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How to apply for LGTBI job fair in India

How to apply for LGTBI job fair in India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Companies such as Uber, Accenture, BNY Mellon, The Lalit, Kronokare and Unhotel will be hiring candidates for various roles.

Army top brass reviews combat readiness in Eastern Ladakh

Army top brass reviews combat readiness in Eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Top commanders of the Indian Army on Monday carried out a comprehensive review of the country's security challenges, including in eastern Ladakh and other sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, on the opening day of a four-day conference, people familiar with the developments said.

Coronavirus: Board exams, JEE postponed till Mar 31

Coronavirus: Board exams, JEE postponed till Mar 31

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The CBSE announcement came following a directive from the Human Resource Development ministry saying exams are important but safety and security of students and teachers is equally important.

Airlines start restoring pilots' pay cut as flights go full

Airlines start restoring pilots' pay cut as flights go full

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Despite partial restoration of salaries, pilots across airlines remain dissatisfied, throwing challenges for managers.

Don't make campuses political battlefields: Irani on JNU

Don't make campuses political battlefields: Irani on JNU

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

"I had said it earlier and reiterating it now that educational institutions should not be made 'rajiniti ka akhada' (political battlefield) as it affects the life and progress of our students," Irani told reporters when asked about the violence in the campus. "I hope students will not be used as 'rajnitik mohre' (political tools)", the Amethi MP said. "A probe has started in the matter and it is not justified for me to comment on it as I am in a constitutional post," she added.

Tatas reshuffle pack after Mistry's exit

Tatas reshuffle pack after Mistry's exit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Tata Sons on Friday announced organisational changes, bringing in S Padmanabhan as the group human resources head.

How exit interviews can help companies

How exit interviews can help companies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

When one of your employees decides to move on, use a carefully designed exit interview to involve him in defining the problems and generating solutions.

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'Because of the failure of the UPA era (2004-14), we will add another 10 crore by 2025...total 20 crore in the 21-45 age group with low skills, low education.'

50% men feel gender bias exists at work

50% men feel gender bias exists at work

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'It is very disturbing to know that even in today's world women are treated differently.'

Make English Compulsory, Mandarin Second Language

Make English Compulsory, Mandarin Second Language

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Anybody who's plugged in to the modern, globalised world will understand why, says Kanika Datta.

Has Maruti found a solution for its labour woes?

Has Maruti found a solution for its labour woes?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

After having sustained huge losses due to a spate of violent protests by workers since 2011, the company is putting in place measures to prevent a repeat.

HR GURU: Is a degree needed for a good career?

HR GURU: Is a degree needed for a good career?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

TCS is ranked top employer in Europe

TCS is ranked top employer in Europe

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

TCS is recognised as a Top Employer in Latin America and North America.

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to speed up setting up of a commando training centre in Rampur and also form a skilled team of women commandos.

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.

'Mobster perpetrating violence': JNUSU slams V-C

'Mobster perpetrating violence': JNUSU slams V-C

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The JNUSU holds the Vice-Chancellor responsible for the violence. "He is using henchmen to perpetrate violence on students and vandalise the university," said JNUSU. "The JNU community has a single point of demand. That either this VC resign or the human resource development ministry as the competent authority remove him! Those who are trying to malign and destroy this university will not succeed," demanded JNUSU.

6 Hiring Trends Of 2022

6 Hiring Trends Of 2022

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

An increasing number of hiring managers are opting for video conferencing platforms to know the candidates, explains Narayan Bhargava, chairman and managing director, Calibehr.

How XLRI cracked 100 per cent placement

How XLRI cracked 100 per cent placement

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Within two days, the business school had 108 recruiters making 370 domestic and international offers, including 23 new final recruiters with an average salary of Rs 25.08 lakh.

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.

17 pilots of Air India, IndiGo, Vistara died of Covid in May

17 pilots of Air India, IndiGo, Vistara died of Covid in May

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

A total of 17 pilots of Air India, IndiGo and Vistara died due to COVID-19 in May when the country saw the peak of the coronavirus pandemic's second wave, sources said on Thursday.

India's top IT firms' headcount drops first time in a decade

India's top IT firms' headcount drops first time in a decade

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

By the end of the June quarter, the top four - TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Tech employed 10,15,000 employees - down by 9,144 employees over the previous quarter.

Winter Session: LS productivity 116%; RS about 100%

Winter Session: LS productivity 116%; RS about 100%

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

14 bills were passed by the Lower House while 15 bills were passed by Rajya Sabha.

