News for 'Human Resource Development'

Great news! The 12th Five-Year plan will focus on education

Great news! The 12th Five-Year plan will focus on education

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Education is high on the agenda says Pallam Raju Union minister for human resource development while revealing details about the government's upcoming Five Year Plans.

How AI Led the Charge in Op Sindoor

How AI Led the Charge in Op Sindoor

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'Threat assessment, intelligence analysis, (battlefield) situation review -- what has transpired in the last three hours -- was conducted with the help of AI.'

China calls for 'lasting ceasefire', backs Pakistan

China calls for 'lasting ceasefire', backs Pakistan

Rediff.com21 May 2025

China on Tuesday called for a 'comprehensive and lasting ceasefire' between India and Pakistan, urging both countries to properly handle their differences through dialogue.

This is the $30-laptop developed in India!

This is the $30-laptop developed in India!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

India has unveiled a $30 'laptop' which makes it the world's cheapest computing device of this kind.

Mistakes happen, I'm also a human: Modi in his 1st podcast

Mistakes happen, I'm also a human: Modi in his 1st podcast

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he is willing to discard old ideas and embrace new ones as long as they fit into his essential ideology of 'nation first'.

How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The recipe for Indian higher education institutions to succeed in the global markets is excellence in academics, promoting contemporary socially relevant material, and enabling individuals (learners) to realise their full potential, suggests N Ravichandran.

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Don't look at Russia only as a place to earn quickly and then leave.' 'Try to build experience in serious companies, skills and certifications that will serve you anywhere in the world.'

'We can't leave such complex and innumerable operations to humans'

'We can't leave such complex and innumerable operations to humans'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'When I talk to my colleagues in the Railways, they say 'aadmi toh bohot hai, lekin matlab ka aadmi ek bhi nahi hai (the Railways has a bloated workforce, but doesn't have employees with have the skillsets that matter)'.'

Gadkari: AI To Detect Landslides, Waterlogging Soon

Gadkari: AI To Detect Landslides, Waterlogging Soon

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Nitin Gadkari said AI will be used to detect landslides, waterlogging and accident-prone spots on highways, while highlighting logistics cost cuts and road safety initiatives

Employees, Know What Silent Firing Is?

Employees, Know What Silent Firing Is?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

68 per cent of employees have experienced undue pressure from management, often citing AI and technology as benchmarks for performance, leading to workplace tension.

K'taka to conduct fresh caste census in Sep-Oct; to map wealth, land data

K'taka to conduct fresh caste census in Sep-Oct; to map wealth, land data

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The Karnataka government will conduct a new 'Social and Educational survey', popularly known as 'caste census', in the state for 15 days, from September 22 to October 7. The survey aims to eliminate caste discrimination and gather data on financial status and land ownership.

10 Indian college dropouts who turned out just fine

10 Indian college dropouts who turned out just fine

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Smriti Irani, the new minister of human resource development, hasn't completed her graduation and yet achieved success in life. Here are some other people who have chosen similar paths.

Hospitality Business Needs People, Not AI

Hospitality Business Needs People, Not AI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

With the rise of wellness tourism and experiential travel, specialised jobs are being created in spa management, event planning and local experience curation, besides social media management.

In a 1st, Indian aquanauts go 5000-metre deep into ocean

In a 1st, Indian aquanauts go 5000-metre deep into ocean

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India sent an aquanaut 5,000 metres deep into the ocean in a first-of-its-kind expedition in partnership with France, as part of preparations for India's ambitious Deep Ocean Mission.

'Ample Room For New Entrants In Equity Exchange'

'Ample Room For New Entrants In Equity Exchange'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'Market momentum and investor interest are at unprecedented levels, making this the opportune moment.'

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'The natural barrier that is Aravalli, you are demolishing it, then who will stop the desert?' 'In future, I predict that people will roam around with oxygen cylinders in Delhi because they won't be able to breathe.'

Yale, Harvard, MIT buy Sibal's plan

Yale, Harvard, MIT buy Sibal's plan

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

These universities are a part of the ministry's 'brain gain' policy to attract talent from all over the world. Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal had last August announced that 14 Innovation Universities will be set up in the country under the 11th Five-year Plan (2007-12).

