News for 'Human Resources Development'

India unveils $10 laptop!

India unveils $10 laptop!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

The 'world's cheapest laptop', developed in India, was unveiled by Union Minister for Human Resources Development Arjun Singh at the Tirupati temple on Tuesday evening.

'We have the potential to be the workforce of the world'

'We have the potential to be the workforce of the world'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Shashi Tharoor, minister of state for HRD, outlines his plans for the young in India.

'We have the potential to be the workforce of the world'

'We have the potential to be the workforce of the world'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

In an exclusive interview with Shobha Warrier, Shashi Tharoor, minister of state for human resources development, outlines his plans for the young in India.

Beware! Distance BTech under threat

Beware! Distance BTech under threat

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

As per an order by the ministry of HRD, technical education in distance mode will now be fully regulated by AICTE. Keep an eye before applying online.

2 NCERT advisors resign after Ambedkar caroon row

2 NCERT advisors resign after Ambedkar caroon row

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar on Friday resigned as advisors of NCERT text book council in the wake of the row over the cartoon of B R Ambedkar in school text books. "Yogendra Yadav, who was the chief advisor of the Textbook Development Committee, and Suhas Palshikar who was the member of the committee have resigned," sources in the human resource development ministry said.

Why Aakash tablet has run into a storm

Why Aakash tablet has run into a storm

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Canadian company dismisses series of charges levelled by cellular majors

Govt to open doors for IIITs

Govt to open doors for IIITs

Rediff.com3 May 2010

To be set up under the PPP model, the 20 institutes will offer undergraduate, masters and PhD programmes.

Rift between Cong, Mamata 'vicissitudes' of politics: Sibal

Rift between Cong, Mamata 'vicissitudes' of politics: Sibal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Downplaying differences between the Congress and its United Progressive Alliance partner Trinamool Congress, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday squarely blamed the Opposition for the government's inability to get through the Lokpal Bill and Foreign Direct Investment.

'What are the important subjects for ISEET 2013?'

'What are the important subjects for ISEET 2013?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

In an online chat with readers on November 22, Vivek Gupta, co-founder, Plancess Edusolution addressed reader queries related to the new entrance exam for IITs and offered advice on how to prepare for ISEET 2013.

Govt may allow education bodies to float bonds

Govt may allow education bodies to float bonds

Rediff.com23 May 2011

The move will require modifications in Companies Act.

'How is ISEET 2013 different from the IIT-JEE?

'How is ISEET 2013 different from the IIT-JEE?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

In an online chat with readers on October 25, Vivek Gupta, co-founder, Plancess Edusolution addressed reader queries related to cracking the ISEET 2013 and offered advice on how to optimise their preparation to get into the IITs.

MPs close to Rahul likely to be mantris in reshuffle

MPs close to Rahul likely to be mantris in reshuffle

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

All those in the Union council of ministers with two portfolios are likely to lose at least one and major administrative changes are expected in a Cabinet reshuffle due on October 28 or 29 on the return of President Pranab Mukherjee from Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal.

Centre examining FDI in education

Centre examining FDI in education

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

The Centre is examining proposals for foreign direct investment in the education sector on case by case basis, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Friday.

US report slams rights abuses in India

US report slams rights abuses in India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

In its Annual Human Rights Report for 2006, the State Department also said 'attacks against religious minorities and promulgation of anti-religious conversion laws were (areas of) concern'.

Blue Economy Needs Strong Navy Protection

Blue Economy Needs Strong Navy Protection

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Naval assets take years to build, and therefore, not only is futuristic force planning essential, but indigenous projects must also be put into the pipeline, technologies developed and contracts for assets signed regularly so that the Indian Navy always remains a future-focussed force, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

You can question Modi's 3 mantris in Twitter 'Talkathon' today

You can question Modi's 3 mantris in Twitter 'Talkathon' today

Rediff.com30 May 2015

As part of the National Democratic Alliance government's media blitzkrieg to highlight achievements made during its one-year rule, three Union ministers will participate in a 'talkathon' session today during which they will answer questions posted on Twitter.

'Forces outside govt crucial to boost Indo-US educational ties'

'Forces outside govt crucial to boost Indo-US educational ties'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in opening the first-ever US-India Higher Education Summit at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, -- which she co-chaired with Minister of Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal -- declared that while collaboration in this sphere is a driving force in the strategic dialogue between Washington and New Delhi, whether it will ultimately succeed or not depends on those outside government -- academia, researchers, and business

US educational organisation to honour Kapil Sibal

US educational organisation to honour Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The Institute of International Education will honour Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal during its annual international awards gala on September 21 in New York City.

10 Smart Tips To Connect With Gen Z At Work

10 Smart Tips To Connect With Gen Z At Work

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Gen Z is not so difficult to deal with; they are different in the way they work and communicate, explains Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting and co-founder of International Inclusion Alliance.

