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Admissions open to Manipal University for 2008

Admissions open to Manipal University for 2008

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

The university opens admissions to courses for the year 2008.

Online entrance exams at Manipal University

Online entrance exams at Manipal University

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education, now Manipal University, introduces online entrance exams for admission to its programmes.

How Nadella revived the fortunes of Manipal University

How Nadella revived the fortunes of Manipal University

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Wall Street might have been lukewarm to Satya Nadella's appointment as the chief executive officer of Microsoft but in India the development has revived the fortunes of Manipal University, his alma mater.

Manipal Univ celebrates Suri's appt at Nokia

Manipal Univ celebrates Suri's appt at Nokia

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

After Satya Nadella, Manipal University is celebrating another alumni's rise to the global boardroom, Rajeev Suri, who has been appointed as the CEO of Finnish firm Nokia.

Sikkim Manipal Uni opens admissions

Sikkim Manipal Uni opens admissions

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

SMU (Sikkim Manipal University) of Distance Education has announced admissions for its 'Spring Drive' in 2009.

Sikkim Manipal University: Distance learning

Sikkim Manipal University: Distance learning

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Sikkim Manipal University currently offers over 40 distance education programmess across 10 disciplines

Manipal University announces 2008 admissions

Manipal University announces 2008 admissions

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Manipal University announces admissions guidelines for 2008.

Pantaloon Retail joins hands with Manipal Health

Pantaloon Retail joins hands with Manipal Health

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Pantaloon Retail India Ltd said on Monday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Manipal Health Systems Pvt Ltd to form a joint venture healthcare company.

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Delhi Metro on Thursday said it has withdrawn a poster on breast cancer awareness that asked women 'to check your oranges' but the questions remained -- does the metaphor obscure the message, does it help women in a cloistered society get comfortable or more awkward by sexualising a body part.

Study management at TAPMI-Manipal

Study management at TAPMI-Manipal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

The T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal, invites applications for its two-year residential Post-graduate Diploma in Management programme.

Manipal Global and Google India's digital marketing programme

Manipal Global and Google India's digital marketing programme

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Manipal Global Education and Google India's digital marketing programme for students and professionals. Here's what the programme entails

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Two young men jostle in a rickshaw as it clatters along a narrow, bustling lane of North Kolkata, each with a leg dangling over the side of the vehicle, a bulging sack of cosmetics nestled between them. The protagonists here are the founders of Emami - Radhe Shyam Agarwal and Radhe Shyam Goenka - childhood friends who gave up cushy corporate jobs to build a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company. From a 200-square-foot rented space on Muktaram Babu Street in North Kolkata, brand Emami stepped into the competitive world of FMCG 50 years back, armed with just three products: Vanishing cream, talcum powder, and cold cream.

Woman kidnapped, drugged, raped by Instagram friend in K'taka

Woman kidnapped, drugged, raped by Instagram friend in K'taka

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The woman and Althaf had been friends on Instagram for the last three months and both belonged to the same town (Karkala).

Sikkim Manipal University-DE admissions now open

Sikkim Manipal University-DE admissions now open

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Admissions to Sikkim Manipal University's distance education programme to close on April 27.

Earn a UK degree in Manipal

Earn a UK degree in Manipal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

Alert: Become a member of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners, UK, a post-graduate qualification.

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Considering Pai is putting his own personal money in Byju's, stakeholders in the company can look forward to more governance and transparency.'

54 checked for SARS in Manipal

54 checked for SARS in Manipal

Rediff.com10 May 2003

SARS: 15 undergo tests in Manipal

SARS: 15 undergo tests in Manipal

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Meanwhile, China reporeted six more deaths and 118 new cases of SARS.

Delhi cops pick terror threads in Manipal

Delhi cops pick terror threads in Manipal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

While the Delhi Police look for clues regarding explosives used in the blasts, another interesting point that has come out in the open is regarding a place called Suratkal being a transit point for the outlawed Students Islamic Movement of India.

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

Why Hospital Stays Are Getting Shorter

Why Hospital Stays Are Getting Shorter

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Every hospital now tracks length of stay closely.' 'More efficiency is brought into the system now.'

5,000 auto drivers quizzed in Manipal gang rape case

5,000 auto drivers quizzed in Manipal gang rape case

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Karnataka Police is making all out efforts, including questioning more than 5,000 auto drivers, to nab the culprits involved in abduction and gang rape of a medical student in Manipal, the Centre was informed Wednesday.

