News for 'Education and Skill Development'

'Unfortunately I am an MP': BJP mocks Rahul over gaffe

'Unfortunately I am an MP': BJP mocks Rahul over gaffe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

We speak freely to the media without teleprompters, Jairam Ramesh counters.

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The migration of domestically developed intellectual property to foreign corporations within India reflects an anomaly in the demand pattern of the country's job market, points out Kanika Datta.

Engineers, here's how you can avoid being laid off

Engineers, here's how you can avoid being laid off

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

It's time you up your skills set to stay relevant in the industry.

Key highlights of G20 New Delhi Leaders' declaration

Key highlights of G20 New Delhi Leaders' declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the adoption of the New Delhi Leaders Declaration, a significant victory for India's G20 presidency that came amid increasing tensions and divergent views over the Ukraine conflict.

Modi most successful PM, is nationalist and internationalist, says Ambani

Modi most successful PM, is nationalist and internationalist, says Ambani

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi is India's most successful prime minister and the greatest global leader of current generation, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Wednesday as he flaunted his group Reliance Industries' Gujarati heritage and its over USD 150 billion (Rs 12 lakh crore) investment in last 10 years.

Dear students, do you have these life skills?

Dear students, do you have these life skills?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Learn to plan, organise, create and execute independently, Devi Singh, Vice Chancellor, FLAME University shares advice.

10 skills employers want in YOU

10 skills employers want in YOU

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Find out if you have these skills in you.

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Growing at a robust rate due to economic reforms in key sectors like digitisation and infrastructure, India has emerged as a star performer and is projected to contribute more than 16 per cent of the global growth, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. "What we have been observing for quite some time now is that India has been growing at a very robust rate. "It's one of the star performers when it comes to real growth when you look at peer countries.

Why we need to avoid falling into the soft skills trap

Why we need to avoid falling into the soft skills trap

Rediff.com3 May 2016

A more rigorous training in core skills is required to boost the engineering talent in the country, instead of a varnish of 'soft skills', says Ajit Balakrishnan.

10 crucial skills Indian students should learn

10 crucial skills Indian students should learn

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Empathy, creativity, and ability to deal with failure are just some the skills that will prepare students for the future, says Ajinkya Potdar.

How India Can Rival China As Production Platform

How India Can Rival China As Production Platform

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

We have the workforce, now we need to ensure that we take full advantage of game-changing technologies and geopolitical openings, suggests Jayant Sinha, chairman, Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance.

Northeast has potential to become India's growth engine: PM

Northeast has potential to become India's growth engine: PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Manipur water supply project via video link.

Does A Woman's Career End At 40?

Does A Woman's Career End At 40?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

RediffGURUS Ashwini Dasgupta, Anu Krishna, Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan and Jinal Mehta answer queries from Rediff readers.

No revision of decision on exclusion of TN, WB, Kerala tableaux in R-Day

No revision of decision on exclusion of TN, WB, Kerala tableaux in R-Day

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Some leaders of the non-BJP ruled states also alleged that the exclusion was an "insult" by the Centre.

Portfolios allocated to ministers in Rajasthan; Gehlot keeps 9, Pilot 5

Portfolios allocated to ministers in Rajasthan; Gehlot keeps 9, Pilot 5

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Apart from the chief minister and deputy chief minister, 13 cabinet and 10 ministers of state were allocated portfolios.

Maratha quota: Panel examining Nizam-era documents gets extension till Dec 24

Maratha quota: Panel examining Nizam-era documents gets extension till Dec 24

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The development comes in the wake of an indefinite hunger strike launched by activist Manoj Jarange in Jalna district on Wednesday to demand reservation for the Maratha community.

How educated does an MP have to be?

How educated does an MP have to be?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

'One hopes that in his second term, Modi spends more time reading serious material even if it bores him or is against his nature,' says Aakar Patel.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

How AI, BlockChain, Data Science Can Help Your Career

How AI, BlockChain, Data Science Can Help Your Career

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa offers advice on how to upskill yourself to advance in your career.

Article 370 is Jammu-Kashmir's strength, says Mehbooba

Article 370 is Jammu-Kashmir's strength, says Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

At the same time, the chief minister added, "We have decided to review the policy to remove any misconceptions in this regard."

BJP woos Manipur with free scooters for girls, Rs 100-cr start-up fund

BJP woos Manipur with free scooters for girls, Rs 100-cr start-up fund

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The BJP also promised Rs 25,000 to girls from economically weaker sections under the 'Rani Gaidinliu Nupi Maheiroi Singi Scheme' if voted back to power.

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Education, jobs, health and more: Experts share their wishlist.

Jio to start beta trial of 5G services in 4 cities from Oct 5

Jio to start beta trial of 5G services in 4 cities from Oct 5

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Telecom major Jio will start the beta trial of 5G services in four cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Varanasi from October 5 with a select set of customers, the company said on Tuesday. The company will send invites to customers under 'Jio True 5G Welcome Offer' to try its 5G services and the subscribers will get Unlimited 5G data with up to 1 gigabit per second speed. "Post the successful demonstration of its True-5G services at the India Mobile Congress 2022, Jio is announcing the Beta trial of its True-5G services on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, for Jio users in four cities - Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Varanasi," Jio said in the statement.

