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Rupee recovers 15 paise to end at 65.03

Rupee recovers 15 paise to end at 65.03

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The domestic currency had lost 44 paise in the previous two days.

Snapdeal looks abroad for talent

Snapdeal looks abroad for talent

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Firm has shortlisted 4 candidates for engineering head post

Govt plans to introduce new civil aviation policy by May 15

Govt plans to introduce new civil aviation policy by May 15

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Govt to introduce new aviation policy on May 15.

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Older workers are headed for the VRS exit in larger-than-expected numbers even as unrest stirs over unrevised wage settlements.

Ganguly clears air on Zaheer's appointment

Ganguly clears air on Zaheer's appointment

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

India's new bowling consultant Zaheer Khan will be offered a contract of 150 days per season, informed Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) member Sourav Ganguly.

Hiring activity muted across sectors in May

Hiring activity muted across sectors in May

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

According to the report, Naukri Job Speak Index stood at 1,600 for May 2014, a stable hiring scenario compared to the previous month.

Check out who all have applied for India coach's post

Check out who all have applied for India coach's post

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Former Team Director Ravi Shastri and current chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil are the most notable names among the 57 applications that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has received.

Rise and fall of the Dosa King

Rise and fall of the Dosa King

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

His blind faith in astrology took him down a tragic path that has now come to define his life.

IPL snub not in my control, says Vihari

IPL snub not in my control, says Vihari

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Vihari, who had kept his base price at Rs 50 lakh, found himself in the unsold bracket.

Cost of holiday to drop by a fifth in 2009

Cost of holiday to drop by a fifth in 2009

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The downturn in the tourism industry may cast a gloom for hotels and travel related industry, but it augurs well for tourists.

Rupee ends firmer at 66.82 on dollar selling, up 13 paise

Rupee ends firmer at 66.82 on dollar selling, up 13 paise

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Unwinding of long dollar positions ahead of the US job data backed the rupee sentiment

Work in the gig economy? Read this

Work in the gig economy? Read this

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Don't worry about volatile, erratic cash flows, freelancers. Vishal Dhawan explains how you can invest and achieve your financial goals despite irregular income.

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Companies such as Amazon, Uber are looking at expanding their hubs in Canada.

Alleged New Zealand gunman fires lawyer, to represent himself in court

Alleged New Zealand gunman fires lawyer, to represent himself in court

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

His move has raised fears that he could attempt to use the trial to express his extremist views.

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Listen carefully to what others say and stay open to opportunities of grasping the new learning atmosphere.

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Mired in corruption, politics and with a history of suicides by its hapless depositors, PMC Bank's revival is a challenge very different from Yes Bank and LVB, both for the regulator and the rescuer, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'I don't want any tags, I don't want any headlines'

'I don't want any tags, I don't want any headlines'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli has literally made the 22-yard strip his own kingdom and is in no mood to "compete with anyone" for any specific "tag", like best batsman in world cricket.

Obama's victory bad news for India's BPO sector

Obama's victory bad news for India's BPO sector

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

US President-elect Barack Obama is a solid supporter of the growing Indo-US strategic partnership and backs the landmark bilateral nuclear deal, but has strong views about outsourcing of American jobs overseas, a cause of concern for Indian businesses.

Amid inflation worries, June manufacturing sees fastest growth in 2018

Amid inflation worries, June manufacturing sees fastest growth in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

PMI went up from 51.2 points in May to 53.1 in June. Owing to the June figure, PMI for manufacturing stood at 51.9 points in the first quarter of 2018-19 against 51.8 points in the fourth quarter of 2017-18.

China wants to write the rules for commerce in Asia: Obama

China wants to write the rules for commerce in Asia: Obama

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

China aims to set common standards on issues.

Why Indian students DON'T want to go to Trump's US

Why Indian students DON'T want to go to Trump's US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The hostile environment towards outsiders under the Trump government is a major reason, say experts.

The new normal at India's IT companies

The new normal at India's IT companies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Analysts are of the opinion that 55 may emerge as the new age to retire for techies in India

US has best economic growth prospects: Obama

US has best economic growth prospects: Obama

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

President Barack Obama has said the US has "risen from recession" and has got better prospects of economic growth.

Rupee ends flat at 65.76 against USD

Rupee ends flat at 65.76 against USD

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The rupee closed almost flat at 65.76 against the US dollar on some demand for the American currency from banks.

