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Indian-American engineer fired for talking in Hindi files lawsuit

Indian-American engineer fired for talking in Hindi files lawsuit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Anil Varshney, a Senior Systems Engineer with Huntsville missile defence contractor Parsons Corporation, recently filed a federal lawsuit alleging systemic discriminatory actions that left him jobless in October last year.

Become A Parotta Master In 10 Days

Become A Parotta Master In 10 Days

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

If you don't know how to make parottas, don't worry. At the Selfie Parotta Coaching Centre you can master the skill in 10 days and start a catering business on your own, discovers A Ganesh Nadar.

Xi's China Dream Gets India Pushback

Xi's China Dream Gets India Pushback

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

As India's stock rises, the resolution of the border row may become even more difficult, warn Harsh V Pant and Kalpit Mankikar.

Nehru laid strong foundation for Constitution: Kharge in RS

Nehru laid strong foundation for Constitution: Kharge in RS

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge used poetry and humour to take swipes at the government on Monday, saying nothing will be accomplished by changing names, and went on to recall how first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 'inclusive' approach of involving opposition parties had led to the laying of a strong foundation for the Constitution.

S&P on why recession unlikely to hit India

S&P on why recession unlikely to hit India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Global rating agency S&P on Tuesday said even though the US and the Euro zone are headed to recession, India is unlikely to face the impact given the "not so coupled" nature of its economy with the global economy. "Indian economy is a lot decoupled from the global economy than we normally think of, given its large domestic demand, even though you (India) are a net importer of energy. "But you have enough forex reserves on one hand and your companies have managed to maintain healthy balance sheets," Paul F Gruenwald, S&P global chief economist and managing director, told reporters in Mumbai.

Janardhana Reddy announces football as party symbol, wife to contest from Ballari

Janardhana Reddy announces football as party symbol, wife to contest from Ballari

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Almost three months after announcing his new party, former Karnataka minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy on Monday announced 'football' as its poll symbol, the first list of candidates, and also manifesto, ahead of the assembly elections due by May.

Sensex rises 160 points in choppy trade

Sensex rises 160 points in choppy trade

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 160 points on Thursday in choppy trade following gains in select banking and auto counters amid mixed global cues. The 30-share index gained 160 points to settle at 62,570.68 as 13 of its components advanced while 17 declined. The barometer opened lower but later gained momentum to touch a high of 62,633.56 in the day's trade.

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

The Man Who Made Shah Rukh Dance

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Today, Anirudh Ravichander's name on a film's poster is enough to pull in audiences, notes Arjun Menon.

India's jobless recovery

India's jobless recovery

Rediff.com14 Nov 2004

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

25 student suicides in 2023 at India's coaching hub Kota have revealed the mindboggling stress children confront every day, reports Prakash Bhandari.

Demand to discussion Manipur in Parliament non-negotiable: Jairam

Demand to discussion Manipur in Parliament non-negotiable: Jairam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Ramesh stressed that the prime minister should participate in the debate on Manipur.

Yogi fan builds temple for UP CM near Ram Mandir, begins daily puja too

Yogi fan builds temple for UP CM near Ram Mandir, begins daily puja too

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Special prayers are offered twice every day, followed by morning and evening prayers, in the temple before the chief minister's idol.

Karnataka's Limited Scope To Dole Out Freebies

Karnataka's Limited Scope To Dole Out Freebies

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The state's revenue receipts might not afford various freebies announced by the parties, unless revenue deficit and hence fiscal deficit is widened.

US jobless claims lowest since 1973

US jobless claims lowest since 1973

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

This brings the Fed a step closer to raising interest rates this year

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The challenge is to enhance opportunities for people to generate livelihoods through entrepreneurship, both big and small, argues R Jagannathan.

'India is getting better'

'India is getting better'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'Last year, India exported more software than Saudi Arabia exported oil.' 'Last year India got $83 billion of private equity.' '50 percent of India's FDI has come in the last five years.'

Good news for those in US on business or tourist visa

Good news for those in US on business or tourist visa

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The US has announced that individuals travelling to the country on a business or tourist visa - B-1 and B-2 - can apply for new jobs and even appear in interviews, but the prospective employees must ensure that they have changed their visa status before starting a new role. B-1 and B-2 visas are generally referred to as "B visas", and they are the most common types of visa issued for a wide range of uses in the United States. The B-1 visa is issued mainly for short-term business trips, while the B-2 visa is issued mainly travelling for tourism purposes.

Chhatriwali Review: Rakul Rocks

Chhatriwali Review: Rakul Rocks

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The jury is still out on Chhatriwali's flimsy public service, but Rakul sure passes the quality check, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Unemployment rate at 8.7% in Oct-Dec 2021: NSO survey

Unemployment rate at 8.7% in Oct-Dec 2021: NSO survey

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The unemployment rate for persons of 15 years and above in urban areas slipped to 8.7 per cent in October-December 2021 from 10.3 per cent in the year-ago quarter, showed a periodic labour force survey by the National Statistical Office (NSO). Joblessness or unemployment rate (UR) is defined as the percentage of unemployed persons in the labour force. Joblessness was high in October-December in 2020 mainly due to the staggering impact of the lockdown restrictions in the country, which were imposed to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

China doing to India what Russia did to Ukraine: Rahul Gandhi

China doing to India what Russia did to Ukraine: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

He also claimed that the Sino-Indian border conflict has a link with a weak economy, a confused nation without any vision, hatred, anger and the Chinese sitting in Indian territory.

