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TCS on a hiring spree to achieve growth targets

TCS on a hiring spree to achieve growth targets

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

The company also does not have a target on the number or percentage of the working staff when it comes to women, it said.

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The 27-page code was approved at the last meeting of the PCB's Board of Governors and aims to cover every individual working with the Board and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Sexual harassment at workplace? Blame the 'powerful' executives

Sexual harassment at workplace? Blame the 'powerful' executives

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

It is high time old boys' clubs inside many large corporations come under serious scrutiny for protecting one of their own.

India presses for 'immediate ceasefire' in Sumy to evacuate citizens

India presses for 'immediate ceasefire' in Sumy to evacuate citizens

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

India on Saturday 'strongly pressed' the Russian and Ukrainian governments through multiple channels for an immediate ceasefire in Sumy to ensure a safe passage for around 700 Indian students stuck there as it keeps focus on their evacuation from the war-hit city in eastern Ukraine.

The most powerful woman in Indian business

The most powerful woman in Indian business

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over.'

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

RustOrange co-founders Samik Sarkar, Shashank Agnihotri and Kuvalaya Singh share their story and learnings.

India Inc fails to handle sexual harassment at workplace

India Inc fails to handle sexual harassment at workplace

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

NCW data show a noticeable rise in sexual harassment at the workplace.

Does a woman's career end at 40?

Does a woman's career end at 40?

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Among the greatest mistakes women make in their career is losing track of their career goals, not taking additional responsibilities and learning new skills and technology.

She wants to change the way women work in India

She wants to change the way women work in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Sridevi Raghavan, co-founder and CEO of Amelio, a childcare centre that has huge expansion plans, says she wants every working mother in India to have a successful career along with a happy family life.

Factional feud, poll promises major challenges for new Cong govt in Himachal

Factional feud, poll promises major challenges for new Cong govt in Himachal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Allocation of portfolios would be the immediate vexatious issue for the party, with supporters of Virbhadra Singh already feeling sidelined after the elevation of the late chief minister's professed rival Sukhu.

The Importance of Smriti Irani

The Importance of Smriti Irani

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Being made a member of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs makes her an important player in BJP politics, observes Rashme Sehgal.

WhiteHat Jr founder Karan Bajaj quits

WhiteHat Jr founder Karan Bajaj quits

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Karan Bajaj, founder of WhiteHat Jr, on Wednesday announced his exit from the company, a year after the coding platform was acquired by edtech giant Byju's. Trupti Mukker, who was the head of customer experience and delivery, will now lead the organisation. In a post on LinkedIn, Bajaj shared the announcement of his departure from a company he founded in 2018.

Crew gives final touches to IAC Vikrant ahead of commissioning by Modi

Crew gives final touches to IAC Vikrant ahead of commissioning by Modi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The 1,600-member crew and a slew of civilian workers were working like busy bees on Friday preparing the majestic warship IAC Vikrant for its commissioning on September 2.

Kejriwal Is Eyeing 2027 Gujarat Poll

Kejriwal Is Eyeing 2027 Gujarat Poll

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

That AAP managed a sizeable vote share in Gujarat is creditable. The BJP can no longer ignore AAP's growing presence in its strongest bastion, explains Ramesh Menon, long-time observer of Gujarat politics.

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The Congress is banking on decisions like reducing electricity tariff and fuel prices, taken during current CM Charanjit Singh Channi's 111-day tenure.

Saani Kaayidham Review

Saani Kaayidham Review

Rediff.com6 May 2022

There have been several films in which we have seen the victim/s resorting to unlawful means to seek justice. What sets Saani Kaayidham apart is the way it feeds your imagination with disgust, followed by anger and revenge, observes Divya Nair.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

'Just look at the amount of gold sold during Diwali!'

'Just look at the amount of gold sold during Diwali!'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

'Last Saturday, the largest number of people travelled by air on a single day!' 'There is a kind of hunger among consumers to spend as they have been confined to their homes and not spending for almost 2 years.'

