News for 'State of Human Resource'

CJI Chandrachud asks judiciary to shed colonial mindset, treat district judges as equals

CJI Chandrachud asks judiciary to shed colonial mindset, treat district judges as equals

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Newly sworn-in Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday asked Supreme Court and high court judges to shun "colonial mindset" and the "culture of subordination" while dealing with district court judges, saying the country needs to move towards a "more modern and equal judiciary".

ASK KHEVNA SHAH: 'I've been laid off, what do I do now?'

ASK KHEVNA SHAH: 'I've been laid off, what do I do now?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Don't take being laid off personally or as a reflection of your performance if you have always been a good performer,' says HR Expert Khevna Shah.

Coming up: India-US Education Council

Coming up: India-US Education Council

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

As part of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's State visit to the United States on November 24, India and the US are planning to announce the convening of an India-US Education Council on the lines of the US-India Business Council, Human Resource Minister Kapil Sibal has disclosed.

India seeks data on cases of attacks in Aus

India seeks data on cases of attacks in Aus

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal during a closed door meeting with Victorian Premier John Brumby asked him to share data on attacks and raised issues like accommodation and transport concessions for students.

Parl passes 3 criminal law bills, Shah says end of 'tareekh-pe-tareekh' era

Parl passes 3 criminal law bills, Shah says end of 'tareekh-pe-tareekh' era

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The bills that repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act will usher in a new era in the criminal justice system, Home Minister Amit Shah said

PM to unveil US-India Education Council on US tour

PM to unveil US-India Education Council on US tour

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

As part of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's state visit to the United States at the invitation of President Barack Obama on November 24, India and the US are endeavoring to announce the convening of a India-US Education Council on the lines of the US-India Business Council, Human Resource Minister Kapil Sibal disclosed in Washington on Friday.

No new IIMs this year?

No new IIMs this year?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The government's plan to set up four new Indian Institutes of Management may not materialise this year due to bottlenecks which include land acquisition problems and shortage of faculty.The Ministry of Human Resource Development had stated its intention to establish seven new IIMs. Four of the premier institutes were to be set up in Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Ranchi (Jharkhand), Raipur (Chhattishargh) and Rohtak (Haryana) in 2009-10.

IIMs failed to meet demand, says govt

IIMs failed to meet demand, says govt

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

The Indian Institutes of management came under attack on Sunday when Minister of State for Human Resource Development D Purandeshwari said the institutes had failed to keep pace with the demand.

Why The Army Can't Fight In Manipur

Why The Army Can't Fight In Manipur

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

For the most battle-hardened, specialised and successful counter-insurgency army in the world, this is an unfamiliar, first-time experience of dealing with the north east's deepest complexities, observes Shekhar Gupta.

India has 3682 tigers, home to 75% of global numbers

India has 3682 tigers, home to 75% of global numbers

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

With a 50 per cent increase in the last four years, Madhya Pradesh has the maximum number (785) of tigers in the country, followed by Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), and Maharashtra (444), according to the data.

Meltdown: Campus placement hit

Meltdown: Campus placement hit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Certain educational institutions under ministry of human resource development have reported that campus selection has gone down this year to some extent, minister of state for HRD D Purandeswari told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The University Grants Commission is providing grants to universities for establishment of career counselling centres.

Is Team Anna serious about Lokpal bill, asks Sibal

Is Team Anna serious about Lokpal bill, asks Sibal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Stating that the government is shocked at the comments made by veteran social activist Anna Hazare's team, Union Human Resource and Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday said steps as these would only slow down the drafting process of the Lokpal bill.

BSNL engineers go on indefinite strike

BSNL engineers go on indefinite strike

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

About 10,000 engineers of state-run telecom firm BSNL in the country started an indefinite strike from Tuesday, demanding absorption of officers on deputation at the PSU and transparent human resource policy.

Vande Mataram mandatory in Assam

Vande Mataram mandatory in Assam

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

States are now gearing up to implement the scheme, integrating it with their own public health insurance plans and tying up the loose ends.

'Foreign varsities welcome, but can't make profit'

'Foreign varsities welcome, but can't make profit'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has said that during his visit to the United States last week, he assured representatives of foreign universities that they were welcome to invest in India's education sector but should not aim at making profits.

Central schools violate RTE act

Central schools violate RTE act

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

The Right to Education Act that came into operation from this academic session prohibits screening of students and parents for admissions in schools, but it has been flouted by not only by many private schools but even by the Navodaya schools run by the Centre in Andhra Pradesh and many other states.

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Jasmer Singh was attacked by 30-year-old Gilbert Augustin after their vehicles collided in Queens in New York last Thursday.

Infosys to invest Rs 300 cr in its 2nd Orissa arm

Infosys to invest Rs 300 cr in its 2nd Orissa arm

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

While as many as 3,000 IT professionals were now busy working at the first Infosys project in the state, he said about 5,000 workers would get placement in its second project.

