News for 'job losses'

PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open played at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Sunday.

10 Winning Tips To Help You Land That Dream Job

10 Winning Tips To Help You Land That Dream Job

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Try to maintain a healthy relationship with people you have worked for and within the past, suggests Sachin Alug.

Financial crisis claims 150,000 jobs in Maha

Financial crisis claims 150,000 jobs in Maha

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

It's not only the developed world that is seeing huge job losses on account of the ongoing economic slowdown. Back home, Maharashtra has reported around 150,000 job losses over the last few months.state Labour Minister Nawab Malik said 150,000 fewer jobs were available in the unorganised sector in the state this year compared with the previous year. The worst-hit sectors, he said, were automobile ancillary, engineering and construction.

'Put India under pressure': Santner's CT final plan

'Put India under pressure': Santner's CT final plan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Mitchell Santner believes that putting Rohit Sharma's side under pressure in that encounter gave his team the confidence for their upcoming summit clash on Sunday.

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Vibe Coding's Challenge For India's IT Cos

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Could the impending new crisis, vibe coding, similarly create not a disaster like what befell Indian handlooms during the Industrial Revolution but another opportunity like what the Y2K crisis created?' asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Openings for permanent jobs to be hit badly

Openings for permanent jobs to be hit badly

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Job openings for permanent staffers at fresher level will be adversely affected due to the overall hiring freeze amid the second wave of COVID-19, while temporary or gig workers seem to be better placed, says a survey. According to a survey by staffing and HR services company Genius Consultants, over 57 per cent respondents believe that new job positions for permanent employees will suffer a major impact of the overall hiring freeze. However, just 43 per cent of respondents believe the same for temporary or gig workers, it noted.

Lost Your Job? Don't Lose Hope

Lost Your Job? Don't Lose Hope

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The best possible way to deal with job uncertainty is accepting the fact that it could happen to anyone and if it does, then it is important to work on a multi-pronged strategy on how to get through it in the best possible manner, advises Sumit Sabharwal.

Kirana vs Q-com on table

Kirana vs Q-com on table

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The government is set to examine concerns over quick commerce companies potentially undermining businesses of local kirana stores, particularly in the context of the draft Digital Competition Bill, according to official sources. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs recently raised the issue with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs during discussions around the proposed legislation. "We need to assess if and how the Bill can address these concerns and explore further steps to include provisions to keep a check," a senior official stated.

Over 5 lakh jobs lost, admits Govt

Over 5 lakh jobs lost, admits Govt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

The motion was given by Gurudas Dasgupta (CPI), Rupchand Pal and Santashri Chatterjee (both CPI-M) who were sharply critical of the government's "insensitive" attitude to large scale retrenchment and wage cuts and spoke of job losses to the tune of 20 lakhs (Rs 2 million) in the country.

'We were unfortunate not to have Bumrah on the last day'

'We were unfortunate not to have Bumrah on the last day'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

India suffered a 1-3 defeat in the five-match series in Australia, bringing to an end their decade-long dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

EPL PIX: Arsenal's title hopes hit; Chelsea go fourth

EPL PIX: Arsenal's title hopes hit; Chelsea go fourth

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

Rediff.com23 May 2025

In response to the panic triggered by Trump's trade policies, the RBI net sold approximately $43 billion in the second half of FY25 to curb volatility, as the rupee plunged to a low of 87.95 per dollar in February this year.

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

There were 86 million salaried jobs in India during 2019-2020. In August 2020, their count was down to 65 million. The deficit of 21 million jobs is the biggest among all types of employment, points out Mahesh Vyas.

How EPS, Stalin Keep Allies In Check

How EPS, Stalin Keep Allies In Check

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

EPS' acceptance of Amit Shah's proposal for an electoral alliance with the BJP is being interpreted to mean how the AIADMK has signed up the NDA national leader as a junior partner. Not many have appreciated EPS for this strategic move that has now forced the BJP to play second fiddle to the AIADMK. This has meant that the BJP has buried its ambitions of capturing power in Tamil Nadu now, and is willing to wait until after the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

5% Reduction in Tax Can Stimulate Spending

5% Reduction in Tax Can Stimulate Spending

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

While this will incur a revenue loss amounting to 0.2 per cent of GDP, it will provide a strong boost to consumer sentiment and spending, points out Rajani Sinha.

Manchester United could be in relegation battle, says Amorim

Manchester United could be in relegation battle, says Amorim

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim suffered five defeats in his first eight league games -- the worst record for a Manchester United manager in 103 years.

Hardik shoulders blame for loss, apologises to Shami

Hardik shoulders blame for loss, apologises to Shami

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya took responsibility for his team's five-run loss against Delhi Capitals

Jacks Of All Trades, MI's New Trump Card

Jacks Of All Trades, MI's New Trump Card

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Will Jacks took 2/14 in three overs before he hit 36 from 26 balls, setting up a comfortable chase, and was rightly adjudged Player of the Match.

'Dhoni still going strong; not my role to end his career'

'Dhoni still going strong; not my role to end his career'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 'still going strong' and putting an end to the former skipper's run in the IPL is not a role assigned to him.

'India Has No Need To Support Baloch Movement'

'India Has No Need To Support Baloch Movement'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'When so many young Baloch men and women are willingly volunteering as fighters and even suicide bombers.'

Scared of losing your job? This advice is for YOU

Scared of losing your job? This advice is for YOU

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

A company likes a candidate who can do many jobs and save costs, says Sridhar Ramakrishnan.

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The United States' bid for a fourth consecutive CONCACAF Nations League title came to a stunning end

Empathy and support among Gambhir's coaching style

Empathy and support among Gambhir's coaching style

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Gambhir said while it is hypothetical at this point in time to talk about having separate Test team going forward but admitted that India must identify batters who are able to handle the grind of red-ball cricket.

