News for 'National Institute of Design'

Coming soon: 10-rupee coins

Coming soon: 10-rupee coins

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

The coins will be issued with three different themes -- Unity in Diversity, Mudras from Bharatnatyam and Connectivity and Information Technology.

NID in Bangalore, Gandhinagar soon

NID in Bangalore, Gandhinagar soon

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

PM's economic advisory council may be rejigged

PM's economic advisory council may be rejigged

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Among possible new members, former chief economic advisor Arvind Virmani's name is doing the rounds.

India's first Covid XE case found in Mumbai, data to be sent for scrutiny

India's first Covid XE case found in Mumbai, data to be sent for scrutiny

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Of the 230 samples from Mumbai, 228 samples are of Omicron variant, while one was found to be Kappa variant and another XE variant. The condition of the patients infected with the new strains of the virus was not serious, a BMC official said.

Gold jewellery with hidden microphone!

Gold jewellery with hidden microphone!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

The jewellery industry innovates to compete with lifestyle products like mobiles and laptops. Students at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, are working on innovative designs concepts which will add some utility value to luxury jewellery products and help jewellers stay afloat.

Adani says examining legal options against Hindenburg

Adani says examining legal options against Hindenburg

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

A day after Adani Group's shares took a beating as Hindenburg Research made damaging allegations against it, the group on Thursday said it is examining legal options to take "punitive action" against the US activist investor for its "reckless" attempt to sabotage a share-sale at the conglomerate's flagship firm. "The maliciously mischievous, unresearched report published by Hindenburg Research on January 24, 2023 has adversely affected the Adani Group, our shareholders and investors. "The volatility in Indian stock markets created by the report is of great concern and has led to unwanted anguish for Indian citizens," the group's lead head Jatin Jalundhwala said in a statement.

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'In the process, I hope that our Earth will be able to heal some more.'

RBI to soon start pilot launch of digital rupee

RBI to soon start pilot launch of digital rupee

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Reserve Bank on Friday said it will soon commence the pilot launch of e-rupee for specific use cases with a view to bolstering India's digital economy, making payment systems more efficient, and checking money laundering. In a concept note on Central Bank Digital Currency, the RBI said CBDC is aimed to complement, rather than replace, current forms of money and is envisaged to provide an additional payment avenue to users, not to replace the existing payment systems. "Supported by state-of-the-art payment systems of India that are affordable, accessible, convenient, efficient, safe and secure, the Digital Rupee (e?) system will further bolster India's digital economy, make the monetary and payment systems more efficient and contribute to furthering financial inclusion," the paper said.

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia for annexing Ukrainian regions

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia for annexing Ukrainian regions

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden condemned Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory on Friday.

Rs 1 lakh car taking shape at NID

Rs 1 lakh car taking shape at NID

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

Interested in a career in fashion?

Interested in a career in fashion?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

The National Institute of Fashion Technology invites applications for its CE / Part-Time Certificate Programmes.

AAP will pay the price of 'abusing' Modi's mother: BJP

AAP will pay the price of 'abusing' Modi's mother: BJP

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The BJP sharpened its attack on the AAP after its Gujarat chief Gopal Italia was heard purportedly mocking the prime minister's mother in a video, and said people of the state will make it pay for 'abusing' her.

'We want more students from north India'

'We want more students from north India'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Gurumurthy Kalyanaram, Dean, Amrita School of Business, discusses what ails research in Indian b-schools, his plans and vision for making ASB a trendsetter in producing intellectual research papers, his challenges and how he plans to tackle them.

3 Nigeria returnees among 7 Omicron cases found in Pune

3 Nigeria returnees among 7 Omicron cases found in Pune

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

They include a woman who came from Nigeria along with her two daughters to meet her brother in adjoining Pimpri Chinchwad area, the official said.

New Covid variant 'Mu' is more vaccine-resitant: WHO

New Covid variant 'Mu' is more vaccine-resitant: WHO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Mu -- also known by its scientific name as B.1.621 -- was first identified in Colombia in January 2021, and since then, there have been 'sporadic reports' of cases and some larger outbreaks in South America and Europe, the United Nations health agency said in its weekly bulletin on the pandemic on Tuesday.

Curfew, mobile internet snapped in Manipur over violence during tribal stir

Curfew, mobile internet snapped in Manipur over violence during tribal stir

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Thousands of agitators took part in the rally, during which violence between tribals and non-tribals was reported in Torbung area, a senior police officer said.

Preparatory work begins for Navi Mumbai airport

Preparatory work begins for Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The state-run City & Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco), nodal agency for the proposed Navi Mumbai international airport, has asked the New Delhi-based National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) to prepare a risk assessment and disaster management plan for the project.

