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I&B ministry to promote UID project

I&B ministry to promote UID project

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has been given the responsibility of promoting the Unique Identification Number project, officials said here on Friday.

350,000 flats remain unsold in Mumbai

350,000 flats remain unsold in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The maximum inventories are in 1 and 2 BHK configurations totaling 587,500 units.

6 parenting skills that will help you in your career

6 parenting skills that will help you in your career

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

As a parent, you become trained to constantly think about solutions.

NASA launches world's first mission to 'touch' the Sun

NASA launches world's first mission to 'touch' the Sun

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The mission's findings will help researchers improve their forecasts of space weather events, which have the potential to damage satellites and harm astronauts on orbit, disrupt radio communications and, at their most severe, overwhelm power grids, NASA said.

Varanasi: 18 dead, several trapped as part of under-construction flyover collapses

Varanasi: 18 dead, several trapped as part of under-construction flyover collapses

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Chief Project Manager H C Tiwari and three others were suspended.

Distance learning courses in Engg & Management

Distance learning courses in Engg & Management

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

MIT School of Distance Education, Pune announces admissions to diploma courses in engineering and management.

Time, cost overruns delay infra projects

Time, cost overruns delay infra projects

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Time and cost overruns have delayed 850 infrastructure projects out of a 1,035 during the period between 1992 and 2009, says a study.

Microsoft, Oracle, Google step up hiring in India

Microsoft, Oracle, Google step up hiring in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

US firms are seeking Indian engineers to work on technologies similar to their global counterparts

What are the best options for MBA abroad?

What are the best options for MBA abroad?

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice.

Kolkata flyover collapse: Four more arrested

Kolkata flyover collapse: Four more arrested

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Four more officers of the Hyderabad-based construction company in-charge of building the Vivekanda Road flyover, a portion of which collapsed last week, were arrested on Monday.

Maytas Infrastructure may divest some projects

Maytas Infrastructure may divest some projects

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

A two-day board meeting of Maytas Infrastructure's six-member new board, which comprises four government-nominees, is likely to divest some projects nearing completion in a bid to raise funds to complete other assignments.

5 Indian firms in shortlist to exploit Afghan iron

5 Indian firms in shortlist to exploit Afghan iron

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Five Indian metals and mining companies are in the race for acquiring mining rights for the largest iron ore deposit in war-torn Afghanistan. The government has shortlisted Vedanta group's Sesa Goa, Essar Minerals, Ispat Industries, JSW Steel and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam for a bid for the 1.8 billion tonne Hajigak iron ore deposit.

Nice guys finish first in business world

Nice guys finish first in business world

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown that project managers can get much better performance from their team members by treating them with honesty, kindness, and respect.

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

A team of 50 people led by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and NGO Akshaya Patra supervised the night-long preparations and yoga guru Ramdev put crowning tadka in the dish at the World India Food event that will conclude on Sunday.

Chinnaswamy is first cricket stadium with rooftop solar plant

Chinnaswamy is first cricket stadium with rooftop solar plant

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The roof top installation by the Karnataka State Cricket Association is a novel initiative executed for the first time at any stadium in the country and, probably, also the first cricket stadium in the world to have such facility, the Karnataka State Cricket Association said.

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The unmanned space telescope, which launched in 2009, leaves a legacy of more than 2,600 planet discoveries from outside our solar system

Blackstone arm buys Synergy stake for Rs 72 cr

Blackstone arm buys Synergy stake for Rs 72 cr

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Blackstone Real Estate Partners, the real estate arm of Blackstone group, has taken a minority stake in Synergy Property Development Services by investing $18 million (Rs 72 crore).

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.

Your friend laid off? Best ways to help

Your friend laid off? Best ways to help

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

The best ways to help: Offer to introduce your laid-off friend to useful contacts, to check his or her rsum and cover letter and to mention any job opportunities you hear about. Also forward information about upcoming industry association events, job fairs or networking opportunities.

As power shifts back to Bengaluru, Infy may hire less in US

As power shifts back to Bengaluru, Infy may hire less in US

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Firm's dented image following Sikka's exit could bring down revenues in the margin rich US market and force Infy to hire fewer Americans, as hiring locals in developed markets comes at a cost.

