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UAE kids have to chance to learn from MS Dhoni

UAE kids have to chance to learn from MS Dhoni

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Two-time World Cup winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday inaugurated his first global cricket academy in Dubai.

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Why was Top Gun: Maverick made? 'And the only reason I can think of is that the new film was made to emphasise and re-establish Tom Cruise's superstar status,' notes Aseem Chhabra who watched the Top Gun sequel at its premiere in Cannes.

Arrow pierces neck of 12-year-old archer; airlifted to Delhi

Arrow pierces neck of 12-year-old archer; airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Young Assam archer suffered injury during training, airlifted to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi for treatment.

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'It's this swag and body language that convinces you that he can pound 10 men to dust with his bare fists.'

Woman wrestler shot dead in Haryana, name causes confusion

Woman wrestler shot dead in Haryana, name causes confusion

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Hundreds of fellow-grapplers, coaches and officials, who have assembled for the nationals, were stunned when news trickled in that Nisha Dahiya had been shot to death outside an academy in Sonipat.

Kovind to stay in Shimla hotel as staffers at retreat test positive

Kovind to stay in Shimla hotel as staffers at retreat test positive

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind will stay at a private hotel in Shimla instead of the presidential retreat where he normally stays, during his visit beginning Thursday to Himachal Pradesh, where he will address a special session of the state assembly.

Vishy Anand to launch academy to train youngsters

Vishy Anand to launch academy to train youngsters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand has joined hands with WestBridge Capital to launch an academy, through which the five-time world champion will train youngsters.

Kashyap, Prannoy, two others test COVID-19 positive

Kashyap, Prannoy, two others test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The players will get tested again for the second time on Monday.

Hiring sentiment highest in India, 17% firms keen on freshers: Survey

Hiring sentiment highest in India, 17% firms keen on freshers: Survey

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Fresher hiring sentiment is highest in India, with 17 per cent employers keen on recruiting fresh graduates in the July to December 2021 period against 6 per cent globally. According to the Career Outlook Report by TeamLease EdTech, conducted across 18 sectors and 14 cities, the hiring sentiment in the country has registered a 2 percentage point increase over the February-April 2021 period. In terms of sectors, those that have been able to withstand the impact of the pandemic and witnessed a stronger hiring sentiment are information technology (31 per cent), telecommunication (25 per cent) and technology start-ups (25 per cent).

TCS to roll out salary hikes for all employees, effective October 1

TCS to roll out salary hikes for all employees, effective October 1

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

In the second quarter, attrition for the IT firm hit an all-time low of 8.9 per cent, a fall of 120 basis points on quarter-on-quarter basis.

US waives in-person interviews for H-1B visas

US waives in-person interviews for H-1B visas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Amid growing concerns of surging COVID-19 cases, the US has announced that it will waive the in-person interview requirement for a range of visa applicants during the entire year in 2022, including for H-1B workers and students, many of whom are from India. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

IT majors to focus on localised hiring

IT majors to focus on localised hiring

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

TCS, Infosys ramp up onshore hiring; Infosys committed to hire 25,000 over 5 years.

Automakers let go of contractual workers as slowdown bites

Automakers let go of contractual workers as slowdown bites

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Availability of jobs at India's auto companies has shrunk significantly over the last two years, as the industry goes through one of its worst slowdowns. More than 60 per cent of the total workforce fell by 24 per cent in 2019-20, against 2017-18.

With face masks on, 333 officers join Indian Army

With face masks on, 333 officers join Indian Army

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, for the first time guardians of the cadets were not invited in order to avoid crowding. Wearing a face mask, Army Chief General M M Naravane reviewed the Passing Out Parade of 423 officers including 90 Gentleman Cadets from nine friendly foreign countries.

UK, India COVID-19 study sets Guinness world record

UK, India COVID-19 study sets Guinness world record

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The co-lead author of the study, Indian-origin surgeon Aneel Bhangu from the University of Birmingham, said the study was aimed at improving our understanding of the deadly virus.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

TCS to hire campus placements all year

TCS to hire campus placements all year

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The campus placements process usually starts in July-August, but is likely to start earlier this year.

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Rajesh Karkera journeys through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.

Navy's 1st batch of 3 women pilots ready for take-off

Navy's 1st batch of 3 women pilots ready for take-off

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Lieutenant Divya Sharma, Lt Shubhangi Swaroop and Lt Shivangi are now ready to take on all MR missions on Dornier aircraft, a defence spokesman said on Thursday.

First salary: 'From Rs 280 a month to Rs 1 lakh'

First salary: 'From Rs 280 a month to Rs 1 lakh'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Mahesh M Kulkarni tells us how his first job and salary shaped his life.

