News for '-business-schools'

How a Wharton graduate fits into North-East politics

How a Wharton graduate fits into North-East politics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

"I have 27 missed calls during the time I've been speaking to you! Here if you don't answer the phone, there is every chance a party member will tell you 'Because you didn't answer my phone I'm leaving your party.'" Archana Masih reports on how a graduate of the prestigious Wharton Business School fits into the unusual landscape of North-East politics.

Akhilesh off to Harvard to narrate Kumbh success story

Akhilesh off to Harvard to narrate Kumbh success story

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is finally off to United States to narrate the success story of the 2013 Kumbh Mela at the HarvardUniversityBusinessSchool on April 26.

Indian family biz going through transition: ISB

Indian family biz going through transition: ISB

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Premier business school ISB in its report 'Challenges Faced by Family Businesses in India', released on Wednesday said these entities are going through a transition mode.

Are B-school rankings reliable?

Are B-school rankings reliable?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

Most competitive countries in the world

Most competitive countries in the world

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Rankings measure how well countries manage their economic and human resources to increase their prosperity.

Dip of faith: 'You become part of a very large humanity'

Dip of faith: 'You become part of a very large humanity'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

'Suddenly you become part of a very large humanity.' Bathing in the Ganga at the Maha Kumbh Mela left a lasting impression on Harvard investigators, finds Arthur J Pais.

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

There are two major impact of a "transfer raj". First, criteria other than merit often determine the assignments of bureaucrats to specific positions. So the most important positions may not always go to the most qualified or competent bureaucrats. This naturally means that there are inefficiencies in policy formulation and implementation, Harvard Business School's Lakshmi Iyer tells Faisal Kidwai

Why India, China are next destination for talent

Why India, China are next destination for talent

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Multinational companies are ramping up in new markets on a scale that is incredible and presents opportunities for Westerners looking for jobs in India and China.

CEOs with large signs likely to be narcissistic: study

CEOs with large signs likely to be narcissistic: study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

They also tend to get the highest compensation.

'Sustainability of IIM education questionable'

'Sustainability of IIM education questionable'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Guest writer and IIM Ranchi director Prof MJ Xavier argues that India's business schools should go deep enough into teaching Indian business to develop their own brand of education that international applicants will find palatable.

Starbucks CEO on what makes a great leader

Starbucks CEO on what makes a great leader

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Like parents, leaders make tough choices, says Howard Schultz.

9 useful tips to choose the RIGHT B-school

9 useful tips to choose the RIGHT B-school

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Dr Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, Welingkar Institute Of Management Research And Development suggests nine key factors every student must take into consideration before deciding on a business school.

London Games: Expect intense ambush marketing

London Games: Expect intense ambush marketing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Companies will try to piggyback this year's London Olympics to win themselves free advertising, despite some of the strictest rules ever, by upstaging rivals paying millions of pounds to be official sponsors, a survey said.

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, mere tinkering with existing government procedures will not enhance India's economic competitiveness, says Pranjal Sharma.

Rajan says taking steps to 'firewall' the economy

Rajan says taking steps to 'firewall' the economy

Rediff.com13 May 2016

In 2013, India suffered its worst currency crisis in more than two decades but has regained the confidence of foreign investors in part after its current account deficit has narrowed sharply and its foreign exchange reserves hit a record high

CAT 2012 begins TODAY: Share your experience!

CAT 2012 begins TODAY: Share your experience!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Over 2 lakh aspirants will be appearing for the test scheduled between October 11 and November 6, 2012.

Chat@2: Do you want to study abroad?

Chat@2: Do you want to study abroad?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

On December 9, from 2-3 pm, Sri Akella, director, Dream Seekers Academy, will answer your queries about studying abroad. Do join us with your questions.

Stressed? Blame it on your Facebook friends

Stressed? Blame it on your Facebook friends

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

The more friends you have on Facebook, the more likely you are to get stressed, according to a new report.

ISB ties up with Insead for course

ISB ties up with Insead for course

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

CCD board to probe Siddhartha's transactions, plans to monetise assets

CCD board to probe Siddhartha's transactions, plans to monetise assets

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Among other things, the company is considering monetising the Global Village tech park located off Mysore Road in Bengaluru, for which private equity major Blackstone was said to have shown interest.

