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Best of the Week

Best of the Week

Rediff.com30 Oct 2004

Great bikes! Will they ever come to India?

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Through Manorathangal, M T Vasudevan Nair makes himself available to a whole new generation of uninitiated viewers, who can familiarise themselves with his rich body of work and hope to learn a thing or two about life in all its messy grandeur and flawed imperfections, notes Arjun Menon.

Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay to resign, may join politics: Reports

Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay to resign, may join politics: Reports

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The judge refused to comment on it, stating that he would address all inquiries after submitting his resignation.

'My company fired me for moonlighting'

'My company fired me for moonlighting'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

rediffGURU Mayank Rautela offers suggestions on what you should do if you are moonlighting.

Robin Singh to coach Hong Kong

Robin Singh to coach Hong Kong

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Robin Singh has signed a two-year contract with the Hong Kong cricket team and would not be available for the colts' series against England.

Ahead of Modi's US visit, Biden eases green card norms

Ahead of Modi's US visit, Biden eases green card norms

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The Biden administration has eased norms by releasing policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for those waiting for green cards to work and stay in America, days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US.

100 Indian workers in US to 'return' H-2B visa

100 Indian workers in US to 'return' H-2B visa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Nearly 100 Indian workers, who claim they were lured to move to the US by false promises of permanent jobs, will march up to the White House on Monday morning and return their H2B visas in a symbolic rejection of the guest worker programme used to traffic them to Washington. The workers, who complain they underwent 'slave-like treatment' at a Mississippi shipyard, will also demand a Congressional investigation of their former employer Signal International.

Apple boss Steve Jobs returns to work

Apple boss Steve Jobs returns to work

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The New York Times report citing a person who saw Jobs at the Apple campus said that 'Jobs was actually at work on Apple's sprawling corporate campus on Monday.' 'However, company representatives did not say whether he had returned permanently,' it added.

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Rediff.com14 May 2024

This was the first general election in the valley after the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the EC said in a statement.

Sportswoman who lost leg seeks Govt job

Sportswoman who lost leg seeks Govt job

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The young athlete who lost her leg after being thrown out of a train by robbers says 'small compensation' will not help her even as Railways ordered a high-level probe into the incident.

Ronen Sen promises to help Indian workers

Ronen Sen promises to help Indian workers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

The nearly 100 workers, who began their march -- Journey for Justice -- in New Orleans on March 18 to protest the "slave-like treatment" at a Mississippi shipyard, met Indian Ambassador Ronen Sen and also demanded that necessary steps be taken to prevent abuse of workers under H2B visa programme. The workers have also alleged that the Indian government is not doing anything to protect them.

Pvt sector bank officers form union; to join Sept 2 strike

Pvt sector bank officers form union; to join Sept 2 strike

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA) on Monday said it has launched a wing to deal with issues faced by those working for private sector lenders.

Indian workers protest outside White House

Indian workers protest outside White House

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Nearly 65 Indian workers, who claim they were lured to move to the US by false promises of permanent jobs, have protested before the White House against the 'abuses' in the H2B visa system, which was used to traffic them in the US. Towards the end of their protest, the workers ripped up the enlarged photo copied page of their passport in which their visas had been stamped. The workers are demanding Congressional investigation of their former employer -- Signal International.

Fixed-term employment will create jobs, reduce employer's fear

Fixed-term employment will create jobs, reduce employer's fear

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

There is no doubt that archaic labour laws governing employment of contract labour have fanned tensions at the workplace and need to be amended.

Contract labour law under review

Contract labour law under review

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

Left party members in Rajya Sabha were on their feet on Thursday demanding an assurance from the government that permanent jobs would not be brought under contract.

Vedanta Group slashes 4,000 jobs in India

Vedanta Group slashes 4,000 jobs in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

While Vedanta Aluminium, Balco and Cairn India confirmed the job cuts, sources said Sesa Goa too had slashed jobs.

Not compensation, but govt job will help: Athlete

Not compensation, but govt job will help: Athlete

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The young athlete who lost her leg after being thrown out of a train by robbers on Thursday demanded a government job, saying a "small compensation" will not help her. Arunima alias Sonu lost her leg after she was pushed out of the Padmavat Express in Bareilly on Monday night by three men who were trying to rob her when she was travelling to Delhi to appear for an examination. She said her dreams have been shattered."A few thousand rupees cannot last long," she said.

