News for 'education quality'

Is the health ministry killing medical education?

Is the health ministry killing medical education?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The health ministry's decision to deny 82 medical colleges renewal permission may deliver a death blow for medical education in India, warns Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.

Higher education in India 'not up to the mark'

Higher education in India 'not up to the mark'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

"The level of education and knowledge being imparted by many colleges... they are not up to the mark. Instead of concentrating on quantity, these institutions should concentrate on quality," he told PTI in an interview.

Reconsider Your Investment Strategy

Reconsider Your Investment Strategy

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

One common mistake investors commit during profit booking is not having a plan for the redeployment of the money that comes into their account.

SC asks UP to facilitate slap victim's admission to private school

SC asks UP to facilitate slap victim's admission to private school

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The state's education department told a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal it was constituting a committee to consider the admission of the victim child to a private CBSE-affiliated school.

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Meet Sini Shetty who will represent India at the 71st Miss World beauty pageant on March 9.

UK to spend more on education

UK to spend more on education

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

'India and China will soon be tremendous competition for us', Tony Blair told The Times in an interview.

'Metro-man' says quality of engineers in India sub-standard

'Metro-man' says quality of engineers in India sub-standard

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

A survey of 300 engineering colleges revealed that only 29 per cent engineers are employable, while 30 per cent can be made employable after further studies, whereas 48 per cent are simply not employable

How To Write A Good CV: 5 Expert Tips

How To Write A Good CV: 5 Expert Tips

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Any candidate who can present a compelling resume is quite likely to outshine others who are in line for the same job, says Raj Tanwar, HR head, Advantage Club, a global employee engagement platform.

The People Mumbai Forgot

The People Mumbai Forgot

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'When the mill strike started, there was crisis in every mill worker household.' 'One entire generation went without education.' 'Hunger forced them to take to crime.'

10 Indian-Americans win state, local polls in US

10 Indian-Americans win state, local polls in US

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

At least 10 Indian-Americans, almost all of them Democrats, have won local and state level elections held in several parts of the country, reflecting the growing political empowerment of the ethnic community that constitutes a little over one percent of the United States' population.

Govt sets age limit for coaching centers: No enrollment below 16 years

Govt sets age limit for coaching centers: No enrollment below 16 years

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The guidelines for regulating coaching institutes have been framed to address the need for a legal framework and manage the unregulated growth of private coaching centres.

Why you should consider an education overseas

Why you should consider an education overseas

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

A look at the postives and negatives associated with international studies. Why skills will you learn? How can it advance your career?

MBA, LLB students among 9 held for drug trafficking in Noida

MBA, LLB students among 9 held for drug trafficking in Noida

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The arrests have been made by officials of Sector 126 police station as part of a crackdown on narcotics ordered by police commissioner Laxmi Singh, deputy commissioner of police (Noida) Harish Chander said.

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.'

The Credila Success Story

The Credila Success Story

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Education finance is a complex and dynamic sector. There are too many variables -- the course, the calibre of students, the universities, and the job prospects once the course is over, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Education is the best gift the government can give youngsters'

'Education is the best gift the government can give youngsters'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'I want to make the government realise that they are not empowering Dalits by giving them free goats or hens; what they need is good education.'

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.'

Your MediClaim Needs A Check Up!

Your MediClaim Needs A Check Up!

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Health insurance coverage should be hiked periodically to keep pace with medical inflation, or increase in healthcare costs.

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'

Easier access to loans, skill development to boost education

Easier access to loans, skill development to boost education

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Education sector has reasosn to cheer Budget.

Acidity Problem? Diabetic Diet? Ask rediffGURUS

Acidity Problem? Diabetic Diet? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Shreya Shah offers expert advice on how you can improve your diet and lifestyle to fight illnesses and lead a healthy, wholesome life.

RIL to invest additional Rs 20,000 cr in Bengal in 3 years: Mukesh Ambani

RIL to invest additional Rs 20,000 cr in Bengal in 3 years: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Reliance Industries chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday announced an additional Rs 20,000-crore investment for West Bengal over the next three years. Ambani said the fresh investment will be in the areas of digital life solutions, retail and bio-energy.

