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Microsoft to train 1 mn women under tech initiative

Microsoft to train 1 mn women under tech initiative

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Microsoft India on Wednesday launched its 'Women in Tech' initiative, which aims to double the number of women IT professionals in India from the present one million in the next few years.

What rules are you talking about, Mr Obama?

What rules are you talking about, Mr Obama?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Doesn't matter if Enron or Lehman didn't tell the truth - they aren't Indians, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

ISRO mulls increasing satellite launches to 12-18 per year

ISRO mulls increasing satellite launches to 12-18 per year

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Noting that the PSLV was a versatile launch vehicle which can do different jobs and put satellites in different orbits, he said streamlining of this operation with improved capabilities is on.

VK Singh rakes up presstitute row, says it was meant for biased media

VK Singh rakes up presstitute row, says it was meant for biased media

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Under fire for using the word presstitutes for the media, V K Singh said he apologises to journalists barring a small section of media persons who were carrying out a "motivated campaign" against him.

India-Asean services FTA in limbo over retail FDI

India-Asean services FTA in limbo over retail FDI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Thailand, Indonesia want unconditional access to India's multi-brand retail space.

Should you buy Hero Splendor iSmart 110 for Rs 53k?

Should you buy Hero Splendor iSmart 110 for Rs 53k?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Arun Mohan Nadar was impressed with this indigenously developed bike

The H-1B visa intrigue

The H-1B visa intrigue

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Ayan Pramanik and Shivani Shinde Nadhe report on the uncertainties that have dragged down shares of TCS, Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies.

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Keshav Murugesh, CEO of the Nasdaq-listed WNS, discusses the impact of the Trump administration on BPO and BPM industry with Ayan Pramanik.

H-1B visa issue: IT firms moving from era of locations to skills

H-1B visa issue: IT firms moving from era of locations to skills

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Where do Indian IT firms stand compared to their global peers in this journey of transformation? Ayan Pramanik seeks answers from IT services analyst Phil Fersht.

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

President Trump said that he has great love for young immigrants who came to America as children.

Budget data to give clues to Modi's capex promise

Budget data to give clues to Modi's capex promise

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The government had no option but to cut spending to meet its borrowing targets.

Finally, Renault Duster gets the much needed facelift

Finally, Renault Duster gets the much needed facelift

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

It lacks the finesse of its direct rival, the Hyundai Creta, but otherwise it is fun to drive and power is in abundance too

10 things you should NOT say at a job interview

10 things you should NOT say at a job interview

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

While most of us worry about what type of answers we should provide to the questions asked in the interview, very few of us pay attention to things we should not say during the interview.

'What India has delivered to the world is nothing short of extraordinary'

'What India has delivered to the world is nothing short of extraordinary'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Malcolm Frank, executive vice-president, strategy and marketing, Cognizant, in conversation with Shivani Shinde Nadhe & Ayan Pramanik.

Insurance firms may have to wait longer to list

Insurance firms may have to wait longer to list

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

The existing rules under the insurance laws prescribe a 10-year minimum period before insurance companies can list their shares.

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The IT major is donning a new face for the changing times, says Ayan Pramanik.

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The IT major is donning a new face for the changing times, says Ayan Pramanik.

Will respond at time, place of our choosing: Army

Will respond at time, place of our choosing: Army

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Defence sources had said possible 'action plan' was also discussed about how the Army can respond to the attack.

Netas indulge in blamegame as Delhi fights Dengue and Chikungunya

Netas indulge in blamegame as Delhi fights Dengue and Chikungunya

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

As the issue becomes increasingly politicised and accusations are traded on national television, the average Delhi resident suffers debilitating blows from viral fevers, writes Manavi Kapur.

'Where are the bulletproof jackets, Mr CM?'

'Where are the bulletproof jackets, Mr CM?'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Does Maharashtra's chief minister and home minister have an answer to Sandeep Patil's pointed question?

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India's IT/BPO story isn't over yet, believes Ganesh Natarajan.

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India's IT/BPO story isn't over yet, believes Ganesh Natarajan.

Budget to help create millions of jobs

Budget to help create millions of jobs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

'Make in India'presents a huge opportunity for jobs.

Mathura violence sparks political slugfest

Mathura violence sparks political slugfest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Opposition parties questioned the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, where elections are due next year.

Millennials, want a job? Then read this interview

Millennials, want a job? Then read this interview

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

'This generation wants to try different things, are ready to take risks and experiment with their careers.'