Orchestra singer, milk-seller, farm labourer won World cup for India

Orchestra singer, milk-seller, farm labourer won World cup for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

One is a singer, one works at a farm, another sells milk -- meet India's Blind World Cup winning team

Lloyds TSB to offshore 450 jobs to India

Lloyds TSB to offshore 450 jobs to India

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Bank union Unite official John Bancroft said, he was disappointed with the news. He said: "Unite has an off shoring agreement with Lloyds TSB which states the union will be consulted before any off shoring decisions are made and that there will be no compulsory redundancies. "We will be working to ensure that staff in the bank are offered suitable alternative employment and that their terms and conditions are protected."

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ultimately quotas kill talent and true meritocracy, argues R Jagannathan.

BT to slash 2,000 BPO jobs in India

BT to slash 2,000 BPO jobs in India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The types of jobs to be brought back home could require staff to work weekend shifts and up until 11pm at night. The communications workers union has said that it will be unfair for call centre operators to work for the hours, particularly for those with families.

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Why Article 370 Failed To Protect Kashmiri Pandits

Why Article 370 Failed To Protect Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

'The relationship between Kashmiri Pandits and Article 370 is vexed.' 'Sentiment in Jammu towards Article 370 was largely unfavourable and Jammu resented being lumped with Kashmir and placed on a different footing from the rest of India.'

Are Youngsters Giving Up On Marriage?

Are Youngsters Giving Up On Marriage?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

It is evident that the younger generation is increasingly choosing to postpone or completely forego the idea of getting married, observes Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

50% laid-off US workers have found new job

50% laid-off US workers have found new job

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Amid the gloomy job market scenario, there is some good news around the corner as the finding of a new survey shows that half of the workers in the United States who were laid-off in the last three months have found a new occupation.

God will provide for us say TN's women temple priests

God will provide for us say TN's women temple priests

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Taking the opportunity to close the gender gap in the profession, three young women -- one the first graduate in a family, another a graduate and the third a postgraduate -- have chosen to take up the sacred vocation of priest in a Hindu temple.

First salary: 'Even today, I value Rs 850'

First salary: 'Even today, I value Rs 850'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Rao MA from Singapore shares his story.

7 things a fresher must do to bag the dream job offer

7 things a fresher must do to bag the dream job offer

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Dressing appropriately and saying the right things to the right people in your interview can advance your chances to bag that dream job you are looking for.

I only criticised Sanatan Dharma: Udhayanidhi

I only criticised Sanatan Dharma: Udhayanidhi

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

After sparking a row over his Sanatan Dharma remarks, Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of 'twisting' his statement and spreading fake news.

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

As we celebrate women achievers who are excelling in their careers, here are incredible tales of hard work and perseverance to inspire you this week.

Shinde under pressure to deny Maratha quota, says Jarange, resumes fast

Shinde under pressure to deny Maratha quota, says Jarange, resumes fast

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

As the 40-day deadline he set before the Maharashtra government to implement Maratha reservation came to an end, activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday launched his indefinite fast to press for the demand for quota to the community.

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'It will be a competitive market more than ever due to the layoffs that have happened.'

Mahad bridge collapse: Maha BJP offers jobs to victims' next of kin

Mahad bridge collapse: Maha BJP offers jobs to victims' next of kin

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

A team of BJP leaders visited over 15 families of the deceased in Raigad and Ratnagiri districts and offered jobs to the kin of the victims.

The Caste System In Govt Employment

The Caste System In Govt Employment

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

For large numbers of employees in the government system, the month-end salary cheque is no longer guaranteed. So the days of the government and State-owned enterprises wanting to be ideal employers are over, observes T N Ninan.

All you want to know about Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana

All you want to know about Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday announced a scheme to financially support those who lost their jobs and were covered under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948. Somesh Jha explains the key features.

Football Briefs: Ancelotti turns down Italy job

Football Briefs: Ancelotti turns down Italy job

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

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

Fighter: Blood On The Dance Floor

Fighter: Blood On The Dance Floor

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Siddharth Anand's artistry bespeaks an upbringing filled with GI Joes, plastic combat boots and plastic bayonets, fake punching noises and fake sounds of gunshots, rudely interrupted by an adult voice saying, 'Beta, all this is good, but try bringing in some feelings too', observes Sreehari Nair.

The puzzle of India's lack of manufacturing job growth

The puzzle of India's lack of manufacturing job growth

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Top companies added employees at 3% CAGR from 2003-04 to 2013-14, while revenues grew at 18%.

HR GURU: Can I ask for pet-related leave?

HR GURU: Can I ask for pet-related leave?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Jobless In US, Indian Techies Face Uncertain Future

Jobless In US, Indian Techies Face Uncertain Future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Those on H-1B visas have to find a new job within 60 days or head back to India.