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How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

The recipe for Indian higher education institutions to succeed in global markets is excellence in academics, promoting contemporary socially relevant material, and enabling individuals learners to......

'His Life, Words And Deeds Were Silent Teachers'

Shivanand Kanavi remembers his father, the eminent Kannada poet Nadoja Chennaveera Kanavi. IMAGE: Chennaveera Kanavi, the eminent Kannada poet, on an early morning walk on the Karnatak University......

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

Donald Trump is catering to the basest fears and prejudice of unenlightened Americans -- yes, there are those too, in sizeable enough numbers to elect one of their own as president.That would most......

China delivers second of 8 submarine to Pak to back Arabian Sea strength

China has delivered a second new submarine, equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, to Pakistan as part of its efforts to beef up the navy of its all-weather ally to back its growing......

Centre doesn't want to control Waqf Board, our plan is...: Nadda

The Centre does not want to control Waqf Boards but ensure that they operate within the bounds of law so that their assets are used in promotion of education, healthcare and employment for the......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

India needs leaders at many levels: Sam Pitroda

Sam Pitroda, chairman of India's National Knowledge Commission, believes the United States' model of a liberal arts education is applicable in the revamping of higher education in India and that......

Infosys to hire 12,000 techies in US by 2022

The company said it will target experienced technology professionals as well as recent graduates from major universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges to create the best workforce......

Scholarship programme launched for NRI children

The ministry of overseas Indian affairs has launched a scholarship programme for Non-Resident Indian children for the academic year 2007-08.Under the scheme titled Scholarship Programme for......

The 10 hardest jobs to fill in America

For the second year in a row, engineer is the hardest job to fill in America. Why are engineers so hard to find? "We have whole generations of people loving liberal arts, not going into science......

''It's Very Explosive Material'

'You can't make art with a point of view of fear. You have to present the truth.''That's why such films are not being made these days.''You never put the truth in the script because you fear you......

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it.Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of......

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"' IMAGE: Shyam Benegal with Om Puri on his son Ishaan's......

All We Imagine As Poetry

'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Kani Kusruti and......

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan at the Locarno Film......

Sachin or Virat? Microsoft boss Nadella picks his favourite

'No matter where I am, this beautiful game is always in the back of my mind.' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar, left, with Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella loves cricket like most......

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic gestures as he practices at Melbourne Park. Photograph: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Reuters World tennis number one Novak Djokovic took to the court on Friday to practise......