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Time Inc cuts staff by 6%, hitting business and news

Time Inc cuts staff by 6%, hitting business and news

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

The cuts will occur across the company, throughout both business division and newsrooms.

Break will be good for Warne: Ganguly

Break will be good for Warne: Ganguly

Rediff.com7 Feb 2004

India's captain believes the leg spinner will still be a great bowler when he returns to action after completing his one-year drugs ban.

Amex to cut 5,400 jobs; take $287mn restructuring charge

Amex to cut 5,400 jobs; take $287mn restructuring charge

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The charge is likely to lower the company's adjusted fourth quarter net income by 46 per cent from a year earlier.

'Lockdown unlikely to contain COVID-19 surge in India'

'Lockdown unlikely to contain COVID-19 surge in India'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'India is nowhere near the peak of the infection given its large population of 1.3 billion'

Monte Carlo Masters: Federer coasts into third round

Monte Carlo Masters: Federer coasts into third round

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Former World No 1 Roger Federer returned from a 10-week layoff with a 6-3, 6-4 second-round victory against Spain's Guillermo Garcia Lopez at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Nadal caps comeback with Brazil win

PHOTOS: Nadal caps comeback with Brazil win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Rafael Nadal's comeback from a seven-month injury layoff gathered pace as he brushed aside Argentine David Nalbandian 6-2, 6-3 to win the Brazil Open on Sunday, his first title since the 2012 French Open.

Slow hiring, double-digit pay hikes likely in 2012

Slow hiring, double-digit pay hikes likely in 2012

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

The Indian job market is expected to see slower hiring activity, but double-digit salary hikes next year as employers are embracing a "cautiously optimistic" approach amid the economic uncertainty.

'Injured Djokovic will come back mentally stronger'

'Injured Djokovic will come back mentally stronger'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'It will take time for him to get his intensity back'

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

Coronavirus may push 400m Indians into poverty: UN report

Coronavirus may push 400m Indians into poverty: UN report

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

"Workers and businesses are facing catastrophe, in both developed and developing economies. We have to move fast, decisively, and together. The right, urgent, measures, could make the difference between survival and collapse," ILO Director-General Guy Ryder said on Tuesday. Worldwide, two billion people work in the informal sector (mostly in emerging and developing economies) and are particularly at risk, the report said, adding that the COVID-19 crisis is already affecting tens of millions of informal workers. "In India, Nigeria and Brazil, the number of workers in the informal economy affected by the lockdown and other containment measures is substantial," ILO said.

Ola to lay off 1400 as revenues decline by 95% in 2 months

Ola to lay off 1400 as revenues decline by 95% in 2 months

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Cab aggregator Ola is laying off 1,400 staff from rides, financial services and food business as revenues declined by 95 per cent in the last two months due to coronavirus pandemic, a note by CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said. In an email to employees, Aggarwal made it clear that the prognosis ahead for the business is "very unclear and uncertain" and the impact of this crisis is "definitely going to be long-drawn for us".

South Africa's Steyn puts comeback plans on hold again

South Africa's Steyn puts comeback plans on hold again

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

South African strike bowler Dale Steyn has delayed his return from a lengthy injury layoff after withdrawing from a domestic first-class series match because he felt he was not ready.

All you need to know about US Open champ Sloane Stephen

All you need to know about US Open champ Sloane Stephen

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Factbox on American Sloane Stephens, who beat compatriot Madison Keys 6-3 6-0 to win her first U.S. Open singles title on Saturday:

King's Cup: Villa passes 300 goals as Barca progress

King's Cup: Villa passes 300 goals as Barca progress

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

David Villa took his career goals tally to 301 when he netted twice as holders Barcelona eliminated third-tier Alaves 6-1 on aggregate to qualify for the last 16 of the King's Cup on Wednesday.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

WFH: 7 warning signs your co-worker is stressed

WFH: 7 warning signs your co-worker is stressed

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The thin boundary between work and life has become increasingly blurred, which is taking a toll on employese's mental well-being, says Prachi Ghogle.

PIX: Smith returns to battle in perfectly-poised Ashes series

PIX: Smith returns to battle in perfectly-poised Ashes series

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Australia, with Steve Smith back in their line-up, will retain the Ashes with victory in the fourth Test, while a win for England would set up a decider at the Oval next week.

Nitin Gadkari's mega plan for small biz

Nitin Gadkari's mega plan for small biz

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The plan includes step-wise expansion of a crucial credit guarantee net, establishment of an unprecedented number of functional clusters and increased government procurement from MSMEs.

