News for 'human-resources'

India creates the heritage of tomorrow today: Tharoor

India creates the heritage of tomorrow today: Tharoor

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Shashi Tharoor, the minister of state for human resources development, the moderator for a discussion on heritage and the diaspora, was suave as ever as he described how Indians had influenced the world and drawn the best of foreign influences.

IIT fee hike won't fix financial woes

IIT fee hike won't fix financial woes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Tuition fee does little to even meet the institutes' operating expenses; directors differ on fee hike.

COVID, political violence await Mamata as she strides back to office

COVID, political violence await Mamata as she strides back to office

Rediff.com5 May 2021

On Wednesday, Bengal's own daughter she firmly pitched herself as, was sworn in as the chief minister of the turbulent state for the third successive term amid raging fires of political violence and a rampaging pandemic.

ARIIA: A true sangam of Lakshmi and Saraswati

ARIIA: A true sangam of Lakshmi and Saraswati

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'If India has to emerge as the world's laboratory and a global innovation hub, the minds of our youngsters must get an opportunity to flourish.'

Cabinet nod to ordinance to restore 200-point roster in varsities

Cabinet nod to ordinance to restore 200-point roster in varsities

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The new system will consider the university or college as one unit, instead of treating department or subject as one unit.

Staring at an abyss

Staring at an abyss

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Do India's laws governing the Internet need revolutionary change, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

BJP should ask its CMs to RESIGN: Congress

BJP should ask its CMs to RESIGN: Congress

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Stepping up its offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party, the government on Saturday said the opposition party should ask its chief ministers to resign in connection to the coal-gate row since the state governments decide who gets the mining lease. "The basic question is that who executes the lease," Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said.

India likely to get 20 more IIITs

India likely to get 20 more IIITs

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Rajasthan, Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Tripura among states that will set up an institute each.

CPI-M blames both UPA, BJP for stalemate in Parl

CPI-M blames both UPA, BJP for stalemate in Parl

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Hitting out at the United Progressive Alliance and the Bharatiya Janata Party for the present stalemate in Parliament, the Communist Party of India-Marxist has said both did not want the truth about 'coalgate' to come out.

'Let your children pursue their dreams'

'Let your children pursue their dreams'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Kapil Sibal, Minister for Human Resource Development, has said that education reforms can't be implemented until parents allow their children to pursue their dreams.

Jobs: What ails India's fresh grads

Jobs: What ails India's fresh grads

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

It is not the lack of skills and poor education institutes, but the lack of passion to learn and poor choices that is holding India's young grads back.

Uproar in LS as Sibal the only cabinet minister present

Uproar in LS as Sibal the only cabinet minister present

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The Opposition on Wednesday created uproar in the Lok Sabha over the presence of just one cabinet minister during Zero Hour when it was raising matters of public importance.

I can vouch for ex-IAF chief Tyagi's integrity: Raju

I can vouch for ex-IAF chief Tyagi's integrity: Raju

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Human Resources and Development Minister M M Pallam Raju, who was minister of state for defence when the deal for procuring 12 choppers from Italian firm Finmeccanica was signed in 2010, Wednesday said he can "vouch for the integrity" of former Indian Air Force chief S P Tyagi, whose name has surfaced in the scam.

Infosys to offer training programme in UK

Infosys to offer training programme in UK

Rediff.com10 May 2012

India's second-largest IT services company, Infosys, on Wednesday said it was planning to offer an apprenticeship programme with the National Apprenticeship Scheme (NAS) in the United Kingdom (UK). Through this programme, the company will provide apprenticeship in fields like marketing, human resources, among others, Infosys said in a release.

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

'What is the ISEET 2013?'

'What is the ISEET 2013?'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

In an online chat with readers on November 1, Nitesh Salvi, co-founder and director, Plancess Edusolution Pvt Ltd addressed reader queries related to the entrance exam and offered advice on how students can optimise their preparation and score better.

RS passes bill for disabled children's education

RS passes bill for disabled children's education

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

A bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha Tuesday to widen the beneficiary net for disabled children in Right to Education and provide those with severe disability the option of receiving education at home.

Sibal: Govt bent on pushing key reform Bills

Sibal: Govt bent on pushing key reform Bills

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Hints at taking support from Opposition if allies continue to show reservations

Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' for all disciplines

Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' for all disciplines

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Union HRD minsiter Kapil Sibal now wants 'one nation, one test' format for admissions to all disciplines.