Good grades will not get you a job. Skill yourself!

Good grades will not get you a job. Skill yourself!

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Go beyond your college classroom. Take part in fests. Pursue an internship, says Abhishek Ajmera.

Achhe din? Over 3 lakh Indians get jobs under govt schemes

Achhe din? Over 3 lakh Indians get jobs under govt schemes

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The aim was to skill 1 crore by 2020.

Great news! The 12th Five-Year plan will focus on education

Great news! The 12th Five-Year plan will focus on education

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Education is high on the agenda says Pallam Raju Union minister for human resource development while revealing details about the government's upcoming Five Year Plans.

Socially inclusive Budget, lays roadmap for growth: Hinduja

Socially inclusive Budget, lays roadmap for growth: Hinduja

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Hinduja Group Chairman S P Hinduja on Saturday hailed the Modi government's Budget as "socially inclusive" that lays a clear roadmap for placing India on double digit growth trajectory in the medium term.

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

Tamil Nadu pulling out all stops for investor meet

Tamil Nadu pulling out all stops for investor meet

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu is leaving no stone unturned in marketing its upcoming global investors meeting on January 7 and 8. While business veterans are promoting the positives of the state's industrial climate through the 'Titans of Tamil Nadu" campaign, the state is narrating the human stories behind its robust industrial growth via the 'One Trillion Dreams' campaign. Among the industry bigwigs, who are showcasing Tamil Nadu to the world through this mega marketing initiative include Venu Srinivasan of TVS Motor Company, K M Mammen of MRF Ltd, Pratap Reddy of Apollo Hospitals, P R Venketrama Raja of Ramco Group, Mallika Srinivasan of TAFE; and Vellayan Subbiah of Murugappa Group.

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

All work in the armed forces is team work. One has to deal with people all the time -- at work, play and even during war, advises IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

Budget 2016: Bets are on Bharat rather than India

Budget 2016: Bets are on Bharat rather than India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Budget has laid emphasis on enhancing expenditure in farm & rural, and social sector including healthcare, education, skill development, job creation and infrastructure

IMF sees India as 'bright spot' in global economy, says PM Modi

IMF sees India as 'bright spot' in global economy, says PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees India as a "bright spot" in the global economy and as per the World Bank, India is in a better position to deal with the global headwinds than many other countries. This is because of India's strong "macroeconomic fundamentals", Modi said while virtually addressing the inaugural function of the 7th edition of Invest Madhya Pradesh-Global Investors Summit in Indore. In the past eight years, the government has increased the speed of reforms and removed many hurdles in the way of investments.

R-Day parade: UP wins best tableau award

R-Day parade: UP wins best tableau award

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The defence ministry said Maharashtra was voted as the best tableau among the states/union territories in the popular choice category.

The tragedy of India's education system

The tragedy of India's education system

Rediff.com16 May 2016

At no stage is a student encouraged to develop further curiosity in a subject and those who do stumble upon their passion or interest do so more by chance than design.

YouTube's ecosystem contributes Rs 10k cr to India's GDP

YouTube's ecosystem contributes Rs 10k cr to India's GDP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Online video platform YouTube's ecosystem has contributed over Rs 10,000 crore to India's GDP and supported more than 7.5 lakh full-time equivalent jobs in the country, according to a report. In India, over 4,500 channels had over 10 lakh subscribers and the number of YouTube channels in India making Rs 1 lakh or more in their annual revenue increased by over 60 per cent year-over-year in 2021, the YouTube Impact Report based on analysis by Oxford Economics said. "YouTube's creative ecosystem contributed over Rs 10,000 crore and supported more than 7,50,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the Indian economy in 2021. "That economic impact shows up in four ways, through direct, indirect, induced, and catalytic impacts," the report said.

SC orders Centre, states to eradicate manual scavenging in phased manner

SC orders Centre, states to eradicate manual scavenging in phased manner

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Issuing a slew of directions, a bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat (since retired) and Aravind Kumar asked the central and state governments to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation to the next of kin of those who die while cleaning sewers.

How UGC's 2-Degree Choice Will Help Students

How UGC's 2-Degree Choice Will Help Students

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The decision to allow students to pursue two degrees simultaneously will boost their employability as it gives them the opportunity to concentrate on one mainstream undergraduate degree while enrolling in another with a vocational focus.

India's working-age population to rise to 64% by 2021: Survey

India's working-age population to rise to 64% by 2021: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The average age of the 125-billion strong Indian population will be 29 years in 2020, even younger than China and the US.

Jaishankar begins UNGA speech with 'Namaste from Bharat'

Jaishankar begins UNGA speech with 'Namaste from Bharat'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India on Tuesday told the UN General Assembly that the days when a few nations set the agenda and expected others to fall in line are over, underlining that its presidency of the G20 sought to focus on key concerns of the many, not just the narrow interests of a few.

Ajit Pawar and men win big, Shinde and Co lose out in Maharashtra portfolios

Ajit Pawar and men win big, Shinde and Co lose out in Maharashtra portfolios

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar was given the finance and planning portfolio on Friday, nearly two weeks after he broke away from the original party and took oath as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister.