News for 'International Institute of Management Development'

Planning to invest directly in equities? Read this!

Planning to invest directly in equities? Read this!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Sanjay Kumar Singh suggests key factors investors need to keep an eye on while choosing the direct investment route.

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What does Udhayanidhi's induction as minister mean? For the DMK, it indicates the future course, direction and leadership. It is continuity with change, and change with continuity, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indian diplomat to America: 'Come and study in India'

Indian diplomat to America: 'Come and study in India'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

You will be part of fastest growing major global economy, India's ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringala told young American students.

Will syringe shortage puncture India's Covid vaccine plans?

Will syringe shortage puncture India's Covid vaccine plans?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Will syringe shortage puncture India's Covid vaccine plans?

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'Online teaching requires a new set of skills to be acquired by the teacher.' 'These skills are not like foot sizes or height which can't be improved, but are like muscles which can be developed with some practice.'

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

Rediff.com9 May 2021

While there is a shortage of testing kits, manpower and capacities, India does not have other scalable testing options.

Infosys' B G Srinivas to join Hong Kong-based PCCW

Infosys' B G Srinivas to join Hong Kong-based PCCW

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Infosys President B G Srinivas will join Hong Kong-based diversified group PCCW as Group Managing Director in July, after ending his 15-year old stint with India's second largest IT services firm.

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

'The faster one vaccinates, the lower the infections'

'The faster one vaccinates, the lower the infections'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'We are not yet out of the woods.' 'If India sees the South African or Brazilian type of mutations, our numbers will rapidly rise.'

India battling climate change and it is getting worse, warn experts

India battling climate change and it is getting worse, warn experts

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The experts said that climate change is not only raising temperatures and making India's heatwaves hotter, but also changing weather patterns that further drive dangerous weather extremes.

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu demands probe after IWF admits of mistake in dope case

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu demands probe after IWF admits of mistake in dope case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The IWF has admitted to mentioning two different urine sample numbers in its communication of her dope flunk earlier this year, according to a letter that the world body sent to the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).

Pune set to become largest education hub

Pune set to become largest education hub

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Names like Symbiosis International University, Bharati Vidyapeeth and the newly-established Foundation for Liberal and Management Education already have their presence in this valley, which is building its brand as the country's largest education hub.

For Taliban, US is Important

For Taliban, US is Important

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The Taliban knows that Washington holds the key, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Learn a language, get a cushy job

Learn a language, get a cushy job

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Of the 200 to 250 students who enroll in a graduate language course at Doon University annually, nearly all are assured placement in a range of companies like Amazon (France), AXA Insurance, Oracle and Capgemini.

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'We will be prioritising vaccine only for India'

'We will be prioritising vaccine only for India'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'I don't think anybody would want to be in my position today where every head of State has to be explained that I am prioritising my country because there is a surge in cases.'

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.

AI's new chief features in record books, has garden named after him

AI's new chief features in record books, has garden named after him

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Air India's new chief Ashwani Lohani is a man of many parts. Here are 10 interesting facts about him.

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Despite its FMCG push, for D-Street ITC is still a tobacco play

Despite its FMCG push, for D-Street ITC is still a tobacco play

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Most of the changes have come about in the last four years and ITC is now reaping the dividends - standalone revenues from the non-cigarettes FMCG business have grown 40 per cent from FY17 to Rs 14,728.21 crore in FY21 and pre-tax profits 30 times to Rs 823.69 crore. The business accounted for 30.58 per cent of gross revenues and 4.85 per cent of pre-tax profits in FY21. "In the last four years, our margins in FMCG have gone up by 640 basis points (bps) and EBITDA margins have been moving up consistently. "We created levers that enabled a sustained growth trajectory," said ITC chairman and managing director Sanjiv Puri. Puri took charge as the chief executive officer in 2017; in 2018, he was redesignated managing director and effective May 2019, he became chairman.

Trade issue unresolved

Trade issue unresolved

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

Why India plans to build a space station

Why India plans to build a space station

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Once ISRO masters the technology to send humans into space, the next step will be experimenting with technologies allowing humans to live in space.

Politics behind India's growth projections

Politics behind India's growth projections

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Most forecasts do not have a track record of transparency and accuracy

Bullish on India, investors set to pump in billions of dollars

Bullish on India, investors set to pump in billions of dollars

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits US, fund managers from India and abroad expect improving sentiments and impressive returns from Indian markets to help attract billions of dollars flowing into the country's asset management industry.

Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Many in the US establishment must hope that the crisis would put the brakes on China's growing military might. Well, it ain't gonna happen, says T T Ram Mohan, who was appointed a member of the prime minister's economic advisory council on Wednesday, October 28, 2021.

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The 'terrible' surge of the coronavirus cases in India has severely impacted COVAX's vaccine supply in the second quarter of this year to the extent that there will be a shortfall of 190 million doses by the end of June, according to a joint statement by the WHO, UNICEF, GAVI and CEPI.

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

RustOrange co-founders Samik Sarkar, Shashank Agnihotri and Kuvalaya Singh share their story and learnings.

'GMAT is important in an MBA admission'

'GMAT is important in an MBA admission'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

'Mission Shakti will worry China, Pakistan'

'Mission Shakti will worry China, Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Mission Shakti 'shows the development within India's military space programme, its desire to be seen as a global space power and its recognition of the potential dangers of China's counterspace programme.'

India to follow OECD model to combat black money issue

India to follow OECD model to combat black money issue

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

India has already signed the OECD's global standard for automatic exchange of information between tax authorities two years back and once the new format is implemented, the country will follow the new protocols envisaged in it.

NBA to launch training academy in NCR next year

NBA to launch training academy in NCR next year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has planned to launch NBA AcademyIndia, an elite basketball training centre in the National Capital Region (NCR), next April for the top men and women prospects from across the country.

IIM meet endorses contract farming

IIM meet endorses contract farming

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

Experts drawn from different parts of the country and abroad were of the view that the current boost to the agri-business through entry of large business houses would eventually benefit the farmer in a big way.

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Ajay Banga is one of the nine members of the Commission on Enhancing National Cyber Security.

Stanford University praises Mukesh Ambani

Stanford University praises Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Stanford University of US has commended Mukesh Ambani for his decade long support to students.

DLF becomes India's first realty firm to get ISO certification

DLF becomes India's first realty firm to get ISO certification

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The scope of the certification is focused on 'The Development of Commercial and Residential Complexes'.

They will help Urjit Patel to take a call on interest rates

They will help Urjit Patel to take a call on interest rates

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Chetan Ghate, Pami Dua and Ravindra Dholakia have been appointed for 4 years

Bajwa's rapprochement: Honest intent or smoke screen?

Bajwa's rapprochement: Honest intent or smoke screen?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Pakistan's offer to normalise relations with India is an attempt to buy temporary peace due to its economic and politico-strategic compulsions, notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Long-term funding was a requirement for infrastructure projects, and asset-liability mismatch in the banking system, impacts the access to finance for infrastructure projects. One of the key challenges would, however, be to get private sector back into investing.

Jaitley in US, CII biz delegation follows

Jaitley in US, CII biz delegation follows

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The CII delegation includes many eminent names.

India could become the fintech hub of the world

India could become the fintech hub of the world

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Leveraging global capital markets to give muscle to an innate competitive advantage in rapid mass transaction systems will lead to India becoming a petri dish for global enterprises and new-age innovation that it yearns to be.