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IIMs Slip in QS MBA Rankings 2027

IIMs Slip in QS MBA Rankings 2027

Rediff.com3 days ago

'For Indian institutions this year, global peers are outpacing in key areas such as RoI, entrepreneurship, and alumni outcomes.'

Biocon Succession Plan: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Names Claire Mazumdar as Future Leader

Biocon Succession Plan: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Names Claire Mazumdar as Future Leader

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw names niece Claire Mazumdar as successor at Biocon. Explore the leadership transition, strategy, and future plans.

Rishi Sunak joins Oxford, Stanford in academic roles

Rishi Sunak joins Oxford, Stanford in academic roles

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new academic roles at the University of Oxford and Stanford University, both alma maters of the Conservative Party member of Parliament. Sunak will join Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government as a member of the World Leaders Circle and a Distinguished Fellow, while at Stanford, he will be the William C Edwards Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Sunak expressed his enthusiasm for contributing to both institutions, highlighting their leading research in global challenges, economic policy, and technological advancements. He emphasized the significance of his education at both universities in shaping his life and career. The appointments have been welcomed by both institutions, with leaders praising Sunak's expertise and experience in global affairs and economic policy.

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.

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Divya Nair/Rediff.com speaks to students and experts to find out whether it is better to study management in India or try for an international MBA.

Pawan Kalyan may get deputy CM post in Naidu govt, ministerial berths for BJP

Pawan Kalyan may get deputy CM post in Naidu govt, ministerial berths for BJP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

According to the National Democratic Alliance sources, the new government may allot five to six ministerial berths to the allies Janasena and Bharatiya Janata Party.

America's biggest swindler stripped of MBA degree

America's biggest swindler stripped of MBA degree

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

This is the first time the Stanford Graduate School of Business has revoked a graduate's degree.

World's 100 best MBA schools 2015

World's 100 best MBA schools 2015

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Where does India figure on the list? Find out!

Narayana Murthy's son-in-law wants Britain to leave EU

Narayana Murthy's son-in-law wants Britain to leave EU

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The Oxford University and Stanford MBA graduate co-founded a 1-billion-pound global investment firm and specialised in investing in small British businesses

Can an MBA change your future?

Can an MBA change your future?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

A good business school will put you through a battery of tests to improve your soft skills, says Dr Tarun Pasricha.

100 best MBA schools in the world

100 best MBA schools in the world

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Youth Incorporated's annual MBA rankings reveals the best.

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Find out if your favourite business school features in the list.

'Is work experience mandatory to pursue MBA abroad?'

'Is work experience mandatory to pursue MBA abroad?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra tells you how to pick the right international college and course for you.

Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata to earn Rs 68.17 cr dividend from Infosys

Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata to earn Rs 68.17 cr dividend from Infosys

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Akshata Murty, the wife of Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, stands to earn Rs 68.17 crore in dividend income from her shareholding in India's second-largest IT firm Infosys. Murty, daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, held 3.89 crore shares of Infosys at the end of December, according to company filings with the stock exchanges. Infosys declared a final dividend of Rs 17.50 per share for FY23 (April 2022 to March 2023).

Dancer, actress, Stanford grad: Lavanya Ashok shares her life lessons

Dancer, actress, Stanford grad: Lavanya Ashok shares her life lessons

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Find out how Lavanya Ashok, vice president and executive director private equity at Goldman Sachs is inspiring other women to follow their dreams too.

Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata earned Rs 127 cr dividend from Infosys in 2022

Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata earned Rs 127 cr dividend from Infosys in 2022

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Murty, daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, held 3.89 crore shares, or 0.93 per cent, of Infosys at the end of September, according to company filings with the stock exchanges.

How much do you know about Jyotiraditya Scindia?

How much do you know about Jyotiraditya Scindia?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Think you know everything about Jyotiraditya Scindia?

As British MP Rishi Sunak took oath on Bhagavad Gita

As British MP Rishi Sunak took oath on Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Here are some facts about Rishi Sunak and his India connections.

Isha, Akash, Anant Ambani appointed to Reliance board

Isha, Akash, Anant Ambani appointed to Reliance board

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's children -- Isha, Akash and Anant -- on Monday were appointed on the board of his energy-to-technology conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd, in what is seen as a clear path of succession planning at India's most valuable company.

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

That a brown skinned man -- albeit one who speaks with a posh English accent -- would one day be the front-runner in a race to elect Boris's successor and head the party once led by Churchill and Thatcher would seem indigestible to the white men and women who have formed the trunk of the Conservative party for generations.

The top 10 business schools in the US

The top 10 business schools in the US

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Take a look at the annual US News and World Report's 2016 business school rankings.

