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Fresh Youth Hiring Surged In April-May

Fresh Youth Hiring Surged In April-May

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'This year overall hiring has seen a slight improvement as compared to the dip seen during the last financial year.'

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Gandhi said he was "waiting with open arms".

Days after Biden called India 'xenophobic', White House says...

Days after Biden called India 'xenophobic', White House says...

Rediff.com18 May 2024

There are not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India, the White House has said, applauding the people of India for exercising their right to vote.

Moody's Concerns Over Coalition Challenges

Moody's Concerns Over Coalition Challenges

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Moody's Analytics said that the reduced political stability and the need for consensus building that is inherent with a coalition government, might erode investor confidence in the near term.

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The CJI said there is an urgent need to emerge from the adjournment culture to a culture of professionalism.

Bangladeshis hope for normalcy with new govt at the helm

Bangladeshis hope for normalcy with new govt at the helm

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

People in Bangladesh have welcomed the new interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, hoping it would restore order, end repression and hold a fair election to facilitate a democratic transition of power.

Test cricket at very low point in West Indies: Sarwan

Test cricket at very low point in West Indies: Sarwan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Ramnaresh Sarwan foresees a mass exodus of the Caribbean players to mainland America where the game has got a major push with hosting of the T20 World Cup.

SEE: New York Stadium gears up for epic India-Pakistan clash

SEE: New York Stadium gears up for epic India-Pakistan clash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will be India's home ground during the group stage, featuring matches against Ireland and the hosts USA.

Tharoor remains Thiruvananthapuram's favourite with 4th win

Tharoor remains Thiruvananthapuram's favourite with 4th win

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Ever since, he has remained Thiruvananthapuram preferred MP, winning four elections on the trot, including the closely fought battle with Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajeev Chandrasekhar in 2024. This could well be his swansong from the capital segment.

Inclusive growth an illusion, says Plan panel

Inclusive growth an illusion, says Plan panel

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

a nation should ensure that people are compensated adequately for their work by paying the minimum wage.

Sikkim's ruling SKM sweeps assembly polls, wins 31 of 32 seats

Sikkim's ruling SKM sweeps assembly polls, wins 31 of 32 seats

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The elections to 32 assembly constituencies in Sikkim were held simultaneously with the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19.

10 Essential Tips To Work Remotely

10 Essential Tips To Work Remotely

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

One key suggestion is to be mindful to practise respect and empathy consciously.

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Initially, I didn't think much of him. But when I walked alongside him, I realized he has what it takes.'

Bangladesh Tests: Will Pant Edge Out Jurel?

Bangladesh Tests: Will Pant Edge Out Jurel?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Rishabh Pant last played a Test match in December 2022 before a serious car crash saw him sidelined for nearly two years.

38 specially-trained rescue teams to be deployed for 52-day Amarnath Yatra

38 specially-trained rescue teams to be deployed for 52-day Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

More than 4.5 lakh pilgrims paid their obeisance at the natural ice Shiva Lingam formation inside the cave shrine last year.

Reits seek 'equity' label, option to take loan from banks

Reits seek 'equity' label, option to take loan from banks

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Real estate investment trusts (Reits) are in talks with regulatory bodies - the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) - to seek changes in regulations that will allow easier access to capital. The Indian Reits Association (IRA) said it has approached the market regulator seeking to get classified as an 'equity' asset, which will open the path for their inclusion in equity indices and also make investment by mutual funds (MFs) easier. The association is also in active discussions with the RBI to allow banks to lend to a Reit.

'Reservation at school level creates an inclusive society'

'Reservation at school level creates an inclusive society'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'Younger children don't really distinguish based on class, gender, income and so on.'

India blocks China-led investment pact at WTO

India blocks China-led investment pact at WTO

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

India on Wednesday blocked an attempt by a group of WTO countries led by China to push an investment facilitation pact in the agenda of the ministerial conference here, a move which may ensure that the proposal is unlikely to be part of the final outcome document, an official said. The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC-13) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is underway. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, along with his team, is here for the meeting, which started on February 26.

Why Nitish Supports '1 Nation, 1 Poll'

Why Nitish Supports '1 Nation, 1 Poll'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Nitish Kumar wants to assure the BJP leadership that he will continue to be a part of the NDA. But he also wants to secure a larger number of seats for his party in the 2025 assembly elections in Bihar.

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Here's how she is linked to the most talked about Oscars speech of the year.

