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Maoist links in Maruti plant violence?

Maoist links in Maruti plant violence?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

The Centre is keen on a probe to find out if the violence in the Maruti plant in Manesar has any Maoist link.

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

PM has been regularly seeking people's inputs through mygov.in and his app, to assess the mood of the nation.

Pranab does what he does best: troubleshoots over Lokpal bill

Pranab does what he does best: troubleshoots over Lokpal bill

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Mukherjee, along with Parliamentary Affairs Minister PK Bansal and Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal, held meetings with BSP leader Satish C Mishra and RJD chief Lalu Prasad as the debate was underway in the Rajya Sabha in effort to woo them

IIT council proposes common entrance test

IIT council proposes common entrance test

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Union Minister for Human Resource and Development Kapil Sibal said on Wednesday that the Indian Institute of Technology Council has proposed that students seeking admission into IITs all over the country will have to pass just one test instead of appearing in separate tests for various institutes.

Want to be a corporate trainer? Here's how

Want to be a corporate trainer? Here's how

Rediff.com23 May 2011

WCH Training Solutions is organising a three-day certification workshop on Training and Facilitation Skills. The workshop is available in both residential and non-residential formats.

COVID-19: 'Dummy vaccination' begins in 4 states

COVID-19: 'Dummy vaccination' begins in 4 states

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

As the country eagerly awaits an expected coronavirus vaccination drive in January, at least 125 intended beneficiaries each in four states who had registered on the Co-WIN App were on Monday sent SMSes informing them about the time and place of their 'COVID-19 vaccination' under a mock-drill to administer the shots at designated centres.

The 25 best employers in India

The 25 best employers in India

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Aon Hewitt, the global human resource consulting and outsourcing business of Aon Corporation, has announced the results of its 7th Best Employers in India 2011 study.

New IIT entrance test format to stay for 2013: Sibal

New IIT entrance test format to stay for 2013: Sibal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, Human Resource Development minister Kapil Sibal explains how the Joint entrance exam has led to the decline of school education, why the new format will stay for 2013 and why he is unfazed about the autonomy of IIT-Kanpur.

After Pai, Infosys sees another high-profile exit

After Pai, Infosys sees another high-profile exit

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

In a development considered an offshoot of the ongoing restructuring at Infosys, Aditya Nath Jha, a company veteran heading branding and corporate marketing, has resigned.

Woman I admire: 5 lessons I learned from my mother

Woman I admire: 5 lessons I learned from my mother

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Rediff reader Sudhir Mateti tributes his late mother Susheela Raju.

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.

Sibal ready to address objections raised by IITs

Sibal ready to address objections raised by IITs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

The HRD minister says he doesn't want to impact the autonomy of IITs and insists that the exam that is being contemplated is going to be set by the IIT, not by the government.

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

When the Indian brunost bravely ventured into the international cheese arena in Spain, along with 4,000 others from 45 countries, before 230 judges, its sterling desi pedigree spoke for itself, winning a silver in the brown cheese category and giving India a berth on the global cheese map.

Hazare versus Sibal: The plot thickens

Hazare versus Sibal: The plot thickens

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Activist Anna Hazare claims that 85 per cent people in Telecom and Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal's constituency in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, support the draft Lokpal Bill drawn up by 'civil society' activists.

Venezuelan who dreamt of becoming nun crowned Miss World 2011

Venezuelan who dreamt of becoming nun crowned Miss World 2011

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Miss Venezuela, Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares, who spent five years studying in a nunnery, has bagged the title of Miss World 2011 amid much fanfare at Earls Court Two in London.

Team Anna begins Lokpal referendum on Sibal's turf

Team Anna begins Lokpal referendum on Sibal's turf

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Seeking to galvanise public opinion in favour of its version of Lokpal Bill, the Anna Hazare team on Thursday initiated a "referendum" on the law in Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency represented by Human Resources and Development Minister Kapil Sibal.

In Gujarat, every issue goes to the SC: Sibal

In Gujarat, every issue goes to the SC: Sibal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Human Resource Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said that he felt sorry for Gujarat riot victims who have been waiting for justice for the last nine years. He was commenting on the Gujarat high court issuing a contempt notice to Chief Minister Narendra Modi for its failure to provide compensation to the victim's families. "When it comes to Gujarat, each matter goes right up to the Supreme court.

Sibal urges President for adult literacy 'yatra'

Sibal urges President for adult literacy 'yatra'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal has urged President Pratibha Patil to flag off a government-sponsored Yatra, christened as Sakshar Bharat Yatra from Delhi on February 18.

7 HR functions start-ups should not ignore

7 HR functions start-ups should not ignore

Rediff.com7 May 2012

From defining job profiles to employee relations and grievance management, one cannot ignore the role of a human resource manager in a start-up, says Saurabh Deshpande

There will be no discrimination in education sector: Sibal

There will be no discrimination in education sector: Sibal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

No "fly-by-night operators" will be allowed to set up shop in India when the country opens up its higher education institutions for foreign tie-ups, Minister for Human Resources Development Kapil Sibal has said.

