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DUSU removes busts of Savarkar, others from campus

DUSU removes busts of Savarkar, others from campus

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The busts of the trio were installed on August 20 by outgoing DUSU president Shakti Singh without taking permission from the varsity authorities. They were removed on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.

Indian-American student charged with carrying gun on campus

Indian-American student charged with carrying gun on campus

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Manas Moole Reddy, a University of California, Irvine student was arrested November 18, for possessing a loaded firearm on campus. Reddy, 28, was charged with one felony count each of possessing a loaded firearm on a college campus, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.

IIT Delhi in Gulf, trade in local currencies: Modi concludes 'productive' UAE visit

IIT Delhi in Gulf, trade in local currencies: Modi concludes 'productive' UAE visit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Modi was honoured with the 'Order of Zayed', the UAE's highest civilian award, in 2019 as a mark of appreciation for his efforts to boost bilateral ties between the two nations.

US cop who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula faces no charge

US cop who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula faces no charge

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The Seattle police officer who struck and killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula while responding to an overdose call, will not face any criminal charges due to lack of 'sufficient' evidence, authorities said.

Hiring: IT firms confirm participation on campuses

Hiring: IT firms confirm participation on campuses

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Last year, placements at the engineering institutes were relatively subdued due to the slowdown in the economy. Many Tier-I and -II IT companies skipped campus visits. As a result, even the premier Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) were able to achieve only 75-80 per cent placements. And many students had opted for higher studies or jobs in teaching.

Modi must be wary about campus protests

Modi must be wary about campus protests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'New Delhi's rulers should be alert to lighting a dangerous tinderbox,' warns Sunil Sethi.

Telangana row delays IIM-A's Hyderabad campus

Telangana row delays IIM-A's Hyderabad campus

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A), which had agreed to set up a campus in the state, has not been able to start work due to the political uncertainty caused by the Telangana issue.

West Bengal campus: Infosys to wait

West Bengal campus: Infosys to wait

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Software major Infosys would wait for some more time before taking a decision on the future of its first development facility at Rajarhat near themetropolis.

2 arrested for violence on AMU campus, exams postponed

2 arrested for violence on AMU campus, exams postponed

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The two were arrested by the police for allegedly trying to breach peace and posting inflammatory material on social media.

Infosys to begin campus hiring in Jan

Infosys to begin campus hiring in Jan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Amidst the slowdown and the freeze on recruitment, there is some good news for students graduating next year: Infosys is planning to begin campus recruitment across the country from January 2010.

Google to build biggest campus outside US in Hyderabad

Google to build biggest campus outside US in Hyderabad

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Google will build its largest campus outside the Unites States in Hyderabad.

Woman raped on Infosys campus in Pune, 2 held

Woman raped on Infosys campus in Pune, 2 held

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

A woman working as a canteen cashier at the sprawling Infosys campus in Hinjewadi area in Pune was allegedly raped by two men.

Campus placement: 10 preparation mantras

Campus placement: 10 preparation mantras

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Campus placements can be one's ticket to a great future. Plan well, prepare hard and be positive.

Celebrations on campus as Kanhaiya reaches JNU after release

Celebrations on campus as Kanhaiya reaches JNU after release

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar, whose arrest on charges of sedition three weeks back had triggered a massive outcry, was on Thursday released from Tihar jail amid celebrations by his supporters.

Satyam to set up campus in Chennai

Satyam to set up campus in Chennai

Rediff.com21 Jan 2006

Police foils BBC's Modi docu screening at Jamia, detains protesting students

Police foils BBC's Modi docu screening at Jamia, detains protesting students

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The university administration said the screening will not be allowed and that they are taking all measures to prevent people and organisations with a "vested interest to destroy the peaceful academic atmosphere of the university".

Economic downturn affects campus recruitment

Economic downturn affects campus recruitment

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Apart from IIM-L, where more than 110 organisations participated in the summer placements, there has been a general slowdown in the placement process of other institutes. A boom was expected in the reality and retail sectors but, given the ongoing slump, these sectors had little to contribute to uplift the offer market for graduating students. Experts believe the slowdown scenario is expected to continue up to next year. "Opportunities in 2010 will be good," they added.

Another shootout at Virginia Tech campus, 2 dead

Another shootout at Virginia Tech campus, 2 dead

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

A police officer and another person were killed by a gunman on the campus of Virginia Tech on Thursday.

No more WFH, TCS asks all employees to work from offices

No more WFH, TCS asks all employees to work from offices

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The company -- the first major IT services firms to announce such a move -- has asked its workforce to return to offices because of the need to deepen the value systems and a belief in productivity gains coming from co-working, TCS chief human resources officer Milind Lakkad told reporters.

