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Olympic qualification on Sindhu's mind

Olympic qualification on Sindhu's mind

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The double Olympic medallist is looking forward to better results following her first round exit from the Malaysian Open.

Mass layoff attempt at Kolkata port

Mass layoff attempt at Kolkata port

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Labour unions bent on preserving jobs, with active help from the political class, is an old story in West Bengal.

PHOTOS: Clinical India outclass Australia in 1st ODI

PHOTOS: Clinical India outclass Australia in 1st ODI

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

After the bowlers restricted Australia, a patient knock from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja saw India clinch a five-wicket win over the visitors.

'What people want from work has changed forever'

'What people want from work has changed forever'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'Employers are shifting from a focus on employee experience to employee life experience.'

Will ED Raids Derail BYJU's Funding Plans?

Will ED Raids Derail BYJU's Funding Plans?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'Which fund manager in the world will put money into a company that hasn't filed its annual account?'

T20 World Cup: Afridi says he's 100% match fit

T20 World Cup: Afridi says he's 100% match fit

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Afridi was among the most expensive bowlers and went wicketless in the first two games. On Sunday, he set the tone with firm lengths and also managed to get on board in terms of wickets against the Netherlands in Perth.

Google to axe 12,000 workers; CEO Pichai says 'sorry'

Google to axe 12,000 workers; CEO Pichai says 'sorry'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Google will lay off 12,000 jobs across the globe, its CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Friday, becoming the latest tech giant after Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon to retrench staff en mass amid the global economic downturn. In an email to employees, the Indian-origin CEO said: "I have some difficult news to share. We've decided to reduce our workforce by approximately 12,000 roles." Pichai said the layoffs at Google were carried out after a "rigorous review" of its operations.

TCS, IBM layoffs: Your say

TCS, IBM layoffs: Your say

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

After announcing a cut in the employees' salaries, IT major TCS has asked 500 employees to quit their jobs after a performance appraisal.

How Jadeja confused the Aussie batters

How Jadeja confused the Aussie batters

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Jadeja took 5 for 47 on his international comeback with the prized scalps of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith

Subscribers leave Disney+ Hotstar; paid user base falls 6% in Dec quarter

Subscribers leave Disney+ Hotstar; paid user base falls 6% in Dec quarter

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Disney+ Hotstar reported its biggest decline in paid subscribers to date - a fall of 3.8 million subscribers, or 6 per cent of its total - in the October-December period. The drop in numbers came after two warnings by the company that Hotstar's paid subscriber base would shrink as it didn't have streaming rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the 2023-27 media cycle. The IPL would start on April 1 this year and continue till May 28.

Nadal overpowers Kecmanovic to advance in Madrid Open

Nadal overpowers Kecmanovic to advance in Madrid Open

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Rafa Nadal returned from an injury layoff to beat Miomir Kecmanovic 6-1 7-6(4) on Wednesday

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina dominated the opening stages and earned the penalty when Di Maria was fouled by Ousmane Dembele, with Messi sending France keeper Hugo Lloris the wrong way to move to the top of the goalscoring charts in Qatar.

Byju's lays off 500 and may drop more in latest edtech crisis

Byju's lays off 500 and may drop more in latest edtech crisis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

In continuation of the recent trend, another edtech major has issued pink slips to hundreds of employees. Bengaluru-based Byju's - valued at $22 billion - has laid off about 500 employees at its group companies -WhiteHat Jr and Toppr. It's a move to drive cost efficiency, according to the company. The number of layoffs, cutting across various department functions, may increase, sources said.

Archer ready to be patient after injury return

Archer ready to be patient after injury return

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Archer spent 17 months on the sidelines with back and elbow injuries

PIX: Juventus draw with Sevilla; Roma, Basel win

PIX: Juventus draw with Sevilla; Roma, Basel win

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Images from the Europa League semi-final first leg matches on Thursday.

'There is a general decline in hiring'

'There is a general decline in hiring'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'A start-up with 100 people has reduced the strength to 60-80 people to reduce cost.' 'Even if there is attrition, they prefer not to replace them.'

'Hardest decision we have taken': Kunal Bahl on Snapdeal layoffs

'Hardest decision we have taken': Kunal Bahl on Snapdeal layoffs

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

According to sources, employees from marketing, ad-tech, category, digital marketing, engineering team, catalogues, have all been asked to leave.

More production cuts, layoffs in manufacturing

More production cuts, layoffs in manufacturing

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Several manufacturing sectors could see production cuts up to 50 per cent and downsizing of employment up to 30 per cent in the coming months, indicating inability of the stimulus package to revive industrial growth from shadow of global downturn, a survey has said.

PIX: Bayern's Coman haunts PSG again; Milan down Spurs

PIX: Bayern's Coman haunts PSG again; Milan down Spurs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Kingsley Coman came back to haunt Paris St Germain again as he earned Bayern Munich a 1-0 win in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Paris on Tuesday.

