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Voice of India's youth being muzzled: Sonia on JNU violence

Voice of India's youth being muzzled: Sonia on JNU violence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Congress president Sonia Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar condemned the violence at the Jawaharlal Nehru University and said that it was a "disturbing and fascist strike" by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'India does not have good story tellers'

'India does not have good story tellers'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Interview with Toonz Animation India CEO P. Jayakumar.

Microsoft chief Nadella to visit India this month

Microsoft chief Nadella to visit India this month

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nadella was in India last December.

India needs technological and social innovations: Ramadorai

India needs technological and social innovations: Ramadorai

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

India needs to unleash technological and social innovations that can usher in a new developmental model the world has not seen before, TCS Vice-Chairman S Ramadorai said.

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 35 crop varieties with special traits -- developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) -- to address the twin challenges of climate change and malnutrition. The new crop varieties were dedicated to the nation through a video conference organised at all ICAR institutes, state and central agricultural universities and Krishi Vighyan Kendra. According to the PMO, 35 crop varieties with special traits like climate resilience and higher nutrient-content have been developed in 2021.

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Education is disconnected from social reality and does not even attempt to solve the real problems of our country,' observe Peehu Pardeshi and Sandeep Pandey.

These guys make science fun for rural India

These guys make science fun for rural India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Ramji Raghavan is using this principle to help village children from government schools enjoy science and maths. Indulekha Aravind reports

Why Cognizant is going slow in India

Why Cognizant is going slow in India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Post-bribery disclosure, Cognizant is not pursuing greenfield expansion in the country and relying on leased facilities for new demands. The incident, which came to light in 2016, is also said to have claimed 200-300 jobs so far mainly in areas like administration, legal, and procurement.

Brutally beaten up by people wearing masks: JNUSU prez

Brutally beaten up by people wearing masks: JNUSU prez

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

In a video shared on social media, Aishe Ghosh is seen crying while bleeding profusely from the head.

Must see: How to get an internship at Deloitte India

Must see: How to get an internship at Deloitte India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Deloitte's recruitment process will involve a resume screening, a telephonic interview, and a face-to-face interview if you apply online, says Sarvesh Agrawal.

HCL Tech to hire 40,000-45,000 freshers for FY23 to meet attrition threat

HCL Tech to hire 40,000-45,000 freshers for FY23 to meet attrition threat

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

HCL Technologies plans to double its fresher hiring for the upcoming financial year (FY23) as attrition continues to inch up. The company said that it will hire 40,000-45,000 freshers for FY23, up from 20,000-22,000 target for FY22. The company also stated that to ease supply-side constraints and to have access to diversified skills, it was expanding into other geographies over the next three-four quarters. "Some of the geographies that we are investing in to source talent include countries like Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Guatemala, Costa Rica. We are also ramping up our presence in Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, etc.

How A Wedding Tragedy Saved Lives

How A Wedding Tragedy Saved Lives

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

JNU fallout: Professor quits statistics panel

JNU fallout: Professor quits statistics panel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

C P Chandrasekhar, who has served on key statistical panels in the past both as a chairman and member, said he was present in the campus when the ruckus broke out on Sunday and found the incident "disturbing" and "unprecedented", and that it further undermined the faith in the system. Somesh Jha reports.

The maverick who changed India's legal education

The maverick who changed India's legal education

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Whenever the history of India's National Law Schools is written, N R Madhava Menon's name will be deeply inscribed in it, says Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

COVID-19 hits Ranji Trophy preparations

COVID-19 hits Ranji Trophy preparations

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Blow for Bengal's Ranji preparation as 7 members test COVID positive

Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Police used batons and teargas shells to disperse the violent mob, but denied firing at them.

Bharat Mata, Adi Shankara statues installed at Kashi Vishwanath Dham

Bharat Mata, Adi Shankara statues installed at Kashi Vishwanath Dham

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The mega corridor, whose foundation stone was laid by Modi on March 8, 2019, connects the main temple with Lalita Ghat via a corridor, and grand gateways and ornamental arches have been built in heritage architecture style in four directions, facing the ancient temple at its core.

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

IIT Roorkee has so far seen the highest domestic salary rise Rs 80 lakh, up by a third from Rs 60 lakh last year.

IIT-Bombay scraps face-to-face lectures this year

IIT-Bombay scraps face-to-face lectures this year

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

This is the first time in the institute's 62-year history that a new academic year will start with no students on campus. Other IITs are likely to follow suit with similar announcements for the autumn semester that runs from July till December.

Huawei commits $170 million 'Make in India' investment

Huawei commits $170 million 'Make in India' investment

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Huawei Technologies to invest $170 million in India.

