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Arvind Kejriwal's missing WagonR found in Ghaziabad

Arvind Kejriwal's missing WagonR found in Ghaziabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

The car was found abandoned in Ghaziabad.

11 tech careers that can CHANGE your future

11 tech careers that can CHANGE your future

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

It is imperative that young aspirants consider career options that will guarantee job security -- roles that are centred around technology.

Ola to unveil one of India's 'fastest' cars; 0-100 Km/h in 4 seconds

Ola to unveil one of India's 'fastest' cars; 0-100 Km/h in 4 seconds

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of ride-hailing firm Ola who disrupted the electric scooters market in the country, is planning to launch an electric sports car in 2024. The plan will put it in competition with Indian players, such as the Tata group and Mahindra & Mahindra, and global giants like Tesla and Hyundai. Aggarwal, recently, took a group of reporters to the firm's design studio at the Ola campus in Bengaluru where his teams are working on several EVs, including scooters, motorcycles, sedans, and SUVs - and even robotaxis.

Trump bans Federal agencies from contracting H-1B visa holders

Trump bans Federal agencies from contracting H-1B visa holders

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Trump told reporters that his administration will not tolerate firing of hardworking Americans in pursuit of cheap foreign labour.

'In 1987, my first salary was Rs 550'

'In 1987, my first salary was Rs 550'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salaries.

7 jobs in DEMAND

7 jobs in DEMAND

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

There will be a huge market for healthcare professionals, data and security experts and digital marketers, says Navneet Singh, founder, Avsar HR Services.

'Work for the govt?' Yes, say Ivy League profs, Silicon Valley techies

'Work for the govt?' Yes, say Ivy League profs, Silicon Valley techies

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Advertisement on mygov.in gets 8,000 applications and counting; govt to maintain bank of CVs for future use

How Jacqueline, Kalki led 1900 girls to set a world record

How Jacqueline, Kalki led 1900 girls to set a world record

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The girls timed their plank position for 60 seconds to create a new Guinness World record.

8 SIMI terrorists escape from Bhopal jail after killing guard

8 SIMI terrorists escape from Bhopal jail after killing guard

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Eight terrorists of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India escaped from the Central Jail in Bhopal on Monday by killing a security guard and scaling the prison wall with the help of bed sheets, following which some officials responsible for jail security have been suspended.

IT jobs: Worst challenge ahead

IT jobs: Worst challenge ahead

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Expert staff in the line of fire in the tech sector. Analysts attribute these job losses to a slowdown in growth, automation of lower-end work.

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Project Vivaan won big at the Solar Decathlon, placing second overall (and missing the first position by a whisker). Members of the award-winning Team Shunya tell Mrigank Warrier how they built a carbon-neutral, water-neutral, energy-positive home for a family of four.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Indian start-ups and software product companies are trying to attract engineers and programmers who are either stranded in India because of the lockdown or H-1B visa holders who have been laid off.

Hiring demand up 9% YoY in Oct: Monster

Hiring demand up 9% YoY in Oct: Monster

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Hiring demand for the month of October 2021, witnessed a dip of 3 per cent, as compared to September 2021. However, job demand grew 9 per cent sequentially in the past six months showing an optimistic outlook to recovery, said the Monster Employment Index. There has also been a strong year-on-year recovery with a 9 per cent uptick in October 2021 (Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020).

How IITs, NITs are grading students

How IITs, NITs are grading students

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

To stay on course with their academic calendars, several steps for graduating batches and fresh incoming batches are being taken.

Wow! IITians bag international internships

Wow! IITians bag international internships

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

IIT-Delhi saw international training offers from Hong Kong, South Korea and the US.

Code for India techies impress Modi

Code for India techies impress Modi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The prime minister was impressed with the speed at which the apps designed by young programmers delivered results -- whether it be addressing problems like women's safety, and farmers and weather-related issues.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Police said two people were shot during an armed robbery attempt inside the convenience store.

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Squeezing growth prospects in IT services firms and higher compensation in technology centres run by global companies are the two factors driving this trend.

Kerala man cycles 4000km to Russia to watch World Cup

Kerala man cycles 4000km to Russia to watch World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

He flew to Dubai from Kerala on Febraury 23, bought a cycle, took a ship to the port city of Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan province on the southern coast of Iran, before embarking on his cycling odyssey to Russia.

Farmers protest: If the government caves in...

Farmers protest: If the government caves in...

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

>The farmers will go home but the country will not get the agricultural reform it badly needs -- if nothing else, then to prevent a bigger water crisis than already exists, argues T N Ninan.

