News for 'skilling programmes'

Article 370 is Jammu-Kashmir's strength, says Mehbooba

Article 370 is Jammu-Kashmir's strength, says Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

At the same time, the chief minister added, "We have decided to review the policy to remove any misconceptions in this regard."

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Over 50 Indians in Forbes' under 30 list of super achievers.

If India wants to win Gold in Paris...

If India wants to win Gold in Paris...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'If we want to ensure this isn't a once-in-four-decade phenomenon, then we have to produce 1,800 players all the time, create infrastructure, so that we are constantly challenging at the top of the ladder.'

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Gaurav Mehta, one of 100 'Young Global Leaders', is tapping entrepreneurs inside rural Indians.

Unlock 4: Religious, sports events allowed from Sep 21

Unlock 4: Religious, sports events allowed from Sep 21

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

In a significant directive, the home ministry said that state governments shall not impose any local lockdown outside the containment zones without prior consultation with the central government.

IIMs invite applications for PG progammes

IIMs invite applications for PG progammes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Check out the recent admission notifications of various professional courses in the country. From hospitality to entrepreneurship, find your calling.

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

A group of first time voters who run 10 km everyday to prepare for fauji recruitment rallies, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih they need two things: quality education and jobs.

'India did not recognise him enough'

'India did not recognise him enough'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'What is the future of ISRO?' Professor Rao asked from his hospital bed. 'What we see now is the continuation of programmes we started long ago.' 'What are we planning in the space science arena?' 'What is our plan for human space flight?' Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair recalls his last meeting with Professor U R Rao, the pioneering Indian space scientist who passed away on Monday, July 24.

Lehmann earns new coaching role

Lehmann earns new coaching role

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Darren Lehmann will groom young talent as part of a National Performance Programme, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday.

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rituparna Chakraborty, co-founder and EVP, TeamLease Services explains which sectors will contribute to India's growth story.

Nasscom to roll out NAC test in Nov

Nasscom to roll out NAC test in Nov

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

PM launches employment scheme for migrant workers

PM launches employment scheme for migrant workers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Launching the scheme, Modi said during the nationwide lockdown, the talent from cities returned to villages and it will now give a boost to development of rural areas. The 'Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan' will be implemented on a mission mode in 125 days in 116 districts of six states -- Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha -- that received the maximum numbers of migrant workers back.

Ask Mayank: How to do online interviews?

Ask Mayank: How to do online interviews?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Working online is the new reality, explains HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

"Chandrayaan-2 is not the end of story. Our plans on Aditya L1 solar mission, human spaceflight programme are on track. A large number of advance satellite launches are planned in the coming months. SSLV will make its maiden flight sometimes in December or January. Testing of 200 ton semi-cryo engine is expected to begin shortly. Work is on to provide NAVIC signals on mobile phones, which will open the path to develop large number of applications for societal needs," he added.

Work abroad as a  social volunteer!

Work abroad as a social volunteer!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

VSO an international development charity that works through volunteers invites applications for its Overseas Volunteering Opportunities program.

'Government this time has said outright privatisation'

'Government this time has said outright privatisation'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'They want (the ownership and management of PSU banks) to pass into the hands of a private sector entity.' 'Ownership of these banks will go from the public sector to private sector.'

'I am not waging a war against any government'

'I am not waging a war against any government'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'But still they have filed FIRs against me under section 505 of the IPC.' 'These were draconian laws that were misused by the British East India Company against the soldiers who participated in the mutiny (of 1857).'

Be a volunteer, travel overseas

Be a volunteer, travel overseas

Rediff.com5 May 2005

VSO, an international development charity that works through volunteers, invites applications for its Overseas Volunteering Opportunities programme.

Code for India techies impress Modi

Code for India techies impress Modi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The prime minister was impressed with the speed at which the apps designed by young programmers delivered results -- whether it be addressing problems like women's safety, and farmers and weather-related issues.

Do you want a job in the telecom sector?

Do you want a job in the telecom sector?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Nearly 20 lakh jobs will be up for grabs for those having skill such as IoT, mobility solutions, telecom infrastructure, network architectures, sales among others.

