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6 Questions To Ask Before Making A Career Choice

6 Questions To Ask Before Making A Career Choice

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'How many jobs will be created when you complete your course?' 'How many people will compete with you?' 'What is the minimum and maximum salary you can expect?' 'Which are the companies that will offer you a job?' 'What skills do you have to develop?' 'How long will it sustain?'

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Chhaava deserves 2 stars for the historically half-baked film that it is, but 4 stars just for its attempt on making a film on Sambhaji, observes Prasanna D Zore.

Merck to axe 7000 jobs

Merck to axe 7000 jobs

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Troubled American drug making giant Merck and Co on Monday announced a sweeping restructuring plan that will see the loss of 7000 jobs or 11 per cent of its worldwide workforce as also the closure or sale of five of its 31 manufacturing plants.

'Reducing jobs no answer to global crisis'

'Reducing jobs no answer to global crisis'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

In order to be competitive, the companies should now add value to their services and innovate ways to become efficient. With the continuing onslaught of the global financial crisis, companies are turning to large-scale lay-offs to cut cost and tide over the crisis.

'Another win, another step forward'

'Another win, another step forward'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Wednesday's 3-0 win was also the club's 12th clean sheet in a row.

Here come the Web 2.0 jobs!

Here come the Web 2.0 jobs!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

'Budget Is Good From Inflation Perspective'

'Budget Is Good From Inflation Perspective'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'The finance minister has done as much as she can when you look into the fiscal constraints she had.'

Modi hands out jobs to 70,000 youth, criticism for Oppn

Modi hands out jobs to 70,000 youth, criticism for Oppn

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The prime minister took no names but made an apparent reference to reports about "rate card" for different government jobs in the Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal and prevalence of "cut money" in the state.

Pfizer to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide

Pfizer to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

The drastic measure will help the company to counter its failure to meet the pricing by generic drug manufacturers.

HSBC to cut 30,000 jobs worldwide

HSBC to cut 30,000 jobs worldwide

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Bank employs more than 300,000 people worldwide.

Explained: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

Explained: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Section 6A, which was incorporated in the Citizenship Act 1955 following the signing of the 1985 Assam Accord, was upheld by the Supreme Court.

Badani named Delhi Capitals Head Coach

Badani named Delhi Capitals Head Coach

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'It's my absolute honour to be joining Delhi Capitals, and I'm deeply grateful to our owners for trusting me with the job.'

No guarantee on Corus jobs: Tata

No guarantee on Corus jobs: Tata

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata has said the company could not give any guarantee over safety of jobs as it plans will be to make the UK operations more profitable.

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga.

Byju's fails to pay BCCI; faces bankruptcy proceedings

Byju's fails to pay BCCI; faces bankruptcy proceedings

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Edtech company Byju's, which was once India's most valuable start-up worth an estimated $22 billion, will face insolvency proceedings for failure to pay Rs 158.9 crore to cricket board BCCI. The Bengaluru bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday allowed bankruptcy proceedings against the firm and appointed an interim resolution professional, suspending the company's board of directors and freezing its assets.

More the merrier? A tale of multiple self-regulatory organisations

More the merrier? A tale of multiple self-regulatory organisations

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Mint Road, on December 21, 2023, flagged the role of self-regulatory organisations (SROs) in strengthening the compliance culture in regulated entities (REs) and providing a consultative platform for policymaking. It also decided to issue an omnibus framework for SROs.

Lay-offs rise! One job lost every 10 seconds

Lay-offs rise! One job lost every 10 seconds

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

So far in December, companies across the world have announced at least 115,000 job-cuts -- a figure which translates into an average of more than 8,200 people being laid off a day or about six every one minute (60 seconds).

'People Have Spent Life's Moments On What I Made'

'People Have Spent Life's Moments On What I Made'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

At 13, Naseer Khan left Bihar to work in a saw-mill in Bhutan. He learnt the craft of making sofas, and some of the pieces he made found a place in the royal palace. He returned home after spending 35 years in the Himalayan kingdom, and has continued making sofas, restoring old furniture and creating wire-gutting chairs, all that has become a dying art now.

Slowdown to hit jobs in S Asia: UN

Slowdown to hit jobs in S Asia: UN

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Slowdown in economic growth in most South Asian countries barring India is expected to result in severe job cuts and lower incomes, impacting poverty alleviation programmes, a UN report said on Tuesday.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Release of key macroeconomic numbers, monthly derivatives expiry, and global cues are likely to drive stock market movement this week, according to analysts. Markets will also be reacting to remarks made by the US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, they said. "This week, we expect the market to witness a gradual up-move with stock-specific action.

