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What you must do to save taxes

What you must do to save taxes

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Before jumping to meet the investment target, check if you really need to.

No production as Maruti unit turns police fortress

No production as Maruti unit turns police fortress

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Workers, union leaders in hiding amid spate of arrests; Japanese nationals among 100 injured; killed person identified as HR general manager

Tharoor's remarks his personal opinion: Congress

Tharoor's remarks his personal opinion: Congress

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Congress steered clear of the controversial remarks of Union Minister Shashi Tharoor favouring making public the identity of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim.

Real estate sector bats for green spaces

Real estate sector bats for green spaces

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Bengaluru recorded the highest green building stock at 140 million square feet, followed by Delhi-National Capital Region at 74 msf, and Hyderabad at 72 msf for Grade A office buildings as of September 2023.

'Not counting caste is as political an act as counting it'

'Not counting caste is as political an act as counting it'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'The upper caste elite's belief that they are casteless is a belief that is available only to the upper castes. Because all the lower castes are reminded by society every day what their caste is.'

What happened to slashing govt jobs?

What happened to slashing govt jobs?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

JEE-Main to be held from July 18-23, NEET on July 26: Govt

JEE-Main to be held from July 18-23, NEET on July 26: Govt

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The two crucial exams were postponed due to the lockdown imposed in the country to combat COVID-19. "JEE-Main will be held from July 18-23, while JEE-Advanced will be held in August. NEET will be conducted on July 26," Nishank said.

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

On Friday, Biden announced his intent to appoint 14 people to the advisory committee, which provides overall policy advice to the United States trade representative on matters of development, implementation, and administration of the US trade policy.

Distance MBA programmes at IMSR

Distance MBA programmes at IMSR

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Distancee MBA programmes at Indian Management School & Research Centre, IMSR.

India likely to get 20 more IIITs

India likely to get 20 more IIITs

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Rajasthan, Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Tripura among states that will set up an institute each.

Shashi Tharoor backs DU's four-year degree programme

Shashi Tharoor backs DU's four-year degree programme

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Minister of state for HRD Shashi Tharoor feels that the University's decision is a potentially positive one.

Facebook may decide if you will get an interview call

Facebook may decide if you will get an interview call

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A new study has revealed that more than 90 per cent employers look for social media profiles before considering a candidate for a job.

Meta Platforms' India staffers on edge over layoff media reports

Meta Platforms' India staffers on edge over layoff media reports

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

US media reports that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, could be the latest technology giant to downsize its workforce have triggered trepidation among its 300-400 employees in India, according to people familiar with the matter. "We have not heard much about the impact (of downsizing) on India. "It's a wait-and-watch situation. Certainly, there is uncertainty," said a source.

Why India ranks low in the Human Development Index

Why India ranks low in the Human Development Index

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Like its predecessors, the 2014 report (released two days ago) allows one to compare India's performance with other countries.

As India begins its G-20 presidency, here's what Modi said

As India begins its G-20 presidency, here's what Modi said

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

India's G20 priorities will be shaped in consultation with not just our G20 partners, but also our fellow-travellers in the global South, whose voice often goes unheard, he said.

COLUMN: Employability and its avatars

COLUMN: Employability and its avatars

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Unstated assumption is that the job applicant is in some way responsible for his employability problem, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

L Capital says it backs Fabindia

L Capital says it backs Fabindia

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

L Capital Asia is the largest investor in Fabindia.

Uproar in LS as Sibal the only cabinet minister present

Uproar in LS as Sibal the only cabinet minister present

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The Opposition on Wednesday created uproar in the Lok Sabha over the presence of just one cabinet minister during Zero Hour when it was raising matters of public importance.

Datawind to take Aakash-2 beyond education

Datawind to take Aakash-2 beyond education

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Datawind is now getting queries from government agencies.

Infosys to offer training programme in UK

Infosys to offer training programme in UK

Rediff.com10 May 2012

India's second-largest IT services company, Infosys, on Wednesday said it was planning to offer an apprenticeship programme with the National Apprenticeship Scheme (NAS) in the United Kingdom (UK). Through this programme, the company will provide apprenticeship in fields like marketing, human resources, among others, Infosys said in a release.

Sibal gets nostalgic over years spent in US

Sibal gets nostalgic over years spent in US

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Apparently Human Resources and Development Minister Kapil Sibal -- the Harvard-educated, erstwhile Wall Street lawyer -- still occasionally pines for the United States, going by his waxing nostalgic for the opportunities America afforded him during the time he spent in Cambridge, Massachusetts and the Big Apple.

