News for 'Human Resource Development'

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

If we as citizens, do not take ownership of public places, public facilities and public conveniences, Swachh Bharat will remain just a hollow slogan, notes Biswajit Dasgupta.

10 Leadership Skills Women Must Develop

10 Leadership Skills Women Must Develop

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The greatest strength of a leader is to be able to think about the 'big picture'.

BJP protest outside Kejriwal's house over plans to buy 'snooping equipment'

BJP protest outside Kejriwal's house over plans to buy 'snooping equipment'

Rediff.com30 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday trained guns at each other as they engaged in vociferous protests on separate issues in the national capital inviting police action.

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'Because of the failure of the UPA era (2004-14), we will add another 10 crore by 2025...total 20 crore in the 21-45 age group with low skills, low education.'

Irani shunted out of HRD to divert Vemula issue: Kanhaiya

Irani shunted out of HRD to divert Vemula issue: Kanhaiya

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Kanhaiya, who is out on bail in a sedition case, has been leading a movement demanding justice for Rohith Vemula, a Hyderabad university scholar who was found hanging in his room earlier this year after he along with five others were suspended.

Centre approves COVID-19 emergency package for states, UTs

Centre approves COVID-19 emergency package for states, UTs

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The Union health ministry is releasing funds for states and Union territories under the National Health Mission for implementation of phase 1 up to June 2020.

SBI takes Harvard lessons for staff appraisal

SBI takes Harvard lessons for staff appraisal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Apart from 40 modules of Harvard, SBI has internally developed 500 e-modules for employees.

A career in HR: How you can be a people's person

A career in HR: How you can be a people's person

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

An HR person's job is all about talent management.

Delhi University teachers bat for 4-yr-course, go on hunger strike

Delhi University teachers bat for 4-yr-course, go on hunger strike

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

A group of Delhi University teachers in favour of the four-year undergraduate programme went on a 24-hour long hunger strike on Tuesday to protest against the University Grants Commission order for its roll back.

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'If such a practice were feasible, every state would seek additional funds, posing a significant risk to the overall health of the economy.'

ARIIA: A true sangam of Lakshmi and Saraswati

ARIIA: A true sangam of Lakshmi and Saraswati

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'If India has to emerge as the world's laboratory and a global innovation hub, the minds of our youngsters must get an opportunity to flourish.'

Railways tops in corruption complaints: CVC

Railways tops in corruption complaints: CVC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

As many as 12,394 complaints of alleged corruption were received against railway employees.

Tatas reshuffle pack after Mistry's exit

Tatas reshuffle pack after Mistry's exit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Tata Sons on Friday announced organisational changes, bringing in S Padmanabhan as the group human resources head.

Major Gogoi's pathshala and the Wall of Heroes

Major Gogoi's pathshala and the Wall of Heroes

Rediff.com27 May 2017

At a time when nationalism is a much-debated topic and the Armed forces' sacrifices are being ignored, a 'Wall of Heroes' at schools and colleges across the country to inspire the youth is a must, says Tarun Vijay.

Swiggy launches industry-first 'Moonlighting policy'

Swiggy launches industry-first 'Moonlighting policy'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy on Wednesday said it has introduced an industry-first 'Moonlighting policy', wherein employees can take up external projects for pro-bono or economic consideration based on internal approvals. "This could encompass activity outside of office hours or on weekends that does not impact their productivity on the full-time job or have a conflict of interest with Swiggy's business in any way," a company release said. Moonlighting policy allows employees to work second jobs, outside normal business hours of the primary job, under certain conditions.

Kejriwal to visit Hyderabad University today, to meet Rohith's family

Kejriwal to visit Hyderabad University today, to meet Rohith's family

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

AAP leaders Ashish Khetan and Ashish Talwar on Wednesday reached Hydrabad to meet protesting students.

Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

"People never complain about standing in serpentine queues at hotels, ticket counters or any other place. But, they cannot spare 52 seconds to the tune of the national anthem in respect of their country," he said, while attending an event.

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Indian IT services companies have seen several CEO changes that have, over the past few months, led to some crucial exits at the mid-senior level in a trend that is likely to continue. According to a recent Motilal Oswal report, "Movement of mid-to-senior leadership at IT services firms is a reality, partially on account of multiple CEO-level changes.