Gold Rush: Boxers Nikhat, Amit Panghal, Nitu grab maiden CWG gold medals

Gold Rush: Boxers Nikhat, Amit Panghal, Nitu grab maiden CWG gold medals

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

India's boxers Nitu Ghanghas won the women's 48kg Commonwealth Games title before Amit Panghal stormed to the gold medal in the men's 51kg, in Birmingham, on Sunday.

20-somethings account for 80% job losses

20-somethings account for 80% job losses

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Those who lost jobs in December were women, graduates, post graduates, salaried employees, observes Mahesh Vyas.

PHOTOS: Places of worship prep to reopen in Maha

PHOTOS: Places of worship prep to reopen in Maha

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

No physical offerings such as 'prasad' distribution or sprinkling of holy water will be allowed inside the religious place.

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

To young professionals I would say, work hard, play hard and not be constrained by fads like WLB, says Sudhir Bisht.

Muslim woman offers special Dussehra puja

Muslim woman offers special Dussehra puja

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

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Will BJP join AAP, Cong's 'sop opera' in Gujarat to woo voters?

Will BJP join AAP, Cong's 'sop opera' in Gujarat to woo voters?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Gujarat voters, spoilt for choice, are eagerly waiting to see what the BJP will offer them.

Now, get a sponsor to move up the corporate ladder

Now, get a sponsor to move up the corporate ladder

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

A mentor doesn't have to be someone more senior than you, but that isn't the case with a sponsor.

Agnipath Riots: Why The Youth Are Angry

Agnipath Riots: Why The Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

What is the lure of a government job? The answer is India's worst kept secret: Job security. And among the many government jobs desperately sought after is in the armed forces. Which is why the riots by aspiring armed forces job seekers against the government's Agnipath scheme should not really be surprising, points out Harishchandra.

Controversy over jobs resurfaces

Controversy over jobs resurfaces

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

While Employees State Insurance Corporation data shows job creation in February had dropped, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation said it had actually shown robust growth.

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

Gender pay gap: How much men earn more than women

Gender pay gap: How much men earn more than women

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Gender continues to play a significant role.

Now, MP home minister says he won't allow Vir Das to perform

Now, MP home minister says he won't allow Vir Das to perform

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

If he tenders an apology, we are going to think over it, said Madhya Pradesh HM Narottam Mishra.

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Sagar Ahlawat continued India's medal rush in boxing, joining Amit Panghal and Jasmine in the semi-finals with a dominating win over Seychelles' Keddy Evans Agnes in men's +92kg competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Bettering the promise of monthly payouts to homemakers by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the DMK, Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam on Friday assured Rs 3,000 "value rights assistance" to them in its manifesto for the April 6 assembly polls, but maintained it was not a dole.

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Colourful lights illuminated buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic.

18 workers dead in fire at chemical plant in Pune

18 workers dead in fire at chemical plant in Pune

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

At least 18 workers, mostly women, were charred to death in a devastating fire that broke out at a chemical firm in an industrial area in Pune district on Monday afternoon, officials said.

HR GURU: 'I work hard but don't get positive feedback'

HR GURU: 'I work hard but don't get positive feedback'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Have a candid discussion with your management and raise your concerns,' suggests HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

A Bird's Eye View Of Delhi's Election

A Bird's Eye View Of Delhi's Election

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

I watched from my balcony and found that during the next eight hours up to 5.30 pm, not one prospective voter was seen to go to the Congress table, notes Rashme Sehgal. The rush was all around the BJP table.

Are we over-celebrating 'work from home'?

Are we over-celebrating 'work from home'?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Microsoft top boss Satya Nadella feels the increase in productivity has come at the price of burning the 'social capital' built up by companies over very many years, observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Over 25 crore workers participated in nationwide strike, say unions

Over 25 crore workers participated in nationwide strike, say unions

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Ten central trade unions except Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh are observing one-day general strike on Thursday to protest against various government policies.

'Make the most of adversity'

'Make the most of adversity'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Stumbling blocks teach a lot and should be taken as stepping stones.'