Voluntary sector seeks tax relief in Budget
January 17th, 2012 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Representatives from voluntary and social sector organisations Tuesday urged Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to provide tax relief to the sector.A group of 24 representatives ... Read more...
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Global attention, not business in focus at IRFW (Review)
December 11th, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bambolim (Goa), Dec 11 (IANS) The inaugural edition of India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW) has concluded and the participating designers say the focus was more on brand building and introducing ... Read more...
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‘False cases’ blocking sexual harassment bill
March 24th, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Despite being a pressing problem, a handful of "false cases" have made the passage of the bill on sexual harassment in workplaces difficult, experts said here Wednesday.
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Now, a website to spread awareness on workplace sexual harassment
January 8th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) In what could benefit working women in Delhi, an city-based NGO Friday launched a website that will not just provide a platform for discussions on sexual harassment ... Read more...
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Corporate grooming schools help candidates put best foot forward
August 2nd, 2009 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
By Ranu Joardar
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) What do you do for candidates who come to interviews armed with eveything except confidence, communications skills and business etiquette? Set up grooming schools.Mansi Gupta, ... Read more...
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Urban services are lax in major Indian cities: survey
March 31st, 2009 - 8:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The condition of urban infrastructure in India is abysmal and services to the urban poor are pathetic, according to a survey released Tuesday.
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‘Government flagship scheme has not stemmed rural migration’
October 10th, 2008 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), that promises jobs to thousands in rural India, has not stopped migration to cities, a non-government study found.Manoj Rai of ... Read more...
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State information commissions a hurdle in implementing RTI: survey
September 8th, 2008 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The main bottleneck in the implementation of the RTI Act in the country are the State Information Commissions (SIC), which are meant to facilitate the dissemination of ... Read more...
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State government rules mar spirit of RTI Act: study
May 15th, 2008 - 10:59 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Right to Information (RTI) Act has become a complicated tool for the common man to use because of different rules framed by various state governments, a ... Read more...
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Gender sensitive workplaces bring out best in women: book
April 7th, 2008 - 8:14 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Gender sensitive workplaces maximise the potential of female employees, says a book released Monday that suggests various measures like flexible hours to make offices more women-friendly. "Engendering ... Read more...
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