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GATE 2006 on February 12

GATE 2006 on February 12

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering will be held on February 12, 2006.

Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

"People never complain about standing in serpentine queues at hotels, ticket counters or any other place. But, they cannot spare 52 seconds to the tune of the national anthem in respect of their country," he said, while attending an event.

Now, a PC with Internet for Rs 5000!

Now, a PC with Internet for Rs 5000!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Unlike the normal PC, Nova netPC does away with many hardware requirements like a central processing unit or CPU. It, instead, uses a central network server to run software applications and store data.

IT share in GDP pegged at 5.2%

IT share in GDP pegged at 5.2%

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The share of Information Technology industry in India's GDP was 5.2 per cent or $ 48.1 bn in 2006-07, the government said on Monday, quoting a Nasscom report. Minister of State for Human Resource Development D Purandeswari said of the $ 48.1 bn, hardware and software products comprised $ 11.5 billion and IT services $ 36.6 bn. Nasscom report also pointed out that around 16.30 lakh people were employed in the IT sector during 2006-07 & 375,000 more jobs were to be generated.

IIMs scramble to get finances right

IIMs scramble to get finances right

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The premier Indian Institutes of Management will have to draw on all their management skills to solve the current financial imbroglio they are in. On the one hand, the fee hike by IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore has caused heartburn not only among students and the Union Human Resource Development Ministry but also among the other IIMs who say they were not consulted despite an existing agreement to do so. IIM-A and IIM-B have said that a fee hike is a prerogative of their own

Status of Muslims would be enhanced: Singh

Status of Muslims would be enhanced: Singh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Under fire in India, Arjun Singh makes all the right noises in Riyadh.

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Something innovative

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Something innovative

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

We asked readers about what they think of the union HRD ministry's proposal to levy an exit tax on IIT and IIM graduates who go to work abroad for lucrative salaries or to pursue higher studies. Here's the readers' response on the subject.

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Are they nuts?

Exit tax on IIT & IIM grads? Are they nuts?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

We asked readers about what they think of the union HRD ministry's proposal to levy an exit tax on IIT and IIM graduates who go to work abroad for lucrative salaries or to pursue higher studies. Here's the readers' response on the subject.

Should there be an exit tax on IIT & IIM graduates

Should there be an exit tax on IIT & IIM graduates

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The recent report of the union HRD minsitry wants to impose an exit tax on IIT & IIM grads who leave India. Tell us what you think: Should such a tax be imposed and if so, why? Or why not?

Prakash Javadekar can walk the tightrope

Prakash Javadekar can walk the tightrope

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Prakash Javadekar set a scorching pace of changes in the environment ministry during his two-year tenure. He has the talent to calm ruffled feathers in the education sector, while proceeding with the government's agenda in this space.

Arjun Singh mum on quotas

Arjun Singh mum on quotas

Rediff.com30 Apr 2006

Arjun Singh said he will speak after election results are out.

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

The union human resource development ministry has sanctioned an Indian Institute of Technology to Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy said in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

UP to hand over case against Arjun Singh to CBI

UP to hand over case against Arjun Singh to CBI

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to entrust the anti-dowry case registered against Arjun Singh and his family members to the CBI.

Govt plans to link jobless with small corporates

Govt plans to link jobless with small corporates

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The medium and small-scale corporates in the country can realise a vital surge in their employee talent pool

No intention to change names of BHU, AMU: Javadekar

No intention to change names of BHU, AMU: Javadekar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

A UGC panel has recommended that words such as 'Hindu' and 'Muslim' be dropped from the BHU and the AMU.

Leave politics out: Govt on row over new CBSE course

Leave politics out: Govt on row over new CBSE course

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The comments by the minister came following a controversy over the reduction of syllabus by the CBSE due to the COVID-19 situation, with the Opposition alleging that chapters on India's democracy and plurality are being "dropped" to propagate a particular ideology.

MBA grad refuses to take degree from Smriti Irani over 'diminishing freedom'

MBA grad refuses to take degree from Smriti Irani over 'diminishing freedom'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

"Though, for a student, receiving a master's degree is no less than any prestigious award. But on October 19, (the Convocation Day) I Sameer Gojwari won't accept it," said the student.

