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Textiles: Job cuts continue; small units facing closures

Textiles: Job cuts continue; small units facing closures

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The industry has requested the Reserve Bank of India for restructuring of loans, the chairman said. According to estimates, the sector has a loan burden of about Rs 1 lakh crore (Rs 1 trillion).

J-K polls: BJP fields terror victim's niece from Kishtwar

J-K polls: BJP fields terror victim's niece from Kishtwar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

She emphasised security and employment as her primary issues for the upcoming elections.

'When they change jobs, they get 50% hike'

'When they change jobs, they get 50% hike'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'Some people even boldly ask for a 100% increase in the salary.'

'BJP Micromanaged 48 Seats We Won'

'BJP Micromanaged 48 Seats We Won'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'Every Haryana assembly seat has its own unique problems to earn victory for a political party and you as a politician need to know what are those issues and tackle it.'

Strong growth prospects, mixed valuations seen for Info Edge stock

Strong growth prospects, mixed valuations seen for Info Edge stock

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Info Edge (India), the country's leading consumer internet company known for its platforms in recruitment (naukri.com), real estate (99acres.com), matrimony (jeevansathi.com) and education (shiksha.com) space, delivered revenue growth in line with expectations in the April-June quarter (Q1) of FY25.

From beard to hairstyle, club-thrower Pranav and father Sanjeev share an unshakeable bond

From beard to hairstyle, club-thrower Pranav and father Sanjeev share an unshakeable bond

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Paris Paralympics Pranav Soorma and his father Sanjeev have quite a few things in common, the most striking being their looks -- well-groomed beards complimented by their ponytail hairstyle.

Chess Champs stress team spirit: 'We did it together'

Chess Champs stress team spirit: 'We did it together'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

A dream come true, a nice feeling. The maiden Chess Olympiad gold meant different things for the members of the five-strong Indian men's team, spearheaded stupendously by the youngest ever challenger to the world title -- D Gukesh.

Pak captain rues giving ruthless Aus a sniff in MCG loss

Pak captain rues giving ruthless Aus a sniff in MCG loss

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'A lot to work on but this is the blueprint of the way we want to play Test cricket and hopefully we'll keep doing that.'

Hewlett-Packard may slash 30,000 jobs

Hewlett-Packard may slash 30,000 jobs

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Hewlett-Packard plans to slash up to 30,000 jobs in the coming months, which would be one of the biggest layoffs in American corporate history, says a media report.

Lost your job? 5 things you must do NEXT!

Lost your job? 5 things you must do NEXT!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Here's how you can weather the storm caused by a sudden job loss.

'Indian job market not as badly affected'

'Indian job market not as badly affected'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

The quantum of job loss witnessed in the private sector was made good by creation of more jobs in the public sector.

5 lakh textile workers lose jobs

5 lakh textile workers lose jobs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

According to industry estimates, textiles exports have declined by 6.8 per cent during the April-May period of 2007-08, while cotton yarn has seen a negative growth of 9.9 per cent. India's textile exports amounted to $19 billion last year and the target for this fiscal was set at $25 billion.

Ford Motor in talks with TN to restart production

Ford Motor in talks with TN to restart production

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Two years after winding up its India production, global automobile giant Ford Motor Company is in talks with the Tamil Nadu government to restart operations at Maraimalai Nagar near Chennai, where it will focus on exports. Chief Minister Stalin visited Ford headquarters in Michigan on Tuesday and held discussions with its top management, urging it to restart production. "Had a very engaging discussion with the team from Ford Motors.

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Four Indian nationals, including a young woman, lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic multi-vehicle road accident in the US state of Texas during the Labour Day weekend.

Hasina's UK travel plans hit roadblock, to stay in India

Hasina's UK travel plans hit roadblock, to stay in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Hasina was set to travel to London from India but is now contemplating other options after the British government indicated she may not get legal protection in the UK against any possible investigation, they said.

We know which 15 will do the job for us in the World Cup: Rohit

We know which 15 will do the job for us in the World Cup: Rohit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India captain Rohit Sharma is extremely satisfied with his team's World Cup preparation and wouldn't like to read too much into the 66-run defeat at the hands of Australia in the final game of the three-match ODI series in Rajkot on Wednesday.

PIX: Spain edge Switzerland; Croatia, Denmark in quarters

PIX: Spain edge Switzerland; Croatia, Denmark in quarters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

A late penalty from Bryan Zaragoza secured Spain a 3-2 win over Switzerland in their final Nations League Group A4 game on Monday.

Pant vs Rahul: Here's what captain Rohit said...

Pant vs Rahul: Here's what captain Rohit said...

