News for 'Indira Gandhi National Open University'

Jailed Maoist Leader Sabyasachi Panda Completes Master's in Sociology

Jailed Maoist Leader Sabyasachi Panda Completes Master's in Sociology

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, currently serving a life sentence in Berhampur Circle Jail, has successfully completed a Master's degree in Sociology from IGNOU. This achievement follows his earlier graduation through correspondence while incarcerated, highlighting his commitment to higher education despite his imprisonment.

NIRF Rankings 2025: IIT Madras Tops; IISc, JNU Shine

NIRF Rankings 2025: IIT Madras Tops; IISc, JNU Shine

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

IIT Madras tops NIRF rankings for 7th year; IISc Bengaluru best university, research institute

Indira Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

Indira Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'Fearlessness, courtesy, humour, wide interests and wisdom, deep commitment to science and technology, passion for the environment, objectivity and the ability to see many things through not only a national but also an international prism.'

Modi, Indira Gandhi and bad economics

Modi, Indira Gandhi and bad economics

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'All of Indira Gandhi's bad economic ideas are being strengthened, from nationalised banks to anti-poverty, handout yojanas,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Sports Ministry asks SAI to formulate SOP for future events

Sports Ministry asks SAI to formulate SOP for future events

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

To prevent India Open-like mess, Sports Ministry asks SAI to draw up SOP

Distress address, outright lies: Oppn tears into Modi's address

Distress address, outright lies: Oppn tears into Modi's address

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Opposition leaders have criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, calling it politically motivated and a misuse of official platforms during ongoing elections.

UGC sets up fact-finding panel to look into KIIT student suicides

UGC sets up fact-finding panel to look into KIIT student suicides

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The panel was constituted after a 20-year-old Nepalese student of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha's Bhubaneswar was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her hostel room.

Emergency at 50: JP's diary tells nation's darkest tale

Emergency at 50: JP's diary tells nation's darkest tale

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

On that fateful day, Narayan, popularly known as JP and a fierce critic of the then-Indira Gandhi government, addressed a massive gathering at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case of alleged graft against former Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University for permitting two varsities to run distance-learning courses in violation of norms.

Interested in operations management?

Interested in operations management?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) announces admissions to its Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM).

Death row convict Yakub Memon awarded MA degree

Death row convict Yakub Memon awarded MA degree

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Yakub Memon, the only convict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case whose death sentence was confirmed by the Supreme Court recently , has been awarded a master's degree in English literature by the Indira Gandhi National Open University. Memon is currently lodged in the Central Prison in Nagpur. Seven other convicts, who are serving life-terms, were awarded IGNOU degrees.

IGNOU: BEd admissions 2009

IGNOU: BEd admissions 2009

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU invites applications for admission to Bachelor Of Education (BEd) Programme 2010.

IGNOU's 2-year BEd course

IGNOU's 2-year BEd course

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites applications for admission to Bachelor Of Education (BEd) Programme 2010.

Education bodies fail to pay VAT

Education bodies fail to pay VAT

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Full time MBA programme in financial markets from BSE

Full time MBA programme in financial markets from BSE

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

MBA in financial markets is a two-year full time program offered by BSE Institute Limited in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to cater to the needs of the fast-growing financial world with a keen focus on financial markets.

Get a BSc in hotel administration

Get a BSc in hotel administration

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

The Indira Gandhi National Open University invites applications for its BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme in collaboration with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology.

Life convict Nalini to get MCA degree

Life convict Nalini to get MCA degree

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Nalini Sreehari, the accused in the Rajiv Gandhi murder case, is on the verge of getting a degree in Masters in Computer Applications from the Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Want to work with The Oberoi Group? Read this!

Want to work with The Oberoi Group? Read this!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Here's your chance to be a part of The Oberoi Group or study at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science.

Now get a BA in International Hospitality

Now get a BA in International Hospitality

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites applications for admission to its 3-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in International Hospitality Administration.

Want to specialise in hospitality administration?

Want to specialise in hospitality administration?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

The FHRAI Institute of Hospitality Management offers a BSc in International Hospitality Administration and a BA in International Culinary Administration.

Interested in aquaculture?

Interested in aquaculture?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The Indira Gandhi National Open University invites applications for its Diploma Programme in Aquaculture.

Power distribution mgt course @ IGNOU

Power distribution mgt course @ IGNOU

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Indira Gandhi National Open University invites applications for its Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management.

Career vistas in Nautical Science

Career vistas in Nautical Science

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

The Indira Gandhi National Open University, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, invites applications for a admission to its Diploma in Nautical Science Programme leading to a BSc in Nautical Science.\n

Alert: BSc in Hotel Administration

Alert: BSc in Hotel Administration

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

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Alert: IGNOU courses in Information Technology

Alert: IGNOU courses in Information Technology

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Alert: IGNOU courses in Information Technology

Now, BA course in 3D animation and visual effects

Now, BA course in 3D animation and visual effects

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC) have announced an exclusive partnership to offer a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 3D Animation and Visual Effects.

PM for farm export push

PM for farm export push

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

Get a B Sc (honours) in Optometry from IGNOU

Get a B Sc (honours) in Optometry from IGNOU

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

: Indira Gandhi National Open University invites applications for its four-year BSc (Honours) in Optometry and Ophthalmic Techniques programme.

Get a degree in Community Cardiology

Get a degree in Community Cardiology

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

The Indira Gandhi National Open University invites applications for its Post Graduate Diploma In Community Cardiology programme.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Lightning: India's Deadliest Hazard

Lightning: India's Deadliest Hazard

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Lightning claims more lives in India annually than any other extreme weather event. Between April and July this year alone, 1,621 people died due to lightning strikes.

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Geopolitically and diplomatically it's a very difficult situation for India.'

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Congress on Wednesday filed a police complaint over the recent statements of leaders belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) targeting Rahul Gandhi.

Will New MPC Members Cut Interest Rates?

Will New MPC Members Cut Interest Rates?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The three day MPC meeting began on Monday and the decision will be announced on Wednesday by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

7/11 blasts suspect completes graduation in jail

7/11 blasts suspect completes graduation in jail

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Ethesham Siddiqui (31), lodged in Central Jail at Arthur Road in Mumbai, has also done certificate courses in Urdu, Arabic languages and Human Rights, according to a lawyer from Jamiat-ul-Ulema, which is providing free legal aid to Ethesham and some others accused.

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

One the accused in the case, Ayaz Saiyed, had turned approver and his statement was crucial in proving the crime against the other accused.

JNU home to 'anti-national' forces: RSS mouthpiece

JNU home to 'anti-national' forces: RSS mouthpiece

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh mouthpiece "Panchjanya" has alleged that Jawaharlal University is home to "a huge anti-national block which has the aim of disintegrating India."

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

Okay to give financial aid to Wani's kin? J&K govt wants to know

Okay to give financial aid to Wani's kin? J&K govt wants to know

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The Jammu and Kashmir government has cleared ex-gratia to next of kin of 17 persons, including Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani's brother, killed in terrorism-related incidents in the Valley, while giving one week's time for filing of any objection before formal orders are issued.

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have visualised outside of China, India's bug-bear, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.