News for 'Technical Education'

Trump admn allows travel ban exemptions for IT, healthcare sectors

Trump admn allows travel ban exemptions for IT, healthcare sectors

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The US state department, which issued the revised travel advisory, on Wednesday said that the exemptions have been given under the national interest category.

Life at B-school: Racing against time

Life at B-school: Racing against time

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

We invited readers to share their B-school experience. In the first set of responses, Sneha Gadu, a first year student from Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi talks about her first few days at the college.

Let ex-servicemen partner farmers in agri cooperatives

Let ex-servicemen partner farmers in agri cooperatives

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The government should set up agricultural co-operatives in every cluster of villages and in respective districts on a war-footing within a time limit. We should involve the services of our military personnel who retire at a young age with several years of working life still left in them and would be happy to contribute to nation-building, recommends Atul Gupta.

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Launching a veiled attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, who he did not mention by name, Modi said Bihar has come out of an era when rail, road and internet connectivity were made light of and people used to say of what use roads are for those who walk on their feet.

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'If one can write 100-150 lines of good code in a day, they will always be in demand,' advises Jitendra Singh, chief technology officer, TalentSprint, an edtech platform.

Many young people fear losing their jobs to robots, survey finds

Many young people fear losing their jobs to robots, survey finds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

In India, 60 per cent said they think they have the skills needed for their careers

Is Sandeepa a HOTTER Munni than Malaika?

Is Sandeepa a HOTTER Munni than Malaika?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'No one's comparing and everyone's taking the song as mine... that's a battle won.'

Only 7% of India's B-school graduates employable

Only 7% of India's B-school graduates employable

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The report blames the lack of quality control and infrastructure, low-paying jobs through campus placement and poor faculty as the major reasons behind India's unfolding B-school disaster.

10 HOT career skills to add to your CV

10 HOT career skills to add to your CV

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

From digital advertising to data science and web designing, some of these skills may help you advance in your career.

Meet the most improved Indian fielders

Meet the most improved Indian fielders

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'The mindset of the players combined with the increased levels of fitness, and then we can chip in with the technical aspect of fielding and the awareness and anticipation part. So combining all this definitely helps them improve their fielding skill'

CAT fiasco: Govt to meet IIM directors

CAT fiasco: Govt to meet IIM directors

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Unhappy over thousands of students failing to write the Common Admission Test (CAT) due to technical problems, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) is meeting directors of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) on Wednesday to discuss its concerns.

Unusual careers: She makes learning fun, unique

Unusual careers: She makes learning fun, unique

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Neha Malshe, a trained instructional designer, talks about what her job entails and career prospects in the field.

CAT 2010: A ready reckoner

CAT 2010: A ready reckoner

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

As MBA hopefuls across the country ramp up their prep for this year's exam, we present a ready reckoner on all things CAT...

She is training students for the armed forces

She is training students for the armed forces

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Cracking the exam is 99 per cent hard work and persistence and maybe 1 per cent luck.'

Chidambaram to attend ADB meet, to leave for Kazakh on May 2

Chidambaram to attend ADB meet, to leave for Kazakh on May 2

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The minister would be accompanied by Finance Secretary Arvind Mayaram and other finance ministry officials.

How this young artist changed the lives of hapless migrants

How this young artist changed the lives of hapless migrants

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

In the midst of all the self-flagellation at our collective inability to assist the country's migrants through their misery, at least one person (or a group of people) decided to do more than just chest beating. Anjuli Bhargava traces the tale of how a relief effort in Goa is transforming into a movement to drive long-term change.

Meet China's military elite

Meet China's military elite

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'The military officers at China's National People's Congress reflect Xi Jinping's preference for elevating politically reliable, younger, officers with good professional qualifications,' says former RAW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Shreedharan speaks up on Delhi Metro mishap

Shreedharan speaks up on Delhi Metro mishap

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

Holding the lack of professional ethics responsible for the Delhi Metro accident, its Managing Director E Shreedharan has asked technology institutions to inculcate national values through their curriculum. There were deficiencies in design due to lack of ethics which caused the incident, he said, and emphasised the need for imparting values and ethics to students while they are learning.