GoM on Telangana to discuss draft bill on Saturday

GoM on Telangana to discuss draft bill on Saturday

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The Group of Ministers on Telangana is set to discuss the draft bill for the creation of Telangana on Saturday.

Assembly polls, J-K statehood soon: Modi in Srinagar

Assembly polls, J-K statehood soon: Modi in Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

In his first visit to the valley after becoming the prime minister for the third consecutive term, Modi emphasised the importance of enabling the people of Jammu and Kashmir to elect their representatives for the assembly.

Want to join PM Modi's digital India team?

Want to join PM Modi's digital India team?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

As a volunteer you'll need to meet people and educate them about the benefits of going cashless by going digital.

Terrorism biggest threat to humanity: PM at BRICS meet

Terrorism biggest threat to humanity: PM at BRICS meet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Modi said that there was an immediate need to strengthen the WTO, fighting protectionism, ensuring energy security and work together to fight terrorism.

No intention to change names of BHU, AMU: Javadekar

No intention to change names of BHU, AMU: Javadekar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

A UGC panel has recommended that words such as 'Hindu' and 'Muslim' be dropped from the BHU and the AMU.

NEET and JEE-Mains postponed to Sept in view of COVID-19

NEET and JEE-Mains postponed to Sept in view of COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The medical entrance exam NEET was scheduled for July 26, while the JEE-Mains for admission to engineering colleges was to be held from July 18-23.

TCS ranked No 1 employer in Europe

TCS ranked No 1 employer in Europe

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The company was recognised as an exceptional performer across six core human resources areas -- primary conditions, secondary benefits, working conditions, training, career development and company culture.

The strange case of Smriti Irani: BA pass in 2004, undergrad in 2014

The strange case of Smriti Irani: BA pass in 2004, undergrad in 2014

Rediff.com28 May 2014

How did Smriti Irani go from being a graduate in 2004 to an undergraduate in 2014?

SC dismisses PIL to make yoga compulsory in schools

SC dismisses PIL to make yoga compulsory in schools

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

A bench said, "We are nobody to say what is to be taught in schools. It is none of our business. How can we direct that."

Tatas bring in talent from group companies to revive Air India

Tatas bring in talent from group companies to revive Air India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Due to the group's presence across multiple businesses, it is in a unique position in the aviation industry to bring the best of talents.

Revealed! Why Infosys is hiring freshers in lockdown

Revealed! Why Infosys is hiring freshers in lockdown

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The IT firm will soon initiate discussions with colleges to start the process from September.

India has developed first DNA vaccine for COVID-19: Modi @ UNGA

India has developed first DNA vaccine for COVID-19: Modi @ UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, invited the global manufacturers of vaccines to come and make vaccines in India, stressing that the country's "faith is to serve people".

In praise of the bureaucrat

In praise of the bureaucrat

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Does IAS officers' work go unappreciated, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'No scientist says apes turn into humans'

'No scientist says apes turn into humans'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

'There are fossils to indicate that there has been a gradual evolution of various body parts leading to very complex organisms like vertebrates, apes and humans.'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'

How does Smriti Irani plan to fix this problem?

How does Smriti Irani plan to fix this problem?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

'Gujaratis, among all Indians, are supposed to be born businessmen, but if more than 80% of them do not have the ability to do basic arithmetic, the future is grim.' 'The big issues are in society and they cannot be changed by an HRD minister no matter how brilliant she may be or think of herself as being,' says Aakar Patel.

Sexist Sharad Yadav blinks: I have great respect for Smriti Irani

Sexist Sharad Yadav blinks: I have great respect for Smriti Irani

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Sharad Yadav on Wednesday expressed regret and said he respected her and had defended her earlier

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

More than 70 per cent of Indian youth aged between 15 and 29 can't!

Air India offers VRS in first move to prune headcount

Air India offers VRS in first move to prune headcount

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Tata-owned Air India has launched a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) for its employees- in the airline's first drive to reduce headcount. The salt-to-steel conglomerate acquired the carrier last year. As of November 2019, the airline had 9,426 permanent employees.

Planning to do your PhD abroad? Read this!

Planning to do your PhD abroad? Read this!

Rediff.com1 May 2013

From finding your niche to picking the right institute, you must research well in advance before you take the plunge.

Startups On Hiring Spree!

Startups On Hiring Spree!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

In 2024 so far, 20 startups have already visited the campus with 80 placements.