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon.

The best colleges in India for medicine, engineering, MBA

The best colleges in India for medicine, engineering, MBA

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has released its ranking of national institutes for 2018.

PM lauds Sibal, deputy as 'finest minds'

PM lauds Sibal, deputy as 'finest minds'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal and his deputy D Purandeswari today received wholesome praise from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who described them as being a team of "finest minds" in the government.

Success of humanity lies not on battlefield: Modi at UN

Success of humanity lies not on battlefield: Modi at UN

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'While on the one hand, terrorism continues to be a serious threat to global peace and security, on the other hand, areas such as cyber, maritime and space, are emerging as new theatres of conflict'

MUST SEE: Top 10 universities in India

MUST SEE: Top 10 universities in India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2019 has announced the top 100 universities across categories.

Society of Jesus applies for central univ status

Society of Jesus applies for central univ status

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Consolidating on its 500-year-old legacy of providing quality education, The Society of Jesus (SJ) (popularly known as Jesuits) has applied for a Central University status with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).

Bihar opposes Sibal move to raise IIT cutoffs

Bihar opposes Sibal move to raise IIT cutoffs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Union Human Resource Development minister Kapil Sibal's move to increase the class XII cut offs for the IIT entrance has been slammed by all parties in Bihar.

Prez nod to HRD Ministry name change

Prez nod to HRD Ministry name change

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The Ministry of Education was renamed as the HRD ministry in 1985 during the tenure of then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Joshi plans school tax

Joshi plans school tax

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

IIM-B sets foray abroad in motion

IIM-B sets foray abroad in motion

Rediff.com21 Jan 2006

The decision to seek the amendment was taken after the Union human resources development ministry recently disallowed the business school from going ahead with its overseas expansion plan.

'India shown in bad light': SC slams states on stray dogs

'India shown in bad light': SC slams states on stray dogs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has directed chief secretaries of states and Union Territories (excluding West Bengal and Telangana) to appear on November 3 to explain the lack of compliance affidavits in the stray dogs case.

'A Revolution In Indian Languages Is Waiting To Be Unleashed'

'A Revolution In Indian Languages Is Waiting To Be Unleashed'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'The Bhashini Mission has delivered a working technology at large scale, which is as good as or better than the one with MNC tech giants.'

Unilateral bullying...: China to India amid Trump tariff war

Unilateral bullying...: China to India amid Trump tariff war

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that it is imperative for the two sides to view each other as partners and opportunities rather than rivals or threats, and invest their valuable resources in development and revitalisation.

China attaches great importance to Modi's SCO visit: Wang Yi

China attaches great importance to Modi's SCO visit: Wang Yi

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China's anticipation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, emphasizing the importance of strong India-China relations and mutual cooperation.

How GenAI Will Impact Jobs

How GenAI Will Impact Jobs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Jobs specialising in the creation and management of AI tools may witness rising salaries due to the niche expertise they require. Skills in AI research, development and the practical application of AI tools in business settings will also see strong demand.

Trump tantrum effect? Modi to skip UNGA session in US

Trump tantrum effect? Modi to skip UNGA session in US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the session on September 27

Capgemini to buy WNS for $3.3 bn in AI boost

Capgemini to buy WNS for $3.3 bn in AI boost

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

French information technology (IT) and consulting services major Capgemini on Monday said it would acquire Mumbai-headquartered WNS for $3.3 billion in cash. This could be one of the largest merger & acquisition deals in the IT services and business process management sector.

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The blame must be shared by the investigating agencies, the government of the day and the nation at large, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Where There Is So Much Infrastructure Creation, There Will Be Debt'

'Where There Is So Much Infrastructure Creation, There Will Be Debt'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'We have created massive infrastructure in the past six years.'

Bio-resources group to set up fund

Bio-resources group to set up fund

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

'Killing Of People In Gaza Has To Stop'

'Killing Of People In Gaza Has To Stop'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Stage five of this catastrophe has begun: Starvation.'