Applying to the London Business School? Read this first!

Applying to the London Business School? Read this first!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Oliver Ashby, Senior Manager-Recruitments and Admissions, London Business School says the new visa rules do not affect Indian students and that they can continue applying for internships and jobs after completing their course at the institute.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

Top 100 B-schools: NONE from India in TOP 10

Top 100 B-schools: NONE from India in TOP 10

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

According to the recently released global MBA rankings of Financial Times, the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad at number 11 and Indian School of Business, Hyderabad at number 20 are the only two schools that find a place in the top 100.

No salary for Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani; fee for attending board meetings

No salary for Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani; fee for attending board meetings

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

While Ambani, 66, drew nil salary from the company since the 2020-21 fiscal year, other executive directors including his cousins Nikhil and Hital are paid a salary, perquisites, allowances and commission. His three children - twins Akash and Isha (both 31) and Anant (28 years) - will get only a sitting fee and a commission on the profit earned by the firm.

Doctors, lawyers, engineers -- Modi's new ministers

Doctors, lawyers, engineers -- Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Among the 36 new faces in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers, eight are lawyers, four are doctors, two former IAS officers and four MBA degree holders, besides several engineers, making it an eclectic mix of professionals.

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Rishi Sunak, Sailesh Vara and Suella Fernandes were the three new Indian-origin MPs to be inducted into the Theresa May govt.

Sundar Pichai: The man Google, Twitter fought for

Sundar Pichai: The man Google, Twitter fought for

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Google paid million of dollars as bonus to retain him when competitors tried to poach.

Chandrababu's son Lokesh to make his political debut soon

Chandrababu's son Lokesh to make his political debut soon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu's only son Nara Lokesh will soon follow in his father's footsteps and may contest the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School

Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Eminent Indian-origin academician Srikant Datar has been named as Dean of Harvard Business School, succeeding Nitin Nohria and becoming the second consecutive dean hailing from India to lead the prestigious 112-year-old institution. Datar, an alumnus of University of Bombay and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, is the Arthur Lowes Dickinson Professor of Business Administration and the senior associate dean for University Affairs at Harvard Business School (HBS). He will assume charge as the school's next dean on January 1, president Larry Bacow said.

The scientist who runs the world's most cost-efficient microfinance firm

The scientist who runs the world's most cost-efficient microfinance firm

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Dr Tara Thiagarajan is the chairperson and managing director of the Rs 200-crore (Rs 2 billion) Madura Micro Finance Ltd. She is also the director of Microcredit Foundation of India.

'We will not sell Piramal Healthcare'

'We will not sell Piramal Healthcare'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Nandini Piramal, heir apparent to the Piramal business empire as the elder child of Ajay Piramal and Swati Piramal, became the executive director of Piramal Healthcare in April this year. A 29-year-old graduate from Hertford College of Oxford University, with an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, she joined the firm in 2006 as a General Manager and has been closely associated with the company's overseas subsidiaries in the US and Canada.

Srinivasan or Garland? Obama to announce his SC judge pick tonight

Srinivasan or Garland? Obama to announce his SC judge pick tonight

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Obama is likely to choose either "trailblazer" Srinivasan or Merrick Garland as his pick for the Supreme Court nominee and could announce his decision early Thursday morning (IST).

Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's future son-in-law

Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's future son-in-law

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The Harvard alum has known the Yale alum for ages, but hit it off recently.

Nandini Piramal to join dad's firm

Nandini Piramal to join dad's firm

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

TVS heiress Lakshmi Venu ties knot with tech entrepreneur

TVS heiress Lakshmi Venu ties knot with tech entrepreneur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Lakshmi Venu, granddaughter of T S Srinivasan (TVS) and A Sivasailam (The Amalgamations Group), is managing director of Sundaram Clayton Limited (SCL) and director of TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited (TMTL).

Study abroad: The best B-Schools

Study abroad: The best B-Schools

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

You want the name of a top foreign B-School to feature on your resume. International education expert Karan Gupta has a few recommendations.

Historic! Rishi Sunak to be UK's 1st Indian-origin PM

Historic! Rishi Sunak to be UK's 1st Indian-origin PM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak on Monday is all set to make history on Diwali as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party, following Penny Mordaunt's withdrawal from the race.

Rishi Sunak likely to become first Indian-origin British PM today

Rishi Sunak likely to become first Indian-origin British PM today

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

With the former prime minister stepping aside on Sunday night saying it was "simply not the right time" for his comeback, the prospect of a Diwali victory for Sunak cannot be ruled out.

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Does your favourite institute feature in the list?