Covid impact shows that work can be done remotely: Rishad Premji

Covid impact shows that work can be done remotely: Rishad Premji

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Indian technology industry has a "big opportunity" despite global macroeconomic challenges, said Rishad Premji, chairman of IT services firm Wipro, on Wednesday as he spoke about how Covid-19 had changed work. "My confidence is driven by two things: the rapid pace of digitisation across the world, and the shift in the mindset of stakeholders who engage with us as an industry," said Premji in Bengaluru while addressing industry leaders and civil servants at the Invest Karnataka 2022, the state's Global Investors Meet (GIM). Businesses are using technology for customers and employees: a trend marked by the shift to cloud computing and leverage of data.

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

Rediff.com14 May 2015

India's tech start-ups are following Silicon Valley's lead and embracing the "fail fast" culture.

India Must Build 10 Million Houses A Year

India Must Build 10 Million Houses A Year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The purchase or construction of houses by large numbers of people can add meaningfully to India's economic growth, points out Neelkanth Mishra.

Zoom plans technology centre in Bengaluru

Zoom plans technology centre in Bengaluru

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The company is planning to bring IT operations into India which will include application development and desktop managed services.

Love food and tech? These jobs are calling you!

Love food and tech? These jobs are calling you!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Did you know that a food security officer in a leading company can earn upto $84,000 a year by just protecting data?

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Its aim is to make computer programming accessible for everyone.

Zuckerberg finds board member's comment on India 'deeply upsetting'

Zuckerberg finds board member's comment on India 'deeply upsetting'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Andreessen made a objectionable tweet about India after Trai ruled against Facebook's free but restricted internet programme

India-born Arvind Krishna elected CEO of IBM

India-born Arvind Krishna elected CEO of IBM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Krishna's appointment as head of the global IT giant adds to the growing list of Indian-origin executives at the helm of some of the biggest multinational companies. Krishna joins the club that includes Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga, PepsiCo's former CEO Indra Nooyi and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen.

Review: Bangalore Naatkal disappoints

Review: Bangalore Naatkal disappoints

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The film appears more colorful and vibrant but drags a bit in the second half, writes S Saraswathi.

How far can 'right to be forgotten' be stretched, asks HC

How far can 'right to be forgotten' be stretched, asks HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The court orally observed that the 'right to be forgotten' depends on how far it has to be stretched.

This 11-year-old is coaching BTech, MTech students

This 11-year-old is coaching BTech, MTech students

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Mohammed Hassan Ali wants to teach a thousand engineers by end of 2020.

What is Veganuary, the movement that chef Jamie Oliver endorses?

What is Veganuary, the movement that chef Jamie Oliver endorses?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The celebrity chef has been inspiring people to go vegan.

Jeep's comeback vehicle Meridian lacks the bite

Jeep's comeback vehicle Meridian lacks the bite

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Meridian feels comfortable and upright with the quality of gadgetry, interiors and plastics expected from an international brand car. However, it lacks the overall premium-ness that may come with a top-end Japanese car or even a mid-range German car, says Pavan Lall.

Infosys relaunches ESOPs to rein in attrition

Infosys relaunches ESOPs to rein in attrition

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

ESOPs allow employees to own equity in the company, which is seen as a morale booster for them.

World is awash in capital, no better time to be an entrepreneur: Kumar Birla

World is awash in capital, no better time to be an entrepreneur: Kumar Birla

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

A hallmark of some new businesses today is that they seek to use the brute force of capital, combined with smart technology and operations, to create new needs that you didn't even know existed, the chairman of Aditya Birla group said in a blog post on the trends for the new year.

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

CAG flags anomalies in accounts of units under IT, telecom ministries

CAG flags anomalies in accounts of units under IT, telecom ministries

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Monday reported multiple irregularities in the accounts of units under the IT and telecom ministries, including purchases of hardware and software worth Rs 890 crore by NICSI in contravention of rules. In its audit report for financial years 2017-18 and 2018-19, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged anomalies in the decision taken by state-run telecom firm BSNL, C-DoT, the Department of Posts, ITI Limited and CDAC that had adverse financial implications. "NICSI procured hardware and software costing Rs 890.34 crore through the 'Strategic Alliance' route in contravention of General Financial Rules, 2005 and departmental instructions and thus failed to ensure transparency and competitiveness in the procurement process," according to the CAG report tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A naturally reclusive nature and a conviction for the work to do the talking meant there was very little known about Mistry even during his time at the helm of Tata Sons. He did not do a single media interview from Bombay House.