News for 'curriculum'

KIIT University opens National Law School

KIIT University opens National Law School

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

KIIT National Law School (KNLS) at KIIT University Bhubaneswar, Orissa is opening and offers admissions to its various programmes.

Corporate Social Responsibility - the buzzword

Corporate Social Responsibility - the buzzword

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Corporate Social Responsibility is increasingly seen as a key differentiator, something corporates can no longer ignore.

NIIT to train Malaysian IT workforce

NIIT to train Malaysian IT workforce

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed on Thursday in Penang between Romli Bin Hj Hassan, director general of Malaysia's human resources ministry and G Raghavan, president, NIIT Global Individual Learning Business.

Columbia moves away from traditional MBA models

Columbia moves away from traditional MBA models

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

A complete overall of the MBA curriculum, a move away from traditional teaching models, a rebranding of the school and the establishment of its own publishing imprint have all kept faculty and staff at the school busy over the past 12 months. And there is more to come.

Still a long journey for young Thackeray

Still a long journey for young Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

One is hopeful that if he becomes CM, Mr Thackeray will not be as trigger happy in calling for bans or encouraging outrage, says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Now, hi-fi branded tuition centres

Now, hi-fi branded tuition centres

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

"Our branded tutorial centres are a great way to deliver high quality tutoring to school students by combining the effective use of technology, in-house rich multi-media curriculum content with team of highly certified teachers - all this at an extremely competitive price point," says Shantanu Prakash, managing director, Educomp Solutions, a firm specialising in online education.

Day one of Board exams: Easy but tricky

Day one of Board exams: Easy but tricky

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

Easy but tricky -- that is how the students described the question papers as the examinations for class X and class XII under Central Board of Secondary Education started on Saturday across the country and abroad. For the first time, 20 per cent of the questions required 'high-order thinking skills' as prescribed by the National Curriculum Framework, the guiding document for preparation of NCERT textbooks.

Specialised training takes firms' fancy

Specialised training takes firms' fancy

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Facing acute shortage of trained and expert professionals, corporate houses have adopted the strategy of tying-up with educational institutions to overcome the crunch of skilled professionals in the highly competitive market.

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'I never thought an invisible character like Radhiya would get me that much visibility.'

What India's NEP should really be

What India's NEP should really be

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.

'Cramped' NCERT syllabus to be reduced by half: Javadekar

'Cramped' NCERT syllabus to be reduced by half: Javadekar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The new National Education Policy will be tabled before the Union Cabinet by the end of this month.

Class X exams: All about the new pattern

Class X exams: All about the new pattern

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The new pattern announced by CBSE and various State Education Boards will bring in a fresh dose of objectivity into this year's Class X board exams. Here's what students can expect in their board exams next year.

Religious minorities in India felt increasingly vulnerable in 2017: US report

Religious minorities in India felt increasingly vulnerable in 2017: US report

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The report states that while the national government sometimes spoke out against incidents of violence, local political leaders often did not, and at times made public remarks that individuals could interpret as condoning violence.

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana', a scheme for women's emancipation

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana', a scheme for women's emancipation

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced in his maiden Budget Speech that government would focus on campaigns to sensitise people of this country towards the concerns of the girl child and women.

Rewriting Rajasthan's history important: RSS

Rewriting Rajasthan's history important: RSS

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

It said that the move would delete 'unscrupulous facts' mentioned in textbooks against heroes and leaders.

How Byju built the world's highest-valued edtech company

How Byju built the world's highest-valued edtech company

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'We want to be in kids' learning like what Disney is to kids' entertainment.'

Why every student should study abroad once in their lifetime

Why every student should study abroad once in their lifetime

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Presenting 6 incredible ways your life will change if you study abroad.

5 career skills that will matter in 2020

5 career skills that will matter in 2020

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

In the age of robots and automation, skills such as people management, coordination and negotiations will be relevant, says Babita Shekhar.

Why an MBA is important

Why an MBA is important

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Karan Gupta, overseas education consultant, tells you what you need to know about doing an MBA at an international university.

