News for 'Education and Skill Development'

PG Diploma in Management

PG Diploma in Management

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow's, admission notice for session 2008-09.

7 hashtags youngsters need to follow in life

7 hashtags youngsters need to follow in life

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Be receptive towards new ideas and thoughts. Unlearning and re-learning are inevitable in your quest for success, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

How to get the top job

How to get the top job

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Effective leadership, confidence and communication skills are a must.

Infy goes high-tech to map learning ability of employees

Infy goes high-tech to map learning ability of employees

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The tech giant's 'Recommendation Engine' leverages AI, machine learning and analytics to suggest training programmmes best suited for individual staff

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

An entrepreneur must have the courage to act on great ideas and plans, says Satanik Roy.

Finland, home to Nokia and jobless engineers, struggles to fill tech jobs

Finland, home to Nokia and jobless engineers, struggles to fill tech jobs

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Nokia dominated around 40 percent of the world's mobile phone industry in 2008, but its products were eclipsed by touch-screen smartphones made by Apple and Samsung.

Govt to set up Mudra Bank for entrepreneurs

Govt to set up Mudra Bank for entrepreneurs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Entrepreneurs to get support from the government

Few expectations of the 'aam aadmi' from Union Budget 2015

Few expectations of the 'aam aadmi' from Union Budget 2015

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Common people expect the government to be aggressive and opt for growth related measures in the upcoming Budget.

Nasscom roadmap puts thrust on green IT

Nasscom roadmap puts thrust on green IT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

In the midst of a sluggish growth and fears of a recession in the US, National Association for Software and Services Companies has chalked out 6 areas of emphasis in the financial year 2009. Nasscom said Indian IT sector would achieve the $60 bn target in the next 2 years. Thrust areas for the industry include: community, collaboration, societal development, inclusivity, green IT, education and skill-building. Nasscom said US slowdown will not have any long term impact.

Why teachers fear and resent govt's new diktat

Why teachers fear and resent govt's new diktat

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Teachers across universities are questioning the "thoughtlessness, rushed manner and opacity" of the process in which the UGC announced the introduction of the choice-based credit system across universities in the country.

How Amrapali's Anil Sharma had a great fall

How Amrapali's Anil Sharma had a great fall

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Cut to 2019, and his name evokes grief and anger among more than 40,000 homebuyers who are fighting for the keys to their flats, which they should have rightfully got more than seven years back.

'Sometimes, having no antibiotic is more effective

'Sometimes, having no antibiotic is more effective

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Dr Suranjan Bhattacharji, director, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, which has served India with quality healthcare and education for over a century, says a doctor in a developing country like India has to see himself as an agent of change, not just as a medical practitioner.

Budget: A delicate balancing act with rural push

Budget: A delicate balancing act with rural push

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jaitley's Budget has the potential to change the face of Modi's Bharat

How will Modi fix the terrifying jobs crisis?

How will Modi fix the terrifying jobs crisis?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'The rise in unemployment, underemployment, discouraged workers and job insecurity is likely to continue, with very adverse consequences for the nation's economic well-being and social cohesion,' warns Shankar Acharya.

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Forget US, UK, you can study in THESE countries

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Companies such as Amazon, Uber are looking at expanding their hubs in Canada.

We can restore the growth momentum, PM tells Indonesian newspaper

We can restore the growth momentum, PM tells Indonesian newspaper

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Trade between India and Indonesia stands at $20 billion.

Removed jungle raj, not a single incident of riots: Yogi on 6 months in office

Removed jungle raj, not a single incident of riots: Yogi on 6 months in office

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Listing out key initiatives, Adityanath said his government would launch a systematic drive to help retrieve 1,000 hectares of land in the grip of land mafia for years.

BJP govt implementing social justice: Modi on budget

BJP govt implementing social justice: Modi on budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Modi termed it a 'historic document' to fulfil his government's aim of 'sabka sath sabka vikas'.

World's most expensive car tyres sold for Rs 4 crore!

World's most expensive car tyres sold for Rs 4 crore!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The first and only set of tyres of this kind, the gold-plated tyres were developed by Z Tyres in Dubai.