Mid-Day Meal is now PM POSHAN, to cover pre-primary students

Mid-Day Meal is now PM POSHAN, to cover pre-primary students

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the roll-out of the 'PM POSHAN in Schools' scheme that will provide hot cooked meal to students of elementary classes in government and government-aided schools across the country.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar and McGrath mentor young pacers

PHOTOS: Tendulkar and McGrath mentor young pacers

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Sachin Tendulkar joined legendary Australian pace bowler Glenn McGrath at the MRF Pace Foundation Academy on Friday and spent time with the current batch of pace bowling trainees and provided them insights on the game.

Pune scribe dies at COVID-19 facility, inquiry ordered

Pune scribe dies at COVID-19 facility, inquiry ordered

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

State BJP president Chandrakant Patil blamed "insensitive and lackadaisical" approach of the administration for the incident.

TCS to hire 40,000 freshers from campuses in FY22

TCS to hire 40,000 freshers from campuses in FY22

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Largest software exporter TCS will be hiring more than 40,000 freshers from campuses in the country in the financial year 2021-22 , a top executive said on Friday. The company, the largest employer in the private sector with a base of over 5 lakh employees, had hired 40,000 graduates from campuses last year and will do better on that number, its chief of global human resources Milind Lakkad told reporters in Mumbai. He said the COVID pandemic-related restrictions do not pose any difficulties in hiring and added that last year, a total of 3.60 lakh freshers had appeared for an entrance test virtually.

At 28L, average CTC at ISB up by 8%

At 28L, average CTC at ISB up by 8%

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Of the 1,145 offers made this year, consulting firms made up 34 per cent, followed by banking, financial services and insurance, pharma/healthcare, IT/ITeS and FMCG/retail.

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The All India Tennis Association, often accused of being lax in dealing with age fraud, had no clear answers to what transpired at CLTA.

First salary: 'I bought a sari for Rs 35'

First salary: 'I bought a sari for Rs 35'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their first salaries were.

First salary: From Rs 1,200 per month to associate VP

First salary: From Rs 1,200 per month to associate VP

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Rediff reader Hitesh Kumar Jha from Akola reveals how his first salary changed his life.

Go Intern, Go!

Go Intern, Go!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on an idea that could change India.

First salary: From Rs 100 a month to Rs 30 lakh a year

First salary: From Rs 100 a month to Rs 30 lakh a year

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us how they spent their first salaries.

In skill overdrive, Maruti to train 2,100 youth annually

In skill overdrive, Maruti to train 2,100 youth annually

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Maruti has committed Rs 5 crore towards the programme.

Zero tolerance for sexual harassment, says Sports Minister

Zero tolerance for sexual harassment, says Sports Minister

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said all pending complaints of sexual harassment at SAI institutes will be disposed off

PHOTOS: Fiery protests in Mexico over alleged student massacre

PHOTOS: Fiery protests in Mexico over alleged student massacre

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Rediff.com brings you glimpses of the violent protests that has rocked Acapulco in southern Mexico.

Video: Bangladeshi pilot in emergency landing repatriated

Video: Bangladeshi pilot in emergency landing repatriated

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

The Bangladeshi pilot, who made an emergency landing in Indian territory after being caught in a storm on Thursday, was handed over to the Bangladeshi authorities.

TCS plans to hire 11,000 this quarter

TCS plans to hire 11,000 this quarter

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Given the potential for growth, IT major, Tata Consultancy Services, is looking at hiring 8,300 trainees and around 3,000 laterals or experienced persons in Q4 FY10, a senior company official said.

TCS keeps FY15 campus hiring at 25,000; rules out pay hike

TCS keeps FY15 campus hiring at 25,000; rules out pay hike

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Largest software exporter TCS said it will keep its campus hiring target flat at 25,000 next fiscal and also ruled out pay revision for those joining next year.

IAS officer in MP survives sand mafia hit

IAS officer in MP survives sand mafia hit

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Barely a year after the killing of young IPS officer Narendra Kumar, allegedly by a member of the mining mafia, an unsuccessful attempt to run over a trainee IAS officer posted at Sabalgarh in Madhya Pradesh was made by the sand mafia on Wednesday.

There will be no COVID-related lay-offs at Infosys

There will be no COVID-related lay-offs at Infosys

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

However, the company says it will suspended promotions and salary increments this year.

Meet the latest CSK batting sensation...

Meet the latest CSK batting sensation...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Ruturaj Gaikwad emerged as the only silver lining with a hat-trick of fifties in an otherwise disastrous IPL campaign for Chennai Super Kings.

Helicopter makes emergency landing on terrace of apartment

Helicopter makes emergency landing on terrace of apartment

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

A helicopter on a training sortie made an emergency landing on the terrace of a five-storey residential apartment building in Bangalore on Thursday due to a technical snag, but both the pilot and the trainee on board are safe, authorities said.