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Turning Point: Siraj's last over heroics

Turning Point: Siraj's last over heroics

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Mohammed Siraj was given the responsibility to take RCB home and he repaid Skipper Kohli's trust.

American IT industry calls for raising cap on H-1B visas

American IT industry calls for raising cap on H-1B visas

Rediff.com27 May 2015

US' IT industry wants a cap on H!B visas.

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Finance Minister P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan has proclaimed his determination to set Tamil Nadu's fiscal house in order in five years, and Friday will show how he plans to go about it when he rises to present the Stalin government's maiden budget, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Australia target Kohli, Dhawan, Rohit

Australia target Kohli, Dhawan, Rohit

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'Over the last 12 months Virat's averaged 133, Shikhar 75, and Rohit 50; so there's a lot of runs and balls faced from their top three. It's important to get them as early as you can because once they get in, they score fast and they don't seem to get out too easily'

'India is barely 1% of China's e-commerce market'

'India is barely 1% of China's e-commerce market'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Ebay India MD Latif Nathani says that Indian ecommerce has a long way to go before catching up with the Chinese market.

Fellow boards recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: De Villiers

Fellow boards recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: De Villiers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

'However, to be fair, the history books will record that it was the BCCI that got the job done and, in 2008, created the tournament that transformed the game'

Bangar wants KL to be versatile ODI player like Dravid

Bangar wants KL to be versatile ODI player like Dravid

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

If K L Rahul could adjust to opening the batting in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan, it will provide much-needed balance to the side, says assistant coach Sanjay Bangar, citing history when Rahul Dravid excelled in a similar role.

Politics forgotten, Paresh Raval is back in the movies!

Politics forgotten, Paresh Raval is back in the movies!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'I became busy with my political career.' 'I am ready now to give some time to my acting career.'

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

Rediff.com6 May 2022

If Irrfan could have been our finest professor of empirical philosophy, and Nawaz is our foremost poet of that space halfway between the gutter and the stars, then Jaideep Ahlawat has to be our greatest artist-scientist, asserts Sreehari Nair.

Adi Godrej: 'There's no dearth of jobs in India'

Adi Godrej: 'There's no dearth of jobs in India'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'What exists instead is a clear gap between skilled people and the work at hand.' 'Employers on most occasions find it difficult to find a match between the two,' Adi Godrej tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.

Talking points from the Premier League weekend

Talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Such is the level of consistency of Manchester City (nine straight wins) and Liverpool (five straight victories), that it can be easy to lose sight of just how good this title race is.

Laid off? A guide to moving to a new job

Laid off? A guide to moving to a new job

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Repackage and reposition yourself in terms of skills and experience and make your CV appealing to a larger audience. Look beyond your last industry.

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Set your personal work aside during your work hours. Or else, it may lead to delays and slips in your deliverables at work.

India faces huge manpower crunch: Study

India faces huge manpower crunch: Study

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

In a recent report published by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Boston Consulting Group, has estimated India would face 'talent gap'-- the lack of right skills for the job required -- of more than 5 million by 2012, as existing educational institutions do not impart employable skills. The report titled, 'India's demographic dilemma' brings out the fact the $1.1-trillion economy will have a shortfall of 750,000 skilled workers over the next five years.

Losing your mojo? Here's how to get it back

Losing your mojo? Here's how to get it back

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Put a spring back into your step with these simple tips.

Europe destination next for Indian professionals

Europe destination next for Indian professionals

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

With numbers of aging population on the rise in Europe and a steady outflow of skilled workers from these countries to a more prosperous western Europe, India hopes to fill the gap with its young work force. So far the traditional choices for Indian professionals was North America and for workers it was Gulf countries.

Stop lying in your CV, NOW!

Stop lying in your CV, NOW!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

When it comes to hiring, employers have found that a large number of aspirants tend to exaggerate their skill sets and even fabricate employment history, says a survey.

80% Indian companies will face shortage of leaders

80% Indian companies will face shortage of leaders

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

As Boomers leave the work force, there are not enough Gen-Xers to take their place, a report has revealed.

Migrant workers struggle to survive as pandemic rages

Migrant workers struggle to survive as pandemic rages

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

It took a lockdown for us in India to even recognise that the plight of migrants needs to be addressed. They were faceless and unrecognised. They were unappreciated and even hounded. They were poorly paid and exploited, notes Ramesh Menon.

Will visa curbs in US bring good news for techies in India?

Will visa curbs in US bring good news for techies in India?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Global IT firms seeing dearth of talent in countries such as US, looking for people with such skills from countries like India

What's going wrong for Rajasthan Royals

What's going wrong for Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Rajasthan Royals head coach Paddy Upton feels the inability to pick the right combination is the reason for his side's below-par performance this season.