Raghuvansh Singh, who quit RJD days ago, passes away

Raghuvansh Singh, who quit RJD days ago, passes away

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Singh was widely regarded as an expert in the rural and agricultural landscape of the country and is credited with the conceptualisation and implementation of the NREGA (National Rural Guarantee Employment) Act.

Will Sachin Bansal's Rs 740 crore bet in CRIDS pay off?

Will Sachin Bansal's Rs 740 crore bet in CRIDS pay off?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

This September, Sachin Bansal picked 94 per cent stake in microfinance company Chaitanya Rural Intermediation Development Services. His immediate plan is to scale up the company's operations as quickly as possible without making much investment in physical infrastructure and by leveraging technology.

Infosys to hire around 16k engineers next year: Murthy

Infosys to hire around 16k engineers next year: Murthy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

With improving demand for outsourcing services in the US and European markets, which account for over 80 per cent of the revenues of the $108 billion Indian IT sector, hiring is expected to be better than the last few years.

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

'Kohli is hungry for improvement'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Virat Kohli's insatiable hunger for improvement is a certain characteristic of a great player, says Gary Kirsten, who had coached the Indian captain during his successful three-year stint with the national team.

Modi's vision is welcome but what about the crucial gap?

Modi's vision is welcome but what about the crucial gap?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The challenge will be to force the officials of his government to own this vision.

What Young Investors Must Know

What Young Investors Must Know

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'By entering at an early age, they stand a better chance of developing into skilled investors.'

Why you were rejected in your job interview

Why you were rejected in your job interview

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The purpose of an interview is not to tell the employer who you are in and out but to convince him/her that you're the perfect fit for the position.

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'

Why Microsoft finds India story very exciting

Why Microsoft finds India story very exciting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

'There is a possibility of a technological 'explosion' in India'

Promote brand India, says Kellogg School dean

Promote brand India, says Kellogg School dean

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

India needs to build on its core strength of samaskaras (values) to achieve the global success and the need of the hour is to introduce new skills and innovativeness in the education system to develop entrepreneurial culture in India.

Creating junior sports stars in Asia

Creating junior sports stars in Asia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Aditi and Akshay Maliwal are mentoring young sports athletes from Asia to get through to top US universities.

10 ways your current job will lead you to your dream job

10 ways your current job will lead you to your dream job

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Attend seminars, fine tune your skills and enrich your competencies.

Why India will find it difficult to become a $1-trn digital economy

Why India will find it difficult to become a $1-trn digital economy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The government needs to make the right policies and further execute them properly if it wants to move towards this goal

Why have the young stopped looking for jobs?

Why have the young stopped looking for jobs?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

'Of the 9.5 million unemployed who stopped looking for jobs, nearly seven million were young.' 'Is it possible that the young decided to continue with studies rather than look for jobs?' asks Mahesh Vyas.

Very tough times lie ahead for next govt

Very tough times lie ahead for next govt

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'The new government will have to contend with slowing economic growth, weak private investment, anaemic exports and vulnerable external imbalances, a stressed financial system, mounting fiscal pressures (including high government debt-to-GDP ratios) and an exceptionally bad employment situation,' says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

Nasscom ties up with UGC

Nasscom ties up with UGC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

IBM CEO: Topic of jobs is the topic for every country I go to

IBM CEO: Topic of jobs is the topic for every country I go to

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Ginni Rometty, who is on Donald Trump's advisory committee, discusses the importance of an open workforce, work visas, and why India is a microcosm of all of IBM.

Infosys to train Chinese students

Infosys to train Chinese students

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Infosys Technologies Ltd on Wednesday as part of the MoU between the company and government of China it would train 100 students from China.

Aptech opens Kuala Lumpur training centre

Aptech opens Kuala Lumpur training centre

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Mumbai-based IT education group Aptech launched on Monday its training centre in Kuala Lumpur to address the shortage of skilled workers in the country and develop it as a hub to service clients in south-east Asia.

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Have you been asking yourself this question? Then these 8 tips are meant for you.