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Kejriwal's new jobs promise comes days after he assured free electricity up to 300 units per month if voted to power in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state where polls are due by the year-end.

Unemployment rate at 12.6% in April-June 2021

Unemployment rate at 12.6% in April-June 2021

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Unemployment rate for persons of age 15 years and above in urban areas dipped to 12.6 per cent in April-June 2021 from 20.8 per cent in the same month of the previous year, showed a periodic labour force survey by the National Statistical Office (NSO). Joblessness or unemployment rate (UR) is defined as the percentage of unemployed persons in the labour force. The joblessness was high in April-June in 2020 mainly due to the impact of lockdown restrictions in the country which were imposed to curb the spread of deadly coronavirus.

ECI revokes actor Sonu Sood's appointment as Punjab 'state icon'

ECI revokes actor Sonu Sood's appointment as Punjab 'state icon'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Election Commission of India has annulled the appointment of actor Sonu Sood as Punjab's 'state icon.'

Blind cricket in India needs a look

Blind cricket in India needs a look

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"The (BCCI) recognition has happened but there is no roadmap for our sport, no one knows what's happening. We have also brought glory to the country on the cricket field and deserve to get (BCCI's) central contract," added Reddy.

Jobless and burdened with an education loan?

Jobless and burdened with an education loan?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Banks and financial institutions provide 6-12 months of additional time, beyond which you need to negotiate.

Change in 'Raj' or 'Riwaaj'? Himachal results tomorrow

Change in 'Raj' or 'Riwaaj'? Himachal results tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Going by Himachal Pradesh's "riwaj", or tradition, it should be the Congress' turn to form the next government.

Zwigato Review: Kapil Sharma's Wow Performance!

Zwigato Review: Kapil Sharma's Wow Performance!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

A far cry from his playing-to-the-gallery comedian, Kapil Sharma emerges as a heartfelt picture of aspiration and annoyance, feels Sukanya Verma.

Joblessness wreaking global havoc

Joblessness wreaking global havoc

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

'FM & PM keep denying reality about unemployment'

'FM & PM keep denying reality about unemployment'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'According to CMIE data, employment in manufacturing saw a reduction from 51 million in the country in 2016 to 27 million in 2021. 'That is, it has halved in just 5 years. 'At the same time, the national lockdown resulted in reverse migration to rural areas, and an increase in the number of workers in agriculture. 'It also means joblessness has increased in agriculture because there are too many workers; the number of workers went up from 200 million to 232 million.'

Bad weather, Shah addresses Haryana rally over phone

Bad weather, Shah addresses Haryana rally over phone

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

After his visit to Gohana to attend a public rally on Sunday was cancelled due to bad weather, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the gathering briefly over phone and exuded confidence that 'lotus will bloom' on all Lok Sabha seats in the state in 2024 elections.

2.38 million Britons jobless

2.38 million Britons jobless

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Jaguar's plan to cut 300 more jobs at its Halewood plant comes at a time when unemployment numbers in the UK have risen to record levels, at 2.38 million.

'Excessive workload as bad as joblessness'

'Excessive workload as bad as joblessness'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Researchers led by Associate Professor Peter Butterworth from the Australia's National University said poor psychosocial job quality is measured by factors such as high job demands, low job control, poor job security and low job esteem.

US jobless rate at 7.9%

US jobless rate at 7.9%

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The US Bureau of Labour Statistics said among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for blacks increased to 14.3 per cent in October.

Gujarat govt to form panel for implementing Uniform Civil Code

Gujarat govt to form panel for implementing Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Earlier, the BJP governments in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh had announced implementation of the UCC in their states.

Modi 2.0: Setbacks And Failures

Modi 2.0: Setbacks And Failures

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Overall, the record of the second term reveals a contradiction between the image and the reality. The image, especially on media and social media, is one of the man at the height of his power, and unstoppable. The reality on governance is someone who has found it difficult to get things implemented and unsure of what to do next, points out Aakar Patel.

Slowdown makes job portals jobless

Slowdown makes job portals jobless

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Job portals are perhaps feeling jobless as the economic slowdown is making recruiters defer and limit their hiring plans.

Jobless after graduation? Here's what to do

Jobless after graduation? Here's what to do

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

4 tips to help you survive the post-college unemployment phase.

Why markets are likely to be volatile this week

Why markets are likely to be volatile this week

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Stock markets are expected to see volatility this week due to potential risk from Omicron variant and monthly derivatives expiry, say analysts. "Markets will continue to see volatility and whipsaw-like movements as they respond to Omicron-related development and the monthly expiry," said Yesha Shah, head of equity research, Samco Securities. Ajit Mishra, VP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd said, "Markets are closely eyeing the COVID situation and any positive news could only help the index to make any sustainable up move else volatility will continue."

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Officials were surprised at how quickly smugglers appraised the Covid situation to recruit jobless migrant workers to ship gold.

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The colourful rally galvanised the BRS workers who shouted slogans hailing the party-led regime's welfare schemes in Telangana and peppy political songs praised Rao's 'national' emergence.