Investing tricks not taught in grad schools

Investing tricks not taught in grad schools

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Investor camps are a good place to learn the nitty-gritty of investing in stocks. And it may make good sense to join one before taking a plunge into equity investing

Should students take a year off before graduation?

Should students take a year off before graduation?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Should our students be given a year off to work with India's rural communities so that they gain a better understanding of the issues and problems confronting the country?

First wine institute in India soon

First wine institute in India soon

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

The University of Adelaide, Australia, will soon set up India's first wine institute at Narayangaon, 80 km from Pune, Maharashtra, in association with India's largest wine making company, Champagne Indage.

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'Online teaching requires a new set of skills to be acquired by the teacher.' 'These skills are not like foot sizes or height which can't be improved, but are like muscles which can be developed with some practice.'

Aegis BPO designs Ace to curb attrition

Aegis BPO designs Ace to curb attrition

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

In the last three months, attrition of the company has come down by 25 per cent. The company's attrition on an average ranges from 38 to 58 per cent annually.

Open source computing: Sun microsys, NIIT to train

Open source computing: Sun microsys, NIIT to train

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Sun Microsystems India Pvt Ltd and IT trainer NIIT said on Tuesday the companies will offer training in the growing Open Source Computing through Sun Solaris Training Programs.

Polytechnics the pivot point for Make in India dream

Polytechnics the pivot point for Make in India dream

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The polytechnic graduate is on the front line of our war to establish a vibrant manufacturing sector in India, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Six 24-week courses in Fashion and Design

Six 24-week courses in Fashion and Design

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Pearl Academy of Fashion announces admission for Short Term Certificate Programmes for August 07

Priyanka vs Deepika, and other WOW dance-offs

Priyanka vs Deepika, and other WOW dance-offs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some of the dance-offs that regaled us in the past.

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, makes a strong case for reforming Indian medical education and believes that the National Medical Commission Bill is historic.

Oracle gives $5.4 mn for IT training in Karnataka

Oracle gives $5.4 mn for IT training in Karnataka

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Oracle India has announced an in-kind grant of $5.4 million to provide specialised training in information technology to students in 100 polytechnic institutes in Karnataka under its Oracle Academy programme.

Check madrassa growth along UP-Nepal border: BJP

Check madrassa growth along UP-Nepal border: BJP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

"The nexus between Nepali Maoists and Indian Naxalites has further worsened the situation," he added.

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The Covid pandemic has left a question mark on how the central government manages its staff.

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

In a bid to promote the ambitious 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' (Clean India Mission), Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani made a surprise visit to a government school in Delhi and participated in a cleaning drive.

The young women at the forefront of the covid war

The young women at the forefront of the covid war

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'Florence Nightingale made her mark serving wounded soldiers in a war.' 'This is our time to serve in another health crisis.'

Newcomers to UK should be taught 'Hinglish'

Newcomers to UK should be taught 'Hinglish'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

The think tank said the Oxford English Dictionary should be replaced as the leading authority on English by a website listing words suggested by the public.

Indian, Chinese pupils outdo British kids in UK

Indian, Chinese pupils outdo British kids in UK

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Experts say the culture at home for families of Chinese and Indian origin families puts more emphasis on the importance of education.

Placements: How engineering colleges stay on top of the game

Placements: How engineering colleges stay on top of the game

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Realigned training modules. Better automation and coding tools. Internal contests and more.

Interested in Advanced Information Technology?

Interested in Advanced Information Technology?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

The International Institute of Information Technology invites applications for its 18-month M S Programme in Advanced Information Technology.

How to beat the gloomy jobs scenario

How to beat the gloomy jobs scenario

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

'What we need is right skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling.'

NIIT ties up with Sun Microsystems

NIIT ties up with Sun Microsystems

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Software and training organisation NIIT Ltd said on Tuesday it has tied up with Sun Microsystems India Pvt Ltd to introduce specialised education and training programmes for students.