News for 'Education and Skill Development'

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.

'Only Pawar will tell exact date of Maha govt formation'

'Only Pawar will tell exact date of Maha govt formation'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Prasanna D Zore reports on the backroom drama accompanying the efforts to cobble together the next government in Maharashtra. 'While the Congress is insisting upon equal power sharing structure among all the three parties, the NCP is of the opinion that ministries should be distributed based on the number of MLAs belonging to each of the three parties.' Prasanna D Zore reports on the backroom room accompanying the efforts to cobble together the next government in Maharashtra.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

"Chandrayaan-2 is not the end of story. Our plans on Aditya L1 solar mission, human spaceflight programme are on track. A large number of advance satellite launches are planned in the coming months. SSLV will make its maiden flight sometimes in December or January. Testing of 200 ton semi-cryo engine is expected to begin shortly. Work is on to provide NAVIC signals on mobile phones, which will open the path to develop large number of applications for societal needs," he added.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'

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.

Nasscom ties up with UGC

Nasscom ties up with UGC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

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'.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Maths tuitions being outsourced to India

Maths tuitions being outsourced to India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

In a recent article, Wall Street Journal said that online mathematics education is the next phase of outsourcing in the US.

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.

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.'

The rise & fall & rise again of statistics

The rise & fall & rise again of statistics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on the surprising drivers of mathematical innovation.

'We need to reinvent the Pay Commission to link salaries with performance'

'We need to reinvent the Pay Commission to link salaries with performance'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Manish Sabharwal is chairman of TeamLease, which has helped hire 1.4 million sales and customer service reps and logistics employees such as couriers for companies across India since it was founded in 2002.

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.

'Effective CSR spending needs a mindset change in top management'

'Effective CSR spending needs a mindset change in top management'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The new Companies Bill will boost such spending by both public and private companies. Praful Patel, Union minister for heavy industries & public enterprises, speaks to Business Standard on the issue.

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.

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.

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.

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

4 hot careers that'll get you a job

4 hot careers that'll get you a job

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Take a look at the skills that matter and how you can acquire them.

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.

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.

India's national jobs hunt

India's national jobs hunt

Rediff.com6 May 2014

The government is by far the largest employer; job security is guaranteed for government employees, and their wages are set through once-in-10-year Pay Commission.

Nita Ambani to join Reliance Industries as director

Nita Ambani to join Reliance Industries as director

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Nita Ambani, wife of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, has been recommended for appointment as a director on the board of the company.

'GMAT is important in an MBA admission'

'GMAT is important in an MBA admission'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.