US seeks stronger educational ties with India

US seeks stronger educational ties with India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

US Deputy Secretary of State Williams J Burns said that several Indian leaders -- both business and political -- educated in the US are testament to the quality of an American education.

Managing people at work: 5 key HR trends

Managing people at work: 5 key HR trends

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

HR professionals are today looked upon to provide strategic business partnership and play key roles in developing better business leaders and shaping world-class organisations. Here are five key trends prevailing in the human resource space today.

Hazare seeks parallel govt without accountability: Sibal

Hazare seeks parallel govt without accountability: Sibal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said Gandhian leader Anna Hazare was seeking to create a 'parallel government' through a Jan Lokpal bill without accountability, flouting the basic structure of the Constitution.

Why corporate India is on a green hiring drive

Why corporate India is on a green hiring drive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

While the reason for this may be genuine concern for the environment in the case of some firms, others may have gone ahead with the exercise simply to be branded as 'green' firms.

18% GST on salary for head office-branch services

18% GST on salary for head office-branch services

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Experts said this will mean that companies, which have offices in multiple states, will have to raise Goods and Services Tax invoice for functions performed by employees in head office that has helped branches in other states.

TCS to hire campus placements all year

TCS to hire campus placements all year

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The campus placements process usually starts in July-August, but is likely to start earlier this year.

Delhi building collapse: Sibal faces public ire

Delhi building collapse: Sibal faces public ire

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday night faced the ire of people at a government hospital when he arrived there to visit those injured in the Old Delhi building collapse.

Bihar poll: Jolt to Grand Alliance as RLSP forms new front

Bihar poll: Jolt to Grand Alliance as RLSP forms new front

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

While the assembly elections are being seen as largely a contest between the NDA and the Grand Alliance, the state has been witness to mushrooming of "morchas" (fronts) which may queer the pitch for the lead players in a tight contest.

4 skills HR managers look for in YOU

4 skills HR managers look for in YOU

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Surbhi Shweta, head, human resource, Mirae Asset Global Investments (I) Pvt. Ltd., spells out the four qualities HR managers always looks for in prospective candidates.

Classpad takes a cue from Akash tablets

Classpad takes a cue from Akash tablets

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Delhi-based Classteacher Learning Systems, an education solution provider, has come out with a new tablet, Classpad.

Modified Aakash tablet to be launched in May

Modified Aakash tablet to be launched in May

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The new tablet would have a better 3200m AH battery with a three hour battery backup, a 700 MHz Cortex A8 processor and a capacitive touch screen which would get over the earlier issues observed in the tablets, Sibal had said earlier.

'For a few months, they didn't kill anyone'

'For a few months, they didn't kill anyone'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'But thereafter the same trend is again getting popular and that is what is disturbing and alarming.' 'If this practice goes unchecked, then the entire edifice of the rule of law which gives protection to citizens of this country would crumble into pieces.'

TCS to hire 37,000 freshers next fiscal

TCS to hire 37,000 freshers next fiscal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

IT major Tata Consultancy Services plans to hire 37,000 professionals for its domestic and overseas markets through campus placements in the next fiscal.

TCS to hire 37,000 freshers next fiscal

TCS to hire 37,000 freshers next fiscal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

IT major Tata Consultancy Services plans to hire 37,000 professionals for its domestic and overseas markets through campus placements in the next fiscal.

Now, bribe for Kapil Sibal in cheque!

Now, bribe for Kapil Sibal in cheque!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Now, bribes comes in cheques! Human Resources and Development Minister Kapil Sibal has received a cheque of Rs 1 lakh as bribe for appointing a person as registrar of a central university in Jharkhand.

US educational organisation to honour Kapil Sibal

US educational organisation to honour Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The Institute of International Education will honour Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal during its annual international awards gala on September 21 in New York City.

We are victims of Cong's internal politics: Team Anna

We are victims of Cong's internal politics: Team Anna

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

As social activist Anna Hazare's fast entered the 10th day on Thursday, his team accused "some strong elements" in the government of nullifying the entire dialogue process and said they have become victims of Congress' "internal politics".

New education policy is foundation of New India: PM

New education policy is foundation of New India: PM

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

"NEP has given rise to a healthy debate and the more we discuss and debate the more it will benefit the education department. It is palpable that questions will arise on how this huge plan will be implemented. "We all will together do this implementation. Each one of you is directly involved in implementation of the NEP. In terms of political will, I am totally committed and with you," he said.

LS passes teachers reservation bill

LS passes teachers reservation bill

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The bill proposes to make university or college as a unit instead of department for the purpose of providing reservation for filling teachers posts in central education institutions.