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Now, Indian firms create jobs in US (29 November 03:16) |
| Indian firms are not just taking up outsourcing any more, but have in fact invested a whopping $6 billion in the United States and created 40,000 jobs with quite a few of them going to the A... |
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Textile sector cutting back on jobs (29 November 03:13) |
| With rupee appreciation adversely affecting apparel export, the second largest employment generator, the textile sector, which employs 25 million workers, has started cutting back on jobs |
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Better healthcare for foreign workers in UAE (29 November 03:13) |
| The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government is working to improve the healthcare system for expatriate workers there. The move will benefit over a million Indians working in the country |
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Investment options in a weak stock market (26 November 07:48) |
| The Indian stock market has been witnessing wonderful days currently. And yet there are days when the market suddenly takes a dip. Srikala Bashyam tells investors how to deal with those tou... |
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Designer course for a blissful life! (26 November 07:36) |
| Students struggling for seats for IT and other professional courses now have another choice, which may not fetch them fat salary packets but promises a "blissful life." It’s a course in "L... |
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Cairn India hires Indian engineers (26 November 07:36) |
| Twenty graduate engineers, including four women, have been handpicked from Rajasthan colleges to work on one of India's biggest oil and gas development projects by Cairn India |
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Chattisgarh to ‘cultivate’ jobs (22 November 07:56) |
| The state of Chattisgarh will soon be seen ‘cultivating’ jobs. The state is planning to create lakhs of people a livelihood from growing jatropha plants which is a source of bio-fuel |
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A walk with the heart: Manpreet Juneja
(22 November 07:53) |
| A walk with the heart: Manpreet Juneja |
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Indian American becomes Adobe chief (21 November 07:18) |
| After Indra Nooyi it’s the turn of Hyderabad-born Indian American Shantanu Narayen to be the CEO of a top US company. Shantanu Narayen has been appointed president and CEO of Adobe Systems... |
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Stress at work? Elders handle it better (21 November 07:14) |
| Guess it's because they have seen it all before -- older and more experienced employees display lower levels of stress than their younger colleagues, says a new study |
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Changing jobs in UAE gets costlier (21 November 07:14) |
| Expatriate workers in the UAE can now change their jobs without having to spend a year with their original sponsor. They however, will have to cough up a higher amount to do that |
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A new dawn: Agni
(16 November 08:22) |
| A new dawn: Agni |
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Special training for Indian managers (16 November 07:50) |
| There is good news for all the corporate biggies. Virginia University of the US is about to bring in a certificate programmes for senior managers of Indian companies |
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A reason to smile (16 November 07:50) |
| Indian doctors on HSMP visas wishing to train or work in Britain are bound for good days again. A British court has just ruled that employers must treat them on par with doctors from Europe |
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Interest rate dip – good and bad side of it (16 November 07:47) |
| In the last couple of weeks, a number of banks have cut down their deposit rates but have not shown the same enthusiasm in the case of lending rates. Srikala Bashyam takes a straight look at... |
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Getting jobs in UAE made easier for nurses (16 November 07:45) |
| There is good news for nurses seeking employment abroad, namely in UAE. They can now take up a job in Dubai even while on a visit visa |
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Age no longer a bar for lawyers (16 November 07:45) |
| Age will no more be a bar for lawyers in Delhi. The Delhi Bar Council has decided to withdraw a circular issued earlier barring law graduates above 45 years of age from practising |
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Retirement age raised (13 November 08:54) |
| The Assam government has decided to raise the retirement age of its nearly-550,000 employees from 59 to 60 years. The decision will help nearly 550,000 employees to continue in office for 2 ... |
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Helpline for workers in trouble (13 November 08:54) |
| A hotline to help workers in trouble has been opened by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government. The helpline would benefit nearly 1.5 million Indian workers in the UAE |
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Indian companies to hire more (09 November 08:52) |
| There is good news for all you job seekers! According to a recent survey, most of the India’s major companies are planning to hire new staff |
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India cries for architects (07 November 08:17) |
| Every year thousands of young architects pass out from 140 schools of architecture across India. Yet the country has a huge shortage of professional architects |
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Diwali turns special for Textile workers (07 November 08:15) |
| Thousands of workers in the historic textile industry of Mumbai have reason to smile this Diwali: A special bonus in the form of a flat! |
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Teamwork: Mumbai police shows the way (07 November 08:15) |
| "Kaizen" is a Japanese concept that involves taking the opinion of every employee, and that is what Mumbai Police, often accused of lacking in intelligence gathering, have decided to adopt |
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Want to make some extra money? Try sheep keeping (06 November 08:33) |
| Ever considered being a shepherd? Incredible it may sound, but in Faroe Islands of Denmark sheep gathering is seen as a popular way to earn some extra bucks! |
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Choosing funds for SIP (06 November 08:30) |