Delhi MLA's pay hike: Panel rejects 'misplaced reports'

Delhi MLA's pay hike: Panel rejects 'misplaced reports'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The three-member committee of experts, which has recommended a substantial hike in the salary and allowances of Delhi MLAs, on Wednesday justified their proposal saying it was a product of "careful and thorough" examination and will not make city legislators the highest paid in the country.

Is too much exercise bad for your body?

Is too much exercise bad for your body?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

It can cause more harm than good -- from minor aches and pains, to serious injuries that can lay you up in bed for a while.

'BJP government is doing precious little to stop cattle smuggling'

'BJP government is doing precious little to stop cattle smuggling'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'The previous (Congress) government at least did not veto provisions of the cattle laws.' 'The BJP is actively weakening the provisions.' 'The BJP government tried to export goats from Nagpur for slaughter to the Middle East.' 'The whole country was aghast and offended. We are a country of Ahimsa.' 'The BJP has incentivised the butcher industry so meat export has gone up, live animal export has gone up, leather export is on the rise, smuggling has gone up.'

Satyam: Nominee directors can come out, says min

Satyam: Nominee directors can come out, says min

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The government said on Wednesday its 'job is done' in handling the crisis-ridden Satyam, which posted a standalone net profit of Rs 181 crore (Rs 1.81 billion) in October-December quarter, and the company board can decide on sending back the nominee directors. Following disclosure of accounting fraud by founder chairman of Satyam, B Ramalinga Raju, on January 7, the government superseded the board of the IT company and appointed its own nominees to run the company.

IT professionals: The new face of labour unions

IT professionals: The new face of labour unions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The past few weeks have seen several hundred people let go of by IT services firms joining unions claiming to represent tech workers fighting for their rights.

Gowda's first 100 days as rail minister fail to impress

Gowda's first 100 days as rail minister fail to impress

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Gowda has also failed to offer clarity on reforming the Railway Board.

IT firms to crack down on staff with fake CVs

IT firms to crack down on staff with fake CVs

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

With industry buckling under the impact of global meltdown, Indian IT outsourcing firms are adopting a 'zero tolerance' policy on fraudsters who have managed to get IT jobs using fake resumes.

Constitutional bodies are not immune from criticism: BJP

Constitutional bodies are not immune from criticism: BJP

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Justifying their attack on the Election Commission over denying permission to Narendra Modi to carry out a rally in Varanasi, the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Friday that constitutional institutions were not immune from criticism.

Modi speeds up capital spending in April to push growth

Modi speeds up capital spending in April to push growth

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Modi's government plans to support domestic demand

Modi@1: The govt has to take lead to meet jobs and growth goals

Modi@1: The govt has to take lead to meet jobs and growth goals

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Officials said the government had no option but to cut spending.

Crisis would affect jobs in Australia: Rudd

Crisis would affect jobs in Australia: Rudd

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Meanwhile, major companies including BHP Billiton, announced cutting off over 3,000 local jobs after deciding to shed 6,000 positions worldwide, while leading retailer Harvey Norman also forecast a series of job cuts.

How to Curl Your Straight Hair in 3 Simple Steps

How to Curl Your Straight Hair in 3 Simple Steps

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Looking at your sister's curly hair, are you always like 'How I wish I could naturally curl my straight hair and make them last for a longer time? The first and foremost tip is to cut down on junk food and consume green leafy vegetables as they contain essential vitamins for healthy hair. If yes, then here are 3 simple tips to curl your straight hair -

'This government wants to make India a gambling den'

'This government wants to make India a gambling den'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

'We feel there is definitely something murky in the system.' 'Will anyone believe that Nirav Modi will go to a branch and bribe a low-level officer?' 'Just look at the people with whom he had moved around.'

IT sector hiring may drop by half next year

IT sector hiring may drop by half next year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

The IT job market, which saw one of the tough phases, especially in the second half of 2008, is likely to witness the worst in the coming year.

Govt eyes 300 mn people for health scheme

Govt eyes 300 mn people for health scheme

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

The ruling coalition, which survived the confidence vote in Parliament on Tuesday, is aiming to cover 60 million households (or about 300 million people) across the country in the next five years under the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, which it announced last year. Already, 300-odd patients insured under the scheme have availed of this facility in various listed hospitals in Delhi and Haryana.