On 1st anniversary of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi thanks listeners

On 1st anniversary of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi thanks listeners

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

All India Radio announced a special radio show captioned 'Mann Ki Baat: Ek Saal Jan Judao Ka', which will be telecast on October 5, and it has also planned a survey to gauge the impact of the programme.

Budget to help create millions of jobs

Budget to help create millions of jobs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

'Make in India'presents a huge opportunity for jobs.

'Roshni' for Naxal-affected areas: 50,000 youths to be trained

'Roshni' for Naxal-affected areas: 50,000 youths to be trained

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Reaching out to youths in Naxal-hit areas, the Centre on Friday launched a placement linked skill development scheme targeting 50,000 rural men and women, mostly tribals, in 24 worst affected districts.

4 Indian-Americans arrested in US for H1B visa fraud

4 Indian-Americans arrested in US for H1B visa fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

All were released on $250,000 bond, the Department of Justice said.

Infosys to expand CSR activities in Americas, spend $5 mn a year

Infosys to expand CSR activities in Americas, spend $5 mn a year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Infosys has appointed Sudha Murty, Vandana Sikka and Sandeep Dadlani as the trustees of the arm.

UK's new visa system from April 1

UK's new visa system from April 1

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Professionals and highly-skilled persons willing to migrate to Britain will have to apply for visa under the new points-based system which comes into force in India from April 1. The point-based system-Tier 1 (PBS-TO), which covers highly skilled migrants, entrepreneurs, investors, and graduate students, replaces the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, the Entrepreneur and Investor schemes and the International Graduates.

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

Rediff.com17 May 2019

IBM started using Watson last year in India in two of its key divisions, services and infrastructure, for the bulk of its 150,000 employees as part of its "predictive retention" programme.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Nasscom cautions over revamp of lottery system for H-1B visas

Nasscom cautions over revamp of lottery system for H-1B visas

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The proposed changes are forward-looking and non-specific, said Nasscom

Learning is the name of the game

Learning is the name of the game

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Gamification has the potential to trigger immediate positive responses to learning that an organisation wishes to impart.

25 Indian students asked to leave US varsity: Report

25 Indian students asked to leave US varsity: Report

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

At least 25 of a total 60 Indian graduate students at Western Kentucky University have been asked to leave their computer science programme after the first semester as they do not meet its admission standards, a media report said on Tuesday.

UK: Indians to oppose immigration cap by new govt

UK: Indians to oppose immigration cap by new govt

Rediff.com12 May 2010

An influential group representing skilled professionals from India and outside the European Union said on Wednesday any attempt to impose an annual cap on immigration by the David Cameron government will be unworkable and will be opposed.

Facebook bug makes Indian researchers richer!

Facebook bug makes Indian researchers richer!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Facebook on Friday said it has paid Rs 4.84 crore (Rs 48.4 million) to researchers in India as part of its bug bounty programme, the most paid till date by the world's largest social networking platform.

USEFI's Teaching Excellence & Achievement Prog

USEFI's Teaching Excellence & Achievement Prog

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

The United States Educational Foundation in India invites applications for its Teaching Excellence and Achievement Programme.

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Why spend so much moolah on pursuing an MBA degree, when you can advance your career with these career options.

So what's the job market like now?

So what's the job market like now?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Today, when you step out to find a job, organisations want to know whether you're able to apply that kind of knowledge at work, how much work experience or internship experience you have and your ability to contribute to the growth of the organisation.

Trump vows his first 100 days in Oval Office will be dramatic

Trump vows his first 100 days in Oval Office will be dramatic

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the world's largest trade deal, and investigate abuses of work visa programmes as he outlined his policy plans for the first 100 days in office.

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

India has purchased 500 million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, one billion from the United States company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute, according to the US-based Duke University Global Health Innovation Center.

ISB offers free training to women entrepreneurs

ISB offers free training to women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The Indian School of Business in Hyderabad is offering free management education to women entrepreneurs.

Alpha Zero and the future of artificial intelligence

Alpha Zero and the future of artificial intelligence

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

'One problem with machine learning is that extensive human inputs are required.' 'This is both an expense and time consuming.' 'If AIs can do this on their own, the process may become more efficient,' says Devangshu Datta.