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India to Witness Less Job Churn In Next 5 Years

India to Witness Less Job Churn In Next 5 Years

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The churn in Indian labour markets will be led by technology-driven sectors like artificial intelligence and machine learning (38 per cent), followed by data analysts and scientists (33 per cent) and data entry clerks (32 per cent).

Meta appoints Sandhya Devanathan as India head

Meta appoints Sandhya Devanathan as India head

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Social media giant Meta has appointed Sandhya Devanathan as the vice president of Meta India, the company said.

Bill Gates plans new role at Microsoft

Bill Gates plans new role at Microsoft

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

Gates says he wants to spend more time on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Hang me but don't play with the future of children: WFI chief

Hang me but don't play with the future of children: WFI chief

Rediff.com1 May 2023

WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh urged that the national championships and camps should be conducted as all activities have come to a standstill.

'Thank u Mr C & Rajamouli Garu'

'Thank u Mr C & Rajamouli Garu'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Proudly representing & winning for Indian Cinema. #jaihind...'

IPL 2022: Steyn moves from commentary box to SRH dugout

IPL 2022: Steyn moves from commentary box to SRH dugout

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'I've been here before, whether with the South African or IPL teams, so I'm excited. A new role for me, a coaching role which I'm really excited about. It's a whole new role looking at the players, which is fantastic. I'm looking forward to hitting the ground running.'

No conflict of interest in new role: Nilekani

No conflict of interest in new role: Nilekani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Nandan Nilekani, who has been appointed as head of the Unique Identification Authority, said he would ensure there is no conflict between his present role and the interests of Infosys Technologies.

Post Microsoft deal, Nokia's Chennai unit to get new role

Post Microsoft deal, Nokia's Chennai unit to get new role

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

On March 14, the Supreme Court had ordered Nokia India to give Rs 3,500 crore (Rs 35 billion) as guarantee before it transfers the plant to Microsoft.

England captaincy had become unhealthy, says Root

England captaincy had become unhealthy, says Root

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

A relieved Joe Root said the England Test captaincy had taken a toll on his personal health after he guided his side to a memorable five-wicket win against New Zealand on Sunday in his first match since relinquishing the role.

Vieira retires and takes new role at Man City

Vieira retires and takes new role at Man City

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Manchester City's former France midfielder Patrick Vieira formally announced his long-expected retirement as a player at the age of 35 on Thursday and was appointed as the club's Football Development Executive.

CA chief Henderson to quit, Baird to replace him next year

CA chief Henderson to quit, Baird to replace him next year

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Current Board member Baird has received the unanimous endorsement from fellow CA directors and state chairs to take up the charge next February, making him the fourth chair in less than 18 months.

How Praful Patel will play out his new role

How Praful Patel will play out his new role

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

From a high-profile civil aviation ministry to a relatively low-key Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Praful Patel is currently busy in launching a multi-pronged strategy for making public sector enterprises globally competitive.

Pollard praised for going from player to coach for MI

Pollard praised for going from player to coach for MI

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

"At @mipaltan there is never a goodbye, Polly. Congratulations on becoming the new batting coach for the MI franchise. Your presence will be a big influence for all the boys in the dugout," tweeted Sachin.

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.

'I Liked Bossing Fawad Khan'

'I Liked Bossing Fawad Khan'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'Fawad wants to take my place as president of the bank in a fictional country.' 'That way I got to tell one of the most talented actors in Pakistan what to do all the time.' 'I enjoyed that.'

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Rediff.com1 May 2023

While the wrestlers braved tough weather conditions, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu demanded custodial interrogation of WFI President.

Abhishek Bachchan set to don new role, launch sports venture firm

Abhishek Bachchan set to don new role, launch sports venture firm

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Actor Abhishek Bachchan is keen to explore sports entrepreneurship more seriously after his stint as the owner of a team in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). He is in the process of setting up a separate company to handle his ventures in the business of sports, which should be in place by the time the second season of the PKL takes off in March 2015.

WPL: 'It has been scratchy in all our games'

WPL: 'It has been scratchy in all our games'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

As UP Warriorz fell to their second loss from four games in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, Sophie Ecclestone opened up about their season so far.

New coach Boucher looking to build on Mumbai Indians' legacy

New coach Boucher looking to build on Mumbai Indians' legacy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Boucher, whose last assignment with the South African team was the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia where the Proteas exited at the Super 12 stage, said the new role had come with a lot of responsibility.

