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Govt nod to Copyright Amendment Bill

Govt nod to Copyright Amendment Bill

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The government on Thursday gave its nod to the Copyright Amendment Bill along with two other bills which would see setting up of innovation universities and mandatory accreditation of higher education institutions.

Any impact of Russia's Luna-25 crash on Chandrayaan-3? Scientists reply

Any impact of Russia's Luna-25 crash on Chandrayaan-3? Scientists reply

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the Moon after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit, Russia's Roscosmos space agency said on August 20.

'What are the important subjects for ISEET 2013?'

'What are the important subjects for ISEET 2013?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

In an online chat with readers on November 22, Vivek Gupta, co-founder, Plancess Edusolution addressed reader queries related to the new entrance exam for IITs and offered advice on how to prepare for ISEET 2013.

Nine Indian Americans in Forbes 'Midas 100'

Nine Indian Americans in Forbes 'Midas 100'

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Nine Indian Americans have made it to the list of 100 dealmakers with "Midas Touch" compiled by the Forbes Magazine.

How good is succession planning in Indian cos?

How good is succession planning in Indian cos?

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Developing a deep bench is a human resource issue.

Bill for SC, ST, OBC quotas in central institutes passed

Bill for SC, ST, OBC quotas in central institutes passed

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

A key bill to provide reservation to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Caste under state seats in central education institutes in tribal areas was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

TCS rated top ICT employer in Netherlands

TCS rated top ICT employer in Netherlands

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

The IT co has over 2,500 employees catering to a strong client base in the country

Coronavirus: Board exams, JEE postponed till Mar 31

Coronavirus: Board exams, JEE postponed till Mar 31

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The CBSE announcement came following a directive from the Human Resource Development ministry saying exams are important but safety and security of students and teachers is equally important.

Sibal signs pact with Australia on education

Sibal signs pact with Australia on education

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal signed a joint ministerial statement with Australia's Minister for Education Julia Gillard on Thursday to build on ties between the two countries' schools, higher education, vocational studies and training.

'Chandrayaan-3 could revolutionise space travel'

'Chandrayaan-3 could revolutionise space travel'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'A person weighing 68 kilograms on the Earth would weigh only over 11 kg on the Moon'

Government reconstitutes GoM on Telangana, brings in Antony

Government reconstitutes GoM on Telangana, brings in Antony

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Two days after constituting a 10-member Group of Ministers on Telangana, the government reorganised the panel, dropping Minister of Human Resource Development M Pallam Raju and bringing in Defence Minister A K Antony. The number has also been brought down to seven.

'How is ISEET 2013 different from the IIT-JEE?

'How is ISEET 2013 different from the IIT-JEE?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

In an online chat with readers on October 25, Vivek Gupta, co-founder, Plancess Edusolution addressed reader queries related to cracking the ISEET 2013 and offered advice on how to optimise their preparation to get into the IITs.

MPs close to Rahul likely to be mantris in reshuffle

MPs close to Rahul likely to be mantris in reshuffle

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

All those in the Union council of ministers with two portfolios are likely to lose at least one and major administrative changes are expected in a Cabinet reshuffle due on October 28 or 29 on the return of President Pranab Mukherjee from Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal.

Slowdown clouds hover over IT recruitment

Slowdown clouds hover over IT recruitment

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

IT firms across the board say engineering graduates this year are readily accepting job offers unlike in the past years, when they were far more choosy.

10% quota in educational institutes 'herculean task'

10% quota in educational institutes 'herculean task'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'It seems to be a hasty step ahead of the election.'

All-party meet: Veep flags 'free fall of info' in Parliament

All-party meet: Veep flags 'free fall of info' in Parliament

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar sought views of leaders of various political parties on ways to curb disruptions in the House at a meeting held on Sunday on the eve of the start of the second phase of the Budget session.

62 killed in Assam floods, landslides this year; around 31 lakh hit in state

62 killed in Assam floods, landslides this year; around 31 lakh hit in state

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

In the last 24 hours, eight people have died after drowning in flood waters -- two each in Barpeta and Karimganj districts, one each in Darrang, Hailakandi, Nalbari and Sonitpur districts and eight people are still missing.

What happened to slashing govt jobs?

What happened to slashing govt jobs?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Filing income tax returns: What you should know

Filing income tax returns: What you should know

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Apart from the many old rules, you need to be aware of a number of new ones to be able to claim your deductions well.