Poor, women, youth, farmers are 'castes' for our govt: FM

Poor, women, youth, farmers are 'castes' for our govt: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Presenting the interim budget for 2024-25, she said the government is working with an approach to ensure development that is all-round, all-pervasive and all-inclusive.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Abrahamic binary has outlived its utility

Abrahamic binary has outlived its utility

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

It is only the Indian approach of holding on to multiple realities and contradictory ideas simultaneously that is likely to deliver peace and progress. Binary logic is out of sync with reality, notes R Jagannathan.

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels and other bodies.

'Safe working environment is essential if press freedoms are to flourish'

'Safe working environment is essential if press freedoms are to flourish'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'The newsroom in our profession is a relatively informal, free-spirited and hallowed space. It must be protected.' 'The Editors Guild extends its total support to all women journalists who suffered a disadvantage in their careers, physical or mental trauma, as a result of any sexual predation.'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

Life insurers ramp up presence in Tier-II, Tier-III cities

Life insurers ramp up presence in Tier-II, Tier-III cities

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The overall physical presence of life insurance companies in Tier-II and Tier-III cities increased in FY23 compared to a year ago period on account of the higher impetus given to financial inclusion by the government and insurance regulator, as well as recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest data released by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai). It is the first time that there has been growth in the number of offices since the financial year 2019-20.

Paytm shifts nodal account to Axis Bank to ensure continuity of services

Paytm shifts nodal account to Axis Bank to ensure continuity of services

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Fintech firm One97 Communications -- owner of the brand Paytm -- has shifted its nodal account to Axis Bank from Paytm Payments Bank. The move will allow continuity of Paytm QR, Soundbox, card machine after the March 15 set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as per a regulatory filing. The RBI has advised customers and merchants of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) to shift their accounts to other banks by March 15, giving 15 more days to the beleaguered entity to close most of its operations, including deposit and credit transactions.

Bhagwat was not speaking about Modi: RSS sources on reports of rift

Bhagwat was not speaking about Modi: RSS sources on reports of rift

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday sought to quell the suggestions of its rift with the Bharatiya Janata Party and that Mohan Bhagwat's recent critical references related to the Lok Sabha polls were aimed at the ruling party, insisting that such claims are just speculation meant to create confusion.

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Herzog further claimed that Iran is supporting the "terror machine" by providing billions of dollars aiming to undermine the regional situation.

Modi won't debate with me because...: Rahul

Modi won't debate with me because...: Rahul

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Gandhi said the debate would end after these two questions only, but he also wants to ask the prime minister why did he ask the public to bang plates and flash mobile phones when people were suffering from the Covid pandemic.

SRK demands Rinku Singh in T20 World Cup squad!

SRK demands Rinku Singh in T20 World Cup squad!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Shah Rukh Khan has endorsed the inclusion of his left-handed power-hitter Rinku Singh in the Indian team

Can't name all states, says FM as Opposition walks out

Can't name all states, says FM as Opposition walks out

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties, led by the Congress, staged a walkout from both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, in protest against all states except two being 'ignored' in the budget, an allegation termed 'outrageous' by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamanm, who said all the states never found a mention in any of the previous budgets, including those presented by the Congress.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

"Trump failed our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump is a chaos agent who is focused on himself, not the American people. Trump tried to destroy our democracy by lying about the election and inciting a violent mob to attack the Capitol," he said.

Will Nitish switch sides? JD-U responds to rumours

Will Nitish switch sides? JD-U responds to rumours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Amid speculation over Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal-United's next move in the wake of vote counting trends, senior party leader K C Tyagi on Tuesday said they are in the National Democratic Alliance and 'we will be in the NDA'.

Modi has lowered dignity of public discourse, PM's office, says Dr Singh

Modi has lowered dignity of public discourse, PM's office, says Dr Singh

Rediff.com30 May 2024

In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday accused him of lowering the dignity of public discourse and the gravity of the office of the PM by giving "hateful speeches" during the poll campaign.

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Modi spoke to the BJP's longest serving president, who is credited with crafting the party's rise through the 90s when it came to power for the first time as the head of coalition governments under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and congratulated him.

Sincere Russia-Ukraine talks needed to end conflict: India at Swiss summit

Sincere Russia-Ukraine talks needed to end conflict: India at Swiss summit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

It said a resolution to the conflict requires a "sincere and practical engagement" between the two parties, clearly referring to Russia and Ukraine.

Don't refer to Modi as PM, Mamata tells BJP

Don't refer to Modi as PM, Mamata tells BJP

Rediff.com27 May 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said Narendra Modi should be referred to as a Bharatiya Janata Party leader and not as the prime minister in the saffron party's campaign as he is a 'caretaker PM'.