The sulking ministers of UPA government

The sulking ministers of UPA government

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The Cabinet reshuffle of October 28 seems to have left some Congress ministers dismayed. While some are reportedly upset over being demoted, others are unhappy about being ignored for key ministerial posts.

One withdrawal from Provident Fund can cost you Rs 21 lakh

One withdrawal from Provident Fund can cost you Rs 21 lakh

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Withdrawing the amount each time you move job(s), or otherwise, can make a huge dent in your retirement corpus.

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.

Tata Power innovates succession plan

Tata Power innovates succession plan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Fixes spotlight on in-house talent for retaining and grooming purposes.

Sibal wants subsidy on LPG to continue for midday meal

Sibal wants subsidy on LPG to continue for midday meal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The cap on cylinders would burden the Centre, which will need to compensate the states for the increased cooking fuel cost.

When it comes to salary, India Inc has its job cut out

When it comes to salary, India Inc has its job cut out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The new definition under the Code of Wages, 2019, includes three components: basic pay, dearness allowance and retention payment.

2 arrested for raping Class XI student in Delhi

2 arrested for raping Class XI student in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Two men were arrested in New Delhi after a 17-year-old complained on New Year's eve that she was raped allegedly by them earlier, police said on Wednesday.

Centre approves IIIT project in Tripura

Centre approves IIIT project in Tripura

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

MHRD Minister Kapil Sibal had assured the state government during his last visit to Agartala that one IIIT would come up at Agartala to give a major push to the IT sector in Tripura.

Tiff with Sibal continues as Modi returns Aakash tablets

Tiff with Sibal continues as Modi returns Aakash tablets

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The squabble between Kapil Sibal and Narendra Modi over the low-cost Aakash tablet refused to end with the Gujarat chief minister returning two such devices sent to him by the Union human resource development minister for his feedback.

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Apart from navigating the bank through the Covid crisis, Jagdishan may also have to deal with the latest development on the auto loan lending practice scam. He will be expected to deliver consistent profit growth of 20 per cent-plus quarter after quarter, irrespective of the operating environment.

CBSE to conduct Std 10, 12 exams for only 29 subjects

CBSE to conduct Std 10, 12 exams for only 29 subjects

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

According to officials, the board will inform students about the schedule 10 days in advance.

Don't resort to 'cheap gimmicks': Modi advises Sibal

Don't resort to 'cheap gimmicks': Modi advises Sibal

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi once again hit out at Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on the issue of Aakash tablets on Sunday.

3 key characteristics of effective leaders

3 key characteristics of effective leaders

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Human resource professional and avid public speaker Brillian S K feels that a few leadership traits can be instilled in everyone and developed through self confidence.

Must see: How to get an internship at Deloitte India

Must see: How to get an internship at Deloitte India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Deloitte's recruitment process will involve a resume screening, a telephonic interview, and a face-to-face interview if you apply online, says Sarvesh Agrawal.

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.

Sub-quota: Centre submits relevant documents before SC

Sub-quota: Centre submits relevant documents before SC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

The Centre on Tuesday placed before the Supreme Court the 'relevant' material and documents on the basis of which it carved out 4.5 per cent sub-quota for minorities in the central educational institutions such as IITs.

Now, employees' consortium to bid for Jet Airways

Now, employees' consortium to bid for Jet Airways

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Two associations representing pilots and engineers have written to SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar proposing that they would take over the airline and can bring in up to Rs 7,000 crore.

Learn as if you were going to live forever: Nadella to students

Learn as if you were going to live forever: Nadella to students

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

He advised the youth that they should fall in love with what they do. "Then it doesn't feel like work!"

IIT-Kanpur defies Sibal; will have own exam from 2013

IIT-Kanpur defies Sibal; will have own exam from 2013

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

In what is seen as a flat rebuff to Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal's proposal to bring about major changes in the Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination, IIT-Kanpur on Friday decided to hold its independent entrance test from the next session.

Jharkhand minister kicks up storm after kids fail exam

Jharkhand minister kicks up storm after kids fail exam

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Ram had on Monday urged the chief minister to remove Singh on the ground of "non-performance" and that the people would blame his department in the non-performance of JAC.

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Many argue that the airline could achieve its full potential if Nusli Wadia were to run it the way he does Britannia.