Early GST rollout to help create more jobs, boost output: IMF

Early GST rollout to help create more jobs, boost output: IMF

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Early GST rollout to help create more jobs, boost output, says IMF.

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The guidance is certain to cause severe anxiety and uncertainty for the hundreds of thousands of international students who are studying in the country and for those who were preparing to arrive in the US to begin their education when the new academic session begins in September.

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

She is teaching school kids to code, use AI

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Suriya Prabha trains students from government schools in rural Tamil Nadu to code and use Artificial Intelligence to solve problems.

'Fault lies not with bureaucrats, but with the system'

'Fault lies not with bureaucrats, but with the system'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'The skills and abilities of civil servants are still respected, even though they become whipping boys when things go wrong.'

The Indian university that could rival Stanford's D-school

The Indian university that could rival Stanford's D-school

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Anant National University in Ahmedabad aims to design a new future for India.

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'I have never had a foul experience in the industry.' 'There are rotten apples everywhere, in your family, relatives, friends circle, colleagues...' 'It's very vulnerable because of the glamour, but it's very heartbreaking to hear bad things about the industry.' 'It's not such a bad place.'

Study abroad: The best engineering colleges in Germany

Study abroad: The best engineering colleges in Germany

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

NITTTR's MTech and ME degrees

NITTTR's MTech and ME degrees

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

The National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research invites applications for Master of Technology in Human Resource Development (MTech HRD) and Master of Engineering Education (ME Ed).

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Highlighting the pendency of cases in various courts of the country, he said Indian legal system is marked by long delays and some of the reasons for it are infrastructure gaps and considerable vacancies, particularly in subordinate courts.

Kamal Hassan: At the centre of it all

Kamal Hassan: At the centre of it all

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Neither emotions nor a structured approach to addressing critical issues came out in Kamal Hassan's inaugural speech on Wednesday, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

SERVe: An amazing solar car designed by Indian students

SERVe: An amazing solar car designed by Indian students

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The car which has a 30 kmph cruising speed, can travel a distance of 150 kms on a fully charged battery.

How AI will change India economy

How AI will change India economy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The catch is the need for a supportive framework in place that allows free and fair use of such technology.

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The company's H-1B petition on behalf of Anisetty was denied on the sole ground that the job offered to him did not qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation.

Coronavirus toll soars to 490, over 24,000 infected

Coronavirus toll soars to 490, over 24,000 infected

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Over 2.52 lakh who were in close contacts with patients had been traced with over 1.85 lakh others still under medical observation.

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi said the newly-sworn in government took four major decisions related to farmers' and traders welfare in the first meeting of the Union Cabinet.

PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi scored 62.3 per cent in his masters in Political Science, Gujarat University's Vice Chancellor M N Patel has said.

Manufacturing is the lowest paid sector in India

Manufacturing is the lowest paid sector in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The banking, financial services and insurance was the highest paid sector

BSc BioTech: What are the options available?

BSc BioTech: What are the options available?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

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

IITs need more autonomy, says PM

IITs need more autonomy, says PM

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

To increase the number of seats and to strengthen the academy system in the country government of India is planning to set up various education institutions, including eight new Indian Institutes of Technology.

Look who's teaching young India to talk about sex!

Look who's teaching young India to talk about sex!

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Meet the inspiring youth-led YP Foundation.

SHOCKING! Over 82% Indian IT engineers unemployable

SHOCKING! Over 82% Indian IT engineers unemployable

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

The national employability report compiled by Aspiring Minds revealed that only 17.45 percent of technical graduates in the country are ready to be employed.

Lord Hanuman chairs technology college!

Lord Hanuman chairs technology college!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

The Sardar Bhagat Singh College of Technology and Management, which is approved by the All India Council for Technology and Education and is awaiting affiliation to the Uttar Pradesh Technical University, has Lord Hanumnan's idol occupying the place of pride in unfamiliar surroundings of the chairman's office.