After Chavan's portfolios, Sibal gets telecom too

After Chavan's portfolios, Sibal gets telecom too

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal will hold additional charge of the telecom ministry, official sources said on Monday.Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam leader A Raja was forced to put in his papers as the telecom minister on Sunday night due to his alleged involvement in the massive 2G spectrum scam.Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appointed Sibal as the telecom minister, in spite of DMK chief Karunanidhi claiming that the key ministry will remain with the party.

India to get 14 world-class universities

India to get 14 world-class universities

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

The innovation universities are part of the ministry of human resource development's brain gain policy.

L Capital says it backs Fabindia

L Capital says it backs Fabindia

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

L Capital Asia is the largest investor in Fabindia.

Cabinet reshuffle likely: PM to meet Sonia

Cabinet reshuffle likely: PM to meet Sonia

Rediff.com10 Jul 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to meet United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi again on Sunday to discuss matters related to Monday's expected Cabinet reshuffle. Dr Singh had met Sonia Gandhi in this regard earlier on Saturday. Dr Singh also met Kapil Sibal, who is presently holding the telecommunications and human resources development ministerial portfolios. It is likely that he may be relieved of some responsibility in the reshuffle.

India likely to get 20 more IIITs

India likely to get 20 more IIITs

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Rajasthan, Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Tripura among states that will set up an institute each.

Modi to seek CMs' views on budget, infra development

Modi to seek CMs' views on budget, infra development

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

At the first meeting of Governing Council of NITI Aayog on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek views of Chief Ministers.

Uproar in LS as Sibal the only cabinet minister present

Uproar in LS as Sibal the only cabinet minister present

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The Opposition on Wednesday created uproar in the Lok Sabha over the presence of just one cabinet minister during Zero Hour when it was raising matters of public importance.

Sibal: Govt bent on pushing key reform Bills

Sibal: Govt bent on pushing key reform Bills

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Hints at taking support from Opposition if allies continue to show reservations

Excerpt: 'He couldn't sense the unspoken words from her'

Excerpt: 'He couldn't sense the unspoken words from her'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

During her long career, writer-journalist Shobha Warrier has come across people of varied hues, many of whom left a lasting impression on her. Warrier narrates the fascinating stories of some of them in her recently-released book The Little Flower Girl and the others, Diary of a Journalist.

Tharoor's remarks his personal opinion: Congress

Tharoor's remarks his personal opinion: Congress

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Congress steered clear of the controversial remarks of Union Minister Shashi Tharoor favouring making public the identity of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim.

How Hilton plans to spread its wings in India

How Hilton plans to spread its wings in India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Hilton has also hired Mallika Rao Bedi, former head of human resources at Oberoi and Trident Gurugram, as its regional head of human resources (Asia Pacific).

German vs Sanskrit controversy created deliberately: Irani

German vs Sanskrit controversy created deliberately: Irani

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani said a controversy over German being replaced in KV schools has been created "deliberately" and asserted that its continuation as third language would have been a violation of the Constitution.

IIITs hit stumbling block

IIITs hit stumbling block

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Around 8 IT firms have withdrawn from partnering 11 out of the 20 IIITs, says govt.

'Unrecognised schools hardly have any teaching'

'Unrecognised schools hardly have any teaching'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Unrecognised schools have been given three years to fix their infrastructure and five years for their teachers to get the necessary qualifications, says Kapil Sibal.

Kapil Sibal to take charge of Chavan's ministries

Kapil Sibal to take charge of Chavan's ministries

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Prithviraj Chavan from the Union Council of Ministers and asked Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal to hold additional charge of two ministries independently handled by him.

BJP should ask its CMs to RESIGN: Congress

BJP should ask its CMs to RESIGN: Congress

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Stepping up its offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party, the government on Saturday said the opposition party should ask its chief ministers to resign in connection to the coal-gate row since the state governments decide who gets the mining lease. "The basic question is that who executes the lease," Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said.

Telangana crisis: Pranab, PC consult Andhra Cong leaders

Telangana crisis: Pranab, PC consult Andhra Cong leaders

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday elicited the views of their junior cabinet colleagues and Congress leaders from Andhra Pradesh on the Telangana statehood demand, which has virtually divided the party on regional lines.

Anand unfazed by citizenship controversy

Anand unfazed by citizenship controversy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Unfazed by the controversy surrounding his nationality, World chess champion Viswanathan Anand looked cheerful as he arrived to a grand reception at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Shashi Tharoor backs DU's four-year degree programme

Shashi Tharoor backs DU's four-year degree programme

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Minister of state for HRD Shashi Tharoor feels that the University's decision is a potentially positive one.

Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' for all disciplines

Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' for all disciplines

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Union HRD minsiter Kapil Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' format for admissions to all disciplines.

Is the quality of IITs questionable?

Is the quality of IITs questionable?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Human Resource Development Minister Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday questioned the quality of IITs, saying that large-scale spending on the nation's premier technology schools was not paying back enough dividends.