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This IIM grad opted to be his own boss

This IIM grad opted to be his own boss

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

The second excerpt from Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish, the story of 25 IIM Ahmedabad graduates who chose the rough road of entrepreneurship.

It's Sari Time At G20!

It's Sari Time At G20!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Saris were in vogue at the dinner President Droupadi Murmu hosted for G20 leaders on Saturday evening and earlier as well on Saturday morninbg when Kyoko Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's wife, hosted the leaders's spouses in New Delhi.

CAT 2008: How to get calls from top IIMs

CAT 2008: How to get calls from top IIMs

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

What should you do if you are a computer graduate but want to give CAT a shot? Are there any specific strategies you should be looking at to improve your percentiles? How should you prepare to get a good CAT score and hence calls from top IIMs?

Sameer Barua to take over as IIM-A head

Sameer Barua to take over as IIM-A head

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Professor Sameer Barua will finally take on the reins of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) as its director within a week. Barua will succeed Prof Bakul Dholakia as the director of the premier institute, while Pankaj Chandra has been appointed as the new director of IIM Bangalore.

IIM-A goes 'soft' on fee-cut issue

IIM-A goes 'soft' on fee-cut issue

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

The institute will take legal action if the talks did not make headway.

Decision on location of new IITs, IIMs on hold

Decision on location of new IITs, IIMs on hold

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Manmohan Singh has indicated that the ministry should await the finalisation of the XI Plan before deciding on locations for the new central Universities, IITs, IIMs, IIITs and IISERs, the PMO said in a recent communication to the HRD Ministry. The Prime Minister had said the location of these institutions should be determined in a manner which balances the desire for achieving a greater geographical spread with the potential synergies arising from co-location.

IIMs rule out legal action over fee issue

IIMs rule out legal action over fee issue

Rediff.com7 Feb 2004

Indian Institutes of Management on Saturday ruled out taking a legal recourse against the drastic reduction in fees 'at the moment' but said all aspects of the government step will be discussed by the board of governors soon.

Will setting up more IITs, IIMs benefit the youth?

Will setting up more IITs, IIMs benefit the youth?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

the government has proposed setting up 7 new IIMs, 8 IITs. GA columnist Rashmi Bansal disussed the merits and demerits of the move.

IIM-A works on plan for self-funding

IIM-A works on plan for self-funding

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

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.

'You don't need IIM degree for a successful co'

'You don't need IIM degree for a successful co'

Rediff.com26 May 2010

There is nothing more inspiring than the story of a boy born on the wrong side of the tracks making it big against all odds.

IIM-A board to meet on April 3 on fee cut issue

IIM-A board to meet on April 3 on fee cut issue

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

The board of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, will meet on April 3 to discuss the fee reduction issue in view of the Supreme Court on Friday disposing of the PIL filed in this regard, IIM-A Director Bakul Dholakia said Ahmedabad.

CAT: 'For IIM, percentile score near 99 is needed'

CAT: 'For IIM, percentile score near 99 is needed'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Gejo Sreenivasan, MBA expert with IMS, breaks down CAT 2007. He discussed the different sections, possible cut-offs and various MBA institutes.

Average pay for IIM-A may rise by 20-30%

Average pay for IIM-A may rise by 20-30%

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Average domestic salaries at the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) are expected to be at least 20-30 per cent higher than those offered in 2009. They are likely to range between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 18 lakh (annual), sources indicated.

After Lalu, now Nitish to speak at IIM-A

After Lalu, now Nitish to speak at IIM-A

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

IIM-A has announced that along with delivering a lecture series on the turnaround of Bihar, Kumar will also preside over the closing ceremony of Confluence-2006, the institute's international business summit.

CAT: 'Overall cut-off for IIM is around 100'

CAT: 'Overall cut-off for IIM is around 100'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Gejo Srenivasan, MBA expert with IMS, discusses CAT issues immediately after yesterday's exam. He breaks down each section, gives percentile ranges for different schools and advises students on how to proceed from here.

