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India Inc's salary bill up 22% in H1

India Inc's salary bill up 22% in H1

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

'IPL, BCCI are committed to farmers's welfare'

'IPL, BCCI are committed to farmers's welfare'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

'We will do whatever is suggested to us. We will co-operate with whatever is told to us.'

ITES-BPO industry woos undergraduates

ITES-BPO industry woos undergraduates

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

The booming ITES-BPO industry, faced with shortage of talent and high attrition, is trying to now attract under graduates.

These banks are betting on local hiring in face of cost-effective staff crunch

These banks are betting on local hiring in face of cost-effective staff crunch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

These banks are finding it hard to pick up seasoned bankers at the pay they are offering

'Immigration bill to hit American competitiveness abroad'

'Immigration bill to hit American competitiveness abroad'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Supporting India's concerns on the immigration reform bill, an eminent Indian-American has asked US lawmakers to make the necessary changes in the pending legislation, which if passed, among other things would badly hit the global competitiveness of American companies.

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Analysts say the impact on Indian entities would not be immediate

WEF 2018: Infy, TCS join global tech-reskilling drive for 1 mn workers

WEF 2018: Infy, TCS join global tech-reskilling drive for 1 mn workers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The initiative, whose founding partners also include Accenture, CA Technologies, Cisco, Cognizant, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Pegasystems, PwC, Salesforce and SAP, aims to bring competitive training content together on one platform to serve the greater good.

What led the British to Leave India?

What led the British to Leave India?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

How to tackle coronavirus, the Indian way

How to tackle coronavirus, the Indian way

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'Whether we like it or not, coronavirus is knocking on the door. We only have two weeks, a month if we are lucky, to prepare for its spread.' 'The US wasted this opportunity and is facing spreading virus and economic meltdown,' notes Sonalde Desai.

No leader could have achieved what Modi has

No leader could have achieved what Modi has

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

'If one is looking for evidence of his talents as a mass leader, it has been on display since he announced demonetisation on November 8.' 'Let us look at it and appreciate it, because we are in the presence of a true master,' says Aakar Patel.

Hazard ready to face PSG: Zidane

Hazard ready to face PSG: Zidane

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Belgian forward came off the bench to make his Real debut in Saturday's 3-2 win over Levante, having had his start to life at the club hit by a thigh injury the day before the La Liga season began.

Army's plan to induct civilians evokes mixed response

Army's plan to induct civilians evokes mixed response

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The experts said adequate care must be taken before implementing what is being touted as a "game-changer".

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The US had initiated investigation against Infosys and its larger rival Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for possible violations of H-1B visa rules in June.

Visa, re-skilling key challenges for IT industry: Survey

Visa, re-skilling key challenges for IT industry: Survey

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

It said while Indian IT services companies were the "disruptors" and had created the modern offshoring industry, they are now incumbents, challenged by a host of specialised and niche start-ups that have emerged in the new digital environment.

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Sonchiriya is that rare Bollywood film, one that soars wildly above others in its genre, notes Ritwik Sharma.

How Infosys plans to meet future demands, check attrition

How Infosys plans to meet future demands, check attrition

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The company is looking at building the 'bench' of employees in reserve, to be prepared for emerging demands, beside keeping staff attrition in control. Maintaining decent bench strength would help in implementing new projects.

Serena, Osaka ready to write history in US Open final

Serena, Osaka ready to write history in US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

A year after Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka were both caught up in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, both will be trying to make history in the US Open final on Saturday.

India Inc sends independent directors back to school

India Inc sends independent directors back to school

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The Companies Bill asked for promoting gender diversity by specifying induction of a minimum number of women directors

TCS to train 1,000 graduates from UK universities

TCS to train 1,000 graduates from UK universities

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

These graduates will have the opportunity to spend a year training and working for TCS at its Innovation Labs and software development centres across India between 2016 and 2020.

Despite jobless Indian pilots, why are Indian airlines still hiring expat pilots?

Despite jobless Indian pilots, why are Indian airlines still hiring expat pilots?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Airlines tell Arindam Majumder and Aneesh Phadnis they are forced to look at expats due to a lack of commanders, a position that requires experience.

'Why has BCCI forgotten its veteran cricketers?'

'Why has BCCI forgotten its veteran cricketers?'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Former India cricketers on Monday hailed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to appoint retired greats Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly in its cricket advisory committee, terming it a 'step in the right direction'. However, there were some who asked why its veteran cricketers are forgotten.

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.

WC Preview: France seek thumping win over Australia

WC Preview: France seek thumping win over Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

France head into their World Cup opener against Australia in Kazan on Saturday sweating on the fitness of fullback Djibril Sidibe and under pressure to deliver an emphatic win to erase doubts about the cohesion of a team of brilliant individuals.

IT firms breathe easy as Trump softens tone

IT firms breathe easy as Trump softens tone

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The US government should not only look at salary, but also focus on skills while making immigration reforms

If Fantastic Four was made in Bollywood

If Fantastic Four was made in Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Just the thought of having desi stars as Fantastic, Sue Storm and the rest of their mates is making our head spin with anticipation!

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Given the sharp differences that the Democratic and Republican lawmakers and the White House has on various aspects of immigration reform including H-1B, the Congressional passage of the bill and its becoming a law as of now appears to be a tall order.

Time ripe for structural changes in banking sector

Time ripe for structural changes in banking sector

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

India has a unique window of opportunity to effectuate long-lasting structural change in its banking sector, says Riju Agrawal.

Super 30 founder at Stanford: There is no substitute for teachers

Super 30 founder at Stanford: There is no substitute for teachers

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Asserting that there is "no substitute" for teachers, Indian mathematician and founder Anand Kumar has said that there is a need to create an atmosphere in which teachers get respect and recognition to draw the best to this profession.

'Maharashtra stand to lose Rs 100 crore if IPL is shifted'

'Maharashtra stand to lose Rs 100 crore if IPL is shifted'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

'We do not have any problem, if IPL is shifted from Maharashtra this season.'

What India's IT firms are looking for in prospective employees

What India's IT firms are looking for in prospective employees

Rediff.com30 May 2017

AI, cloud computing, data analytics are a few areas companies are looking for proficiency in

Life Lessons from Kader Khan

Life Lessons from Kader Khan

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Don't believe us? Take a look.

India opens boardrooms to women but few mid-career dropouts return

India opens boardrooms to women but few mid-career dropouts return

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Women are opting out of high-flying career due to family responsibilities, says a study.

People with big surnames came and went, but India couldn't develop: PM

People with big surnames came and went, but India couldn't develop: PM

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

The Congress hit back saying the PM could not mislead the people by 'lying' as he had been 'exposed'.

Review: Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe fails to impress

Review: Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe fails to impress

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe touches several issues but does not hit the right notes, says S Saraswathi.

IT firms eye new markets in Japan, China, Germany

IT firms eye new markets in Japan, China, Germany

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Stricter regulations in US forces industry to look at these countries with a market size of $300 billion

PHOTOS: Real Madrid thrash Sevilla to home in on title

PHOTOS: Real Madrid thrash Sevilla to home in on title

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 400th goal for Real Madrid as Zinedine Zidane's side closed in on a first La Liga title since 2012, easing to a 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday while Neymar hit a hat-trick for Barcelona, who thrashed Las Palmas 4-1.

Lost your Yahoo! job? So what?

Lost your Yahoo! job? So what?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Indian start-ups are waiting to spread red carpet for engineers to be laid off.

The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

To regain winning ways Modi may bring major changes in govt

To regain winning ways Modi may bring major changes in govt

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Modi may bet on old faces and new to boost reforms