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India-born musician nominated for Grammy 2012

India-born musician nominated for Grammy 2012

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Singapore-based Arun Shenoy has been nominated for his debut solo album titled Rumbadoodle.

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.

Kejriwal, Mohandas Pai to speak at Wharton

Kejriwal, Mohandas Pai to speak at Wharton

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal and Manipal Group chairman Mohandas Pai are two new faces who will address the prestigious Wharton India Economic Forum meeting.

Sebi rejigs primary market advisory panel

Sebi rejigs primary market advisory panel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The panel would be chaired by T V Mohandas Pai, formerly a senior executive at IT giant Infosys and currently Chairman of Manipal Global Education Services Pvt Ltd, Sebi has said.

Applying for a dual degree programme? A checklist

Applying for a dual degree programme? A checklist

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Here are tips on what to look for before you invest your time and money in dual degree programmes.

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.

Mohandas Pai on new Infy CFO Rajiv Bansal

Mohandas Pai on new Infy CFO Rajiv Bansal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Ex-CFO says new incumbent steps in at the right time, will be able meet to meet challenges.

10 HOT courses for working professionals

10 HOT courses for working professionals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Sanjeev Goel, business head, Manipal ProLearn, lists 10 courses that are currently most suitable for working professionals to upskill or reskill to ensure they remain of value in the job market and in future-ready organisations.

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Candidates should be comfortable working in both online and offline environments, says Jeevan J Arakal.

Tips to advance your career with distance education

Tips to advance your career with distance education

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

In on oline chat with Get Ahead readers on December 9 Prof Ramesh Murthy, Director of Sikkim Manipal University answered readers' queries on distance learning courses and career opportunities they offer.

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The health system is trying to ensure that it isn't caught by surprise -- the way it was last time. So, hectic preparations are on.

Former Indian Ambassador to the US Naresh Chandra passes away

Former Indian Ambassador to the US Naresh Chandra passes away

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Chandra died at a private hospital in Goa on Sunday night due to multiple organ failure.

Review: Cousins is crass

Review: Cousins is crass

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Cousins is not an auspicious beginning to the festive season, says Paresh C Palicha.

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'There is no data to show this virus is more deadlier.'

Who will have the last laugh in Australia?

Who will have the last laugh in Australia?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

West Indies legend Viv Richards, on Thursday, said India have a 'lot of ground to cover' in terms of winning series overseas but hoped they will have the last laugh in the ongoing duel in Australia.

Readers recommend colleges in Sikkim

Readers recommend colleges in Sikkim

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2010 -- the colleges with the best teachers, facilities, study programmes. Here we present the responses we recieved for colleges in Sikkim.

As Delhi gasps for oxygen, relief may take a little longer

As Delhi gasps for oxygen, relief may take a little longer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Several Delhi hospitals treating Covid-19 patients faced a major medical oxygen crisis with their depleting stock for the second consecutive day, prompting the Centre to increase the city's quota to 480 metric tonnes against the AAP dispensation's demand of 700 MT.

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'Because of the failure of the UPA era (2004-14), we will add another 10 crore by 2025...total 20 crore in the 21-45 age group with low skills, low education.'

Unusual monsoon pics: Shiva and the sea

Unusual monsoon pics: Shiva and the sea

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the next set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

Pandemic pushes up demand for CT scanners; firms gear up to meet surge

Pandemic pushes up demand for CT scanners; firms gear up to meet surge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Siemens Healthineers, one of the largest manufacturers of made-in-India CT scanners, has sold 80-100 such machines in the last 45 days. The medical technology firm typically sells 250 machines in a year.

MS programmes for working professionals

MS programmes for working professionals

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

Manipal University offers Masters of Science, for working professionals in niche areas of technology.

Upset, helpless and angry: How doctors on Covid duty feel

Upset, helpless and angry: How doctors on Covid duty feel

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'This experience is horrifying. Doctors need psychiatrists to handle the trauma they are going through in the face of this pandemic'

Takeover battle over, Munjal-Burman team bags Fortis

Takeover battle over, Munjal-Burman team bags Fortis

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Their offer values Fortis at over Rs 9,000 crore, or around Rs 172 per share.

Fire in Bengaluru building, 11 feared dead

Fire in Bengaluru building, 11 feared dead

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Five persons were feared dead when a major fire broke out today on the seventh floor of Carlton Towers, a business centre housing several offices and commercial establishments.

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'With over 50 per cent of medical seats reserved for those who have the ability to pay a fee ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for a five-year MBBS course and quotas in accordance with affirmative policies in government colleges, the band of seats available for the not-so-rich and non-OBCs is very narrow.'

Mixed reaction from rail commuters

Mixed reaction from rail commuters

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Rail Budget presented by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee in Parliament on Wednesday has received mixed reactions from the commuters in Mumbai.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Healthcare is a big opportunity in India

Healthcare is a big opportunity in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The burgeoning Indian market, if handled smartly, offers a challenging opportunity for value creation.

The Postmaster's Cut

The Postmaster's Cut

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

'One evening, my mother announced during dinner that we would open a Cumulative Time Deposit account in the post office. 'My father froze. 'The handful of curd rice that he had just put into his mouth remained there for a few extra seconds.' Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) recalls an important decision that changed his family's life forever.

Study Abroad: The Scramble for Education Loans

Study Abroad: The Scramble for Education Loans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Indian students planning to study abroad this year have to pay higher fee, fund their quarantine stay and also compete for on campus work opportunities.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

International engineering programme

International engineering programme

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Manipal Education announces admissions to its International Engineering Twinning Programme. Students opting for it study in India for the first two years, and spend the next two in a partner university in the US, UK or Australia, while saving as much as 45 percent of the tuition fee.

Dravid advised 15 days' rest

Dravid advised 15 days' rest

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Rahul Dravid, who sustained a jaw injury during the Bangladesh series, has been advised by his doctors to stay away from active sports for the next 15 days. The ace batsman, who had to prematurely retire from the just-concluded Test series which India won 2-0, underwent surgery on his jaw at the Manipal hospital in Bangalore on Friday.

Want a career in insurance management?

Want a career in insurance management?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Manipal Education and HDFC Standard Life offer a certificate programme in Insurance and Management.

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Mohammed Salim were among the prominent politicians who tested positive for COVID-19 as a rapid spike in cases took the tally in the country to over 18 lakh on Monday.

Hospital refuses to accept old notes from Sadananda Gowda to release brother's body

Hospital refuses to accept old notes from Sadananda Gowda to release brother's body

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Gowda cited the Central government's directive, according to which hospitals have been asked to accept old currencies till November 24, but in vain.

Want a career in Animation?

Want a career in Animation?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Manipal University has announced admissions to its comprehensive, full-time, three-year, BSc Animation programme.

6 non-IT jobs you can consider

6 non-IT jobs you can consider

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The one common thread that we see across these jobs is that they are all highly human-centric, points out Ramesh Kumar.

Want to study engineering abroad?

Want to study engineering abroad?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Manipal University's International Centre for Applied Sciences announces the Twinning Programme in engineering.

'Sport must wait for 3 to 6 months, time not ideal'

'Sport must wait for 3 to 6 months, time not ideal'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Forced out of grounds, tracks and courts by the coronavirus pandemic, sports events may help in the long run, but medical experts on Wednesday warned that resuming anything this year could mean putting lives at risk. When sporting events do eventually make a comeback, which some of the region's top doctors believe is not going to happen until at least the next six months or may be nine, it may not be the same initially.