Planning to study abroad?

Planning to study abroad?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

The QS World University Tour provides students an opportunity to speak directly with admissions staff from the world's leading universities. Read on.

Meet Ankit: From apparel seller to TOEFL scholar

Meet Ankit: From apparel seller to TOEFL scholar

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Ankit gave a presentation during his interview, an act that clicked to win him TOEFL scholarship.

Xander rides on contra bets

Xander rides on contra bets

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Among the top realty fund managers in India; has also ventured into retail, credit among various other sectors and is investing in dozens of firms

B-school graduates now prefer PSU jobs over private ones: survey

B-school graduates now prefer PSU jobs over private ones: survey

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

These firms offer job security and lucrative salries.

Microsoft's downfall: Steve Ballmer to be blamed?

Microsoft's downfall: Steve Ballmer to be blamed?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Steve Ballmer would be dead in the water without Windows and Office, which he inherited.

Infosys to strengthen sales teams in US, Europe

Infosys to strengthen sales teams in US, Europe

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

To hire 300 graduates in those regions in FY15; moves staff with strong tech skills into sales.

XLRI launches new brand identity

XLRI launches new brand identity

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

One of the oldest business schools in the country, XLRI, has changed its brand identity with a new logo, in a bid to change with the times .

How to succeed in life: Advice from Facebook's COO

How to succeed in life: Advice from Facebook's COO

Rediff.com29 May 2012

'You're going to need talent, skill, and imagination and vision, but more than anything else, you're going to need the ability to communicate authentically, to speak so that you inspire the people around you and to listen, so that you continue to learn each and every day on the job.' Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, one of Silicon Valley's inspiring figures, delivered this inspiring speech at her alma mater, the Harvard Business School, last week.

PHOTOS: Indian School of Business celebrates 10 years

PHOTOS: Indian School of Business celebrates 10 years

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

The Indian School of Business-Hyderabad recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. We trace the school's successful journey over the years and find out why it's so special.

'Political system not allowing economic reforms'

'Political system not allowing economic reforms'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Nirmalya Kumar discusses innovation happening in India, marketing tools and stalled reforms in an interview with Faisal Kidwai.

Why MBA grads DO NOT want jobs anymore!

Why MBA grads DO NOT want jobs anymore!

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Many join an MBA programme to bag a lucrative job. But some students are skipping placement season to plan their own ventures.

The inspiring story of women's empowerment in rural India

The inspiring story of women's empowerment in rural India

Rediff.com4 May 2012

From spearheading India's first rural bank for women, to running a business school, a women's chamber of commerce, farmer-turned-entrepreneur Chetna Sinha has come a long way. In this interview, she credits her success to the many women in her village who've inspired her all along.

Infrastructure? India needs $20 trillion in 20 years

Infrastructure? India needs $20 trillion in 20 years

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

The report, 'The roots of growth: Projecting EM infrastructure demand to 2030', produced jointly by Cambridge Judge Business School and the Royal Bank of Scotland, predicts that the emerging world will need to spend $20 trillion dollars on infrastructure over the next 20 years.

We need more Indian B-schools in FT Top 20: Naina Kidwai

We need more Indian B-schools in FT Top 20: Naina Kidwai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Naina Lal Kidwai, Country Head, HSBC India and the first Indian woman to have graduated from the Harvard Business School, in 1982 speaks about the importance of hard work, women in IIM classrooms and more.

Top 100 B-schools: NONE from India in TOP 10

Top 100 B-schools: NONE from India in TOP 10

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

According to the recently released global MBA rankings of Financial Times, the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad at number 11 and Indian School of Business, Hyderabad at number 20 are the only two schools that find a place in the top 100.

'Only school level questions are tested at GMAT'

'Only school level questions are tested at GMAT'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

In an online chat with readers on January 9, 2012, Vimal Gopinathan and Naveenan Ramachandran, experts from 4GMAT addressed reader queries related to the GMAT examination.

The framework behind executive compensation in India

The framework behind executive compensation in India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

A recent study by Indian Business School, Hyderabad says that Chief executive officers (CEOs) in India are paid considerably higher compensation than executive directors.

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.