Global talent competitiveness: India ranks a dismal 89!

Global talent competitiveness: India ranks a dismal 89!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

India's ranking is worst among the five BRICS countries

76% Indians not financially literate, says S&P survey

76% Indians not financially literate, says S&P survey

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Most respondents understand inflation, but very few understand risk diversification, says the ratings agency in its Global Financial Literacy Survey

'India is not producing sufficient good quality jobs'

'India is not producing sufficient good quality jobs'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'The jobs that are being created now are the delivery boy jobs which are of extremely poor quality, or contractual jobs where you hire a person on a per piece basis.'

Engineers, are you industry-ready?

Engineers, are you industry-ready?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Here's the latest academic trend for IT aspirants -- finishing schools to transform graduates into career professionals.

Why Indian women's team have struggled to win World title

Why Indian women's team have struggled to win World title

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The Indian women's cricket team needs to develop the mental toughness that the mighty Australians possess to end its drought of winning a World title, believes veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami. Like the men's team, Indian women have been consistently reaching the knockout stages of ICC events in recently but have failed to lay their hands on the trophy. In fact, they are yet to win a World Cup.

Starting a new business? 10 mistakes to avoid

Starting a new business? 10 mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The feeling to always be in control can hinder progress and cause serious trust issues among other stakeholders, say Nitesh Jain, CEO, co-founder, BeSingular.

'Dravid is a great mentor, doesn't make you feel as a newcomer'

'Dravid is a great mentor, doesn't make you feel as a newcomer'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Shreyas Iyer is hopeful that the India 'A' team coach Rahul Dravid's experience will help him evolve as a player.

WFH: 10 SMART tips to manage a team remotely

WFH: 10 SMART tips to manage a team remotely

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Managing team members without daily face-to-face interactions is something we are all learning. However, if we inculcate the following factors in our professional lives, it can help us go a long way in establishing seamlessness and excel at remote leadership

India Inc to see 10.3% salary hike this year

India Inc to see 10.3% salary hike this year

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

India and China are the only two countries who have reported a slight dip in pay hike.

Rahul Bose combines film and rugby

Rahul Bose combines film and rugby

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

The actor, who was a member of the national Rugby team, rounded his four-week long shooting in Kahsmir for his new film Daastan by coaching a group of Kashmiri boys the nuances of the game.

Solskjaer encouraged by Pogba performance; Keane half-time rant

Solskjaer encouraged by Pogba performance; Keane half-time rant

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Manchester United's Paul Pogba is desperate to make up for lost time after his long injury absence, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said after the France midfielder impressed in Friday's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.

How India can meet its job creation challenge

How India can meet its job creation challenge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

How soon can India reach a point when there is no hidden underemployment and all who want work can find it at a fair wage and decent work conditions, asks Nitin Desai.

Now, a new IT finishing school in Bangalore

Now, a new IT finishing school in Bangalore

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Pallavi Jha, chairperson and managing director of Dale Carnegie Training India Walchand PeopleFirst Ltd discusses their new IT school that will open its doors in Bangalore this October.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Sameer make impressive starts

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Sameer make impressive starts

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

'We will become a good welfare State if...'

'We will become a good welfare State if...'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'... the government provides adequate cash and kind support for the poorest of the poor for survival... ...conditional cash and skilling support for the economically poor to raise their incomes to adequate levels... ...and make functional arrangements for providing unemployment allowance to the vulnerable poor during disasters like the present one.'

Shock as Sindhu's coach resigns for personal reasons

Shock as Sindhu's coach resigns for personal reasons

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Kim had developed a good rapport with Sindhu, who time and again acknowledged the Korean's role in her success.

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A 15 per cent corporate tax rate for services companies in SEZs, setting up a fund for deep-tech startups and establishing clusters to demonstrate design-to-manufacturing capabilities of tech firms were some of the key demands made by the IT sector at the pre-Budget consultation on Monday. The participants shared their views and suggestions regarding Big Data, incentives for encouraging setting up of data centres, fiscal incentives for data localisation, incentives for pushing digital penetration in rural areas, and corporate guarantee to startups for competing with other nations.

Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Yet, in J&K even if you are not involved in active combat, you can come under enemy fire.' 'However young a soldier is, he is not immune to action.' 'He may face challenges during the course of discharging his military duties.'

This start-up helps unemployed youth get jobs easily

This start-up helps unemployed youth get jobs easily

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

EduBridge is emerging as a strong player in training unemployed youth.