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Air India will require more than 6,500 pilots for 470 planes

Air India will require more than 6,500 pilots for 470 planes

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Air India will require more than 6,500 pilots to operate 470 aircraft that are to be supplied by Airbus and Boeing in the coming years, according to industry sources. Seeking to expand fleet as well as operations, the airline has placed orders for acquiring a total of 840 aircraft that includes an option to buy 370 planes. This is one of the largest aircraft order by any airline. Currently, Air India has around 1,600 pilots to operate its 113 aircraft fleet and in recent times, there have been instances of ultra-long haul flights getting cancelled or delayed due to shortage of crew.

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

'There's a huge need for advancements in current security incident logging and monitoring practices.'

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The real scene stealer of Ajay-Tabu's Fury Road is Deepak 'Deadly' Dobriyal, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Good news! Jobs are back, mostly in e-com, realty

Good news! Jobs are back, mostly in e-com, realty

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

There has been a significant upsurge in the hiring activities as 52 per cent of companies are recruiting new staff at the moment, while 60 per cent are looking to do so in the near future.

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

On his 50th birthday on May 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates the man and his movies.

H-4 visa holders may get an automatic right to work in America

H-4 visa holders may get an automatic right to work in America

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Two US lawmakers have introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that aims at granting an automatic right to H-4 visa holders to work in the country, a move which will benefit the spouses of thousands of foreigners, including Indians, and also address the labour shortage affecting American businesses. H-4 visas are issued to dependent spouses and children who accompany H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, and H-3 visa holders to the United States. Many H-4 visa holders are highly skilled people in their own right and previously had careers of their own or worked to support their families.

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

To secure a work visa in the US, students have to find an employer who can sponsor it.

Let the women fight

Let the women fight

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Given how the armed forces struggle to attract talent, they cannot rule out hiring half the population, says Nitin Pai

Nasscom, Telangana to churn out 15,000 engineers

Nasscom, Telangana to churn out 15,000 engineers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Students would be provided with industry certification.

Hockey India can't unilaterally pull out of CWG: Thakur

Hockey India can't unilaterally pull out of CWG: Thakur

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday came hard on Hockey India for unilaterally deciding to pull out of next year's Commonwealth Games, saying the national federation is bound to consult with the government before taking any such step.

'The film industry needs to focus on talent not looks'

'The film industry needs to focus on talent not looks'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Theatre professional Ira Dubey discusses the current situation of the Indian theatre industry and what it means to be a woman in this profession.

Pak greats should learn from Dravid: Afridi

Pak greats should learn from Dravid: Afridi

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'I think as it is we are facing a shortage of quality talent so what is coming through needs to be groomed properly by our former greats. They can do a lot with these young players'

Why Bank HRs Are Under Pressure Suddenly

Why Bank HRs Are Under Pressure Suddenly

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Employees across segments, including those involved in specialised jobs such as technology, compliance and risk management, have started leaving the bank fold in hordes, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Indian employers reported the strongest hiring plans while the weakest Asia Pacific forecast was reported in mainland China.

Cyberattacks surge amid rising Covid-driven digitalisation: WEF study

Cyberattacks surge amid rising Covid-driven digitalisation: WEF study

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The accelerating pace of digitalisation, fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a record-breaking year for cybercrime with ransomware attacks rising 151 per cent in 2021, and an average of 270 cyberattacks per organisation being faced, a new study showed on Tuesday. The World Economic Forum's 'Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022', released during its online Davos Agenda summit, further said that each successful cyber breach cost a company $3.6 million (nearly Rs 27 crore) last year, while the average share price of the hacked company underperformed NASDAQ by nearly 3 per cent even six months after the event in case of the breach becoming public. The WEF said the global digital economy surged on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, but so has cybercrime and nearly 80 per cent of cyber leaders now consider ransomware a 'danger' and 'threat' to public safety.