'Forces outside govt crucial to boost Indo-US educational ties'

'Forces outside govt crucial to boost Indo-US educational ties'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in opening the first-ever US-India Higher Education Summit at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, -- which she co-chaired with Minister of Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal -- declared that while collaboration in this sphere is a driving force in the strategic dialogue between Washington and New Delhi, whether it will ultimately succeed or not depends on those outside government -- academia, researchers, and business

Distance MBA programmes at IIMS

Distance MBA programmes at IIMS

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Distance MBA programmes at the Indian Institute of Management Studies.

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Dhami is often regarded as a protg of Maharashtra Governor and former Uttarakhand chief minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari, whom he served as an Officer on Special Duty and an adviser.

Quebeck opens mining door to India

Quebeck opens mining door to India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Draft covers technology, services and equipment related to exploration and production of metals and minerals, environment technology and services, human resources training and development, information exchange in research and innovation and seeking investment capital.

RS passes bill for disabled children's education

RS passes bill for disabled children's education

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

A bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha Tuesday to widen the beneficiary net for disabled children in Right to Education and provide those with severe disability the option of receiving education at home.

Sibal: Govt bent on pushing key reform Bills

Sibal: Govt bent on pushing key reform Bills

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Hints at taking support from Opposition if allies continue to show reservations

Parl panel slams NCW for not playing pro-active role

Parl panel slams NCW for not playing pro-active role

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

The National Commission for Women has been slammed by a Parliamentary panel for not playing any "proactive" role in safeguarding the rights of the fair sex despite the massive nationwide outrage over the Delhi gang rape incident.

US report slams rights abuses in India

US report slams rights abuses in India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

In its Annual Human Rights Report for 2006, the State Department also said 'attacks against religious minorities and promulgation of anti-religious conversion laws were (areas of) concern'.

India Inc offer return gifts to get staff back to office

India Inc offer return gifts to get staff back to office

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

As Covid-19 cases recede, India Inc is once again tweaking work rules. Big tech companies such as TCS, Wipro and Infosys have either begun or are in the process of calling employees back to office in a staggered manner. A survey by Aon, a global professional services firm, has found that 60 per cent of tech firms now expect every second employee to come to office. More than half of the employees working in engineering and manufacturing firms are also being asked to return to work.

TISS announces PG admissions

TISS announces PG admissions

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) invites applications for admission to Post-Graduate Degree Programmes 2009-2011 session.

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'The first duty of the government is to learn lessons from a bad experience and course correct. It's a pity that the government is making policy without looking at evidence and differentiating between immediate and urgent.'

Didn't carry out attack, Delhi police biased, says Aishe

Didn't carry out attack, Delhi police biased, says Aishe

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Ghosh's remarks came after Delhi Police identified nine suspects including her in connection with the vandalism and violence which had broken out in JNU campus. She said she has full faith in the law and hoped that the investigation will be fair.

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'I don't think I will die so fast'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.' 'The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.'

Get a distance learning MBA from USA

Get a distance learning MBA from USA

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

University of Northeast Virginia for Distance Learning invites applications for its various Management programmes.

Anna's arrest: Sibal faces protests at seminar

Anna's arrest: Sibal faces protests at seminar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Human Resources and Develeopment Minister Kapil Sibal was on Tuesday greeted with protests from Anna Hazare supporters at a seminar on Lokpal in New Delhi, hours after the arrest of the Gandhian.

BJP should ask its CMs to RESIGN: Congress

BJP should ask its CMs to RESIGN: Congress

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Stepping up its offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party, the government on Saturday said the opposition party should ask its chief ministers to resign in connection to the coal-gate row since the state governments decide who gets the mining lease. "The basic question is that who executes the lease," Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said.

Jitin Prasada and Akhilesh vow not to let infants die

Jitin Prasada and Akhilesh vow not to let infants die

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Union Human Resource Development Minister of State Jitin Prasada, who shared the stage with UP Chief Minister Akhikesh Yadav said in one voice that they would shun any kind of politics on the issue, which they declared was close to their hearts.

CPI-M blames both UPA, BJP for stalemate in Parl

CPI-M blames both UPA, BJP for stalemate in Parl

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Hitting out at the United Progressive Alliance and the Bharatiya Janata Party for the present stalemate in Parliament, the Communist Party of India-Marxist has said both did not want the truth about 'coalgate' to come out.

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Jasmer Singh was attacked by 30-year-old Gilbert Augustin after their vehicles collided in Queens in New York last Thursday.