Indian-origin CEO of US co fires over 900 employees on Zoom

Indian-origin CEO of US co fires over 900 employees on Zoom

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

An Indian-origin CEO of a US-based homeownership company has abruptly fired more than 900 employees, about 9 per cent of its workforce, on a Zoom webinar, citing market efficiency, performance and productivity as the reasons behind the move. On a Zoom webinar last Wednesday, Better.com CEO Vishal Garg abruptly announced that the mortgage company is laying off about 9 per cent of its workforce, CNN reported. Garg cited market efficiency, performance and productivity as the reason behind the firings, the report said.

Are You At Risk Of LOSING Your JOB?

Are You At Risk Of LOSING Your JOB?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Remember, the security of your job primarily depends on two major factors -- how relevant you are for the organisation and how the organisation is aligned to its stakeholders (investors, clients and employees)

10 highs and lows in Federer's career

10 highs and lows in Federer's career

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A look at the 10 landmark matches from the 20-times Grand Slam champion's career.

Elon Musk says he 'killed' Twitter's 'official' label just hours after rollout

Elon Musk says he 'killed' Twitter's 'official' label just hours after rollout

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, said he has "killed" the new 'official' label for certain verified Twitter accounts just hours after the feature was visible on multiple handles of governments, politicians, officials and media houses. Just hours after the feature went live, he hinted that it simply didn't work. "I just killed it," he said in a tweet replying to a web video producer Marques Brownlee's tweet of the 'official' label vanishing after a brief appearance.

'Moonlighting Is Not A Big Deal'

'Moonlighting Is Not A Big Deal'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Career paths are no longer linear as professionals look to build a more holistic career portfolio that is true to their professional and financial goals.'

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Amazon India has decided to shut down 'Amazon Distribution', according to sources. This follows its recent decision to shut its food delivery and edtech offerings. The moves are part of the annual operating planning review process amid global macroeconomic uncertainty. The e-commerce giant is looking to focus on its core businesses, sources said.

ISL: ATKMB seal semis berth with 1-0 win over Chennaiyin

ISL: ATKMB seal semis berth with 1-0 win over Chennaiyin

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Krishna gave early warnings after a Kauko through ball sent him clear but the veteran Fiji striker, back in the starting XI after an injury layoff, found the post in his way.

Hardik on winning battles against his demons

Hardik on winning battles against his demons

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

The 29-year-old all-rounder said he did the hard grind four successive months during his time away from the Indian team after the T20 World Cup.

EPL PIX: Arsenal send title warning; City crush Liverpool

EPL PIX: Arsenal send title warning; City crush Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

PHOTOS: Chhetri's brace gives India winning start

PHOTOS: Chhetri's brace gives India winning start

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Sunil Chhetri was once again the man of the moment as he struck a brace to inspire India to a 2-0 win over Cambodia in the third round of qualifying for next year's Asian Cup.

Part UWB staff seek early layoff

Part UWB staff seek early layoff

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

'Hungry' Kohli can go past Tendulkar: Ponting

'Hungry' Kohli can go past Tendulkar: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

In the course of his century, Kohli equalled Ponting's feat of 71 tons. Kohli has now only one name on the list of most centuries above him -- Tendulkar.

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also back after missing the Asia Cup because of injury-related issues and Bresnan thinks he will hit his straps straightaway.

HSBC's cost-cutting may lead to job losses in India

HSBC's cost-cutting may lead to job losses in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

As many as 40 staffers, in the key equities and investment banking division in India, could be asked to go as part of the London-headquartered lender's global layoffs, said people aware of the development. HSBC India declined to comment.

Washington ruled out of WI T20Is, Kuldeep named as replacement

Washington ruled out of WI T20Is, Kuldeep named as replacement

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Washington will join Axar and KL Rahul at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for rehabilitation.

Van Nistelrooy returns after long injury layoff

Van Nistelrooy returns after long injury layoff

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy made his first appearance for the club on Monday since he was sidelined with a serious knee injury in November and underwent surgery.

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

What Employees Can Expect In 2023

What Employees Can Expect In 2023

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'Enterprises have become more demanding in terms of their productivity expectation from their employees.'

After layoffs, starting a business from scratch

After layoffs, starting a business from scratch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Plenty of employees have visions of launching their own ventures. Layoffs are spurring some of them to make the plunge.

IT layoffs needed: Former Karnataka IT secy

IT layoffs needed: Former Karnataka IT secy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Strongly defending job cuts, the state's former information technology secretary Vivek Kulkarni said it is natural in times of recession to stay afloat. Some companies are forcing their managers to give a 'lower-rate' to their employees so that they can be removed, citing 'non-performance'.

Karatsev outclasses Murray to take Sydney title

Karatsev outclasses Murray to take Sydney title

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Former world number one Andy Murray's quest for a first ATP title in over two years ended in defeat at the hands of top seed Aslan Karatsev at the Sydney Tennis Classic on Saturday, with the Russian easing his way to a 6-3, 6-3 win.