News for 'scholarship'

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

These government schools want to SUCCEED but...

These government schools want to SUCCEED but...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Many or sometimes all the teachers are pulled into administrative and other non-teaching duties, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Development shouldn't be seen through political prism: PM @ AMU event

Development shouldn't be seen through political prism: PM @ AMU event

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The last time a prime minister attended an event at AMU was Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1964. Before him, then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had visited the AMU four times.

Is management your forte?

Is management your forte?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

The Asian Institute of Management invites applications for its Master in Business Administration and Master in Management programmes under its Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business.

Want to study engineering in France? Read this!

Want to study engineering in France? Read this!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

International Engineering network n+i and Michelin Tyres announce full sponsorships for postgraduate studies to Indian students going to French engineering colleges.

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'The protests have forced the government to announce that the NRC is not an immediate priority.' 'Even if they are trying to pursue this policy in a different guise, through the NPR, the fact that they have been forced to pause and backtrack at least temporarily shows the positive impact of the protests.' 'Moreover, various state governments have opposed the NPR which cannot be carried out without their cooperation. That is also a success of the protests.' 'The state governments would not have taken this stance against the central government if their hand had not been forced by the popular mood.'

Want to be the next Indra Nooyi? Apply here

Want to be the next Indra Nooyi? Apply here

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

100 graduating students can win a fully funded scholarship and a career at Google or one of its partnering institutions.

First Manmohan Singh scholars to join Cambridge

First Manmohan Singh scholars to join Cambridge

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The University of Cambridge is all set to welcome the first three outstanding Indian students who have been awarded scholarships named after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who graduated from the university in the 1950s.

NPR beneficial for welfare schemes, strengthening security: MHA

NPR beneficial for welfare schemes, strengthening security: MHA

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The NPR data can be used for transparent and efficient delivery of social benefits by linking it with various beneficiary oriented government schemes, they said.

Tribal boy from Bengal set to play rugby in UK

Tribal boy from Bengal set to play rugby in UK

Rediff.com22 May 2010

tribal boy from West Bengal has received a scholarship to a college in Gloucestershire renowned for its sporting prowess and has qualified to play rugby for Gloucestershire side Longlevens RFC. 20-year-old Sailen Tudu was spotted playing rugby barefoot on wasteland in Kolkata and has won a scholarship to a college in Gloucestershire.

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'It is a testing time for our foreign policy which may involve a certain element of taking risks, assessing costs, and expecting failures,' asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Govt to link Madrasas to mainstream education

Govt to link Madrasas to mainstream education

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Modernisation of Madrasas is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan that he laid out in run-up to Lok Sabha elections in 2014.

Vijender, Sushil foresee medals galore for India

Vijender, Sushil foresee medals galore for India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Olympic bronze medalists Vijender Singh and Sushil Kumar on Tuesday said Indian athletes are preparing hard for the fast-approaching Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games and the country can expect a rich medal haul in the twin events.

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'He came back from the US only to work for his country.' 'He has invested his fortunes to build this company and is married to his work.' 'Rarely does one see such commitment.'

Delhi teen picked in Dutch club's youth squad

Delhi teen picked in Dutch club's youth squad

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

NEC Nijmegen is a professional football club, which competes in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. The club's youth teams feature at the highest level in Dutch Youth Leagues and compete against top European clubs in international tournaments.

Virat Kohli reveals his 10-year plan

Virat Kohli reveals his 10-year plan

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

India captain Virat Kohli will like to 'play for another 10 years' if he is able to train as hard as he is at this point of time in his career.

Dy Guv Vishwanathan may be made interim head of RBI: Sources

Dy Guv Vishwanathan may be made interim head of RBI: Sources

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

If appointed interim head, Vishwanathan would head the central board meeting scheduled this Friday

Is studying abroad really expensive?

Is studying abroad really expensive?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Dispel all your myths about taking a course abroad.

