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When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'Unfortunately, most of our students use AI to replace knowledge when they should be using the AI tools to enhance their knowledge.' 'I am sorry to say, even those students who have opted to study AI have no idea what AI is.'

'Lifelong Learning Is Key In Today's Fast-Changing Business Landscape'

'Lifelong Learning Is Key In Today's Fast-Changing Business Landscape'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Citing an example of the pressure students face, she mentioned that one student shared how friends in college would say, "Don't come back without that multi-crore job," as they said their goodbyes.' 'But you have to understand that this is the end of the beginning, and it's not even the beginning of the end.'

Infosys to provide training, help job seekers in US

Infosys to provide training, help job seekers in US

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Reskill and Restart - powered by Infosys Wingspan - takes job seekers on a guided journey, beginning with aptitude and skills assessment, followed by curated job-specific skills training, and culminating in matching them with available positions.

People are celebrating democracy: Modi in Srinagar

People are celebrating democracy: Modi in Srinagar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the youth of Jammu and Kashmir have found confidence in democracy again and are feeling that their vote can bring change, which is the first step towards their empowerment.

Weekly GK Quiz: Test your skills

Weekly GK Quiz: Test your skills

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Take our weekly quiz on general awareness.

Bumrah lauds India's fearless rookies

Bumrah lauds India's fearless rookies

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Reddy, rookie speedster Harshit Rana, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna and Dhruv Jurel are on their maiden Test tour to Australia.

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Crores of rupees have been spent on paper but nothing has actually happened on the ground.'

'Without skills you are a recipient of charity'

'Without skills you are a recipient of charity'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'Jobs will exist at very high levels or low levels of skill sets.' 'People, who are in middle level jobs, are the ones who are facing the problem as such jobs are fast disappearing because of technological advancement.'

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Unless you know what you are and what you are not, how will you get an appropriate job?

IT cos set to slash 3 mn jobs by 2022

IT cos set to slash 3 mn jobs by 2022

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

With automation taking place at a much faster pace across industries especially in the tech space, domestic software firms that employee over 16 million are set to slash headcounts by a massive 3 million by 2022, which will help them save a whopping $100 billion mostly in salaries annually, says a report. The domestic IT sector employs around 16 million, of them around 9 million are employed in low-skilled services and BPO roles, according to Nasscom. Of these 9 million low-skilled services and BPO roles, 30 per cent or around 3 million will be lost by 2022, principally driven by the impact of robot process automation or RPA. Roughly 0.7 million roles are expected to be replaced by RPA alone and the rest due to other technological upgrades and upskilling by the domestic IT players, while it the RPA will have the worst impact in the US with a loss of almost 1 million jobs, according to a Bank of America report on Wednesday.

Kareena, Aamir Add Glamour To Red Sea Festival

Kareena, Aamir Add Glamour To Red Sea Festival

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

The fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival saw Bollywood folk add a lot of glamour in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Starting a New Job? 10 Tips for SUCCESS

Starting a New Job? 10 Tips for SUCCESS

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

It is important for working professionals to not get attached to a designation or title or brand or a company name, asserts Aditya Malik, MD & CEO, Talentedge.

5 tips to get a JOB in 2021

5 tips to get a JOB in 2021

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The ability to make smarter data-driven decisions will be a critical skill that every employer will be looking at in every prospective employee.

Pick The Right Career After Class 12

Pick The Right Career After Class 12

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Considering factors like job prospects, growth potential and industry trends can provide valuable insights into selecting a suitable career path, suggests rediffGURU Rohit Gupta.

Almost 200K jobs vacant in 9 sectors in Q1, says survey

Almost 200K jobs vacant in 9 sectors in Q1, says survey

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Lack of skilled labour, among other factors, led to 187,062 vacancies in nine sectors during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, showed the new revamped quarterly employment survey (QES). This accounted for a little over 0.6 per cent of the total jobs given by these establishments till April-June 2021-22. The nine sectors - manufacturing, construction, trade, transport, education, health, accommodation and restaurants, IT/BPOs and financial services - employed 30.8 million people.

World Savings Day: Your Career Is Your BIGGEST Saving!

World Savings Day: Your Career Is Your BIGGEST Saving!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The best way to achieve financial security isn't by cutting out every vada pav or limiting yourself to home-cooked meals; it's by making yourself indispensable at work, says Vatsal Ramaiya.

