News for 'Education and Skill Development'

How Anjali Sud made it Big at Vimeo

How Anjali Sud made it Big at Vimeo

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'A lot of young people, especially women, usually go on in their career path thinking to just put their head down and work hard, and the opportunities will come to them.' 'The only reason I became CEO of Vimeo was because I was pushing to create an opportunity to take the company into a different direction.'

What can be done to avert India's demographic catastrophe?

What can be done to avert India's demographic catastrophe?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The unemployment situation is becoming increasingly acute.

'Make in India', President tells Norwegian companies

'Make in India', President tells Norwegian companies

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Asserting that while trade between India and Norway has been expanding but there is significant potential waiting to be realised, he said, "The new government is taking a number of measures to encourage investments, revive the manufacturing sector in India, promote skill development, develop smart cities and engage closely with all interested partners and investors in India and abroad to make this happen".

IGNOU's 2-year BEd course

IGNOU's 2-year BEd course

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites applications for admission to Bachelor Of Education (BEd) Programme 2010.

Modi, Obama target $500 billion Indo-US trade

Modi, Obama target $500 billion Indo-US trade

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

India will welcome two trade missions in 2015 focused on meeting its infrastructure needs with US technology and services.

Varsities must reinvent themselves: FM

Varsities must reinvent themselves: FM

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Expressing concern at the failure of Indian universities to develop talent, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said they should achieve this goal and turn out scholars with relevant talents and skills required by the country.

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Its aim is to make computer programming accessible for everyone.

India needs brain drain!

India needs brain drain!

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Enabling labour to become more globally mobile can produce higher remittances with powerful 'brain gain' dividends.

Postcard to Finance Minister: Tell him your Budget wish list

Postcard to Finance Minister: Tell him your Budget wish list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

As citizens who voted the BJP to power, here's an opportunity to share your Budget wishlist.

India must knock down import tariffs: Panagariya

India must knock down import tariffs: Panagariya

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Panagariya also pointed out that COVID-19 pandemic may lead to integration of global labour market.

Can an MBA change your future?

Can an MBA change your future?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

A good business school will put you through a battery of tests to improve your soft skills, says Dr Tarun Pasricha.

BJP will have to treat Nitish with kid gloves

BJP will have to treat Nitish with kid gloves

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Nitish Kumar will be the chief minister only till the time the BJP wishes, points out Ramesh Menon.

Smriti Irani: The smart risk-taker who never gave up

Smriti Irani: The smart risk-taker who never gave up

Rediff.com28 May 2019

She began her career as an aspiring model in the late 1990s. A few decades later, she is one of India's best known politicians.

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Seven years is a long time for any of Modi's promised actions to show up. If voters are angry and cynical today, it is because the rhetoric stings, argues Ramesh Menon.

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Breastfed kids are better behaved, brighter: Study

Breastfed kids are better behaved, brighter: Study

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Longer durations of exclusive breastfeeding strongly associated with fewer conduct disorders at ages 7 to 11 years.

6 states hold key to India's demographic dividend

6 states hold key to India's demographic dividend

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Perhaps half-way through India's demographic transition, what is the outlook for the future?

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The episode of Lord Rama's pursuit to catch the golden deer was selected for the robotic application and a total of four leather puppets -- Lord Rama, Goddess Sitha, Lakshmana and the Deer -- were automated.

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

It also pledged to give interest free crop loan of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers.

Stage set for Assam first phase assembly polls on Monday

Stage set for Assam first phase assembly polls on Monday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Over 95 lakh voters will decide the fate of 539 candidates, including 43 females, in 65 constituencies spread across the state.

Mr Jaitley, we expect a 'positive' Budget from you

Mr Jaitley, we expect a 'positive' Budget from you

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The new Budget would do well to fill up the gaps and pave a strong way forward to ensure that the optimism surrounding it is not short-lived.

Why Srishti Jain is India's Hunger Hero

Why Srishti Jain is India's Hunger Hero

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The co-founder of Feeding India is changing the way India deals with wasted food.

Interested in youth welfare? Get certified

Interested in youth welfare? Get certified

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur announces two-year Master's Degree Programmes in youth welfare.

Punjab polls: AAP promises 25 lakh jobs, free Wi-Fi hotspots in villages

Punjab polls: AAP promises 25 lakh jobs, free Wi-Fi hotspots in villages

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal unveiled the party's manifesto for the youth. The party, which is aiming to capture power in the state, will come out with separate manifestos for different sections of society.

Pune NGO needs volunteers

Pune NGO needs volunteers

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Seva Sahayog, an NGO based in Pune (Maharashtra), is in need of volunteers.

Modi should address teachers not students

Modi should address teachers not students

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Why does Modi want to speak to the students while his audience should be teachers and parents, not necessarily in that order. And September 5 is not Children's Day but Teachers' Day, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Battle rages in US between pro and anti Modi desi academics

Battle rages in US between pro and anti Modi desi academics

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

A coalition of over 150 US-based academicians back Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Silicon Valley next week and counter refute 130 US-based South Asian academics who oppose the Modi visit and his Digital India initiative.

Unemployed? 5 things Indian graduates should do

Unemployed? 5 things Indian graduates should do

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Go beyond the curriculum. Talk to experts. Build your network, says Dr NV Raghavendra.

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The actual expenditure will only be marginally higher and hence, the multiplier effect will be muted.

Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The robot can hold long conversations, track the child's mood and is controlled from an app on the parents' smartphone

The dual economic logic for 'Make in India'

The dual economic logic for 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 May 2015

India must concentrate on manufacturing-led growth.

Does Modi Mean Business?

Does Modi Mean Business?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Anyone can string together a few alliterative words, but are they a substitute for serious thought?' 'And do they make for a strategy or plan for coherent action?' asks T N Ninan.

They help volunteers 'volunteer'!

They help volunteers 'volunteer'!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Those In Need bridges the gap between volunteers and NGOs looking for the right candidates, says Sneha Bhattacharjee.

BJP bags 41 of 90 'minority-concentration' seats

BJP bags 41 of 90 'minority-concentration' seats

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The Congress's share has almost halved, down from 12 in 2014 to six now.

2-year Master's degree programme

2-year Master's degree programme

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur announces 2-Year Master's Degree Programmes catering to the needs of the country's youth.

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'It could take 12 months or more for hiring to get back on track.' 'New opportunities would come up and there will be demand for skillsets that can help dealing with the current situation.'

The electoral choice on offer

The electoral choice on offer

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

A Narendra Modi administration would believe more in decentralisation than would a Rahul Gandhi administration, says Arvind Panagariya.

Want a career in law? Find out how

Want a career in law? Find out how

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'India has 1 lawyer per 1,000 population.' 'Opportunities in the field of law are plenty.'

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.