Confused About Your Tax Returns? Ask rediffGURUS

Confused About Your Tax Returns? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

It's tax returns season. Ask our tax experts Mihir Tanna, Hardik Parikh, Tejas Chokshi and Sanjeev Govila.

IIM-B's Singapore campus may start in four months

IIM-B's Singapore campus may start in four months

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore's Memorandum of Association - which has been undergoing modifications to allow the institute to set up a campus in Singapore

IIM-B to refund fees of students taking NGO jobs

IIM-B to refund fees of students taking NGO jobs

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Students who work in an NGO for a year, too, could get a part-waiver of their fees.

'Prof' Lalu sets up Railway Chair at IIM-A

'Prof' Lalu sets up Railway Chair at IIM-A

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Overwhelmed by the honour of having been invited to lecture at IIM-A on Tuesday, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad announced the setting up of a 'Railway Chair' at the country's premier management institute.

'If you think you are IIM material, nothing can stop you'

'If you think you are IIM material, nothing can stop you'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

In the first part of last minute CAT 2011 preparation series, ARKS Srinivas, an alumnus of IIM Calcutta and ex-Director at T.I.M.E. Mumbai spoke about the mental strategy. In the second part, here, he shares tips and strategies to solving Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation sections. Read on

Will IIMs, IITs have to pay tax on placements?

Will IIMs, IITs have to pay tax on placements?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

The imposition of service tax on premier educational institutes like IIMs and IITs for placement charges they receive from companies is still a grey area as the interpretation of a relevant notification lay with jurisdictional commissioners.

After IIMs, other B-schools to raise fees too

After IIMs, other B-schools to raise fees too

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

The Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad, for instance, will hike the fee from Rs 13.65 lakh (Rs 1.365 million) to Rs 14 lakh (Rs 1.4 million) for its flagship one-year management programme.

IIM-K grad bags Rs 49.5 lakh offer

IIM-K grad bags Rs 49.5 lakh offer

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

Twenty-one students of Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode have bagged foreign job offers this year with the highest being $1.10 lakh (approx Rs 49.5 lakh) per annum.

How this IIM grad came to work with Dr APJ Kalam

How this IIM grad came to work with Dr APJ Kalam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Amidst all the tension of the economic meltdown, Srijan Pal Singh took the call of letting go of an offer from a much sought-after consulting group and followed his instinct.

IIM-B hikes annual fee by Rs 75,000

IIM-B hikes annual fee by Rs 75,000

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore has raised the annual fee for its post-graduate programme in management by Rs 75,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh.

'We don't pick people just for their IIT/IIM tag'

'We don't pick people just for their IIT/IIM tag'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

T V Mohandas Pai, director, Human Resources and member of the Infosys board, is upfront and brutal -- whether it's taking potshots at hallowed institutions like the IITs or IIMs or rubbishing the unrealistic aspirations of today's generation.

Cabinet nod for 7 new IIMs, Rs 1,000 cr earmarked

Cabinet nod for 7 new IIMs, Rs 1,000 cr earmarked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

There would be intake of 140 students in the Post Graduate Programme course in phase-I.

Expert Tips to Crack CAT 2023 in 60 Days

Expert Tips to Crack CAT 2023 in 60 Days

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza tells you how to optimise your preparation for the Common Admission Test scheduled on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

IIM-A ties up with Duke CE for corporate progs

IIM-A ties up with Duke CE for corporate progs

Rediff.com19 May 2006

The Indian Institute of Mangement-Ahmedabad will collaborate with Duke Corporate Education to develop and deliver custom corporate education programmes in India and West Asia.

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

To become developed nation by 2047, India needs stronger army: Rajnath

To become developed nation by 2047, India needs stronger army: Rajnath

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Describing the DAD as the "guardian of defence finance", he emphasised the need to bolster the internal vigilance mechanism so that any suspicious activity can be detected and reviewed immediately.