Cisco plans $50 mn campus in Bangalore

Cisco plans $50 mn campus in Bangalore

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

US-based communications networking major Cisco Systems on Friday announced its plans to develop a new campus in Bangalore, covering one million sq.ft area at a cost of $50 million.

Is Election Slipping Out Of Modi's Hands?

Is Election Slipping Out Of Modi's Hands?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In nearly 100 seats, the BJP stands almost no chance of winning. In 200 seats, it is a direct fight between the BJP and the Congress where the BJP has an upper hand. In 243 seats, the BJP is pitted against regional parties and it is not going to be easy. That is why 400 seats may end up as a pipe dream, states Ramesh Menon, author of Modi Demystified: The Making of a Prime Minister.

Protests rock Chennai's Kalakshetra over sexual harassment, college shut

Protests rock Chennai's Kalakshetra over sexual harassment, college shut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Students of the Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, being run by the Kalakshetra on its campus, resorted to the protest at the "tapovan", the prayer space at the entrance of the college on Thursday demanding justice. They alleged harassment by a senior faculty and sought appropriate action against him.

Wipro may go slow on campus hiring

Wipro may go slow on campus hiring

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Wipro Technologies, the country's third largest software services exporter, today said the company might go slow on its campus-hiring plans till demand picks up.

DU college student fighting for women's safety threatened with arrest

DU college student fighting for women's safety threatened with arrest

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Shambhavi has been at the forefront of protests demanding the resignation of new principal Poonam Kumria, days after several female students were allegedly harassed by unidentified men during a fest at the college.

Will it happen for us, asks JNU VC on SC relief to Setalvad

Will it happen for us, asks JNU VC on SC relief to Setalvad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Pandit, who was appointed as the JNU VC in February last year, said some people opposed her decision to put the national flag and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo on the varsity premises.

He chucked campus placement to become a dance entrepreneur

He chucked campus placement to become a dance entrepreneur

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Sandip Soparrkar shares the inspiration behind his career decision and the lessons he learnt.

B-Schools Struggle With Placements

B-Schools Struggle With Placements

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'There is a behavioural shift and conservativeness with companies cutting down on manpower and rationalising the number of people.'

Wipro Kolkata campus plan hits Bengal land policy roadblock

Wipro Kolkata campus plan hits Bengal land policy roadblock

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The second campus would have the potential to create around 18,000 jobs

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Union government had last week directed social media platforms such as Twitter and YouTube to block links to the documentary India: The Modi Question.

India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

In bodycam footage released by the Seattle Police Department, Officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and dismissed any implication Dave might be at fault or that a criminal investigation was necessary.

Macro uncertainties may keep IT hiring in slow lane this fiscal year

Macro uncertainties may keep IT hiring in slow lane this fiscal year

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

India's information technology (IT) sector will witness subdued hiring in 2023-24 as macro uncertainties impact demand environment, with clients either taking a pause on spend or stopping discretionary spend, say human resource experts. To begin with, unlike earlier years, the three large IT players TCS, HCLTech, and Wipro have not provided any new hiring targets for the financial year. And Wipro has said that its hiring target will depend on the demand environment.

Amazing campus of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Amazing campus of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation campus in Seattle, Washington has secured LEED-NC Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council.

How to optimise your campus placements

How to optimise your campus placements

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

In a chat hosted by Get Ahead on September 6, Aziz Manva of Testfunda.com addressed reader queries related to campus placements and offered suggestions on how to optimise their chances and bag the right deal.

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, was passed unanimously as besides the BJP MLAs, members of the Opposition Congress as well as the Aam Aadmi Party extended their support to it.

Ready to Flaunt: Campus Trendsetter Look

Ready to Flaunt: Campus Trendsetter Look

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Ready to Flaunt: Campus Trendsetter Look

Students body seeks IIT Bombay director's resignation over Dalit student's suicide

Students body seeks IIT Bombay director's resignation over Dalit student's suicide

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A student collective at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on Wednesday demanded the resignation of the premier institute's director against the backdrop of alleged suicide by a first-year Dalit student and allegations that he was facing caste discrimination.

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

IIM-A, other top B-schools moot IIT-like joint placement committee

Why UAE's 'Hello Modi' Will Be Unusual

Why UAE's 'Hello Modi' Will Be Unusual

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The effort is to make the PM's interaction with the diaspora at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Sports city stadium on February 13 the largest he has addressed.

Slowdown blues: IT firms set to halve campus hiring

Slowdown blues: IT firms set to halve campus hiring

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

The slowdown shadow is looming on performance evaluation systems, too.

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Big Girls Don't Cry is too solemn to be fun and too timid to be truly bold, feels Deepa Gahlot.