News for 'higher education'

Huge uproar erupts over Jadavpur University student death

Huge uproar erupts over Jadavpur University student death

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in Delhi reprimanded Jadavpur University for submitting a "generic" report about the incident.

How UGC's 2-Degree Choice Will Help Students

How UGC's 2-Degree Choice Will Help Students

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The decision to allow students to pursue two degrees simultaneously will boost their employability as it gives them the opportunity to concentrate on one mainstream undergraduate degree while enrolling in another with a vocational focus.

State can't pick and choose castes for quota, says SC, reserves verdict

State can't pick and choose castes for quota, says SC, reserves verdict

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court, examining whether states can sub-classify the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for the grant of a quota within a quota, said on Thursday that the state governments cannot be selective in granting reservation benefits to backward classes as it will lead to a dangerous trend of appeasement.

US warns Taliban over decision to ban women from universities

US warns Taliban over decision to ban women from universities

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Taliban rulers on Tuesday banned university education for women nationwide, as they took decisive steps to crush their right to education and freedom.

All you need to know about Siddaramaiah's Cabinet

All you need to know about Siddaramaiah's Cabinet

Rediff.com20 May 2023

This is a brief background of the new Cabinet Ministers.

Investors Redeem Rs 10K Crore From SIPs Every Month!

Investors Redeem Rs 10K Crore From SIPs Every Month!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'In an economy that is set to double in the coming years, stopping SIPs will take investors out of this growth path.'

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

One in five students drop out from school.

Should you take an education loan?

Should you take an education loan?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'It reduces the immediate financial strain on your family and helps you take control of your finances without being dependent on your parents.'

Gujarat school asks Class X students to remove hijab before exam

Gujarat school asks Class X students to remove hijab before exam

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Following the allegation, the state education department on Thursday ordered the removal of the exam centre administrator, Ilaben Suratiya, who is also the principal of that school.

No written exams till class 2: Draft NCF

No written exams till class 2: Draft NCF

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Describing the assessment for preparatory stage (class 3 to 5), the draft recommends that "written tests should be introduced at this stage".

Unlock 5: Central govt allows multiplexes to open

Unlock 5: Central govt allows multiplexes to open

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

State and UT governments have been given the flexibility to take a decision on re-opening of schools and coaching institutions after October 15 in a graded manner.

8% growth needed for a $5-trillion economy: Ex-RBI guv

8% growth needed for a $5-trillion economy: Ex-RBI guv

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The major task of the country is to move as fast as it can to achieve a higher standard of living, said former RBI governor C Rangarajan.

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

62 per cent of respondents across various demographics, including villages, towns, and cities, perceived a greater difficulty in securing employment compared to the previous five years, shows pre-poll survey by Centre for Study of Developing Societies.

New MF Investors, Read This

New MF Investors, Read This

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Adopting overly aggressive strategies without considering risk could lead to significant losses during the next downturn.

Panjab University beats IITs in global rankings

Panjab University beats IITs in global rankings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

In the recently released Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Panjab University makes a stunning entry among the top 400 universities in the world.

Panjab University beats IITs in global rankings

Panjab University beats IITs in global rankings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

In the recently released Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Panjab University makes a stunning entry among the top 400 universities in the world.

India lagging behind China, US in innovation: Pranab

India lagging behind China, US in innovation: Pranab

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Lamenting that India's higher education institutions are facing problem of quality, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the country was far behind China and the United States in terms of innovation and pitched for 'drastic action' to reform the system.

Want To Study Engineering In Germany?

Want To Study Engineering In Germany?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas, immigration processes and more.

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

These initiatives are expected to increase Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education from 24.5 (2015-16) to 30 (2020).

Modi said 'Main akela kaafi hoon', then why...: Kharge

Modi said 'Main akela kaafi hoon', then why...: Kharge

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Kharge's comments were a reference to the prime minister's remarks in February in Rajya Sabha wherein he had asserted that he alone outweighs all those who take turns to shout slogans to oppose him.

Student's suicide: Kerala to set up grievance cells in varsities, colleges

Student's suicide: Kerala to set up grievance cells in varsities, colleges

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The students had alleged that some teachers were harassing them in the name of internal tests. But, the college management rejected the charges and said they didn't know why the student committed such an act.

Students, faculty will now pay a heavy price for plagiarism

Students, faculty will now pay a heavy price for plagiarism

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The new rules come into effect soon.

Key numbers to watch out for in Sitharaman's 7th Budget

Key numbers to watch out for in Sitharaman's 7th Budget

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

All eyes will be on whether Sitharaman provides the much-expected tax relief for the middle class, leaving more money in their hands, as there is tax buoyancy

How To Deal With Avalanche Debt?

How To Deal With Avalanche Debt?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Make minimum payments on all debts, then use extra funds to tackle the smallest debt first.

The elite's classrooms

The elite's classrooms

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The government is internationalising Indian higher education in quite the wrong way, says Devesh Kapur

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.

Shocking! India dropped from top 300 World Universities list

Shocking! India dropped from top 300 World Universities list

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

India fails to feature in the top 300 World University Rankings 2020 list.

The Intern's Dilemma

The Intern's Dilemma

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'When it is unpaid, sometimes, they don't take you seriously.' 'Work is not reviewed, and there is no effort in making interns learn.'

Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Two ministers who raised the banner of revolt with former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot during the political crisis also find their names in the list.

Modi's goal to make India high-income country by 2047 unlikely: Financial Times expert

Modi's goal to make India high-income country by 2047 unlikely: Financial Times expert

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of making India a high-income economy by 2047 is unlikely to be achieved, but the country should become an upper middle-income nation by then, Financial Times chief economics commentator Martin Wolf said on Friday. Wolf further said that India would also become a superpower by 2047. "India wishes to become a high-income country by 2047.

Want an education loan? Read this

Want an education loan? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

As education loans are given on a floating-rate basis (and not fixed), one needs to account for probable spikes in the EMI while choosing the loan tenure. Loans are available for up to 15 years, which could lower your EMI and ease your repayment burden, advises Mohan Jayaraman.

Kerala Muslim faces threats after remarrying wife under special marriages law

Kerala Muslim faces threats after remarrying wife under special marriages law

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

When asked whether there was any intelligence input on any possible attack against the advocate, he replied in the negative.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Prospects are brighter for vocational training

Prospects are brighter for vocational training

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The average salaries for vocational jobs have grown by 18% whereas engineering and MBA jobs rose only by 4% and 3% respectively.

'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'With the current situation in the global job market, students come back with an added burden of educational loans.'

Byju's buys Aakash Educational Services for $1 bn over Zoom call

Byju's buys Aakash Educational Services for $1 bn over Zoom call

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The stock-and-cash deal is the biggest in the education space.

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'If such a practice were feasible, every state would seek additional funds, posing a significant risk to the overall health of the economy.'

Youth Are 83% Of The Unemployed

Youth Are 83% Of The Unemployed

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'The youth is stressed and students are depressed.'

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

There is confusion around the registration guidelines and the cut-off dates for acquiring the degrees.

IYCU: Want to study in France on a scholarship?

IYCU: Want to study in France on a scholarship?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The France Excellence Charpak Master Scholarship is designed for up to two years of education in France at the Master's degree level for all streams and fields of study.