FIR against BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover, his wife, family

FIR against BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover, his wife, family

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police has filed an FIR against former BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover, his wife Madhuri Jain Grover and family members Deepak Gupta, Suresh Jain and Shwetank Jain for an alleged Rs 81 crore fraud after a complaint by the fintech unicorn. The FIR, a copy of which has been seen by PTI, was filed under eight sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 406 that deals with criminal breach of trust, 420 (cheating and dishonesty), 467 and 468 (forgery). BharatPe in the complaint alleged that Grover and his family caused damages of about Rs 81.3 crore through illegitimate payments to bogus human resource consultants, inflated and undue payments through passthrough vendors connected to the accused, sham transactions in input tax credit and payment of penalty to GST authorities, illegal payment to travel agencies, forged invoices by Madhuri Jain and destruction of evidence.

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was on Thursday relieved of the finance portfolio by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.

Uncertain demand may change IT's hiring pattern

Uncertain demand may change IT's hiring pattern

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Human resource experts say the volatile environment might change its hiring pattern, with the process spread through the year, instead of happening during December - February as at present.

Why Aakash tablet has run into a storm

Why Aakash tablet has run into a storm

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Canadian company dismisses series of charges levelled by cellular majors

Excerpt: 'He couldn't sense the unspoken words from her'

Excerpt: 'He couldn't sense the unspoken words from her'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

During her long career, writer-journalist Shobha Warrier has come across people of varied hues, many of whom left a lasting impression on her. Warrier narrates the fascinating stories of some of them in her recently-released book The Little Flower Girl and the others, Diary of a Journalist.

India won't fence cheetah habitats: Govt panel chief

India won't fence cheetah habitats: Govt panel chief

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Experts from South Africa and Namibia, who are helping reintroduce cheetahs in India, have recommended fencing their habitats to prevent poaching, habitat fragmentation and minimise human-animal conflict.

Rift between Cong, Mamata 'vicissitudes' of politics: Sibal

Rift between Cong, Mamata 'vicissitudes' of politics: Sibal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Downplaying differences between the Congress and its United Progressive Alliance partner Trinamool Congress, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday squarely blamed the Opposition for the government's inability to get through the Lokpal Bill and Foreign Direct Investment.

Modi UNVEILS his vision for India to Delhi students

Modi UNVEILS his vision for India to Delhi students

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Asserting that there is an overwhelming feeling of pessimism in India, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the biggest challenge is to use human resources to its full potential.

RBI to hire up to 6 cos to overhaul HR practices

RBI to hire up to 6 cos to overhaul HR practices

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The central bank will form a panel of up to six independent professional firms to help RBI in framing, implementing and delivering integrated HR solutions in the areas of HR policies, processes and systems, among others.

Maruti vs workers: Lessons from Manesar

Maruti vs workers: Lessons from Manesar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

There is enough blame to go around for Maruti violence.

Infy announces changes to its leadership

Infy announces changes to its leadership

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

New heads for HR and BPO.

No production as Maruti unit turns police fortress

No production as Maruti unit turns police fortress

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Workers, union leaders in hiding amid spate of arrests; Japanese nationals among 100 injured; killed person identified as HR general manager

'Young workforce from India better than China's'

'Young workforce from India better than China's'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

However, the Indian government and companies need to focus on understanding the skill sets they would need in the future and train the country's young population accordingly to maintain the supply-demand balance of the job market, Manpower Group President (Global Corporate and Government Affairs) David Arkless told PTI in an interview in Davos.

Distance MBA programmes at IMSR

Distance MBA programmes at IMSR

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Distancee MBA programmes at Indian Management School & Research Centre, IMSR.

Are firms ready for the smarter next generation employees?

Are firms ready for the smarter next generation employees?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

It's time for employers to get ready for a generation - born in the digital age - that will be a lot smarter than its predecessors.

What you must do to save taxes

What you must do to save taxes

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Before jumping to meet the investment target, check if you really need to.

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The court sentenced Patkar after considering the evidence before it and the fact that the case went on for over two decades.

R-Day: BSF on high alert along int'l border in J-K after threat inputs

R-Day: BSF on high alert along int'l border in J-K after threat inputs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The BSF is also conducting joint patrolling with the army, the Central Reserve Police Force and police to thwart nefarious attempts of terrorists, Boora said.

IT Campus Hires May Be At 70% of Pre-Covid Levels

IT Campus Hires May Be At 70% of Pre-Covid Levels

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The hiring scenario is for the batch that passes out in 2024. These are graduates who will be impacted, given 2022 graduates are not fully absorbed and 2023 onboarding still incomplete.

US report slams rights abuses in India

US report slams rights abuses in India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

In its Annual Human Rights Report for 2006, the State Department also said 'attacks against religious minorities and promulgation of anti-religious conversion laws were (areas of) concern'.

Tharoor's remarks his personal opinion: Congress

Tharoor's remarks his personal opinion: Congress

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Congress steered clear of the controversial remarks of Union Minister Shashi Tharoor favouring making public the identity of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim.