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Study management at Symbiosis

Study management at Symbiosis

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development invites applications for admission to its two-year, full-time Master of Business Administration programme.

Nasscom's proposal for 20 new IIITs

Nasscom's proposal for 20 new IIITs

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Nasscom has recommended that Jammu, Dehra Dun, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lucknow, Patna, Shillong and Kolkata should host the new institutes.

No bid to ditch Mulayam: Cong

No bid to ditch Mulayam: Cong

Rediff.com6 Feb 2005

Senior leader Arjun Singh said the Congress would continue to support the UP government despite rumours to the contrary.

IIM in Bihar to be set up in Bodh Gaya

IIM in Bihar to be set up in Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The proposed Indian Institute of Management in Bihar will be set up at Bodh Gaya in Gaya district, state Education Minister Brishen Patel said on Wednesday.

Arjun Singh pledges loyalty to Gandhi family

Arjun Singh pledges loyalty to Gandhi family

Rediff.com11 May 2008

"I am pained at the needless and irrelevant controversies that are sought to be raised in the book published by Dr K L Nanadanji and presented to the Hon'ble President of India on May 9, 2008. I have no desire to join issue with any one on this matter and I respect the views of all my colleaguues, who have thought it proper to comment on it," Arjun said in his statement.

Democracy in Congress eroding: Arjun Singh

Democracy in Congress eroding: Arjun Singh

Rediff.com8 May 2008

The book titled Mohin kahan vishram (No rest for me) penned by noted Hindi writer Dr Kanhaiyalal Nandan spanning half a century of Arjun Singh's political career is full of understatements that may kick off many controversies even while he escapes saying he did not mean it. In an interview to the author, Arjun Singh talks of the internal democracy that was once the hallmark of the decision-making process of the Congress.

IIM fee hike miffs Parliamentary panel

IIM fee hike miffs Parliamentary panel

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

A Parliamentary Panel has taken exception to the fee hike by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and asked as to why IIMs should raise their fees without waiting for the report of the Bhargava Committee, set up to review functioning of the institutes. The Bhargava Committee under Maruti Udyog Limited Chairman R C Bhargava was appointed in October 2007 to submit a review of functioning of IIMs within six months. Review would include existing fee structure in IIMs.

Govt won't seek review of quota verdict: Arjun

Govt won't seek review of quota verdict: Arjun

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

The government has said it would implement the Supreme Court verdict on the OBC quota and does not want to seek a review of the judgment. Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh sought to mollify allies upset over the exclusion of creamy layer, stating the government as also the United Progressive Alliance favoured reservation benefits for the creamy layer. Singh steered clear of the demands by allies, including the DMK, for a fair and just review of the verdict.

'The creamy layer issue has to be sorted out'

'The creamy layer issue has to be sorted out'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Union Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh, the man who proposed the 27 per cent OBC quota, wants to implement the reservation from academic year 2008-2009.

Defence ministry to order for 126 aircraft

Defence ministry to order for 126 aircraft

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

Mukherjee said some state governments were not carrying out rehabilitation of ex-servicemen in accordance with the norms laid down.

IIM-A defends fee hike

IIM-A defends fee hike

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), specifically IIM-Ahmedabad (IIM-A), which have announced a steep hike in their fees last week are unlikely to revise (scale down) the new fee structures.Vijaypat Singhania, the chairman of the governing council of IIM-Ahmedabad who met Minister of Human Resource Development Arjun Singh, justified the fee hike and said they would take steps to ensure that all deserving students get into the premier institution.

IITs show what sharing faculty is all about

IITs show what sharing faculty is all about

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

The government appears to have hit upon a novel faculty-sharing solution to tackle the shortage of quality faculty at the premier Indian Institutes of Technology. The shortage will accentuate now that eight new IITs have been announced.

German mathematician gets Zakir Hussain Award

German mathematician gets Zakir Hussain Award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

The award was presented to Helmunt Neunzert for his 'pioneering contribution' to industrial and applied mathematics.