2005 IISC terror attack: SC upholds conviction, life sentence of 4 accused

2005 IISC terror attack: SC upholds conviction, life sentence of 4 accused

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

A bench of justices UU Lalit, Hemant Gupta and S Ravindra Bhat dismissed the appeals of the four convicts, observing that strict action should be taken against conspiracies aimed at causing danger to public property and the general public.

In sharp U-turn, Pak says didn't take over Jaish HQ

In sharp U-turn, Pak says didn't take over Jaish HQ

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

"This is the madrassah (seminary) and India is doing propaganda that it is the JeM headquarters," Chaudhry said.

Cisco's India bet gains momentum

Cisco's India bet gains momentum

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

The building that will house 1,500 employees is a showcase of the company's 'smart connected communities'.

She made India fall in love with bread

She made India fall in love with bread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.

ISB sees 46% rise in offers

ISB sees 46% rise in offers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Marquee recruiters made premium offers, with consulting leading the pack by making 25.04% of the offers, followed by IT/ITeS (18.59%), e-commerce (10.55%) and BFSI (10.13%).

Amazing office buildings in India

Amazing office buildings in India

Rediff.com12 May 2011

India prides to have some of the most contemporary designs for offices.

Cops drop charges against girl behind 'Free Kashmir' poster

Cops drop charges against girl behind 'Free Kashmir' poster

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

An FIR had been registered against Prabhu at Colaba police station in south Mumbai under section 153 B (Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration) of the Indian Penal Code.

Rs 40,000 cr approved to deal with Covid: Govt to LS

Rs 40,000 cr approved to deal with Covid: Govt to LS

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Rai said as informed by the health ministry, the central government has been providing required technical and financial assistance to all states and Union Territories (UTs) for strengthening their healthcare system, including management of the COVID-19 public health challenge, from time to time, and the financial assistance to states and UTs is provided under the National Health Mission (NHM).

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 48 hours.

Indian diplomat to America: 'Come and study in India'

Indian diplomat to America: 'Come and study in India'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

You will be part of fastest growing major global economy, India's ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringala told young American students.

Doctors suspend protest over NEET-PG counselling delay for a week

Doctors suspend protest over NEET-PG counselling delay for a week

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

In a statement, the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association said the decision has been taken in view of the developments in the last few days in connection with the issue, and the death of chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat and others in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

Can't afford to have 'digital divide' in India: PM

Can't afford to have 'digital divide' in India: PM

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Modi said the government aimed at spreading digital literacy across rural India.

Get an American MBA in India!

Get an American MBA in India!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Mercy College, United States of America, plans to start its one-year MBA programme in India from the next academic session.

'Mary Roy was a very unorthodox person'

'Mary Roy was a very unorthodox person'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

'She will forever be remembered for being a disrupter - a disrupter in a positive sense - as she disrupted the hierarchies that existed in society!'

14 AMU students booked for 'sedition' after reported clashes

14 AMU students booked for 'sedition' after reported clashes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The students were booked under sedition charges after a complaint was filed by BJYM member Mukesh Lodhi.

HC acquits tribal MBBS student in murder case after 13 years, orders govt to pay Rs 42 lakh

HC acquits tribal MBBS student in murder case after 13 years, orders govt to pay Rs 42 lakh

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Setting aside the conviction of a tribal man in the alleged murder of a woman, the Madhya Pradesh high court has slammed the police saying they investigated the case with the "sole purpose of falsely implicating" him, and directed the state government to pay Rs 42 lakh to him as he spent over 13 years behind bars "awaiting justice".

IT companies may not follow HCL Tech on freshers' salary

IT companies may not follow HCL Tech on freshers' salary

Rediff.com2 May 2022

It has taken a pandemic to move the needle on the salary packages for greenhorn engineers hired by the Indian IT services sector. The country's third-largest IT services player, HCL Technologies, has decided to boost the entry-level packages from Rs 3-3.6 lakh to Rs 4.25 lakh for FY23, in a bid to attract fresh talent and keep them for longer to counter the impact of rising attrition. This new package would also be applicable to those freshers who joined the firm in FY22.

TCS to recruit 10,000 staff in US by 2022

TCS to recruit 10,000 staff in US by 2022

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

India's largest software services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday it has seen a surge in demand for its services and expects to recruit 10,000 individuals in the US by 2022. The Mumbai-based company has hired over 21,500 employees in the past five years in the US.

How Tech Is Tackling Knotty HR Problems

How Tech Is Tackling Knotty HR Problems

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Tech is also being used to stem resignations, which have recorded a rise amid COVID-19.

Workforce Shrank By 3.8 Million In March

Workforce Shrank By 3.8 Million In March

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

What the labour market statistics of March 2022 show is India's biggest sign of economic distress, points out Mahesh Vyas.