News for 'Skill India'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'

Why India Has Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Why India Has Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The second generation of migrant labourers is not enthusiastic about continuing in this field.' 'The parents of the next generation do not wish their children to be part of this trade.'

Australia unveils ambitious roadmap to boost trade with India

Australia unveils ambitious roadmap to boost trade with India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Australia on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to deepen and diversify its trade and investment ties with India. The roadmap identified four "superhighways of growth" -- clean energy, education and skills, agribusiness, and tourism. Broadly, it sets out a pathway to focus ongoing efforts, including to boost two-way investment, and work with Indian-Australian communities and businesses.

Could Axar be India's trump card at Champions Trophy?

Could Axar be India's trump card at Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Despite often flying under the radar in discussions about India's all-round options, Axar Patel brings a rare skill set -- a spinner, who bashes spin with his bat, while being a reliable left-arm spinner.

7 Reasons To Be Financially Free By 45

7 Reasons To Be Financially Free By 45

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Wouldn't it be better to reach 45 with a backup engine of passive income that helps you glide through these years instead of grinding, asks Ramalingam Kalirajan

Axar Patel: India's Mr. Reliable in white-ball cricket

Axar Patel: India's Mr. Reliable in white-ball cricket

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Axar Patel, once known as the 'poor man's Jadeja', has transformed into a crucial batting asset for India.

Behind Trump's 26% tariff: India 'very tough, Modi great friend, but...'

Behind Trump's 26% tariff: India 'very tough, Modi great friend, but...'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

"Their Prime Minister just visited -- he's a great friend -- but I told him, 'You're not treating us right. You charge us 52%, while for years, decades even, we've c'harged you next to nothing. It wasn't until seven years ago, when I took office, that we started pushing back, beginning with China.'"

BJP's 3-day crash course for MP leaders amid over Op Sindoor remarks

BJP's 3-day crash course for MP leaders amid over Op Sindoor remarks

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh will hold a three-day training camp for its leaders from June 14 in Pachmarhi in Narmadapuram. The move comes amid the party facing flak for some statements from its leaders post Operation Sindoor. BJP president JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have been invited to the camp to lecture the party cadre. The BJP said the event was pre-planned and was a routine affair, but the camp is seen as an attempt to discipline party leaders who have been making controversial statements.

'I have had lot of injuries but I am not the only one'

'I have had lot of injuries but I am not the only one'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Deepak Chahar's multiple injury issues in the last three years have made the selectors wary of picking the pacer for the Indian team.

10 Medical Streams After Class 12

10 Medical Streams After Class 12

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While MBBS continues to be the most sought-after stream for medical aspirants, post pandemic, the demand for skilled nurses and physiotherapists are on the rise, notes Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJob360.

Can Gambhir Turn Boys Into Men?

Can Gambhir Turn Boys Into Men?

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Gill, Rahul, Pant and the irrepressible Yashasvi Jaiswal will now have a chance to script the next glorious chapter in Indian cricket.

Dhoni vs Messi? Internet Can't Handle This Face-Off!

Dhoni vs Messi? Internet Can't Handle This Face-Off!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dhoni was seen flaunting his football skills in front of the Argentine icon, sending the internet into a frenzy.

5% Reduction in Tax Can Stimulate Spending

5% Reduction in Tax Can Stimulate Spending

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

While this will incur a revenue loss amounting to 0.2 per cent of GDP, it will provide a strong boost to consumer sentiment and spending, points out Rajani Sinha.

'Bahut, Bahut Mubarak Ho India Ko'

'Bahut, Bahut Mubarak Ho India Ko'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Cricket lovers across the globe flooded social media to celebrate the Indian cricket team and congratulate the Rohit Sharma-led squad on winning the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, March 9.

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag advance; Sen, Prannoy bow out

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag advance; Sen, Prannoy bow out

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

P V Sindhu overcame long-time rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to advance to the Round of 16.

Can India Inc outpace global peers in future tech adoption?

Can India Inc outpace global peers in future tech adoption?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Employers in India are planning to outpace global adoption in certain future technologies as companies operating in the country are heavily investing in technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), energy technologies, robotics, and autonomous systems, said the World Economic Forum (WEF) in its latest "Future of Jobs" report released on Wednesday. The report, released days before the WEF annual meeting in Davos from January 20-25, notes that 35 per cent employers in India think that adopting semiconductors and computing technologies (compared to 20 per cent globally) will transform their operations while 21 per cent employers think that adopting quantum and encryption technologies (compared to 12 per cent globally) will also transform their operations.

The man behind Ishant Sharma's revival

The man behind Ishant Sharma's revival

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Steffan Jones, who got Ishant 'back to speed', is changing grammar of old-school coaching

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience, and leadership of three iconic Indian queens -- Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Rani Chennamma of Kittur, and Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Malwa.

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced income tax relief for the middle class, a Rs 2 lakh crore outlay for job creation schemes over the next five years and a spending splurge for states run by her party's new coalition partners as she unveiled the Modi 3.0 government's first budget after the general elections.