Stop and refresh: Key for Federer, Nadal's return

Stop and refresh: Key for Federer, Nadal's return

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have returned to tennis in blistering form this season because they were able to recharge during injury layoffs last year, former world number two Alex Corretja has said.

Want a job? 7 things graduates MUST do in the lockdown

Want a job? 7 things graduates MUST do in the lockdown

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Recruiters are now in search of candidates with soft skills alongside tech-based knowledge, says Ambrish Sinha.

'World Cup will be won and lost in middle overs'

'World Cup will be won and lost in middle overs'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

With quality bowling attacks, Australia and India may have the edge at the World Cup in England where fortunes are likely to be made or marred in the middle overs.

Pogba to return for Arsenal trip; Liverpool won't be complacent

Pogba to return for Arsenal trip; Liverpool won't be complacent

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

HSBC to cut jobs in India

HSBC to cut jobs in India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The move is aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency.

La Liga: Ronaldo scores again as Real rout Espanyol

La Liga: Ronaldo scores again as Real rout Espanyol

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo took his league tally for the season to 30 as leaders Real Madrid swept aside Espanyol 5-0 at the Bernabeu to restore their 10-point advantage over Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday.

HP to cut 27,000 jobs in two years to shore up earnings

HP to cut 27,000 jobs in two years to shore up earnings

Rediff.com24 May 2012

"As part of the restructuring, HP expects approximately 27,000 employees to exit the company, or 8 per cent of its workforce as of October 31, 2011, by the end of fiscal year 2014," the company said in a statement.

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.

Federer stunned by teenager at Hopman Cup

Federer stunned by teenager at Hopman Cup

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Roger Federer's return from a six-month injury layoff suffered a setback when German teenager Alexander Zverev shocked the Swiss great 7-6(1) 6-7(4) 7-6(4) in an entertaining Hopman Cup tie on Wednesday. The 17-times grand-slam winner underwent knee surgery last February and, after missing the French Open with a back injury, announced in July that he needed extensive rehabilitation and would be sidelined for the rest of the season.

NBA: Rose returns to power Bulls past Hawks

NBA: Rose returns to power Bulls past Hawks

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Derrick Rose made an immediate impact on his return to the Chicago Bulls lineup on Monday as last season's Most Valuable Player scored a game-high 23 points in a 90-79 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks.

'You can keep locking down endlessly, but what will you do at the end of it?'

'You can keep locking down endlessly, but what will you do at the end of it?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'We haven't flattened the infection curve, we may have merely smoothened it temporarily.'

Aussie prodigy Pat Cummins set for return

Aussie prodigy Pat Cummins set for return

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Australian pace bowling prodigy Pat Cummins, who bagged a six-wicket haul on Test debut in South Africa last year, will return to action next week after a four-month injury layoff.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

Citigroup to axe 4,500 jobs soon

Citigroup to axe 4,500 jobs soon

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The job cuts will begin this quarter and be completed 'over the next few quarters' across a range of businesses, Pandit said at a Goldman Sachs Financial Services conference in New York.

Bank of America to axe 3,500 jobs

Bank of America to axe 3,500 jobs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Bank of America Corp will slash 3,500 jobs in the current quarter and is working on broader restructuring that could eliminate thousands of additional positions, a media report says.

Why engineers, docs are joining Civil Services

Why engineers, docs are joining Civil Services

Rediff.com13 May 2011

In the present times of job uncertainties and layoffs, the lure of bureaucracy is clear.

Wanderers Test: Steyn's participation still uncertain, Philander out

Wanderers Test: Steyn's participation still uncertain, Philander out

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

South African strike bowler Dale Steyn could miss next week's third Test against England as he has yet to recover from a shoulder problem while fellow paceman Vernon Philander has been ruled out of the series, Cricket South Africa said.

The secret behind Cognizant's AMAZING success

The secret behind Cognizant's AMAZING success

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Hiring during a recession and leveraging a stable succession gameplan are just a few amongst many other things that this firm did right.

Scared of losing your job? 10 things to do

Scared of losing your job? 10 things to do

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Utilise this time to gain hands-on experience on newer skills or refine current ones.

Injury scare keeps Gerrard guessing

Injury scare keeps Gerrard guessing

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Steven Gerrard will know by the middle of this week whether he faces another lengthy layoff or will be back in action for Liverpool soon after being diagnosed with an infected ankle.

League Cup: Liverpool in semis after Gerrard strikes at City

League Cup: Liverpool in semis after Gerrard strikes at City

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Manchester City suffered a third loss in four matches as Steven Gerrard earned Liverpool a 1-0 victory in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final at the Etihad Stadium Wednesday.