India Inc bats for 'skill corridor' in Maharashtra

India Inc bats for 'skill corridor' in Maharashtra

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Skilling of people to use new technology in manufacturing should be encouraged, said Sun Pharma MD Dilip Shanghvi

3 Mumbaikars 'held captive' in Myanmar after being lured with IT jobs: Police

3 Mumbaikars 'held captive' in Myanmar after being lured with IT jobs: Police

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The victims were promised IT sector jobs in Thailand by an agent.

'Work Is NOT Life'

'Work Is NOT Life'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'Don't get stressed if you are not able to do your work.' 'If you feel you do not have the skill or capacity to do some work, accept it.'

10 TIPS To Ace a Job Interview

10 TIPS To Ace a Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

A job interview is intended to allow you to get to know the people you will be working with and for them to get to know you. It's critical to be yourself.

ASK MAYANK: What's the right job for me?

ASK MAYANK: What's the right job for me?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Inspired by the humility of fellow para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and the relentless dedication of star cricketer Virat Kohli, Nitesh began to rebuild his life.

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'People should realise he is an impact player, like Virender Sehwag.' 'You don't expect these players to score a 70-80 every time they bat, but whenever they score they will win matches for your team.'

IT majors raise temp hiring for skilled jobs

IT majors raise temp hiring for skilled jobs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

A dearth of skilled staff, especially for high-end technologies, coupled with difficulty in obtaining H1-B visas, is prompting Indian IT companies to hire more people on a temporary basis overseas.

'Trump Is More Unpredictable'

'Trump Is More Unpredictable'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'The policies announced by his administration are implemented faster.'

Job losses are inevitable in IT

Job losses are inevitable in IT

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'The focus for IT companies will shift from adding scale to building a smaller, more specialised, talent pool with specific domain expertise,' says Shyamal Majumdar.

The HOTTEST jobs of 2019

The HOTTEST jobs of 2019

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Automation, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and virtual reality would demand more jobs.

'Don't want to be captain, I want to be leader': SKY

'Don't want to be captain, I want to be leader': SKY

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

In his first series as full-time T20I captain, Suryakumar won the 'Player of The Series' award after two brilliant knocks in the first two games

Bumrah Ignites Captaincy Debate

Bumrah Ignites Captaincy Debate

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

'Bowlers are the smart people because you know, they have to get the batsman out and we are obviously always fighting the odds because the grounds are shorter, the bats are better.'

The hottest start-up jobs in India

The hottest start-up jobs in India

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Presenting a list of the most trending jobs in the start-up world.

Rampaging England rout Pakistan in Multan Test

Rampaging England rout Pakistan in Multan Test

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

England became the first team to win a Test by an innings after conceding more than 500 runs in their first innings.

Weekly Quiz: Test your GK skills

Weekly Quiz: Test your GK skills

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Take our weekly quiz on general awareness and tell us how you fare.

How To Write A Good CV: 5 Expert Tips

How To Write A Good CV: 5 Expert Tips

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Any candidate who can present a compelling resume is quite likely to outshine others who are in line for the same job, says Raj Tanwar, HR head, Advantage Club, a global employee engagement platform.

Bangladeshis hope for normalcy with new govt at the helm

Bangladeshis hope for normalcy with new govt at the helm

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

People in Bangladesh have welcomed the new interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, hoping it would restore order, end repression and hold a fair election to facilitate a democratic transition of power.

Gig economy can support 90 mn jobs, add 1.25% to GDP: Report

Gig economy can support 90 mn jobs, add 1.25% to GDP: Report

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

The gig economy can serve up to 90 million jobs in the non-farm sectors in India with a potential to add 1.25 per cent to the GDP over the "long term", a report said on Tuesday. The gig economy, where workers get hired typically for short durations, can lead to transactions of over $250 billion over the long term, the report by the consultancy firm BCG said. The firm said gig economy is not a new concept but has seen greater adoption following the advent of technology.

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Uttarakhand announces reservations for Agniveers

Uttarakhand announces reservations for Agniveers

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Agniveers will be granted reservation in government jobs in Uttarakhand upon their return after serving in the armed forces, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Friday, as the nation observed the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Can Sundar take Jadeja's place in India's T20 team?

Can Sundar take Jadeja's place in India's T20 team?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Washington Sundar said that he "needs to give his 100 percent" to stake claim for the spin all-rounder's slot in India's T20 side.

'I Was Denied Promotion For 6.5 Years'

'I Was Denied Promotion For 6.5 Years'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'The abuse got so ugly and toxic that I became depressed and had to seek therapy.'