Q4 preview: IT companies may beat Ukraine crisis, inflation worries

Q4 preview: IT companies may beat Ukraine crisis, inflation worries

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The results of Indian IT services players in the just-concluded fourth quarter of 2021-22 are expected to reveal continuing growth momentum as demand surges on the back of digital transformations and the cloud shift, but analysts anticipate margins to be under pressure due to supply challenges. Analysts covering the sector expect revenue commentary should be strong despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict and inflation. Top-line growth will be driven by broad-based demand with a strong uptick for cloud, digital, cybersecurity, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, among other services.

Australia wary of embracing 'Nincompoop Nick' Kyrgios

Australia wary of embracing 'Nincompoop Nick' Kyrgios

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

If he does manage to beat Novak Djokovic or Cam Norrie in Sunday's final, it may be that winning the most prestigious title in tennis will wash away all his previous sins in the eyes of his compatriots.

IT cos set to slash 3 mn jobs by 2022

IT cos set to slash 3 mn jobs by 2022

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

With automation taking place at a much faster pace across industries especially in the tech space, domestic software firms that employee over 16 million are set to slash headcounts by a massive 3 million by 2022, which will help them save a whopping $100 billion mostly in salaries annually, says a report. The domestic IT sector employs around 16 million, of them around 9 million are employed in low-skilled services and BPO roles, according to Nasscom. Of these 9 million low-skilled services and BPO roles, 30 per cent or around 3 million will be lost by 2022, principally driven by the impact of robot process automation or RPA. Roughly 0.7 million roles are expected to be replaced by RPA alone and the rest due to other technological upgrades and upskilling by the domestic IT players, while it the RPA will have the worst impact in the US with a loss of almost 1 million jobs, according to a Bank of America report on Wednesday.

F1 set for hefty shuffling and shoving as new talent look for race seat

F1 set for hefty shuffling and shoving as new talent look for race seat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The clock is ticking for some of Formula One's big name drivers, with world champions and race winners out of contract at the end of the season and a restless young generation eager to take their places.

Raksha Bandhan Review

Raksha Bandhan Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Dangerous messaging punctuates every ounce of its storyline wherein dowry is normalised, the kidney is a small price to pay for it, observes Sukanya Verma.

Explained: How Covid got HR to relook its role in a changed world

Explained: How Covid got HR to relook its role in a changed world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

India Inc has weathered many a storm during Covid-19: from supply chain disruptions to demand dips, steep increase in input costs to shortage of key raw materials. As most companies navigated unprecedented challenges on multiple fronts, realisation dawned also about the criticality of employee welfare in the survival of the business. And it was the human resources (HR) department that faced the greatest test on this front.

Existing foreign trade policy to be extended till March '22: Goyal

Existing foreign trade policy to be extended till March '22: Goyal

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said the existing foreign trade policy (FTP) will be extended for six months till March 31 next year. The government had earlier extended the FTP 2015-20 until September 30 this year due to the Covid-19 crisis. The FTP provides guidelines for enhancing exports to push economic growth and create jobs.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

How Walmart plans to triple sourcing from India

How Walmart plans to triple sourcing from India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is tripling its sourcing from India to about $10 billion a year by 2027, said Judith McKenna, president, and chief executive officer of Walmart International, the segment which includes the company's operations outside the US. "To achieve this, we are growing our sourcing team in India," said McKenna, during a fireside chat with YourStory founder Shradha Sharma at Converge@Walmart, the flagship event of Walmart Global Tech India. "Walmart has a 20-year history of sourcing from India and already exports more than $3 billion worth of Made-in-India goods each year to 14 markets worldwide." McKenna said the company has expertise in processes such as international standards and demand forecasting that businesses need to get ready to export.