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Skipper Rohit Sharma said it is a tough decision to pick India's wicketkeeper batter in ODIs between K L Rahul and Rishabh Pant.

The job at hand for India

The job at hand for India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

A quarterly index on jobs created is vital for policy action.

EPL PIX: Manchester United rally to beat City; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Manchester United rally to beat City; Chelsea win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Manchester City have now won only once in 11 games in all competitions.

2009: From job cuts to hiring spree

2009: From job cuts to hiring spree

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

With the financial crisis ebbing, the pace of vanishing employment has come down in recent months as against an average of a whopping 9,000 job losses daily in the beginning of this year.

Champions League: How Lille stunned champions Real Madrid

Champions League: How Lille stunned champions Real Madrid

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Lille coach Genesio hails perfect night after win over Real

Restructuring: Shell to cut 5,000 jobs

Restructuring: Shell to cut 5,000 jobs

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

The 5,000 jobs would be cut from the Anglo-Dutch oil and gas group as part of a restructuring that began earlier this year.

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Why Not Dhoni As India Coach?

Why Not Dhoni As India Coach?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'If Mahendra Singh Dhoni announces retirement, he can prove to be a good option. He has played a lot of cricket and has won big tournaments.'

2023: 2nd Warmest Year Since 1901

2023: 2nd Warmest Year Since 1901

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The five warmest years in Indian weather history have occurred in the past 14 years -- the others being 2009, 2017 and 2010, in order of intensity.

SEE: The emotional farewell that left everyone in tears

SEE: The emotional farewell that left everyone in tears

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The event was distinguished by the presence of hockey legends, including former captains Sardar Singh, Dillip Tirkey and Mir Ranjan Negi, former coach Harendra Singh, and the entire bronze winning Indian team.

No job crisis, North Indians lack qualifications: Labour minister

No job crisis, North Indians lack qualifications: Labour minister

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

'Mr Minister, it has been more than five years for your government. There is no job creation. Whatever jobs were there, they have been snatched due to the economic slowdown brought by the government. You want to escape by insulting North Indians'

3rd Test PIX: India's top order collapse again; NZ in control

3rd Test PIX: India's top order collapse again; NZ in control

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the Day 1 of the third Test played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday

Agnipath stir: Varanasi authorities to recover loss to public properties

Agnipath stir: Varanasi authorities to recover loss to public properties

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

District magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma said 36 buses were damaged and a loss of Rs 12.97 lakh was incurred in the protests on June 17.

J&K First-Time Voters Will Be Deciding Factor

J&K First-Time Voters Will Be Deciding Factor

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'The lack of opportunities here remains the biggest worry.' 'We have seen investment summits, but if you look around, much of it is only on paper and not on the ground.'

US private sector adds 201,000 jobs this month

US private sector adds 201,000 jobs this month

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

In signs of improving labour market, private companies in the US generated 201,000 new jobs this month.

Vodafone incurs loss; to cut 400 jobs

Vodafone incurs loss; to cut 400 jobs

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Vodafone, the mobile phone giant headed by NRI chief executive Arun Sarin, on Tuesday announced annual losses of 14.85 billion pounds and said it planned to cut 400 jobs at its headquarters in Newbury in the UK.

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Meet Nuwan Seneviratne, the left-arm throwdown specialist of the Indian team.

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I get enormous pleasure from seeing the uplift of an underprivileged or poor person.' 'I feel elated when I walk on the street and see someone who pushes a handcart talking on a cell phone.' A revealing glimpse from Peter Casey's The Story of Tata: 1968 to 2021.

UK services sector to lose 300,000 jobs

UK services sector to lose 300,000 jobs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

The business services sector in the United Kingdom may see over 300,000 job losses in next four years due to the impact of the recession, a report by economics consultancy Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has said.

10 million new jobs in forest management

10 million new jobs in forest management

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Increased investment in forestry could provide jobs in areas such as forest management and agro-forestry, improved management of forest fires, development and management of tracking trails and recreation sites in forests, expansion of urban green spaces, restoration of degraded forests and planting new ones. Such activities could be tailored to local circumstances like the availability of labour, skill levels among population and social, economic and ecological conditions.

England eye big win vs USA to stay alive in T20 WC

England eye big win vs USA to stay alive in T20 WC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

No team is assured of a semifinal berth and England will need to defeat USA by either 10 runs or at least an over to spare to stay in contention for the semifinals.

US suffers first drop in jobs since 2003

US suffers first drop in jobs since 2003

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

The figure was well below the expectations of most economists, who were on average predicting a gain of about 70,000 jobs