News for 'College of Engineering'

'The world is my classroom'

'The world is my classroom'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

'I teach my students for one hour every day. At night, I teach science to students from other countries. I have got requests from more than 70 countries in the last three years and more than 80,000 students have benefited from my online classes.'

IT-BPM industry to add 3 lakh jobs by March 2023

IT-BPM industry to add 3 lakh jobs by March 2023

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

With rapid adoption of emerging technologies, the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry is expected to generate about 3 lakh jobs this fiscal year, according to a report. The IT-BPM workforce is on the trajectory to grow 7 per cent in FY23, with the overall headcount increasing from 5.1 million to 5.45 million (close to 3 lakh jobs being created), the report by TeamLease Digital, the specialised staffing division of TeamLease Services said. The 'Digital Employment Outlook Report for H1-2023' highlighted that the demand for digital skills will grow 8.4 per cent by the end of this fiscal year.

Jabalpur hospital had no fire NOC, 4 doctors among 5 booked

Jabalpur hospital had no fire NOC, 4 doctors among 5 booked

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The four doctors are on the run and police have fanned out teams to nab them, a senior police officer said.

Emerging AI: What Awaits Us?

Emerging AI: What Awaits Us?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan offers lessons from another tech revolution not so long ago.

'I'm a proud daughter of a farmer'

'I'm a proud daughter of a farmer'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

There's a lesson to learn from her grit, can-do attitude and tireless pursuit.

Modi opens Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Phase 1; Delhi-Jaipur travel time cut by 50%

Modi opens Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Phase 1; Delhi-Jaipur travel time cut by 50%

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot stretch is set to reduce the travel time between the national capital and Jaipur considerably.

'Bad weather poses greatest risk to helicopter flying'

'Bad weather poses greatest risk to helicopter flying'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Since the rotors of a helicopter rotate at very high RPMs, if they hit an obstacle -- for example a tree, wire or pole, the result is catastrophic.'

How IITs, NITs are grading students

How IITs, NITs are grading students

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

To stay on course with their academic calendars, several steps for graduating batches and fresh incoming batches are being taken.

Amit Shah releases Hindi textbooks for MBBS students in MP

Amit Shah releases Hindi textbooks for MBBS students in MP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Terming it as an important day in history, Shah said Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in the country to start the MBBS course in Hindi.

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The companies will jointly launch the Windows 8.1 powered 10.1 inch Hewlett-Packard Omni10 tablet with embedded content from Pearson and Microsoft Office in the higher education space.

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

If British industry succeeds in saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic it will be due in part to the pioneering role played by Formula One racing teams in the country. Seven of the 10 Formula One teams have joined forces with leading aerospace and engineering companies to ramp up production of ventilators while Mercedes has also worked with medics and academics to produce an alternative breathing aid.

Watch! Is this the most important race in India right now?

Watch! Is this the most important race in India right now?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Mahindra BAJA SAE India recently held its annual challenge for undergraduate engineers.

Mumbai engineer returns home after 6 years in Pakistan jail

Mumbai engineer returns home after 6 years in Pakistan jail

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Hamid Nihal Ansari was awarded imprisonment by a Pakistani military court in December 2015 after being slapped with charges of espionage and involvement in anti-state activities on him.

Would you quit engineering to be a model? She did!

Would you quit engineering to be a model? She did!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

What inspired, engineering graduate Pooja Mor to quit her career and take up modelling?

Steel Man of India, Jamshed J Irani, passes away at 86

Steel Man of India, Jamshed J Irani, passes away at 86

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Jamshed J Irani, known as the steel man of India, died in Jamshedpur late Monday night, Tata Steel said. He was 86. "The Steel Man of India passes away. It is with profound grief that Tata Steel informs of the demise of Padma Bhushan Dr Jamshed J Irani," Tata Steel said in a statement. He passed away on October 31, 2022 at 10 PM at TMH (Tata Hospital) in Jamshedpur, it said.

How stranded Air India passengers are faring in remote Magadan

How stranded Air India passengers are faring in remote Magadan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The flight, carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew, landed safely, the Tata Group-owned private carrier said in a statement Tuesday evening.

