News for 'Human Resource Development'

Education cess may fail in its aim

Education cess may fail in its aim

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

Govt to roll back IIM fee cut order

Govt to roll back IIM fee cut order

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

WATCH LIVE! With 2 days left, will Parliament logjam end?

WATCH LIVE! With 2 days left, will Parliament logjam end?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Catch all the debates from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Blame Smriti Irani for All is NOT Well

Blame Smriti Irani for All is NOT Well

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The actress cannot find time for this Umesh Shukla movie.

Working population in China crosses 1 billion

Working population in China crosses 1 billion

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

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'.

IIMs: Accountability and autonomy

IIMs: Accountability and autonomy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2004

Why reduce IIM fees?

Why reduce IIM fees?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Fee cut not to hurt big IIMs

Fee cut not to hurt big IIMs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

Coronavirus: Board exams, JEE postponed till Mar 31

Coronavirus: Board exams, JEE postponed till Mar 31

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

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.

'India Has No Need To Support Baloch Movement'

'India Has No Need To Support Baloch Movement'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'When so many young Baloch men and women are willingly volunteering as fighters and even suicide bombers.'

HRD minister's oops moment, says Nehru and Patel were hanged

HRD minister's oops moment, says Nehru and Patel were hanged

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Remarks by Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar about how the British dealt with icons of Indian freedom struggle on Tuesday touched off a controversy, forcing him to issue a clarification.

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The preventive aspect of cancer is strengthened under comprehensive primary healthcare through the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme by the promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'...but subjecting our heritage to rigorous evidence-based understanding.'

'Mobster perpetrating violence': JNUSU slams V-C

'Mobster perpetrating violence': JNUSU slams V-C

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The JNUSU holds the Vice-Chancellor responsible for the violence. "He is using henchmen to perpetrate violence on students and vandalise the university," said JNUSU. "The JNU community has a single point of demand. That either this VC resign or the human resource development ministry as the competent authority remove him! Those who are trying to malign and destroy this university will not succeed," demanded JNUSU.

Vote: Dear or Respected Smriti Irani?

Vote: Dear or Respected Smriti Irani?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

What would have been the most appropriate way to address the HRD minister?

Top 3 Indian IT companies train over 775,000 in generative AI skills

Top 3 Indian IT companies train over 775,000 in generative AI skills

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The top three Indian IT firms -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys and Wipro -- collectively trained over 775,000 employees in generative AI (GenAI) capability by the end of 2023-24, according to an analysis of GenAI-trained workforce of leading companies in India in this sector. This number is significantly higher that the projection made by the IT industry body Nasscom in its Strategic Review of 2023, released in February this year. It said in 2023-2024, over 650,000 employees across the IT industry received training in Gen AI skills.

Transformational reforms underway in armed forces: Army Chief

Transformational reforms underway in armed forces: Army Chief

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

"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.

IT Freshers, What You Need To KNOW

IT Freshers, What You Need To KNOW

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The IT sector's fresher hiring is expected to rise by 20% to 25% for 2024-2025. The increase in hiring is driven by a focus on specialised skills catering to segments like AI, machine learning and data analytics.

'Indian On Moon By 2040'

'Indian On Moon By 2040'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'Our vision for the future includes the creation of an active ecosystem, human space flight, a human space station.'

PM forms 2 Cabinet panels to spur growth, create jobs

PM forms 2 Cabinet panels to spur growth, create jobs

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Economy has become a major cause of concern for the new government with GDP dropping to 5.8 per cent in the last quarter of the 2018-19.

FMCG most sought after sector by job-seekers: Study

FMCG most sought after sector by job-seekers: Study

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) continued to be the most sought after sector by job-seekers, a study by the human resources services firm CIEL HR Services said on Thursday. Mumbai topped the list with the highest job demand in the FMCG segment while Masters in Business Administration degree was the most preferred qualification by employers. "For freshers and mid-level employees, the sector is perceived to be offering the most promising job prospects," the study said.

RBI recognises FACE as fintech SRO

RBI recognises FACE as fintech SRO

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recognised the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) in the fintech sector, the central bank announced on Wednesday. The banking regulator received three applications for fintech SRO. Of the remaining two applications, one has been returned by the RBI with a provision for resubmission after meeting specific requirements, while the third application is still under examination, said Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai.

JEE-Main to be held from July 18-23, NEET on July 26: Govt

JEE-Main to be held from July 18-23, NEET on July 26: Govt

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The two crucial exams were postponed due to the lockdown imposed in the country to combat COVID-19. "JEE-Main will be held from July 18-23, while JEE-Advanced will be held in August. NEET will be conducted on July 26," Nishank said.

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

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.

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.'

Centre releases 2nd tranche of Rs 890 cr Covid pkg

Centre releases 2nd tranche of Rs 890 cr Covid pkg

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The amount of financial assistance to each state and Union Territories is based on their COVID-19 caseload.

The importance of human workers in the smart machine age

The importance of human workers in the smart machine age

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Edward Hess, Professor of Business Administration and Batten Executive-in-Residence, Darden School of Business, discusses the growth of technology and the challenges it creates for organizations with Sangeeta Tanwar.

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

"Lady candidates need not apply." So read the postscript in a job notice from Telco (now Tata Motors) on a notice board in the corridors of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (now Bengaluru), in 1974. Irked, Sudha Murty, who was then pursuing her masters in computer science at the institute, wrote a postcard to JRD Tata, expressing her surprise at this gender discrimination, especially since the Tata Group were pioneers on many fronts. Shortly, Murty became the first woman on the firm's shop floor.

Hindus blamed for wrong policies of 'royal family': Modi slams Cong in RS

Hindus blamed for wrong policies of 'royal family': Modi slams Cong in RS

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the Congress of practicing appeasement politics, saying the party's priority was "family first." He asserted that the BJP-led government operates on the principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' (development for all) and prioritizes "nation first." Modi further criticized the Congress's approach to reservations, claiming it was aimed at creating divisions within the country. He highlighted the BJP's initiatives to empower marginalized communities, including the constitutional status to the OBC commission and the introduction of 10% reservation for economically backward groups.

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

According to an Andhra government statement, Naidu 'reposed confidence' in the PM's leadership.

CEOs need to develop flexible workforce: Manpower

CEOs need to develop flexible workforce: Manpower

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Competitive advantage is increasingly transient and companies need strategic and operational agility to operate in this environment of uncertainty.

Govt May Save Over Rs 70K Cr In FY25

Govt May Save Over Rs 70K Cr In FY25

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The government may save over Rs 70,000 crore (Rs 700 billion) on capital and revenue expenditure allocated towards new schemes in the FY25 Budget that are yet to be implemented.

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Binary fission will happen -- startups will lead to more startups.'

'Goal is to become an AI-powered organisation'

'Goal is to become an AI-powered organisation'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'Our vision is to become a GenAI managed services provider.'

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Semiconductor makers need thousands of engineers and technicians, and though India has one of the largest pool of engineers in the world, they do not have experience in the semiconductor manufacturing space.

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In the university category, IISc stood first, followed by JNU and BHU.

India will develop only if north-east develops, says Modi

India will develop only if north-east develops, says Modi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The PM added that developing the infrastructure in the north-east region is being given top priority by the government.

Which college ranked 1st in India in 2018?

Which college ranked 1st in India in 2018?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Here's a simple way of knowing the change in the rank secured by each institution from 2017 to 2018.

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

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.

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Terming Naxals the biggest human rights violators, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said security forces have been carrying out 'offensive operations' instead of defensive against the insurgents and have achieved big successes in recent times.