Modi unveils Vivekananda statue in JNU, says nation above ideology

Modi unveils Vivekananda statue in JNU, says nation above ideology

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Giving priority to one's ideology over national interest has harmed the democratic system of the country a lot, Modi said in his address to students after unveiling the statue through video conferencing.

Studying without financial worries

Studying without financial worries

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

A look at some of the trust-based scholarships on offer for higher education.

'We must not deny children the advantages of knowing English'

'We must not deny children the advantages of knowing English'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'English must be taught extremely well to all children in all schools, and especially so in those schools where the medium of instruction until Grade 5/8 is in the mother tongue/local language/regional language.'

Study Abroad FAQs: Which specialisation should I choose?

Study Abroad FAQs: Which specialisation should I choose?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Collegepond.com, a career guidance company responds to student queries on international admissions.

Why Kashmiris are agitating in favour of Art 35A

Why Kashmiris are agitating in favour of Art 35A

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Kashmir witnessed a second day of a complete shutdown on Monday as the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing in petitions challenging the validity of Article 35A. The petition in the case has been filed by a Delhi-based NGO, We the Citizens, saying the state's autonomous status granted by Article 35(A) and Article 370 of the Constitution discriminate against fellow citizens from the rest of the country.

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Kumbalangi Nights is one of those movies that will put you in a good mood every time you watch it, promises Anita Aikara.

4 Indians among Rhodes scholars this year

4 Indians among Rhodes scholars this year

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The scholars are awarded for their outstanding scholarly achievements, character, commitment to others and to the common good.

Why are Uber, Ola drivers upset?

Why are Uber, Ola drivers upset?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Cab aggregators caught between showing profitability to investors, increasing their network and dabbling in areas such as food ordering have seen a major blow to their primary business.

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'As an international student, I am constantly living in fear.' 'You're always on guard as to what will happen next.'

He is still playing incredibly well: Watson on Dhoni

He is still playing incredibly well: Watson on Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Whatever he does, it will be the right thing because he knows what lies ahead'

Study Abroad Advice: 'Work part-time to cover living costs'

Study Abroad Advice: 'Work part-time to cover living costs'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Ashwin Shenoy from Australia tells us how he funded his education and advices students to consider working part time after college.

Want a BTech in Bioinformatics?

Want a BTech in Bioinformatics?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

VIT University invites applications for its Engineering Entrance Examination 2009.

Here's your chance to take cricketing lessons from Tendulkar

Here's your chance to take cricketing lessons from Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday announced an association with Middlesex Cricket to launch Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy (TMGA).

Mortal remains of Jaipal Reddy consigned to flames

Mortal remains of Jaipal Reddy consigned to flames

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Describing the Congress veteran as a "symbol of socialism and secularism", Azad said Reddy functioned with utmost integrity.

United World Colleges invites applications

United World Colleges invites applications

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Applications are invited for September 2009 entry to the United World Colleges.

PGP in Rural Management

PGP in Rural Management

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

A two-year residential postgraduate programme in Rural Management (PRM 2009-11) recognised as equivalent to Master's Degree by AIU and also approved by AICTE.

Communally cleaved Nandigram awaits Mamata-Suvendu clash

Communally cleaved Nandigram awaits Mamata-Suvendu clash

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

A blood-soaked Nandigram made Mamata Banerjee what she is today and underpins the hopes of the combustible West Bengal leader of clinching a third straight term in office.

My dream for 2020: 'I want to write a book'

My dream for 2020: 'I want to write a book'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59 from Bengaluru shares her list of dreams for 2020.

CWG PHOTOS: Scotland's Wallace delights home crowd

CWG PHOTOS: Scotland's Wallace delights home crowd

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Scotland's Daniel Wallace delighted the host nation with a sensational victory in the 400 metres individual medley and England claimed their first gold medals in the pool at the Commonwealth Games on Friday.

7 Indians among 40 finalists for 'junior Nobel'

7 Indians among 40 finalists for 'junior Nobel'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The Intel STS competition, often called the 'junior Nobel Prize', is said to be America's oldest and most prestigious high school science competition.