News for 'Wharton School'

'Shame students have to...': Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' unveiled

'Shame students have to...': Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' unveiled

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Trump described the Gold Card as a "Green Card, but much better, much more powerful, a much stronger path and a path is a big deal. Have to be great people, but much stronger path", which also helps companies.

Wharton regrets Modi confusion, denies inviting Kejriwal

Wharton regrets Modi confusion, denies inviting Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Ending its silence, Wharton School has backed the organising committee of Wharton India Economic Forum on cancelling the address of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, but regretted the confusion caused as a result of the change in programme.

Wharton regrets confusion over Narendra Modi invite

Wharton regrets confusion over Narendra Modi invite

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Aam Admi Party claimed Arvind Kerjriwal is asked to be Modi's replacement.

After protests, Wharton cancels Modi's keynote address

After protests, Wharton cancels Modi's keynote address

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The prestigious Wharton school on Sunday cancelled the keynote address of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, following uproar from a section of university professors and students about the invitation. The organising committee of the prestigious annual event apologised for putting the university and the Wharton School administration in a 'difficult position'.

Modi backers stage 'funeral of free speech' near Wharton

Modi backers stage 'funeral of free speech' near Wharton

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

A group of Indian Americans, appalled by Wharton India Economic Forum's withdrawal of invitation to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, staged a demonstration near the Wharton School where the summit is underway. Arthur J Pais reports.

Infosys, Wharton invite nominations

Infosys, Wharton invite nominations

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

For the third year, the Wharton Infosys Business Transformation Awards will 'salute' corporations and leaders who bring about real, lasting change through information technology, an Infosys statement said.\n\n\n\n

Kejriwal, Mohandas Pai to speak at Wharton

Kejriwal, Mohandas Pai to speak at Wharton

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal and Manipal Group chairman Mohandas Pai are two new faces who will address the prestigious Wharton India Economic Forum meeting.

Petition behind Wharton's decision to cancel Modi invite

Petition behind Wharton's decision to cancel Modi invite

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The Wharton India Economic Forum revoked its decision to invite Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to deliver a keynote address after three Indian-American professors from the University of Pennsylvania sent a petition signed by about 135 people "furious" against such a move.

Wharton guru backs Indian business model

Wharton guru backs Indian business model

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

The Indian business model, especially management practices, can serve as a model for the emerging economies, in the next five to ten years, according to Peter Cappelli, management and director, centre for human resources, The Wharton School.

Do you need an MBA from Wharton?

Do you need an MBA from Wharton?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

US firms can now hire Indian graduates from top universities

US firms can now hire Indian graduates from top universities

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

US President Donald Trump has said that the newly proposed 'gold card' initiative will allow American companies to hire Indian graduates from top US universities like Harvard and Stanford. Trump on Wednesday unveiled the 'gold card' initiative for wealthy foreigners, giving them the right to live and work in the country and offering a path to citizenship in exchange for a $5 million fee.

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.

'We want to be a global B-school'

'We want to be a global B-school'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

'Our idea is not to really think in terms of becoming the best in India. Our emphasis is different. We want to bring cutting-edge global research into the school,' says ISB dean Mendu Rammohan Rao.

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.

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

In effect, he became the first former president to get the nomination for the top office after being convicted of a felony.

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

In the weeks between his phenomenal electoral victory and swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States, the world got a preview of what a second Donald Trump presidency will entail -- both for itself and America.

Wharton is coming home, soon

Wharton is coming home, soon

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Rita McGlone, senior director of Wharton confirmed that Wharton is seriously considering a campus in India both to provide non-executive MBA programmes and executive MBA programmes.

Donald Trump: From convicted felon to 2nd term Prez

Donald Trump: From convicted felon to 2nd term Prez

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

From the time he left office after his loss in the 2020 presidential election to his nomination as the Republican candidate in the 2024 race, Trump continued to dominate the American news cycle and the country's psyche.

Adani's act of loyalty towards Narendra Modi

Adani's act of loyalty towards Narendra Modi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Following the Wharton controversy, the Adani Group also withdrew its Platinum Sponsorship for the event. The move is being viewed as a gesture of loyalty to Modi.