Sreesanth's Claim Sparks Legal Notice

Sreesanth's Claim Sparks Legal Notice

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The legal notice stateS that Sreesanth had breached the terms of his contract.

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Sources within the Congress, including those who have been members of the teams that drafted its 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha poll manifestos, said the Karnataka government decision lacked any empirical basis.

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

India has covered enough population with vaccine and infection, but protein vaccines should remain available on payment basis for elderly and those with comorbidities.

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Whether Rajeev Chandrasekhar wins or not, Thiruvananthapuram will likely never see such an interesting contest again.

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Companies now require more than just academic marks; they seek students with internship experience or extra certification courses.

Byju's pledges shares, real estate to fund operations

Byju's pledges shares, real estate to fund operations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Edtech major Byju's is in process to raise Rs 600-700 crore to fund the company's operations till March by when it expects to realise money through the sale of Epic and partial stake sale in other subsidiaries, according to sources aware of the development. Byju's founder Byju Raveendran has recently raised money by mortgaging home and real estate assets owned by family members for paying salaries, sources said. "There is about Rs 50 crore gap per month in operational expenses where a large component is salary.

The Lady Randeep Hooda Is Marrying

The Lady Randeep Hooda Is Marrying

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Lin Laishram has a big personality and an even bigger wardrobe.

Why There's A Slump In IT Hiring

Why There's A Slump In IT Hiring

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'These companies hired in high numbers last year and are balancing that out this year by recruiting fewer freshers.'

Slay Queen Trinetra Haldar

Slay Queen Trinetra Haldar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'Put on that goddamn dress, pick up your crown, and strut like the queen you are'.

Cash-strapped Byju's to raise $200 mn after taking 99% valuation cut

Cash-strapped Byju's to raise $200 mn after taking 99% valuation cut

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Cash-strapped edtech firm Byju's' parent company said on Monday it will raise $200 million by way of a rights issue to all its equity shareholders, aiming to support growth and achieve operational sustainability. The proposed rights issuance by Think and Learn Private Limited (TLPL) will fund capital expenditure and support general corporate purposes. As the largest shareholders, the founders of Byju's have personally invested more than $1.1 billion in the company in the last 18 months.

Missing Indian climber Anurag Maloo found alive on Nepal's Mt Annapurna

Missing Indian climber Anurag Maloo found alive on Nepal's Mt Annapurna

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Anurag Maloo went missing on Monday after he fell from around 6,000 metres while descending from Camp III.

Raveendran puts Rs 4K cr own wealth into Byju's

Raveendran puts Rs 4K cr own wealth into Byju's

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Byju Raveendran, founder of educational technology (edtech) firm Byju's, has injected around Rs 4,000 crore of personal capital into the company in recent months. This move comes as the company grapples with challenges, including securing fresh capital, delays in financial reporting, and legal disputes with lenders. "Raveendran has pledged personal property to assist the company in dealing with the crisis. "He conveyed to employees that despite perceptions of being a billionaire, he has reinvested a major portion of his wealth back into the company," said a person familiar with the matter.

7 Tips For a Better Personal Loan Deal

7 Tips For a Better Personal Loan Deal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

It is important to understand how your salary influences your loan amount and implementing these valuable strategies can significantly impact your eligibility for the personal loan you desire, says Kamaljeet Rastogi.

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Policy owners need to avoid errors on their part to prevent claims from being denied.

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Displaying 'ARMY' on private transport is an attempt to milk the respect and reverence that the common citizen has for a person in the armed forces, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). By writing 'ARMY' and displaying regimental insignias, we expect a few misdemeanours to be overlooked.

Byju's in talks with investors to raise $300 mn in return for more controls

Byju's in talks with investors to raise $300 mn in return for more controls

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

With investors asking for a change in the board structure at Byju's, the edtech giant's founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Byju Raveendran, is now asking them to put $300 million into the company for more control. The company has rung up $5.8 billion from investors such as General Atlantic, Sofina, the Qatar Investment Authority, Sumeru Ventures, Vitruvian Partners, BlackRock, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Sequoia, Silver Lake, Bond Capital, Tencent, and Tiger Global.

What MasterChef Winner Mohammed Ashiq Will Do Next

What MasterChef Winner Mohammed Ashiq Will Do Next

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'When I was rejected last year, I told myself I won't give up.'