| SIPs (systematic investment planning) helps you earn better than those recurring deposits which give you returns slightly above inflation.Srikala Bhashyam gives some vital tips on how to go ... |
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Are we in real democracy? G Swaminathan
(06 November 08:26) |
| Are we in real democracy? G Swaminathan |
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Be an accessory designer! (05 November 07:36) |
| Have designing dreams but don't know how to realise them? Click here and you will find out various ways from making silk scarves to woolen belts |
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Start where others stop (05 November 07:36) |
| To be a leader in life one should think a alternative possible means of doing the work. This shall be highly beneficial as you will remain on the winning protocol |
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Romance at workplace (05 November 07:19) |
| All over the world, workplace romance is becoming a common phenomenon. Priya Kumar tries to understand how romance occurs at the serious, professional environment of an office |
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Take chutti from work (05 November 07:19) |
| For anyone planning to squeeze in a vacation before the end of the year, preparation can be the key to a relaxing break but that means more than just buying a new swimsuit |
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Working in Nigeria made safer (18 October 08:14) |
| Thousands of Indians go to Nigeria each year to work in various sectors. Now Nigerian government assures of providing special safety and security to them |
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Rural women excel as managers! (18 October 08:14) |
| Women have emerged as the better managers not only in the corporate world but also in the remote villages of the country, specially in micro finance sector |
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Senseless Sensex? (17 October 08:03) |
| Despite the impressive run of stocks, there has been a sense of uneasiness among all investors because of the uni-directional rally in the last few weeks. Srikala Bhashyam digs deeper into t... |
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Creative living: Rajesh
(12 October 08:51) |
| Creative living: Rajesh |
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Napping at work! (11 October 09:01) |
| Busy office workers in France can now flock to a calm corner of the city to recharge their batteries, all for a small fee |
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Ways to start over again (11 October 09:00) |
| Whenever we taste failures, we all tend to break down, or get into a shell. Here are some tips on how to start life all over again after a setback |
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Marriage material: Dr Madhvi
(09 October 07:26) |
| Marriage material: Dr Madhvi |
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Australia: The next big destination for doctors (08 October 08:34) |
| Australia is witnessing a huge shortage of doctors. The country is so badly in need of overseas doctors that the authorities are now dropping compulsory checks on medicos trained overseas |
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Be a painter! Develop your hidden talents (08 October 08:34) |
| Painting increases creativity within a person and doubles up as a form of relaxation and imparts mental ease to the painter. So go for it! Be a self-taught painter! |
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Shelter under Tech stocks? (08 October 08:22) |
| The sensex is making great journey upward. Sriala Bhashyam tells you a few crucial facts you need to know before venturing into stock market for making some quick bucks |
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New scopes for health researchers (08 October 08:18) |
| Here is good news for all those interested in clinical research: The health ministry has just launched a new Department of Health Research to boost biomedical research |
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Supporting daughters: Madhvi
(08 October 06:30) |
| Supporting daughters: Madhvi |
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The traffic miseries: Ravi
(05 October 09:13) |
| The traffic miseries: Ravi |
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Job stress increases breast cancer risk (05 October 08:55) |
| According to a study by researchers in Europe, women who feel stressed at work could be at a dramatically increased risk of developing breast cancer, the Daily Mail has reported |
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Gen-next opting for career in sales (05 October 08:48) |
| With growing retail business offering large numbers of job openings, a long term career in sales and marketing is becoming preferred goal of the gen-next, says an industry chamber |
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Overburdened with work? Let your e-mail id say it! (05 October 08:48) |
| Are you getting exhausted with the sheer burden of work at office, but too shy to protest? Then choose an email id which will do the talking for you! |
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Congratulations, Mr Modi: T Madhava MenonIn a bold move, Chief Minister Modi of Gujarat has thrown a heavy gauntlet before the Central Government. He has allotted several hectars of Forests to members of the Sch. Tribes...Read on (04 October 08:31) |
| Congratulations, Mr Modi: T Madhava MenonIn a bold move, Chief Minister Modi of Gujarat has thrown a heavy gauntlet before the Central Government. He has allotted several hectars of Forests ... |
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Job stress boosts breast cancer risk (04 October 08:20) |
| According to a study by researchers in Europe, women who feel stressed at work could be at a dramatically increased risk of developing breast cancer, the Daily Mail has reported |
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India teaches water management to world (04 October 08:20) |
| When the world wants to learn of water management, it is India it turns to. Currently experts from 20 countries are on a tour of the country to gather knowledge on water management and local... |
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Sensex at 17K: Pause and play (27 September 08:21) |
| It’s an era of short term. Whether it is cricket or stock markets, the buzz word is quick and in line with the current mood, you saw the BSE Sensex adding 1,000 points in a matter of seven... |
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