There is too much focus on building, infrastructure, the number of teachers (as opposed to quality), number of laboratories and so on, says Vineet Gupta.
Prior to the beginning of the nationwide vaccination drive against Covid-19 in India on January 16, the Pune-based Serum Institute of India has issued a factsheet to answer frequently asked questions that vaccine beneficiaries might have.
Business executives are finally dusting off their long-unused suitcases to resume travel, thanks to a good vaccination rate, a drop in fresh cases, and an easing of travel restrictions. It comes as a huge relief for the ravaged aviation, travel and hospitality sectors. "We are witnessing a 40 per cent recovery on pre-covid volumes from our business travellers, signalling the return of corporate confidence in air travel," said Indiver Rastogi, president & group head, Global Business Travel, Thomas Cook (India) & SOTC.
The UK government has asked for specific numbers over a period to drill-down on the use of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act by the Indian government around funding licences of non-governmental organisations, the House of Lords was informed during a debate.
These vaccines have not yet been approved by the World Health Organization
Calls for a rethink on why some sectors should get more easy credit than others
Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.
The tearing hurry to form theatre commands has to be replaced by a balanced and deliberate approach. We need to accept that this process will take time if executed correctly and in the best interests of the Indian armed forces, argues Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
Bandon Mein Tha Dum is about a team that hits rock-bottom, loses key players, has its global reputation shrink overnight, but despite all the setbacks, pulls off one of the greatest comeback victories in the history of international cricket, applauds Shailesh Karkera.
Several people succumbed to their injuries sustained in the blasts, taking the death toll to 359.
Before migrating into the theatre command concept, it would be worthwhile to study the shortfalls experienced by the Tri Services Command in the Andaman and Nicobar islands and make good the deficiencies, suggests Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
On matters relating to the Diaspora, the Centre needs to call the shots, suggests Ambassador T P S Sreenivasan.
Armed with pricey degrees from colleges overseas, young Indians are heading back home in search for greener pastures.
Under the graded relaxation, the government has decided to restore with immediate effect all existing visas, except electronic visa, tourist visa and medical visa, the statement said.
By the year 2027, which marks the centennial of the founding of the People's Liberation Army, China will build a fully modern military, a goal that is in alignment with the national strength and will fulfil the future national defence need, state-run Global Times quoted Chinese analysts as saying.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.
Hours to kill and 'nothingness' to contend are driving many urban, affluent women to depression, finds Anjuli Bhargava.
Exchange rates to provide for 5-7% savings in package costs; consultants forecast higher property purchases by Indians; currency depreciation to make education cheaper
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.
Growing foreign travel is one sign of the radical change in rising India's vacation dynamic.
Vaccine major Bharat Biotech on Wednesday said its COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, has demonstrated an interim vaccine efficacy of 81 per cent in the Phase 3 clinical trials.
He was honoured 'in recognition of his commendable military prowess and immeasurable contribution to further fostering the long and friendly association with India'.
'It says, we are not just an overseas player -- we are Kia India and here for good'
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice.
In the apparel export segment, one of the biggest challenges is that UK has a size, US has a size, Europe has a size and a measure; but India does not. So a size India project will be rolled out in the entire country, the first of its kind in Indian history.
All you need to know about intakes, proficiency tests and visas.
The targets of racism in Australia have changed -- Indians are now most often singled out rather than the past focus on people of East Asian descent, a new social study has found.
In an online chat with readers, overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers career advice.
Would Ukraine be such a pushover if it had that nuclear stockpile?' asks Shekhar Gupta.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
The denial rate jumped from 4% to 41% for Tech Mahindra, from 6% to 34% for TCS, from 7% to 53% for Wipro and from just 2% to 45% for Infosys.
If your children live abroad, rely more on financial assets as they are easier to liquidate and move across borders.
Many Indian students prefer completing their MBAs from Singapore for six basic reasons: World-class, affordable education, wide range of educational opportunities, industry-relevant education, connect with the world and proximity to India.
The variety of options combined with global student mix makes it an apt destination for international students.
Pullela Gopichand says a good mix of foreign and Indian coaches is important for the development of the system but strongly believes that 'second best' overseas recruits will only produce the second best players.
Companies are looking to combine risk management with strategy.
Take an education loan. Encourage them to freelance while studying.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) invites applications from the Indian as well as overseas nationals having Master's degree in Agriculture and allied sciences of the ICAR International Fellowships (ICAR-IFs) for the year 2009-10.
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