Govt issues guidelines for online classes by schools

Govt issues guidelines for online classes by schools

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The guidelines have been framed by the ministry, following concerns raised by parents about schools conducting online classes like regular schools, which has increased children's screen time after the COVID-19 pandemic mandated a shift from classroom teaching to online learning as schools continue to remain shut for over four months.

Uttarakhand plans IIM at Kashipur

Uttarakhand plans IIM at Kashipur

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

For this purpose, the government has identified two sites -- Escort Farms in the industrial town of Kashipur and Pant Nagar agriculture university. In both the places, vast land is available for a possible IIM, which requires 200 acres.

Govt Subsidy on poor students' loans mulled

Govt Subsidy on poor students' loans mulled

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Under the 'educational loan scheme' of Indian Bank's Association, "the government is considering providing interest subsidy on the loans taken by students belonging to non-creamy layer to ensure that nobody is denied professional education," minister of state for human resource development D Purandeswari said in a written reply. Her reply came in response to apprehensions raised in the House about the exorbitant fees being charged by private institutes.

'Religion and nationalism are made for each other'

'Religion and nationalism are made for each other'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

Transcript of Bharatiya Janata Party vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's chat on rediff.com on the compulsory singing of Vande Mataram controversy.

Centre raises creamy layer income criteria to 4.5

Centre raises creamy layer income criteria to 4.5

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

In a major relief to the Other Backward Classes, the Cabinet on Friday gave approval for revising the income criteria for the 'creamy layer' from the present Rs 2.5 lakh per annum to Rs 4.5 lakh per year.

'Board exam results before June 10'

'Board exam results before June 10'

Rediff.com9 May 2005

The results for the SSC and the HSC Board Examinations would be declared before June 10, said HRD Minister Arjun Singh.

Parl passes bill on minority edu institutions

Parl passes bill on minority edu institutions

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

The amended bill envisages giving the right to Minority Educational Institutions to seek affiliation to any university of their choice subject to rules, ordinances and acts of these universities.

Sikkim Manipal University's programmes

Sikkim Manipal University's programmes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

A list of the programmes on offer at the Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences.

IT sector to employ about 2.25 mn by 2015

IT sector to employ about 2.25 mn by 2015

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Quoting a study conducted by the Department of IT in consultation with the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, it said that 'an estimated 2.25 million persons would be directly employed in the industry (IT) by 2015 as against 0.77 million in 2007'. Minister of state for labour and employment Harish Rawat told the Lok Sabha that incremental human resource requirement has been estimated to be around 1.5 million persons.

Govt may allow IITs, IIMs to open campus abroad

Govt may allow IITs, IIMs to open campus abroad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

The minister said on Tuesday it may not be immediately feasible for the IITs and IIMs to open campuses abroad as they are facing faculty shortages and have to undertake 54 per cent expansion in their intake to implement OBC quota. Setting of campuses abroad may further strain the IITs' limited manpower and other resources, Purandeswari said in a written reply.

Amit Shah asks CAPFs to furnish leave data of jawans

Amit Shah asks CAPFs to furnish leave data of jawans

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed all central armed police forces to compile three-year data and inform his ministry if their jawans and officers are utilising their stipulated leaves as part of his ambitious proposal that aims at allowing troops spend at least 100 days with their families in a year, officials said on Thursday.

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Asserting that the world does not have much time to correct the mistakes of the last century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a 'Green Credit Initiative' focused on creating carbon sinks through people's participation and also proposed to host the United Nations climate conference in 2028, or COP33, in India.

What causes frequent landslides in HP? Experts answer

What causes frequent landslides in HP? Experts answer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

According to experts, slopes in Himachal have become highly vulnerable to landslides due to cutting of rocks at the foothills and the lack of proper drainage system, and high intensity rainfall is making the things worse for the state.

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

The union human resource development ministry has sanctioned an Indian Institute of Technology to Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy said in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

IT manpower shortage: Govt steps in

IT manpower shortage: Govt steps in

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

National Association of Software and Services Companies has raised the issue of lack of employability of engineering graduates in IT and IT enabled Services sectors, Minister of State for Human Resources Development D Purandeswari said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

What does Vande Mataram mean to you?

What does Vande Mataram mean to you?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Are politicians raking up the national song controversy just to gain political mileage?

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

There is, between Rao's tenure as PM and the current Modi regime, a powerful resonance of how transition can be managed. Rao's tenure saw many scams -- one where he was supposedly approached by Harshad Mehta with a bribe for making the securities scam go away. The Opposition insisted on a JPC. Despite knowing a JPC report would undermine him politically, Rao agreed to one, saying he had 'nothing to hide'.

Evaluating Tamil Nadu's 69% quota

Evaluating Tamil Nadu's 69% quota

Rediff.com30 May 2006

IIT faculty seeks Rs 15,000 pay hike

IIT faculty seeks Rs 15,000 pay hike

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The suggestion for this special pay was part of a memorandum that the All India IIT Faculty Federation submitted to the Ministry of Human Resources and Development (MHRD) on August 23, stating that the pay structure proposed is unacceptable and a threat to the IIT system.