IBM India,ISB tie up to gauge Asia services sector

IBM India,ISB tie up to gauge Asia services sector

Rediff.com13 May 2008

The research will be held by the centre for Global Logistics and Manufacturing Strategies at the ISB and the Indian research laboratory at IBM India. IBM is working with Carnegie Mellon University and University of California, Berkeley for research in developed economics.

After a Rs 600-cr renovation, Oberoi Delhi to open from Jan 1

After a Rs 600-cr renovation, Oberoi Delhi to open from Jan 1

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

The hotel is equipped with new, clean air technology which promises its guests the cleanest air in the city on par with global standards.

'India story has to be a marathon, not sprint'

'India story has to be a marathon, not sprint'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Biggest challenge is to control fiscal deficit

Ambani said to give top oil executive telco duties

Ambani said to give top oil executive telco duties

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Ambani is banking on new businesses to boost profit as earnings from producing oil and natural gas has slowed in the past three years.

IIT-KGP develops new male contraceptive

IIT-KGP develops new male contraceptive

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

In what could be termed as a major innovation in the field of male contraception, the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) has invented a unique male contraceptive that can have a continued effect for 10 years. A single 60 mg injection can be effective for at least 10 years. A single dose, which may cost the manufacturer Rs 50, is expected to be marketed at close to Rs 200.

TCS sees synergy in Gen X tools

TCS sees synergy in Gen X tools

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

A team of engineers at India's largest IT services provider firm. Tata Consultancy Services, was working on a project for an important client. While it was co-ordinating work from three geographical units - Europe, South America and India - it was finding it difficult to collaborate through telephone or other voice means as there were language and pronunciation hurdles.

WARNING! Mid-level techies may become irrelevant

WARNING! Mid-level techies may become irrelevant

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

A recent McKinsey report warns that unless IT professionals re-train themselves, they could become irrelevant.

Now, tourists can enjoy luxury cruise in Goa's Mandovi river

Now, tourists can enjoy luxury cruise in Goa's Mandovi river

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The company has introduced motorised boats in Mandovi river, which is the major river in the coastal state, with vast picturesque backwaters.

On sale: Cheap Chinese short-range missile

On sale: Cheap Chinese short-range missile

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

China plans to sell to foreign countries its new short-range air to surface missile which can be mounted on drones and is designed for anti-terrorism operations.

Those Magnificent Women and their Flying Machines

Those Magnificent Women and their Flying Machines

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'The ultimate satisfaction of helping in the country's space programme is the bigger achievement attracting women to space research -- and they are so good at it!'

Bengaluru: Tale of 2 airports

Bengaluru: Tale of 2 airports

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Several people in the city have now moved the court seeking a direction to both the State and Union Government to keep the HAL airport open at least for domestic operations.

Facebook videos get over 1 billion viewers everyday

Facebook videos get over 1 billion viewers everyday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Facebook, which has more than 1.32 billion monthly active users globally, has over 1.07 billion mobile MAUs.

HPCL contract goes to EIL

HPCL contract goes to EIL

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

The long-delayed Bhatinda refinery project of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited crossed another significant milestone on Wednesday, with the award of the project management consultancy contract to Engineers India Ltd.

Yogi's pet projects: Tall promises, slow delivery

Yogi's pet projects: Tall promises, slow delivery

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Beyond announcements and optics, key projects have hardly moved under the Yogi government, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

F1 nights set to rock Sepang

F1 nights set to rock Sepang

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Malaysia's 5.542-km track on the outskirts of the city will be ready to host night races from 2009.

F1 nights set to rock Sepang

F1 nights set to rock Sepang

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Malaysia's 5.542-km track on the outskirts of the city will be ready to host night races from 2009.

Software engineers needed

Software engineers needed

Rediff.com15 May 2006

CSC is looking for IBM Mainframe professionals to work for global clients.

Project leaders/ managers needed

Project leaders/ managers needed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Tata Consultancy Services is recruiting Team Members/ Team Leaders/ Project Leaders/ Project Managers for their Delivery/ Solution Centers.

Want to study in the UK?

Want to study in the UK?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Alex Mackay from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, will interview students who wish to enroll for their undergraduate and management courses.

'Is your car worth more than your life?'

'Is your car worth more than your life?'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Get Ahead reader Ravindra G from Bengalooru tells why he chose a term insurance policy instead of a money back/endowment policy and unit linked insurance policy. What's more he is happy with the life cover he has now bought for himself.