Deboo and Manipuri drummers hypnotise Frankfurt

Deboo and Manipuri drummers hypnotise Frankfurt

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Deboo's choreographed sequence Rhythm Divine entrances Frankfurt Book Fair

Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Govt can't afford more IIMs, IITs: Arjun Singh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

The minister said that IIMs have to amend MoAs to set up centres abroad.

Just what does Modi's CCPA do?

Just what does Modi's CCPA do?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

While there is no change in the strength of the Modi-led CCPA over its two tenures, what has changed is its profile.

Government to amend Immoral Trafficking Act

Government to amend Immoral Trafficking Act

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Steps have been taken to raise awareness in society about this evil, the minister said.

SC forms committee for student polls

SC forms committee for student polls

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

SC constitutes committee for streamlining students union polls

Govt to move SC over quota order: Arjun Singh

Govt to move SC over quota order: Arjun Singh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

"Our legal experts have been on the job and either on Thursday or Friday, we will file our petition before the Supreme court to review its earlier order," Arjun Singh told mediapersons at a press conference in Delhi on Wednesday evening.

No bid to ditch Mulayam: Cong

No bid to ditch Mulayam: Cong

Rediff.com6 Feb 2005

Senior leader Arjun Singh said the Congress would continue to support the UP government despite rumours to the contrary.

Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The fire broke out at 2.15 pm on the terrace of the six-storeyed building, which is located in the high security India Gate-Parliament House area, the Delhi fire department said.

Alert: National Doctoral Fellowships

Alert: National Doctoral Fellowships

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

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Union minister in contract killing case

Union minister in contract killing case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

A Bihar councilor with a criminal record has alleged that a Union minister for state paid him Rs 5 lakh to kill a deputy mayor. Ward councilor of the Darbhanga municipal corporation Allan Khan on Tuesday said before an executive magistrate that Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development M A A Fatmi gave a supari (a contract to kill) of Rs 5 lakh to kill Darbhanga Deputy Mayor Babby Khan.

Three new IITs during 11th Plan

Three new IITs during 11th Plan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

The government has decided to set up three new Indian Institutes of Technology during 11th Five Year Plan, Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

India proposes a new E-4 education initiative

India proposes a new E-4 education initiative

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

HRD Minister Arjun Singh was speaking at a UNESCO meet in Paris.

Child marriage with Union minister's blessing

Child marriage with Union minister's blessing

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Kanti Singh is alleged to have blessed the couple -- Pinki Kumari (14) and Ashok Kumar Giri (15) -- after their marriage was solemnised on December 12.

Arjun advised to go slow on OBC bill

Arjun advised to go slow on OBC bill

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

The committee is yet to give its opinion to the HRD ministry, Moily said, adding that the committee would finalize its interim by July 10 and then submit to the government.

Increase in cess not to help education

Increase in cess not to help education

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

The government plans to increase the 2 per cent education cess in the coming Budget, but it is not going to mean more money for education.

Expansion of IIMs, IITs likely to suffer

Expansion of IIMs, IITs likely to suffer

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

The reason: The Planning Commission has decided to cut the allocation for higher and technical education in the Budget 2007-08.

German mathematician gets Zakir Hussain Award

German mathematician gets Zakir Hussain Award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

The award was presented to Helmunt Neunzert for his 'pioneering contribution' to industrial and applied mathematics.

Arjun Singh takes ill in UAE

Arjun Singh takes ill in UAE

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Arjun Singh is on a visit to the UAE.

Arjun for more Indian institutes in Dubai

Arjun for more Indian institutes in Dubai

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

With over a million Indians residing in the UAE, there is need to set up more Indian institutes of higher education in the emirates, Human Resources Development Minister Arjun Singh has said.

Norwegian Govt Scholarships for Research Progs

Norwegian Govt Scholarships for Research Progs

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Norwegian Government Scholarships for 2004-2005 (Research Programmes)

Relaunch literacy campaign: Arjun Singh

Relaunch literacy campaign: Arjun Singh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

The Minister was speaking on the occasion of International Literacy Day.