ABN AMRO cuts 400 jobs and prepares for sale

ABN AMRO cuts 400 jobs and prepares for sale

Rediff.com17 May 2013

The bank, which on Friday posted first-quarter results hit by bad loans in its home market, said the cuts are part of a reorganisation of its commercial and merchant banking division and will mostly be through natural attrition and reallocation.

Priyanka Gandhi likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC

Priyanka Gandhi likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The two 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE) bills, including one requiring an amendment in the Constitution, that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a fiery debate.

BJP Hands 'Tamil Pride' On A Platter To DMK

BJP Hands 'Tamil Pride' On A Platter To DMK

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

If the DMK is able to sustain the momentum until the assembly polls, the AIADMK especially and the PMK and possibly the infant TVK too would find it hard to sign up with the BJP, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

FA Cup PIX: Holders Man United dumped out in penalties

FA Cup PIX: Holders Man United dumped out in penalties

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Welbeck extra-time winner sends Brighton into quarters

Maoists force cadres to undergo vasectomy before marriage, says ex-rebel

Maoists force cadres to undergo vasectomy before marriage, says ex-rebel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Former Maoist insurgents have revealed a shocking practice within the CPI (Maoist) organization, where cadres are forced to undergo vasectomy before they are allowed to marry. This policy, designed to prevent distractions and ensure loyalty to the movement, has been implemented across the organization. The practice has been highlighted by several former insurgents who have now surrendered to the authorities.

Vyshak's dream comes true: From overweight to Team India

Vyshak's dream comes true: From overweight to Team India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Vyshak was also fortunate to get guidance from former India and Karnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun during his initial days with the state Ranji Trophy team during the 2021-22 season.

Swiss drug major Roche to axe 4,800 jobs

Swiss drug major Roche to axe 4,800 jobs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

The company expects to transfer around 800 jobs internally and about 700 positions to third parties.

Planning To Buy A House? Read This

Planning To Buy A House? Read This

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'Some buyers believe prices may correct in the future.' 'This is unlikely. Many developers are increasing prices amid strong sales and inflationary trends.'

Beleaguered Gambhir gets Shastri backing

Beleaguered Gambhir gets Shastri backing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Gambhir was named India Head Coach in July after the end of Rahul Dravid's tenure.

Ford to cut several hundred jobs in Europe

Ford to cut several hundred jobs in Europe

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Ford had reported a loss of $404 million in Europe in the second quarter this fiscal and had said it expects the full year loss in the continent to exceed $1 billion.

RBS to cut 448 UK jobs, create 300 similar roles in India

RBS to cut 448 UK jobs, create 300 similar roles in India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Back- and middle-office positions that support trading functions and provide technology services will be cut

Citi India may slash over 1,000 jobs

Citi India may slash over 1,000 jobs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Days after Citi's global CEO Vikram Pandit said the group planned to reduce head-count by 52,000, there are reports that the financial major will lay off over 1,000 employees in India. The financial services company has around 10,000 employees in India.

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Your relationship with your child is changing every single day, ditto your relationship with your parents.'

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The big names in Indian cricket, of late, have opted to stay away when it comes to applying for the national selector's job.

Skip Canada! 10 Places To Study Abroad

Skip Canada! 10 Places To Study Abroad

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Indian students are looking at destinations that offer quality education coupled with unique cultural and career experiences, often at more affordable costs, says Gaurav Batra, CEO, Infinite Group.

Economists see reforms in the air ahead of Budget

Economists see reforms in the air ahead of Budget

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Following the lacklustre growth numbers in the second quarter (Q2FY25), economists believe the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-26 should focus on reforms that will stimulate consumption, manufacturing and spur employment. India's growth unexpectedly slowed to 5.4 per cent in the second quarter, due to low capital formation, weak consumption, besides adverse weather impact.

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jharkhand, however, could not make the knockouts from the group as Gujarat topped it with Haryana being the second team to progress. Jharkhand finished third.

Europe job-losses not due to offshoring: Report

Europe job-losses not due to offshoring: Report

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

"Less than 10 per cent of all publicly announced job cuts at European banks since 2002 are due to offshoring. Internal restructuring accounts for the lion's share," according to a latest research report by German banking giant Deutsche Bank.