Rupee ends 25 paise higher at 63.75 Vs USD

Rupee ends 25 paise higher at 63.75 Vs USD

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

The Indian rupee had lost 10 paise to close at 64 on Thursday.

India gets tough on erring manpower agents

India gets tough on erring manpower agents

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

An amendment to the Indian Immigration Act governing the conduct of manpower agents is now waiting for the mandatory clearance from the union cabinet, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said in Dubai on Tuesday. Of the 56 complaints received so far this year, 13 licences were cancelled while 27 were suspended. Twenty-eight licences of recruiting agents were cancelled in 2006 and 65 were suspended.

No tax breaks if you outsource: Obama to US firms

No tax breaks if you outsource: Obama to US firms

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Playing to the gallery on the hot button issue of outsourcing in his acceptance speech, Obama kept up with the rhetoric on the subject that has been a staple of Democratic campaigning and went on to spell out what he would do as President on the front.

Why Infosys cuts H1-B visas

Why Infosys cuts H1-B visas

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Even as the strong anti-outsourcing lobby in the US is forcing US lawmakers to take a relook at their H1-B visa strategy amid huge job losses, Infosys Technologies which holds the largest number of H1-B visas among all the Indian IT services companies has started reducing the number as a part of the company's policy to reduce its 'overseas bench' strength.

IBM withdraws outsourcing patent

IBM withdraws outsourcing patent

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

IBM's attempt to patent a technology that would help companies to figure out which jobs to send overseas getting a quiet burial. The company today confirmed that it has withdrawn its patent application for "outsourcing of services" which it had filed on July 12 this year.

India-Kuwait ink landmark labour pact

India-Kuwait ink landmark labour pact

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

India and Kuwait have signed a landmark labour agreement, incorporating steps for job protection, checking exploitation of Indian workers and ensuring payment of salaries and other benefits promised at the time of recruitment.

Rupee tumbles by 36 paise to 2-year low at 66.82 against USD

Rupee tumbles by 36 paise to 2-year low at 66.82 against USD

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The dollar index was down by 0.02 per cent against a basket of six major currencies.

Cameron and a pig: British PM's 'debauched' past exposed

Cameron and a pig: British PM's 'debauched' past exposed

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The book claims that Cameron smoked marijuana and took part in bizarre initiation ceremony as part of a university society, called the Piers Gaveston Society.

A model's beauty mantras: No smoking, no alcohol

A model's beauty mantras: No smoking, no alcohol

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Canadian model Azura Skye Vanderberg -- who is walking at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016 for the second time - talks to Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com about her beauty and fitness mantras.

Kohli on why he could sit out a couple of IPL matches

Kohli on why he could sit out a couple of IPL matches

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said he won't mind sitting out one or two matches in IPL-12 to stay fit and fresh for the ICC World Cup.

'Work two years before an MBA abroad'

'Work two years before an MBA abroad'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Karan Gupta, overseas education consultant, discusses various aspects of the study abroad process, especially post-studies employment options.

Kerala woman's ordeal: Centre assures action

Kerala woman's ordeal: Centre assures action

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Taking serious view of a 29-year old Kerala woman landing in a prostitution racket in Oman after being lured with a housemaid job, India has asked its mission in Muscat to take up the case with the Omanese Government and seek action against her sponsors. Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi on Monday said that stringent action would also be taken if any agent was involved in the racket.

COA hail CAC's head coach choice

COA hail CAC's head coach choice

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

"They (CAC) have applied themselves to the cause at hand with dedication and commitment. This is exactly what we had expected from a committee of such distinguished cricketers. On behalf of all interested in 'Cricket India', BCCI and the COA, I thank them for the service so willingly rendered by them. We accept their recommendation in totality."

How H1-B visas actually help Indian cos

How H1-B visas actually help Indian cos

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Indian outsourcers file the most applications for temporary H-1B visas. Are they using them to train staff for jobs abroad?

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson led the tributes with UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street for the National Health Service (NHS) and other key workers across care homes and public transport at 11 am local time. So far 82 NHS staff are known to have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, including many with their roots in India.

MBA: Which degree specialisation is best for you?

MBA: Which degree specialisation is best for you?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Karan Gupta, overseas education consultant, discusses MBAs and how you should choose your degree specialisation.