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Amazon India has decided to shut down 'Amazon Distribution', according to sources. This follows its recent decision to shut its food delivery and edtech offerings. The moves are part of the annual operating planning review process amid global macroeconomic uncertainty. The e-commerce giant is looking to focus on its core businesses, sources said.

Gujarati in JEE: Mamata alleges bias, calls for protest

Gujarati in JEE: Mamata alleges bias, calls for protest

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

She claimed states were not consulted about it, a charge dismissed by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the examination.

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Hijab row: '50-50 fault with both sides'

Hijab row: '50-50 fault with both sides'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'Definitely it is being orchestrated.' 'Political parties are indulging in it and trying to gain some points from communities and vote banks they depend upon for their political survival.'

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Chennai to London: What my remote internship taught me

Chennai to London: What my remote internship taught me

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'The internship made me realise that pursuing online courses will not add any value if one does not know where to apply it in the real world.'

Prophet message sent from dead MP student's phone foxes police

Prophet message sent from dead MP student's phone foxes police

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The death of a 20-year-old engineering student on a railway track in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh has left the police baffled due to a chilling WhatsApp message talking about the "beheading punishment for disrespecting Nabi" (Prophet Mohammed) sent from his mobile phone shortly before his death.

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The CM said that initial probe indicated "mismanagement" to be the prime reason for the accident, which occurred on Wednesday evening.

'We are exploring setting up an aerotropolis'

'We are exploring setting up an aerotropolis'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'We would like to develop Andhra Pradesh into a logistics hub not only for India, but also for South Asia.'

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

CEO Vishal Sikka's strategy is in line with focus on academic research in new technologies.

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'We are ready to surrender,' Lieutenant General A A K Niazi said over the phone from Dhaka.

How to Crack JEE in 30 Days

How to Crack JEE in 30 Days

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Keep in mind that JEE Main is all about speed and accuracy, advises Nitin Arora.

Murthy: From college dropout to big entrepreneur

Murthy: From college dropout to big entrepreneur

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Murthy has funded 10 start-ups in India and 3 abroad. Murthy-funded firms like Geodesic, Webdunia, EasyBuy, CareerLauncher, Tulleeho and Pinstorm, his latest venture are today successful companies.

IT firms delaying onboarding freshers

IT firms delaying onboarding freshers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'It is a sign of a bigger problem which is coming in the next six months.'

My Superhero: 'I admire her self-respect'

My Superhero: 'I admire her self-respect'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Prabhat Kumar from Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir explains how his wife Ranjana supported him and kept his family together in difficult times.

In Godhra, Hindutva and Modi still key factors, but corruption an issue too

In Godhra, Hindutva and Modi still key factors, but corruption an issue too

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Twenty years after the burning of a train in Godhra killed 59 'karsevaks' and triggered one of India's worst post-Partition riots, the poll-scape reflects the yawning gulf between the two communities.

The Hardest Role Abhay Deol Has Ever Played

The Hardest Role Abhay Deol Has Ever Played

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The New Year brings with it a new slate of movie announcements. The stars update us:

Efforts are on to remove AFSPA totally from north-east: Modi in Assam

Efforts are on to remove AFSPA totally from north-east: Modi in Assam

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said efforts are on to remove AFSPA completely from the northeast region.

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, around 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe.

Believe it or not: Shinde camp paid Rs 70 lakh for Guwahati hotel stay

Believe it or not: Shinde camp paid Rs 70 lakh for Guwahati hotel stay

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs who had camped at a Guwahati luxury hotel for eight days have cleared their bills before they checked out on Wednesday, a hotel official said.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath appointed ISRO chief

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath appointed ISRO chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath has been appointed as the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation as well as the space secretary, a personnel ministry order issued on Wednesday said.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

Prospects are brighter for vocational training

Prospects are brighter for vocational training

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The average salaries for vocational jobs have grown by 18% whereas engineering and MBA jobs rose only by 4% and 3% respectively.