The human resource development ministry plans to extend the mid-day meal scheme to children in the upper primary classes in the next financial year.
A brief handwritten letter and a book, Salt of the Earth, both written by Joseph Ratzinger, the newly elected Pontiff, are two treasures which a priest in Kerala holds close to his heart.
The Congress has said it was a mistake to say this was the centenary of the song.
Addressing an event in New Delhi, Gen Pande also said the recent global developments have underscored that the security of the nation can neither be outsourced nor be dependent on the largesse of others.
He advised the youth that they should fall in love with what they do. "Then it doesn't feel like work!"
The history of the Northeast, an area whose past is little known in the rest of the country, will now find a place in NCERT textbooks, says Arjun Singh.
According to an Andhra government statement, Naidu 'reposed confidence' in the PM's leadership.
He said the IITs, established on the same lines as IIMs, which were charging a mere Rs 30,000 annually, would certainly be prompted to raise the fees if not compelled.
If things move at the right pace, the medical college will be set up in 2009.
Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on the IIM fee-cut issue on Friday, the human resource development ministry has received a shot in the arm with IIM-Lucknow extending its support to the controversial move.
HRD Minister Murli Manohar Joshi has slashed IIM fees to Rs 30,000. What do you feel about this move? Tell us.
In a significant decision aimed at benefiting a large number of students, the human resource development ministry on Thursday decided to drastically reduce the fees for the post-graduate programmes
Joshi said on Friday that the large-scale spending on the premier technology schools of the country were not paying back ample dividends.
He ruled out any differences among the BJP's top echelon over the issue, saying: "The media has written enough about it but it [the speculation] will come to an end by tomorrow evening."
He, however, refused to say whether Advani, who is also involved in the Ayodhya case, should follow suit.
Gandhi went into rhyme over the series of leaks.
While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. The scheme is expected to help companies address the skill gap in employment. Dheeraj Hinduja, chairman, auto major Ashok Leyland, said: "We had started an internship programme at our plant in Pantnagar, which we established in 2010 with colleges there.
The CBSE announcement came following a directive from the Human Resource Development ministry saying exams are important but safety and security of students and teachers is equally important.
Asserting that there is an overwhelming feeling of pessimism in India, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the biggest challenge is to use human resources to its full potential.
"India's security canvas is vast, complex and multifaceted. Our active borders and equally challenging internal security threats mandate a very high level of operational preparedness," the Army chief said.
A White Paper issued by the government on its human resources said China, the fastest developing nation and the world's top manufacturing giant, has 'a vast reservoir of human resources'.
Catch all the debates from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
The actress cannot find time for this Umesh Shukla movie.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances