News for 'School of Planning and Architecture'

The man who designed the Ram temple

The man who designed the Ram temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chandrakant Sompura has either planned, designed, built or renovated over a hundred temples in India and abroad.

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Did you know that ethical hackers earn anything between Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 per hour?

Why the eminence tag for universities makes no sense

Why the eminence tag for universities makes no sense

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

How can we compare say an upcoming Munjal University to an IIT-Mumbai?

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

10 UNUSUAL holiday destinations in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Forget Munnar and Manali, these places in India are worth your time.

Future Cities India 2020 design comp for students

Future Cities India 2020 design comp for students

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Future Cities India 2020 is a design competition for students.

Nalanda University is reborn with 12 students

Nalanda University is reborn with 12 students

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The ancient Nalanda University re-started its academic session on Monday in a low-key manner at its newly-established campus at Rajgir.

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

When vastu shastra comes to IIT

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The decision to introduce vastu shastra as a part of the architecture curriculum at IIT-Kharagpur has polarised architects in the country. Nikita Puri reports.

NID, IITs to form design body

NID, IITs to form design body

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

PM Modi turns storyteller for Obama and Abbott

PM Modi turns storyteller for Obama and Abbott

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott and United States President Barack Obama the fascinating story of an American architect who had an emotional link with their countries.

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Serum Institute is investing $200 million to create capacities for the COVID-19 vaccine. Sohini Das profiles its 39-year-old CEO.

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

If you have pursued your bachelor's degree from elsewhere, studying a master's programme in public universities in Germany is easier as 80% of the universities are free, says Sushil Sukhwani.

IT cos gung-ho as ministry eyes software products policy

IT cos gung-ho as ministry eyes software products policy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The ministry of electronics and information technology is working on creating a software product council, including members from the government, academia and industry that will work on implementing a software products mission.

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.

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

On Dr Homi J Bhabha's 110th birth anniversary, Dr K S Parthasarathy shares some personal memories of the legendary nuclear scientist.

Why this university's marks scam must worry you

Why this university's marks scam must worry you

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

If a students fails an examination, first s/he applies for revaluation. The student then approaches 'brokers', either from among the teachers or outside the university. A student pays Rs 10,000 for the broker's assistance, which ensures that marks will be upwardly revised in the revalution.

Ditty sings to save the world

Ditty sings to save the world

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'I have a voice and must use it to do as much as I can.'

Rajya Sabha stand-off may endanger key Bills

Rajya Sabha stand-off may endanger key Bills

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Government floor managers are busy talking to Opposition members to resolve the stand-off over Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti's remarks, in the Rajya Sabha.

The model who has become fairy godmother to Indian artists

The model who has become fairy godmother to Indian artists

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Avantika Bhuyan on how Feroze Gujral is making her mark on the world of art.

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'When I used to shoot my friends or cousins, I used to tell myself: I want to make them look a better version of themselves.' 'That's how I started: "I don't care who you are or who you think you are. When you are in front of my camera, I'll make you look better than what you think you are".'

A 5-point action plan to make Digital India a reality

A 5-point action plan to make Digital India a reality

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Rajeev Chandrasekhar discusses five issues pivotal for the success of Digital India

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Infosys' 'expert track' to tap key talent from IITs, IIMs

Infosys' 'expert track' to tap key talent from IITs, IIMs

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Infosys has already hired 20 such talent.

Trump's visit: How will China react?

Trump's visit: How will China react?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'While many Chinese policy makers dismiss the political, economic and technological component of US-India relations, they express caution on the defence-related ties which also happens to be a major driver in US-India relations,' explains China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

When Correa was hailed as India's greatest architect in 2013, he said, 'Greatest is so...so definite. Most innovative might have been better'

5-member committee to decide on new Andhra capital

5-member committee to decide on new Andhra capital

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

The Centre has constituted a five-member expert committee to study various alternatives available to it to decide on a new capital for Andhra Pradesh.

Govt lines up heavy agenda in Parliament this week

Govt lines up heavy agenda in Parliament this week

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Unfazed by the stalemate over the Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti issue, government has lined up a heavy legislative agenda in Parliament this week including a bill seeking to replace coal blocks allocation ordinance.

Real Madrid set for stadium overhaul after Abu Dhabi IPIC deal

Real Madrid set for stadium overhaul after Abu Dhabi IPIC deal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Real Madrid chose a design led by German architects GMP for the remodelling of the Bernabeu, which was opened in the 1950s and holds just over 80,000 spectators, at an estimated cost of 400 million euros.

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

PV Sindhu, Depika Padukone ensured Indian representation on the global front.

Why our history and culture are so important

Why our history and culture are so important

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'Culture is our asset. Culture is our identity.' 'Wherever you go in India, every millimetre can be measured with culture.' 'There is so much to see that even one life is not enough.'

'I had to do something for my nation'

'I had to do something for my nation'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Their proud parents in attendance, 330 smartly dressed cadets passed through the portals of the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, Kerala.

So, where do you want to get married?

So, where do you want to get married?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

If you have the cash, the big fat Indian wedding just got bigger. (Psst! And the good folks at TripHobo.com have a few ideas!)

Like Nalanda, India must remain a melting pot of civilisations

Like Nalanda, India must remain a melting pot of civilisations

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Universities must be the bastions of free speech and expression. It must be the arena where diverse and conflicting schools of thought contend. There should be no room for intolerance, prejudice and hatred within the spaces of this institution. Further, it must act as flag-bearer for the coexistence of multiple views, thoughts and philosophies, says Pranab Mukherjee.

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'How can the monument where the prime minister unfurls the flag on Independence Day, in a ceremony broadcast and telecast nationally, be maintained by a private entity?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad salutes the memory of Mushirul Hasan -- historian, thinker, academic, institution builder, -- who passed into the ages this week.

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'50% of students lose out because of lack of English language skills.' 'Only 15% to 20% have the functional skills companies are looking for.'

The way Shiva and Parvati wed

The way Shiva and Parvati wed

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

As Geetanjali Krishna treks up to the Spartan temple of Triyuginarayan in Rudraprayag, she can't help but wonder about the excesses of Indian weddings.

'I want to study equity research in the US. Pls advice'

'I want to study equity research in the US. Pls advice'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education for you.

India doesn't yet deserve an Angkor Wat temple

India doesn't yet deserve an Angkor Wat temple

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

There is something deeply disturbing about wanting to build such a large temple in what is arguably India's poorest state, a state that like many other states of India, particularly in north India, is crying for more schools, more hospitals and primary health centres, and, dare I say it, more toilets for everyone, says Amberish K Diwanji

'What makes a good recommendation letter?'

'What makes a good recommendation letter?'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international university.