Govt issues guidelines for online classes by schools

Govt issues guidelines for online classes by schools

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The guidelines have been framed by the ministry, following concerns raised by parents about schools conducting online classes like regular schools, which has increased children's screen time after the COVID-19 pandemic mandated a shift from classroom teaching to online learning as schools continue to remain shut for over four months.

HCL Tech declares one-time bonus worth over Rs 700 cr

HCL Tech declares one-time bonus worth over Rs 700 cr

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

HCL Technologies on Monday announced a special one-time bonus worth over Rs 700 crore for its employees, as the IT giant marked $10 billion (about Rs 72,800 crore) revenue milestone. The special bonus will be paid to employees in February 2021, amounting to nearly $90 million plus payroll taxes in some countries, the impact of which is excluded from FY21 EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) guidance provided by the company last month, HCL Tech said in a statement. HCL Technologies said it is "issuing a one-time special bonus to employees around the world" worth over Rs 700 crore in recognition of its recent milestone of crossing the $10 billion mark in revenue for 2020.

New hiring at RIL starts tapering; staff count declines

New hiring at RIL starts tapering; staff count declines

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Experts attribute this trend to a combination of end of capital expenditure cycle, increased automation, RIL's preference for time-bound labour contracts, and telecom and retail's outsourced human resource model.

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Disengagement, de-escalation way forward to settle Ladakh issue: Rajnath

Disengagement, de-escalation way forward to settle Ladakh issue: Rajnath

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Singh also said that Indian troops are standing firm braving extreme weather and hostile forces to defend the country's territorial integrity.

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.

Top Army commanders review situation along LAC in Ladakh

Top Army commanders review situation along LAC in Ladakh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Top commanders of the Army on Thursday carried out a comprehensive review of India's overall security challenges including in eastern Ladakh as well as other sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control with China on the first day of a two-day conference, people familiar with the development said.

Rs 10,000 crore project to send Indians to space approved

Rs 10,000 crore project to send Indians to space approved

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A three-member crew will be sent to space for at least seven days.

TCS net profit jumps 7.4% to Rs 9,926 crore in Q4

TCS net profit jumps 7.4% to Rs 9,926 crore in Q4

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The country's largest software services firm Tata Consultancy Services on Monday opened the fourth-quarter earnings season with a stellar set of numbers, crossing the Rs 50,000 crore revenue mark for the first time and earning a net income of Rs 9,926 crore, registering a growth of 7.4 per cent year-on-year. The company said its revenue jumped 15.8 per cent to Rs 50,591 crore in the reporting quarter on an annualised basis. Many analysts were expecting the Tata group flagship to report over Rs 10,000 crore of net income and revenue to cross the Rs 50,000 crore mark this quarter.

Spread of Omicron puts spanner in back-to-office work

Spread of Omicron puts spanner in back-to-office work

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has made Indian companies persist with their policy of banning overseas trips and allowing only essential travel within India. The IT services firms, which had planned to ask their employees to return to the workplace, are also waiting and watching the Covid-19 situation before fully opening up their offices. Large conglomerates like the Tatas, Birla, JSW and Reliance are continuing with the mandatory social distancing and masking policies within their office premises.

India has enough safeguards to keep away sham US colleges: Sibal

India has enough safeguards to keep away sham US colleges: Sibal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Kapil Sibal, minister of human resources and development, said that US institutions that wish to come to India should be accredited institutions and should have been in the business for 20 years. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Pay issues top priority for HR dept

Pay issues top priority for HR dept

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Global HR professionals working in the financial services industry have pinpointed pay issues as the primary focus of their operations, according them higher priority than talent management and employee engagement, according to a survey by Towers Watson.

Genpact wants grads as leaders!

Genpact wants grads as leaders!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

"We made a conscious decision that we will not get influenced by the years of experience," says Piyush Mehta, chief human resource officer, Genpact.

Cognizant issues social-media guidelines to employees

Cognizant issues social-media guidelines to employees

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Company says that the employees should not post disparaging content about Cognizant

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Modi and Deuba discussed ways to strengthen ongoing cooperation and develop new areas in the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

10% quota in educational institutes 'herculean task'

10% quota in educational institutes 'herculean task'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'It seems to be a hasty step ahead of the election.'

NSE's Colo Case: Will CBI Do What Sebi Didn't?

NSE's Colo Case: Will CBI Do What Sebi Didn't?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

It is the biggest issue we have ever faced in the securities market, where a sensitive and systemically important institution and first-line regulator was not only exploited by unscrupulous elements but functioned like a private fief, points out Debashis Basu.

Hijab row intensifies in Karnataka, CM calls for peace

Hijab row intensifies in Karnataka, CM calls for peace

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The government, however, made it clear entry into classrooms with hijab will not be allowed.