Want To See This Jodi In A Movie?

Want To See This Jodi In A Movie?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

A Delhi-based girl and a Mumbai-based boy hope to bring glory to India.

Trump Tariffs: How Must India Respond?

Trump Tariffs: How Must India Respond?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India should convert the Trump threat to an India opportunity, re-embracing a more liberal trade regime as a way of reviving manufacturing output and exports.

'We're Winning The War Against Terrorism'

'We're Winning The War Against Terrorism'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'We've moved from thousands killed yearly in Jammu and Kashmir to 127 last year.' 'Cross-border terrorism in Kashmir is being solved. We are winning it.'

Top 10 Skills To Succeed At Work

Top 10 Skills To Succeed At Work

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Digital literacy is emerging as the professional language of 2024. It is the ability to process complex data sets, deploy critical communication technologies appropriately and validate your importance at your workplace, explains Jagdeep Kochar, managing director, Baker & Taylor India.

This start-up believes in skilling India's youth

This start-up believes in skilling India's youth

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Medha is an organisation created with the idea of bringing in better employment opportunities and life for educated youth.

Aussie media sing paeans to 'tormentor-in-chief'!

Aussie media sing paeans to 'tormentor-in-chief'!

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's skill and spikiness on the field reminded many of their own: Australian media

Suryavanshi a fantastic attraction for the sport: Waugh

Suryavanshi a fantastic attraction for the sport: Waugh

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Steve Waugh expressed disbelief at 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's impeccable timing and advised him to focus on 'control' to avoid being a supernova.

FIH Pro League: India shock Germany as Deepika strikes early winner

FIH Pro League: India shock Germany as Deepika strikes early winner

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Star drag-flicker Deepika scored the winning goal from a penalty corner in the 12th minute to give India a crucial 1-0 victory over Germany in a return-leg women's FIH Pro League match. The win came after India's 0-4 loss against the same opponents on Friday.

Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Marsh was nonetheless retained in Australia's list of contracted players released on Tuesday for the 2025/26 season in an endorsement by selectors.

PM Modi's recipe for creating jobs

PM Modi's recipe for creating jobs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all stakeholders to come together and invest in people for skill development, nurturing talent and promoting innovation which are essential for job creation and boosting the economy. Participating in post-Budget webinar on employment, Modi said the government has provided skill training to 3 crore youth since 2014 and decided to upgrade 1,000 ITIs and set up five centres of excellence.

India's big challenge: Managing Bumrah's workload

India's big challenge: Managing Bumrah's workload

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Former South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander says Jasprit Bumrah has set high standards for pacers across the world.

Fearless, ruthless! Stoinis in awe of India's young T20 stars

Fearless, ruthless! Stoinis in awe of India's young T20 stars

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been left supremely impressed by the quality of youngsters in the Punjab Kings squad as well as the Indian T20 set up on the sidlelines of the IPL.

'Sans Kohli, Test cricket would've been far blander'

'Sans Kohli, Test cricket would've been far blander'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Test cricket would have been a "far blander place" without Kohli: Vaughan

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of Justice Anna Chandy, Justice M Fathima Beevi and Justice Leila Seth.

Rohit's fury, Gill's finesse: India's deadly opening pair

Rohit's fury, Gill's finesse: India's deadly opening pair

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma's aggressive batting and Shubman Gill's calculated approach have formed a formidable opening partnership for India in ODIs.

Modi raises anti-India activities in NZ with visiting PM

Modi raises anti-India activities in NZ with visiting PM

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

India and New Zealand have signed a pact to institutionalize their defence ties and vowed to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns about anti-India activities by some illegal elements in New Zealand with his Kiwi counterpart Christopher Luxon. The two sides also signed six agreements to enhance cooperation in areas including education, sports, agriculture, and climate change. They also agreed to prepare a roadmap for cooperation in the defence industry sector and explore early implementation of cooperation in the digital payments sector.

Census with caste enumeration to begin from Oct 1, 2026

Census with caste enumeration to begin from Oct 1, 2026

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Census exercise with caste enumeration will be carried out with the reference date of October 1, 2026, in snow-bound areas like Ladakh and of March 1, 2027, in the rest of the country, the Home Ministry announced on Wednesday.

Techies, Think Beyond Coding!

Techies, Think Beyond Coding!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Developers are expected to not only just learn coding but also oversee what the AI agents are doing.

Is Nehra IPL 2025's Best Coach?

Is Nehra IPL 2025's Best Coach?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

In an era dominated by analytics and rigid strategies, Ashish Nehra blends old-school instinct with modern know-how to stunning effect.
His infectious energy, keen eye for detail, and exceptional man-management have turned the Gujarat Titans into one of the IPL's most consistent and formidable teams.

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'

Women's Hockey: Spain sink India with late goal

Women's Hockey: Spain sink India with late goal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Indian women's hockey team lost 0-1 to Spain in the return leg match of the FIH Pro League.