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.

How PM plans to revamp India's education system

How PM plans to revamp India's education system

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Besides setting up 30 new Universities, the government has decided to universalise secondary education system in the country.

Lack of domestic capital a hurdle for startups: Infosys co-founder Murthy

Lack of domestic capital a hurdle for startups: Infosys co-founder Murthy

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The availability of domestic capital to fund startups and an ability to attract talent in the early days are among the biggest challenges faced by entrepreneurs, Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy said on Thursday. "It is desirable to create a policy that makes it attractive for domestic institutions like family offices of HNIs (high net-worth individuals), insurance companies or large corporations to invest in venture capital funding," he said at the T N Chaturvedi Memorial Lecture 2024 in New Delhi's Prime Ministers' Museum and Library.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

Now UP teacher asks Muslim boy to slap Hindu classmate, arrested

Now UP teacher asks Muslim boy to slap Hindu classmate, arrested

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

A school teacher was arrested on Thursday for inciting communal hatred after she allegedly ordered a Muslim student to slap a Hindu classmate for not answering a question, the police said.

Should I quit my job to teach underprivileged children?

Should I quit my job to teach underprivileged children?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

rediffGURU R P Yadav offers career advice on how you can improve your core skills and make the most of your talent at the workplace.

Doctors not prescribing generic drugs to be penalised

Doctors not prescribing generic drugs to be penalised

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

All doctors must prescribe generic drugs, failing which they will be penalised and even their license to practice may also be suspended for a period, according to the new regulations issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Will Nitish Kumar Fulfil Sonu Kumar's Dream?

Will Nitish Kumar Fulfil Sonu Kumar's Dream?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'I will study at a private English medium school and become an IAS officer, my aim is clear.'

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The migration of domestically developed intellectual property to foreign corporations within India reflects an anomaly in the demand pattern of the country's job market, points out Kanika Datta.

5G will make our cities smarter and society safer: Akash Ambani

5G will make our cities smarter and society safer: Akash Ambani

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

5G ambulances will not just allow remote consultation, but would also be able to transit data and video to hospitals in real time, saving precious time for critical patients. 5G technology would also support the development of new educational applications, improve agriculture productivity, and aid search and rescue missions with high resolution cameras in disaster recovery zones.

Byju's ropes in Lionel Messi as global brand ambassador

Byju's ropes in Lionel Messi as global brand ambassador

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Edtech major Byju's has roped in football star Lionel "Leo" Messi as the first global brand ambassador of its social impact arm Education For All, the company said on Friday. Messi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentinian football team, has signed an agreement with Byju's to promote the cause of equitable education, Byju's said in a statement. "We are honoured and excited to collaborate with Lionel Messi as our global ambassador.

The Beginner's Guide To Investing In Real Estate

The Beginner's Guide To Investing In Real Estate

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

If you're a beginner eager to embark on wealth-building journey in the real estate sector, Karan Shetty shares this comprehensive guide on how to get started.

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

It is in circumstances like this that the Constitution becomes extremely important. It reminds us that we have a commitment towards higher human values to fulfil, a path to get back to, suggests Shyam G Menon.Else, we risk being rudderless in an ocean of money and majoritarianism, suggests Shyam G Menon.

Missed Promotion? 10 Tips To Succeed

Missed Promotion? 10 Tips To Succeed

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Setbacks and success are both a part of your professional journey. After all, the greatest success stories often begin with a healthy dose of overcoming adversity. Use this experience to fuel your ambition and keep your eyes firmly set on achieving your career goals, asserts Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep.

Act at once against school teacher in slapping case, SC tells UP govt

Act at once against school teacher in slapping case, SC tells UP govt

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court was hearing a plea filed by Tushar Gandhi, the great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, seeking speedy investigation in the case.

SC proposes 'chai pe charcha' between Mamata and governor

SC proposes 'chai pe charcha' between Mamata and governor

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the emoluments of the newly appointed interim vice-chancellors of state-run universities in West Bengal and asked Governor CV Ananda Bose to sit with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "over a cup of coffee" to resolve the deadlock over appointment of VCs.