No major impact of pandemic on client deliverables: Infosys

No major impact of pandemic on client deliverables: Infosys

Rediff.com25 May 2021

IT major Infosys on Tuesday said it has seen no major impact on client deliverables due to the ongoing pandemic, and has been working proactively with clients to mitigate any potential impact. The Bengaluru-based company has also enabled vaccination for 14,150 employees and their family members through its centres, and is in the process of setting up additional facilities across its campuses in India. Besides, Infosys is providing financial support, exploring training and job opportunities for the next of kin and offering necessary assistance to support dependents of deceased staff members.

2022: 6 Positives For India

2022: 6 Positives For India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

In a country that is often focused on the ways in which it falls short, the start of a year is a good time to remind oneself of such positives, observes T N Ninan.

Guilty Minds Review

Guilty Minds Review

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Guilty Minds has too much going on to wolf down it all in one big binge watch session, notes Sukanya Verma.

Ad world's creative pool shrinks

Ad world's creative pool shrinks

Rediff.com26 May 2008

India's advertising industry is facing a serious manpower shortage, especially on the creative side of the business. Pressure on agencies' earnings has affected salary hikes, creating an opportunity for the burgeoning entertainment sector (TV and films) to poach on the limited talent pool. The shortage is mostly among the junior and mid-level executives. In advertising, money for creative people does not start flowing in till they are two to three years into the profession.

5 dream jobs that will help you survive recession

5 dream jobs that will help you survive recession

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Artificial Intelligence will create 2.3 million machine learning jobs by 2020.

5 Data Science Jobs

5 Data Science Jobs

Rediff.com9 May 2022

As more organisations across sectors awaken to the far-reaching benefits of having skilled data professionals on board, the demand is projected to grow by 28% by 2026, notes Subramanyam Reddy, founder and CEO, KnowledgeHut, a global edtech firm.

Careers: Here's how to become a private banker

Careers: Here's how to become a private banker

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Want to advice high net worth individuals on how they can maximise their wealth? Here's a talent development programme that envisions making private bankers with highest standards of excellence and performance.

What young people want from their jobs

What young people want from their jobs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

'As they come in contact with more people in their professional life, they will need to uncover even more opportunities for growth.'

Why 41 per cent of CEOs in India delayed their plans

Why 41 per cent of CEOs in India delayed their plans

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

About 41 per cent of chief executive officers (CEO) in India have cancelled or delayed a key strategic initiative because of skills shortage, an annual global CEO survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) states.

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Global companies, e-commerce platforms and software product firms all want skilled digital workers.

10 reasons why everyone must UPSKILL

10 reasons why everyone must UPSKILL

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The extra skills you acquire set you apart, differentiate you from your peers and fast track your career.

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Home healthcare remains a niche segment in India even today. Nightingale provides services, starting from family physicians, short- and long-term nursing care, post-hospitalisation care and physiotherapy to stroke rehabilitation, respiratory care, bedside caregivers and attendants, intensive care at home, lab tests and speech therapy.

TV industry: Musical chairs for top management

TV industry: Musical chairs for top management

Rediff.com17 May 2011

The high profile movement has, in fact, put in focus a growing talent crunch in the industry at the top management levels, especially with new companies and newer technology companies entering the fray.

'Why did cops start playing judge, jury, executioner?'

'Why did cops start playing judge, jury, executioner?'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'There have been more than 1,500 encounters.' 'So it's 1,500 murders.'

Modi calls for 'repair and prepare' as India emerges from pandemic

Modi calls for 'repair and prepare' as India emerges from pandemic

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for focus on 'repair and prepare' as the nation emerges out of a devastating pandemic. "Over the past year, we have witnessed a lot of disruption in different sectors. Much of it is still there. Yet, disruption does not have to mean despair," he said at VivaTech Summit. "Instead, we must keep the focus on the twin foundations of repair and prepare," he said referring to the need to augment healthcare infrastructure in the country as well as prop up the economy.

Japanese firms hungry for Indian recruits

Japanese firms hungry for Indian recruits

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Presently, there are only 2000 Indian engineers in Japan and most of them work for onsite jobs of Indian or multinational corporations.