Modi draws sharp criticism after Wharton drops him

Modi draws sharp criticism after Wharton drops him

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Leaders of various political outfits took a dig at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday after the latter was dropped as the keynote speaker at a Wharton Business School event.

Can't accept FDI blindly, need safeguards: Sitharaman

Can't accept FDI blindly, need safeguards: Sitharaman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

India will place restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the national interest to ensure safeguards because of its location in a highly sensitive neighbourhood, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during an interactive session at the Wharton Business School in the US on Tuesday. "I cannot blindly accept FDI simply because we need investment, unmindful of where it is coming from. "We want business, we want investment, but we also need some safeguards, because India is located in a neighbourhood that is very, very sensitive," Sitharaman said.

Indian American appointed to top Yale position

Indian American appointed to top Yale position

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

His appointment comes at a time of important expansion and opportunity for Yale SOM.

'We need leaders who can understand competition'

'We need leaders who can understand competition'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The 15-month course at ISB is meant for senior executives who were being groomed by their organisations to move into leadership roles.

'Making money is a fun-filled game to Warren Buffett'

'Making money is a fun-filled game to Warren Buffett'

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Prem Jain's 25 years of research is his latest book -- Buffett Beyond Value -- in which he describes the difference between Warren Buffett's attitude towards investing and the academic approach.

At 30, Anant Goenka takes over as Ceat Managing Director

At 30, Anant Goenka takes over as Ceat Managing Director

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Anant Goenka, 30, son of RPG Group chairman Harsh Goenka, will take over as managing director of Ceat, where he is currently deputy managing director a post the tyre producer created two years ago.

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.

'Next goverment's biggest challenge is to create jobs'

'Next goverment's biggest challenge is to create jobs'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Our ways of working lack innovation and our thinking is bureaucratic. Policy paralysis will continue, Mudit Jain, executive director of DCW, told Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar in an exclusive interview on the Indian economy.

James Murdoch on ISB board

James Murdoch on ISB board

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

How a Wharton graduate fits into North-East politics

How a Wharton graduate fits into North-East politics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

"I have 27 missed calls during the time I've been speaking to you! Here if you don't answer the phone, there is every chance a party member will tell you 'Because you didn't answer my phone I'm leaving your party.'" Archana Masih reports on how a graduate of the prestigious Wharton Business School fits into the unusual landscape of North-East politics.

Outsource now! Save thousands of dollars

Outsource now! Save thousands of dollars

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Companies can save thousands of dollars by outsourcing the development of custom-software projects to low-cost, offshore locations such as India and China, say researchers.

Meet Ashish Goyal, world's first blind trader

Meet Ashish Goyal, world's first blind trader

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Ashish Goyal breaks new ground by becoming the first blind student in foremost finance school and first blind trader in the world.

Vaishnaw, Thakur take charge of Railways, I&B ministry

Vaishnaw, Thakur take charge of Railways, I&B ministry

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

A former Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1994-batch, Vaishnaw has handled important responsibilities for over 15 years and was particularly known for his contribution to the public-private partnership (PPP) framework in infrastructure, something that will help him in the rail sector.

Click to snap deals

Click to snap deals

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Every shopper dreams of getting the best discount. Now, imagine if you can avail of this discount at the click of your mouse.

Inspiring story of a blind Indian MBA

Inspiring story of a blind Indian MBA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

How, Asish Goyal, a blind Indian trader who did his MBA from NMIMS in Mumbai and Wharton University, talks about his definition of success and how he overcame the odds to achieve it.

Women's unhappiness = Increased unemployment

Women's unhappiness = Increased unemployment

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Rising levels of unhappiness in women workers in the US are equivalent to an 8.5 percentage point hike in unemployment, says Sumita Kale.

Strategy guru C K Prahalad on the 'pyramid'

Strategy guru C K Prahalad on the 'pyramid'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

Three years ago, C.K. Prahalad unearthed the 'fortune at the bottom of the pyramid.' It is, he says, still very real.

India should grab N-deal: Chidambaram

India should grab N-deal: Chidambaram

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

It would be an epic waste if India lets go off the opportunities, including the end to nuclear isolation, thrown open by the civil nuclear deal with the US, feels Finance Minister P Chidambaram.