job-seekers: Study

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) continued to be the most sought after sector by job-seekers, a study by the human resources services firm CIEL HR Services said on Thursday. Mumbai topped the list with the highest job demand in the FMCG segment while Masters in Business Administration degree was the most preferred qualification by employers. "For freshers and mid-level employees, the sector is perceived to be offering the most promising job prospects," the study said.

Macro uncertainties may keep IT hiring in slow lane this fiscal year

Macro uncertainties may keep IT hiring in slow lane this fiscal year

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

India's information technology (IT) sector will witness subdued hiring in 2023-24 as macro uncertainties impact demand environment, with clients either taking a pause on spend or stopping discretionary spend, say human resource experts. To begin with, unlike earlier years, the three large IT players TCS, HCLTech, and Wipro have not provided any new hiring targets for the financial year. And Wipro has said that its hiring target will depend on the demand environment.

Why 4,500 Indian IT Leaders Moved On

Why 4,500 Indian IT Leaders Moved On

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

With the rush of growth after the pandemic slowing down, many leaders are moving to firms that may be smaller but are growing much faster and have the headroom to grow.

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Terming Naxals the biggest human rights violators, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said security forces have been carrying out 'offensive operations' instead of defensive against the insurgents and have achieved big successes in recent times.

Of Modi's silence and huge waste of resources

Of Modi's silence and huge waste of resources

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The Statue of Unity the prime minister is building in Gujarat is a disgraceful waste of resources that does nothing for India except add a big fat bill, says Mitali Saran.

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

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.'

Centre asks states to test for monkey pox at points of entry, in community

Centre asks states to test for monkey pox at points of entry, in community

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Amid a rise in monkey pox cases globally, the Centre on Thursday asked states to ensure screening and testing of all suspect cases at points of entry and in the community as part of India's preparedness against the disease.

What prompts Chinese workers to consider leaving Pakistan?

What prompts Chinese workers to consider leaving Pakistan?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The recent incident has eroded trust and Chinese social media reflects growing anxiety, with calls for stricter security measures to protect Chinese lives.

'What a disgrace': Tharoor on Maulana Azad's omission from NCERT

'What a disgrace': Tharoor on Maulana Azad's omission from NCERT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

References to freedom fighter and India's first education minister Azad have been removed from the new class 11 political science textbook by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday said he views the current situation in Ukraine as an issue of humanity and human values and not of politics or economy even as he called for respecting international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

Subjecting child to corporal punishment not part of education: HC

Subjecting child to corporal punishment not part of education: HC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Being small does not make a child a less human being than a grown up, the court observed.

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander among 9 killed

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander among 9 killed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Photos from a suburb of Beirut in the south, where Hezbollah is widely supported, according to The Washington Post, showed massive damage to cars and buildings as well as rubble in the streets.

Court allows arrested NewsClick editor to get FIR copy

Court allows arrested NewsClick editor to get FIR copy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur was hearing the arguments regarding the applications. Special Public Prosecutor Atul Shrivastava cited a Supreme Court judgment and said the accused had to approach the police commissioner, who would then form a committee regarding the same.

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Addressing an event in New Delhi, Gen Pande also said the recent global developments have underscored that the security of the nation can neither be outsourced nor be dependent on the largesse of others.

All You Want To Know About LTA

All You Want To Know About LTA

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

LTA can be claimed only for domestic travel and is available for two journeys within a block of four years.

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

'We condemn recent illicit missile launches in the region that violate UN Security Council resolutions. We express serious concern over recent dangerous and aggressive actions in the maritime domain. We seek a region where no country dominates and no country is dominated one where all countries are free from coercion, and can exercise their agency to determine their futures,' the declaration said.

PhD holder among 5 held for 7.5-cr govt job racket

PhD holder among 5 held for 7.5-cr govt job racket

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Five people, including one who holds a PhD in human resources, have been arrested from Gurgaon for allegedly duping over 500 people of Rs 7.5 crore on the pretext of providing them jobs in leading multi-national companies, Delhi Police said on Friday.

