News for 'Institute for Human Development'

Govt plans to link jobless with small corporates

Govt plans to link jobless with small corporates

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The medium and small-scale corporates in the country can realise a vital surge in their employee talent pool

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Apart from navigating the bank through the Covid crisis, Jagdishan may also have to deal with the latest development on the auto loan lending practice scam. He will be expected to deliver consistent profit growth of 20 per cent-plus quarter after quarter, irrespective of the operating environment.

GATE 2006 on February 12

GATE 2006 on February 12

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering will be held on February 12, 2006.

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose foundation has been part of the effort to develop and deliver COVID-19 vaccines, has warned that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Mr Sibal, please make higher education stress-free!

Mr Sibal, please make higher education stress-free!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

The stress levels across the country just refuse to die down even with multiple counselling sessions, says Sanjiv Kataria.

HRD ministry meets JNU officials, V-C stays away

HRD ministry meets JNU officials, V-C stays away

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The meeting was attended by the JNU registrar, proctor and other admin officials who briefed the MHRD officials about the incident. Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' has vowed 'strong action' against the perpetrators of the violence at JNU.

IIM-A works on plan for self-funding

IIM-A works on plan for self-funding

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

ASK MAYANK: How can I re-enter the job market?

ASK MAYANK: How can I re-enter the job market?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

HR guru Mayank Rautela provides a three-point plan.

Sexual harassment case: Justice Ganguly quits law university

Sexual harassment case: Justice Ganguly quits law university

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

Beleaguered West Bengal Human Rights Commission chairman Justice (retd) Ashok Kumar Ganguly on Friday resigned from the post of honorary professor of the National University of Juridical Sciences, a student of which had made allegations of sexual harassment against him.

'The government is perceived with fear'

'The government is perceived with fear'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

'No government should be viewed as authoritarian, rather as a collective institution of people,' says Pinarayi Vijayan.

Three new IITs during 11th Plan

Three new IITs during 11th Plan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

The government has decided to set up three new Indian Institutes of Technology during 11th Five Year Plan, Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

The minister said that IIMs have to amend MoAs to set up centres abroad.

Announcing admissions to part-time exec MBA course

Announcing admissions to part-time exec MBA course

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

MET Institute of Management announces admissions for the University of Mumbai, three-year part-time Master's degree in management.

COVID-19 crisis far from over, say scientists

COVID-19 crisis far from over, say scientists

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The expert noted that in India the pandemic is unlikely to be over in the months to come, and the number of people getting infected will continue to rise.

Sibal should resign from Lok Pal panel: Hazare

Sibal should resign from Lok Pal panel: Hazare

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Controversy dogged the joint committee set up to draft an effective Lok Pal even before it starts its work with Gandhian Anna Hazare on Monday asking Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal to resign from it "if he feels nothing will come" out of this institution.

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once our voices are crushed, they can bring in an agenda of privatisation.'

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

Antiviral drug shows promise for treating COVID-19

Antiviral drug shows promise for treating COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The White House described the development as "quite good news".

Want your dream job? 8 skills that matter

Want your dream job? 8 skills that matter

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Part of landing your dream job involves knowing the ins and outs of that particular job.

What do you think about the fee cut at IIMs?

What do you think about the fee cut at IIMs?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

HRD Minister Murli Manohar Joshi has slashed IIM fees to Rs 30,000. What do you feel about this move? Tell us.

SC seeks reply on plea against practices that led to Kerala elephant's death

SC seeks reply on plea against practices that led to Kerala elephant's death

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The plea filed by an advocate has also sought issuance of guidelines for creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to tackle such incidents and filling up of vacancies in forest forces across the country.

India doesn't have enough teachers

India doesn't have enough teachers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

India is also short of about a thousand colleges.

Tiranga yatra triggers row at AMU

Tiranga yatra triggers row at AMU

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The university said it followed procedure and believed that the motorcycle procession was meant to polarise students on the campus.

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.

TCS to employ 13,500 this year

TCS to employ 13,500 this year

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Over 6,500 would be recruited through campus recruitment.

Rs 93,847 crore allocated for education in interim budget

Rs 93,847 crore allocated for education in interim budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

While Rs 37,461.01 crore has been allocated for higher education, Rs 56,386.63 crore has been earmarked for school education.

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

China's presence in the international dog house is just the kind of opportunity that his opponents must be waiting for, predicts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Karnataka too seeks IIT

Karnataka too seeks IIT

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Govt, IIMs to meet on Feb 1

Govt, IIMs to meet on Feb 1

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh has convened the meeting of directors of all IIMs to discuss issues relating to, among other things, autonomy and measures to further strengthen the institutions.

'There is talent. We have to nurture it'

'There is talent. We have to nurture it'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Professor Bhaskar Ramamurthi of IIT-Madras discusses the disparity between academic vision and industry needs with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com.

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.

India asks UNSC to finalise global convention on terrorism

India asks UNSC to finalise global convention on terrorism

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

India has said the multiple terror attacks in Paris and Beirut highlight the urgent need to finalise a global convention on terrorism.

UK Oppn passes Kashmir resolution, India hits back

UK Oppn passes Kashmir resolution, India hits back

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

India maintains that the Kashmir issue is a bilateral one and no third party has any role in it.

How to get more bang for buck from social sector spending

How to get more bang for buck from social sector spending

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

With India lagging behind on several human development indices including healthcare and education, the Union government's decision to up the spending on these sectors is a step in the right direction. However, much more needs to be done in the way of increasing accountability and arresting corruption if headway is to be made on these fronts, says Devanik Saha.

Wired up for micro-power

Wired up for micro-power

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

A microscopic technology capable of generating electricity from human movement such as walking, waving or even blood flowing has been developed by researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology.

India should emerge as global HR capital: Modi

India should emerge as global HR capital: Modi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

India should emerge as the 'human resource capital' of the world as China has become a global 'manufacturing factory'.

MET's executive MBA programme

MET's executive MBA programme

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Admissions are open for their part-time Executive MBA Degree Programme.

From ministers speech to air tickets, Hindi gets a big push

From ministers speech to air tickets, Hindi gets a big push

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The President has accepted many other recommendations, including making announcements on Indian aeroplanes in Hindi followed by English.

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

"Chandrayaan-2 is not the end of story. Our plans on Aditya L1 solar mission, human spaceflight programme are on track. A large number of advance satellite launches are planned in the coming months. SSLV will make its maiden flight sometimes in December or January. Testing of 200 ton semi-cryo engine is expected to begin shortly. Work is on to provide NAVIC signals on mobile phones, which will open the path to develop large number of applications for societal needs," he added.

'Blacklisted' varsities still a hit among students

'Blacklisted' varsities still a hit among students

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Uncertainty may shroud their deemed status with the apex court yet to deliver its final verdict. However, admissions to nearly 50 per cent of deemed universities blacklisted by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development (MHRD) are on in full swing.