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

It was their first conversation since Indian-origin Sunak took charge as British prime minister on Tuesday.

Vengaskar, Kulkarni to represent ICA on BCCI Apex body

Vengaskar, Kulkarni to represent ICA on BCCI Apex body

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

"The role is not very different to what I have done before (in sports administration). I want to thank to all the former cricketers who voted for me. We are yet to meet with the board officials but we will definitely work for smooth coordination between the ICA and the BCCI," Vengsarkar told PTI.

How Ajay Banga Can Change The World Bank

How Ajay Banga Can Change The World Bank

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The World Bank must become Archimedes's lever to help change the world into a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable planet in the 21st century. The change in leadership now provides that opportunity, observes Ajay Chhibber.

Derek O'Brien gets a new role in Railways

Derek O'Brien gets a new role in Railways

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Kolkata-based quiz master Derek O'Brien and leading artist Shuvaprasanna will head two separate committees set up by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee to improve passengers' amenities and services in trains and stations.

WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose quits

WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose quits

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose and Meta's public policy head Rajiv Aggarwal have resigned from their positions, social media major Meta said on Tuesday. The development comes within a week of Meta announcing 11,000 lay-offs across the globe. The company has given charge of Meta India Public Policy to Shivnath Thukral who is currently serving as Director of WhatsApp Public Policy in India.

Can DK Replicate IPL Dazzle for India?

Can DK Replicate IPL Dazzle for India?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'He has been able to be a point of difference for teams he has played.' 'He has been picked to bat in that kind of position and to see whether he can replicate those performances for India as well.'

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

Rajasthan Royals appoint Steffan Jones as high performance fast bowling coach

Rajasthan Royals appoint Steffan Jones as high performance fast bowling coach

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The 48-year-old former pacer from Wales, had previously served as the team's fast bowling coach in 2019.

T20 World Cup: How Team India is shaping up

T20 World Cup: How Team India is shaping up

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

'We are going to be encountering different grounds wherever we are going to be playing, so the challenges are going to be different'

Stalin's son elevation triggers 'Sunrise vs Sonrise' debate in TN

Stalin's son elevation triggers 'Sunrise vs Sonrise' debate in TN

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Udhayanidhi, the 45-year old actor-producer is hailed as the "rising sun" by DMK workers, in obvious reference to the party's Rising Sun symbol.

No 'hera pheri', promises Paresh Rawal in new role as BJP man

No 'hera pheri', promises Paresh Rawal in new role as BJP man

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

He's a versatile actor and is now is looking to bring his onscreen persona to politics. Batting for the 'incorruptible' Narendra Modi, and slamming opponents -- the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party -- Paresh Rawal, the BJP's face from Ahmedabad, is speaking the language of a neta, already.

I will definitely be around IPL next year: De Villiers

I will definitely be around IPL next year: De Villiers

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The legendary AB de Villiers said he will 'definitely' return to the IPL next year as part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad, but he is not sure in what capacity.

Tasks Cut Out For New Commerce Secretary

Tasks Cut Out For New Commerce Secretary

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The government is targeting export of goods and services worth $2 trillion by 2030.

Ex-NZ skipper Vettori named Australia's assistant coach

Ex-NZ skipper Vettori named Australia's assistant coach

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has been appointed an assistant coach of Australia after working with the squad during the white-ball component of the Pakistan tour.

Bubble-Bubble Transfer For Pant, Axar

Bubble-Bubble Transfer For Pant, Axar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'Pant, Axar Patel, K S Bharat, Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav assembled at the team hotel in Mumbai,' DC stated on Wednesday.

'Wouldn't have made Pant captain'

'Wouldn't have made Pant captain'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'Such a player needs to be given this responsibility later.'

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

France's probable starting line-up for World Cup final

'Thank you for infectious smile': Prince Harry's tribute to 'granny' Queen

'Thank you for infectious smile': Prince Harry's tribute to 'granny' Queen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace'

Nandan Mulchandani, CIA's CTO

Nandan Mulchandani, CIA's CTO

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Delhi born and schooled Nand Mulchandani, who has more than 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley and at the Pentagon, has been appointed as the Central Intelligence Agency first-ever Chief Technology Officer.

'Solillada Saradara' Kharge: From a union leader to Cong prez

'Solillada Saradara' Kharge: From a union leader to Cong prez

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Sober by temperament and nature, Kharge has never landed in any major political trouble or controversy.