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5 dream jobs that will help you survive recession

5 dream jobs that will help you survive recession

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Artificial Intelligence will create 2.3 million machine learning jobs by 2020.

Tiger Woods drops out of two PGA Tour events due to back spasms

Tiger Woods drops out of two PGA Tour events due to back spasms

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Tiger Woods will not compete in two scheduled upcoming PGA Tour events due to nagging back spasms that forced him to pull out of an event in Dubai last week, the former world number one said on Friday.

Can Zaheer reclaim India spot?

Can Zaheer reclaim India spot?

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Zaheer Khan is eager to "reclaim" his place in the Indian team and said he will look to use the period after IPL to attain peak fitness.

Nadal and Williams win easily in Rome

Nadal and Williams win easily in Rome

Rediff.com19 May 2013

Rafael Nadal made short work of his great rival Roger Federer to win the Italian Open, his sixth trophy of the year, 6-1, 6-3 on Sunday.

Mint-green Federer looking sharp on competitive return

Mint-green Federer looking sharp on competitive return

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Roger Federer looked as sharp as ever in his first match following a two-month layoff as he beat Czech Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3 at the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

Nadal routs Raonic to close on eighth Barcelona title

Nadal routs Raonic to close on eighth Barcelona title

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Rafa Nadal moved to within one victory of an eighth Barcelona Open title in nine years when he thrashed Canadian fifth seed Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-0 on Saturday to set up a final against fourth-seeded Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro.

Nadal creates athlete, event management company

Nadal creates athlete, event management company

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Rafa Nadal has set up his own company to manage athletes and organise events with his long-term agent Carlos Costa, the world number five announced on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

Amazon buys 49% stake in Kishore Biyani's Future Coupons

Amazon buys 49% stake in Kishore Biyani's Future Coupons

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Through this transaction, Amazon has managed to acquire around a 3.6 per cent stake in the Future group.

Samsung India hands pink slips to cut flab

Samsung India hands pink slips to cut flab

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The move, however, is unlikely to prompt its rivals in India - Chinese manufacturers like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi - to do the same.

I couldn't have defeated Nadal at French Open, reckons Federer

I couldn't have defeated Nadal at French Open, reckons Federer

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'Obviously Rafa is in great position to finish World No. 1'

PIX: Inter Milan too good for Juve; Messi sees red!

PIX: Inter Milan too good for Juve; Messi sees red!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in Serie A and Bundesliga.

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.

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.

Lockdown times have been good for Byju's!

Lockdown times have been good for Byju's!

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Now, because of COVID-19, we have become the only way to learn.'

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.

India will lose if COVID-19 fight restricted to PMO: Rahul

India will lose if COVID-19 fight restricted to PMO: Rahul

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Gandhi also called upon the government to immediately put money into the hands of the poor and provide a financial package to the industry to help revive the economy.

Covid's worst still to come

Covid's worst still to come

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The world and India likely won't have a vaccine that is widely administered till the end of 2021.' 'In the meantime, clear communication would help,' observes Rahul Jacob.

'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.

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.

'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'

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:

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.