Prez nod to HRD Ministry name change

Prez nod to HRD Ministry name change

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The Ministry of Education was renamed as the HRD ministry in 1985 during the tenure of then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Working population in China crosses 1 billion

Working population in China crosses 1 billion

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

A White Paper issued by the government on its human resources said China, the fastest developing nation and the world's top manufacturing giant, has 'a vast reservoir of human resources'.

How Hilton plans to spread its wings in India

How Hilton plans to spread its wings in India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Hilton has also hired Mallika Rao Bedi, former head of human resources at Oberoi and Trident Gurugram, as its regional head of human resources (Asia Pacific).

MUST SEE: Top 10 universities in India

MUST SEE: Top 10 universities in India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2019 has announced the top 100 universities across categories.

The best colleges in India for medicine, engineering, MBA

The best colleges in India for medicine, engineering, MBA

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has released its ranking of national institutes for 2018.

HR outsourcing to touch $25 bn in '07

HR outsourcing to touch $25 bn in '07

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

Human resource outsourcing services are expected to touch a volume of $25.4 billion by year-end, fuelled mainly by mid-sized North American and European companies, says an Everest Research Institute's Human Resources Outsourcing Annual Report. Growth will also be aided by reduction in transition costs and timeframes by existing suppliers, along with promotion of standardised offerings.

SC sets aside T'gana HC order declaring 106 acre of forest land as private

SC sets aside T'gana HC order declaring 106 acre of forest land as private

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The humans have "selective amnesia" about the significance of forests, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while advocating the need for a change in approach towards natural resources from anthropocentric to ecocentric.

Low Covid hopitalisation rate may change quickly: Govt

Low Covid hopitalisation rate may change quickly: Govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Five to 10 per cent of the active Covid cases this time so far needed hospitalisation but the situation is dynamic and may change rapidly, the Centre said on Monday and asked states to keep a watch on cases under home isolation and in hospitals.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

TCS asks employees to work in office for at least three days a week

TCS asks employees to work in office for at least three days a week

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

India's largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is mandating its employees to be back in office for three days a week. Teams will have to work with their team leaders, and the human resources team which three day's best suits them. In an email that went out to employees over the past two days, which Business Standard has seen, said: "As part of our return to office initiative, all TCSers are expected to work from office at least three days in a week."

'Tough times': Go First staff hopes for airline survival, scout for options

'Tough times': Go First staff hopes for airline survival, scout for options

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Employees of Go First, which has filed for bankruptcy, hope that the airline will fly out of the crisis with government support but some are already scouting for work. Some Go First pilots have joined airlines in West Asia in recent weeks and others have approached IndiGo, India's largest domestic airline. Calls to IndiGo's human resources and operations department increased after Go First said on Tuesday it will suspend flights for three days starting May 3, sources said.

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

SC orders release of NewsClick founder, holds arrest 'invalid'

SC orders release of NewsClick founder, holds arrest 'invalid'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared as 'invalid' the arrest of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in a case under the anti-terror law, and directed that he be released from custody.

Students going abroad: PM nudges pvt firms to expand medical education

Students going abroad: PM nudges pvt firms to expand medical education

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

His remarks assume significance at a time when a large number of Indian students, many of them studying medicine, have been stuck in Ukraine following the Russian attack on that country.

TCS Q1 net profit rises 17% to Rs 11,074 cr

TCS Q1 net profit rises 17% to Rs 11,074 cr

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The country's largest software exporter TCS on Wednesday reported a 16.83 per cent jump in its June quarter consolidated net profit to Rs 11,074 crore. The Tata Group company had reported a net profit of Rs 9,478 crore in the year-ago period and Rs 11,392 crore in the preceding quarter. Its revenue from operations increased 12.55 per cent on a year-on-year basis to Rs 59,381 crore and was marginally up from the preceding March quarter's Rs 59,162 crore.