India imposes its own 'uniquely burdensome' rules: US

India imposes its own 'uniquely burdensome' rules: US

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

On India, the chart showed that the country charged 52 per cent tariffs on the US "including currency manipulation and trade barriers," and America will now charge India "discounted reciprocal tariffs" of 26 per cent.

NCW urges Bengal govt to address Murshidabad victims' grievances

NCW urges Bengal govt to address Murshidabad victims' grievances

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has called upon the West Bengal government to "act urgently" to address the grievances of the riot-hit people of Murshidabad district, particularly women. Rahatkar, who visited the riot-affected areas in Murshidabad and Malda over the weekend, said the commission is preparing a report which will be submitted soon to the Centre with copies to top state officials. The report will incorporate the views of women who narrated their ordeal during the violence, including demands for a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in the affected area. Rahatkar also expressed concern about the lack of action by the State Women's Commission in visiting the affected areas.

Ranji Trophy: Can Pujara save Saurashtra on Day 4?

Ranji Trophy: Can Pujara save Saurashtra on Day 4?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Saurashtra's big hopes rests on how veteran Cheteshwar Pujara bats on the last two days.

Xi congratulates Trump; says China, US must cooperate

Xi congratulates Trump; says China, US must cooperate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory and called for China and the United States to find the right way to manage the differences by strengthening dialogue and communication.

6 States Account For 67% Heat Wave Days

6 States Account For 67% Heat Wave Days

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

>Bihar (18 days) has the most number of heatwave days in 2023, followed by Andhra Pradesh (15 days), Odisha (15 days), Jharkhand (13 days), West Bengal (8 days) and Tamil Nadu (6 days).

Why is Shubman Gill congratulating Shreyeas Iyer?

Why is Shubman Gill congratulating Shreyeas Iyer?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

India's fielding coach T Dilip has praised the team's "incredible" fielding efforts during their 3-0 ODI series sweep against England.

No Better Sight In Cricket Than Rahul In Flow

No Better Sight In Cricket Than Rahul In Flow

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

K L Rahul's impeccable 93 not out off 53 deliveries propelled Delhi Capitals to an emphatic six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru, on Thursday, April 10 2025.

Pro League: Germany hammer sorry India

Pro League: Germany hammer sorry India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Germany, however, regained their lead in the blink of an eye as the ball again got the better of Pathak after it came off Prinz's stick.

Farmer leaders detained in Punjab, protesters evicted from border

Farmer leaders detained in Punjab, protesters evicted from border

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Punjab Police detained several farmer leaders, including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, while they were returning from a meeting with a central delegation in Chandigarh. The police also began evicting protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri border points, which have been closed for over a year. The action comes amid concerns from industrialists in Punjab over the prolonged closure of the border points, which they say has resulted in heavy losses. The meeting between the farmer leaders and the central delegation, led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, was inconclusive, but the next meeting is scheduled for May 4.

'Band-aid for bullet wounds': Oppn slams Budget, says poll-centric

'Band-aid for bullet wounds': Oppn slams Budget, says poll-centric

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

India's opposition parties have sharply criticized the Union Budget, calling it inadequate to address the country's economic woes and accusing the BJP-led government of using it to woo voters in Bihar and Delhi ahead of upcoming elections. Leaders from the Congress, TMC, DMK, SP, and CPI(M) voiced their disapproval, highlighting concerns over inflation, unemployment, and the lack of substantial measures to support the agricultural sector and the poor. They also criticized the tax cuts for the middle class as insufficient and coming too late after years of high taxes and rising prices.

Before Buying Home, Consider This...

Before Buying Home, Consider This...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Consider your household's financial health and all your other goals.' 'Buying a house might seem like an urgent goal, but it is rarely the only one.'

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 25 per cent rise in net profit attributable to the owners of the company for the January-March quarter of 2024-25, owing to higher revenues and an exceptional gain. For the quarter under review, L&T posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,497.3 crore, while revenue rose 10.9 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 74,392.28 crore.

Mayawati sacks nephew, rules out naming successor in her lifetime

Mayawati sacks nephew, rules out naming successor in her lifetime

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

BSP chief Mayawati removed her nephew Akash Anand from all party posts and said that she will not name her successor till she is alive. In a slew of other significant changes in the BSP leadership announced at a high-level meeting of the party's office-bearers from across the country, Mayawati appointed her brother Anand Kumar and Ramji Gautam as national coordinators. Mayawati also criticized the budgets of both the central and Uttar Pradesh governments, saying they were "unrealistic" and detached from ground realities.

IPL to blame for Pakistan's struggles?

IPL to blame for Pakistan's struggles?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Following Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy, former players have expressed their opinions, ranging from calls for bilateral series against India to criticism of the IPL.

'Work does not disappear due to technology'

'Work does not disappear due to technology'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'Its nature changes, new types of jobs are created.' 'We need to invest in skilling and re-skilling our people for an AI-driven future,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his opening speech at the AI Action Summit in Paris, co-hosted by India.

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

'The startup ecosystem, the government, and the owners of large pools of Indian capital need to actively support the creation of these local champions, not pull down the teams that are trying hard to get there.'

Survey not in favour of over 60-hr work week

Survey not in favour of over 60-hr work week

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Amid a debate over 70-90-hour work week, the pre-Budget Economic Survey on Friday cited studies to state that spending over 60 hours a week on work could have adverse health effects. The survey noted that spending long hours at one's desk is detrimental to mental well-being and individuals who spend 12 or more hours (per day) at a desk have distressed or struggling levels of mental well-being.