News for 'Union Human Resources'

MHRD officials 'threaten' IIM-A members

MHRD officials 'threaten' IIM-A members

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

Society member and one of the donor members of IIM-A Prafull Anubhai told reporters on Wednesday that they were upset by the 'explicit threats and unwarranted remarks' made by the government representatives.

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Something innovative

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Something innovative

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

We asked readers about what they think of the union HRD ministry's proposal to levy an exit tax on IIT and IIM graduates who go to work abroad for lucrative salaries or to pursue higher studies. Here's the readers' response on the subject.

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Are they nuts?

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Are they nuts?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

We asked readers about what they think of the union HRD ministry's proposal to levy an exit tax on IIT and IIM graduates who go to work abroad for lucrative salaries or to pursue higher studies. Here's the readers' response on the subject.

Should there be an exit tax on IIT & IIM graduates

Should there be an exit tax on IIT & IIM graduates

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The recent report of the union HRD minsitry wants to impose an exit tax on IIT & IIM grads who leave India. Tell us what you think: Should such a tax be imposed and if so, why? Or why not?

No going back on IIM fee decision: Joshi

No going back on IIM fee decision: Joshi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Union Human Resource Development Minister Murli Manohar Joshi on Friday ruled out reversal of government's decision to lower fees of Indian Institutes of Management.

Beware, the preachers of jihad

Beware, the preachers of jihad

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

IIMs can go abroad, if...

IIMs can go abroad, if...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

In an apparent softening of his stand, Union Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh on Wednesday said the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management

Does India need more IIMs?

Does India need more IIMs?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Do you agree with the government? Or should IIMs be allowed to go overseas? Do you think India needs IIMs? Tell us.

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the State has an obligation to recognise unions entered into by queer couples and grant them benefit under the law.

Exclusive Interview: Murli Manohar Joshi

Exclusive Interview: Murli Manohar Joshi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

'We have not rewritten history, we have only corrected things.'

Centre releases 2nd tranche of Rs 890 cr Covid pkg

Centre releases 2nd tranche of Rs 890 cr Covid pkg

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The amount of financial assistance to each state and Union Territories is based on their COVID-19 caseload.

M M Joshi wants teachings of saints in education

M M Joshi wants teachings of saints in education

Rediff.com10 May 2003

Describing Adi Sankara and Sree Narayana Guru as the two illustrious sons of Kerala, he said their teachings and those of others who worked for an egalitarian society should be known to everybody.

New IIT proposed in Bihar

New IIT proposed in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The Centre plans to open one of three proposed IITs in the 11th Plan period in Bihar.

IIT to come up near Hyderabad

IIT to come up near Hyderabad

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Andhra Pradesh now stands top in producing engineering graduates, compared with any other state in the country.

India warns of scrapping pact with Malaysia

India warns of scrapping pact with Malaysia

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

India is committed to protecting the interests, safety and honour of its professionals working in foreign countries, Union Human Resource Development Minister Murli Manohar Joshi asserted on Saturday.

IIMs scramble to get finances right

IIMs scramble to get finances right

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The premier Indian Institutes of Management will have to draw on all their management skills to solve the current financial imbroglio they are in. On the one hand, the fee hike by IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore has caused heartburn not only among students and the Union Human Resource Development Ministry but also among the other IIMs who say they were not consulted despite an existing agreement to do so. IIM-A and IIM-B have said that a fee hike is a prerogative of their own

Karnataka too seeks IIT

Karnataka too seeks IIT

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Court dismisses RSS defamation suit against Arjun

Court dismisses RSS defamation suit against Arjun

Rediff.com30 Oct 2004

The defamation suit was filed after the minister alleged that the RSS had a hand in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

All The Muslim Union Ministers

All The Muslim Union Ministers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that not a single Muslim is part of the Union Cabinet.

What's wrong with an exit tax on IIT and IIM grads

What's wrong with an exit tax on IIT and IIM grads

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

We asked readers about what they think of the union HRD ministry's proposal to levy an exit tax on IIT and IIM graduates who go to work abroad for lucrative salaries or to pursue higher studies. Here's the readers' response on the subject.

Govt stops IIM-B from opening Singapore campus

Govt stops IIM-B from opening Singapore campus

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

The government said that the premier B-schools should meet domestic demand first.\n

AIMA slams Joshi's IIM fees diktat

AIMA slams Joshi's IIM fees diktat

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

Joshi files petition in Allahabad HC

Joshi files petition in Allahabad HC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

The petition challenges the Rae Bareli court decision against him in the Ayodhya demolition case.

No need to quit, says Venkaiah

No need to quit, says Venkaiah

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

The case is thus political motivated and does not have any moral turpitude, he said.

Irani headed to the Bahamas for education ministers' meet

Irani headed to the Bahamas for education ministers' meet

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani is headed to the Bahamas to attend a Commonwealth Education Ministers' meet where she is to address the main plenary session.

Centre asks states to test for monkey pox at points of entry, in community

Centre asks states to test for monkey pox at points of entry, in community

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Amid a rise in monkey pox cases globally, the Centre on Thursday asked states to ensure screening and testing of all suspect cases at points of entry and in the community as part of India's preparedness against the disease.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

Sept 7 not Vande Mataram centenary: Congress

Sept 7 not Vande Mataram centenary: Congress

Rediff.com10 Sep 2006

The Congress has said it was a mistake to say this was the centenary of the song.

IITs too may hike fees, fears Joshi

IITs too may hike fees, fears Joshi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

He said the IITs, established on the same lines as IIMs, which were charging a mere Rs 30,000 annually, would certainly be prompted to raise the fees if not compelled.

IIM-C may hike placement fees

IIM-C may hike placement fees

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

IIM-Kolkata buys time

IIM-Kolkata buys time

Rediff.com27 Mar 2004

IIM fees: Joshi has the last laugh

IIM fees: Joshi has the last laugh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

Joshi questions quality of IITs

Joshi questions quality of IITs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

Joshi said on Friday that the large-scale spending on the premier technology schools of the country were not paying back ample dividends.

No exams for class eight students: Joshi

No exams for class eight students: Joshi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

'I am against this system of examination,' the Union human resources minister told Rajya Sabha.

Joshi resignation issue will blow over Sunday

Joshi resignation issue will blow over Sunday

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

He ruled out any differences among the BJP's top echelon over the issue, saying: "The media has written enough about it but it [the speculation] will come to an end by tomorrow evening."