Sethusamudram work to start on July 2

Sethusamudram work to start on July 2

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Baalu also said that the memorandum of understanding with the Suez Canal Company had been initialled by the Chairman of the Tuticorin Port Trust, K Raghupathy.

How IPL and Washington are linked

How IPL and Washington are linked

Rediff.com21 May 2008

A sculptor from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, wanting to make it big in films as an actor is a rare thing to happen. Lekha Washington, who had completed her first solo exhibition as a sculptor when she was barely 18, wanted to do something creative after she completed her Masters in Film Making from the famed institute.

Video: Cotton couture on the ramp

Video: Cotton couture on the ramp

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Students from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and Shop For Change, which supports the cause of Indian cotton farmers, put on a fashion show in Mumbai last week to raise awareness. Here's the video.

Cotton styles, both chic and charitable

Cotton styles, both chic and charitable

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

NIFT students and Shop For Change, which supports the cause of Indian cotton farmers put on a fashion show in Mumbai last week to raise awareness. Here's a glimpse of some chic styles in breathable fabric.

No buyers on day two of fashion week

No buyers on day two of fashion week

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Buyers, viewers and the media too appeared biased towards big names.

VNIT announces MTech programmes

VNIT announces MTech programmes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (Nagpur) opens admissions to its full-time MTech programmes for 2008-10.

New tax regime will leave more money in the hands of the middle-class: FM

New tax regime will leave more money in the hands of the middle-class: FM

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the new tax regime will benefit the middle class as it will leave more money in their hands. Talking to reporters after the customary post-Budget address to the central board of the RBI, she said it is not necessary to induce individuals to invest through government schemes but give them an opportunity to make a personal decision regarding investments. "...the way we allowed for standard deduction and also the rates which have been fixed, tax rates which have been fixed for different slabs, it has actually left more money in the hands of the people, the taxpayer, the household," she said.

Destabilising to allow Delhi LG to name aldermen, observes SC

Destabilising to allow Delhi LG to name aldermen, observes SC

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that giving the lieutenant governor the power to nominate aldermen in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi would mean that he can destabilise an elected civic body.

RSS Muslim wing says fanatics misusing burqa-clad student to defame India

RSS Muslim wing says fanatics misusing burqa-clad student to defame India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

the Muslim Rashtriya Manch categorically said that it does not support such 'fanaticism and religious frenzy' and favoured the move to enforce dress code for students in educational institutions in Karnataka.

Naidu urges armed forces to develop Indian military into future force

Naidu urges armed forces to develop Indian military into future force

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Historically, India has never been expansionist in its outlook and her approach has always been of peaceful coexistence and one designed to deter the forces of terror and disruption.

'Stop procrastinating. No dream is too big'

'Stop procrastinating. No dream is too big'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Everything is possible if you are willing to give it your best shot.' 'And while you go about achieving your dreams, don't forget to care for our planet.'

Raising funds for jihad is treason, rules Lahore HC

Raising funds for jihad is treason, rules Lahore HC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Inciting the public to raise funds for jihad (holy war) is not allowed to individuals or any organisation in Pakistan and is considered as treason, the Lahore high court has ruled even as it dismissed appeals of two terrorists convicted for raising funds for a proscribed terror outfit.

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

National Institute of Technology, Durgapur invites applications to its various MTech courses for the session 2007-2008.

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, invites applications for admission to its various M Tech courses.

Michelle Obama wears a Prabal Gurung creation

Michelle Obama wears a Prabal Gurung creation

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

US First Lady Michelle Obama wore a creation by designer Prabal Gurung, an alumni of Delhi's National Institute of Fashion Technology, while donating her much talked about inaugural gown to the Smithsonian Museum of American History.

Bihar to Bollywood, this Friday

Bihar to Bollywood, this Friday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Actress Neha Sharma gets ready for her first Hindi film, Crook: It's Good To Be Bad.

'Question mark if we will grow at 6%'

'Question mark if we will grow at 6%'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'The rebound has run out of steam.'

'Indian men should not wear shorts'

'Indian men should not wear shorts'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

Designer Atsu Sekhose answers some quick questions on fashion and what to wear this summer

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'...and showcased in their original beauty.'

'Sonam Kapoor is the best-dressed celeb'

'Sonam Kapoor is the best-dressed celeb'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

Rajesh Karkera speaks to designers Masaba Gupta and Anita Dongre about wardrobe must-haves, fashion flubs and more.

NID plans retail outlets

NID plans retail outlets

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

PlanComm website archived, NITI Aayog to launch its own soon

PlanComm website archived, NITI Aayog to launch its own soon

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The Aayog has been mandated to serve as a policy think-tank for the central as well as state governments