Quota will apply to foreign institutes: Arjun

Quota will apply to foreign institutes: Arjun

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Even as consensus eluded on the entry of foreign universities in the country, Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh on Wednesday indicated the reservation policy will apply in these institutions.

I-Day vision: 'Let's empower our children'

I-Day vision: 'Let's empower our children'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

'My vision for the future is that of a wholly child centric education system. We cannot afford to be the slaves of the past. We must keep ourselves in synch with the processes of change sweeping through the globe,' says Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal

Should the Class X board exams be scrapped?

Should the Class X board exams be scrapped?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Will this improve the system, giving students a better, low-stress education? Or will it put them at a disadvantage when they appear for higher-level exams?

National ragging helpline to be launched

National ragging helpline to be launched

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

Faced with increasing incidents of ragging in campuses, the government is launching a round-the-clock helpline to assist students in lodging complaints about such incidents for prompt action.

Vande Mataram debate rocks Lok Sabha

Vande Mataram debate rocks Lok Sabha

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

The opposition has demanded that Arjun Singh apologise.

Union Cabinet may clear quota bill on Monday

Union Cabinet may clear quota bill on Monday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

The move is apparently aimed at introducing the Bill before the end of the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament.

UPA is 'raping' education system: Joshi

UPA is 'raping' education system: Joshi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2004

The former HRD minister said the Congress is changing the education system of the country under 'unwanted influence of Left ideology'.

Kalam to attend board meeting of Nalanda Univ

Kalam to attend board meeting of Nalanda Univ

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

The state government had appointed Kalam as the first visitor of the proposed university under the University of Nalanda Act, 2007. The Bihar assembly unanimously approved the University of Nalanda Bill, 2007, in March 2007 for the setting up of an international university. The bill stated that the international university would strive to create a world free of war, terror and violence.

Management programme for executives @ Symbiosis

Management programme for executives @ Symbiosis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

The Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development invites applications for admission to its two-year Executive Post-graduate Diploma in Management programme for working professionals.

Arjun is right about RSS, says Surjeet

Arjun is right about RSS, says Surjeet

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

The Union Human Resources Development minister had said that the RSS was involved in Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.

RSS threatens to sue Arjun Singh

RSS threatens to sue Arjun Singh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

The Union human resource development minister allegedly held the RSS responsible for Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.

Status of Muslims would be enhanced: Singh

Status of Muslims would be enhanced: Singh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Under fire in India, Arjun Singh makes all the right noises in Riyadh.

What will the fees at IIMs now be?

What will the fees at IIMs now be?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

Arjun Singh mum on quotas

Arjun Singh mum on quotas

Rediff.com30 Apr 2006

Arjun Singh said he will speak after election results are out.

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'AI may perform tasks, but deep expertise and specialisation remain uniquely human.'

14 world-class universities to come up soon

14 world-class universities to come up soon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

With a thrust on improving the standard of higher education, the government is working on a proposal to set up 14 'World Class Universities' across the country at an early date.

HRD ministry may see a 'purge'

HRD ministry may see a 'purge'

Rediff.com21 May 2004

This is Smriti Irani's Diwali gift to Amethi

This is Smriti Irani's Diwali gift to Amethi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani has distributed over 15,000 saris among woman from the Amethi Lok Sabha constituency as a Diwali gift.

The story behind the $10 'laptop'

The story behind the $10 'laptop'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Low-cost computing is all set to grow, but if the Rs 500-Sakshat is also to be called a 'laptop', it confuses users and hurts the market

Architecture students, please note!

Architecture students, please note!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

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Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

The minister said that IIMs have to amend MoAs to set up centres abroad.

HC stays arrest of Arjun's grandson

HC stays arrest of Arjun's grandson

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Justices Imtiyaz Murtaza and V K Verma also asked the Uttar Pradesh government and the complainant Madhvendra Singh to file their counter-affidavits.

Government to amend Immoral Trafficking Act

Government to amend Immoral Trafficking Act

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Steps have been taken to raise awareness in society about this evil, the minister said.

SC forms committee for student polls

SC forms committee for student polls

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

SC constitutes committee for streamlining students union polls