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Young, male and metropolitan: The Indian OTT Viewer

Young, male and metropolitan: The Indian OTT Viewer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad account for 33% of the total active paid subscriptions.

5 reasons why young India needs to UPSKILL

5 reasons why young India needs to UPSKILL

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Over 80% of graduate engineers passing out of universities in India are unemployable. With digitisation going mainstream, this skill deficit can be redressed through world-class training material, points out Ankit Shyamsukha, CEO, ICA Edu Skill.

NEP, 4-year undergrad programme gets DU's implementation approval

NEP, 4-year undergrad programme gets DU's implementation approval

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The implementation of the NEP and four-year undergraduate programme were approved by the Standing Committee on Academic Matters and the Academic Council last week.

SEE: Tennis great Paes on how to prevent spread of virus

SEE: Tennis great Paes on how to prevent spread of virus

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Legendary Indian tennis player Leander Paes on Thursday said the country must not panic and fall in the trap of fake news in its battle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, urging people to follow WHO guidelines to stay safe. The deadly coronavirus outbreak has killed 8,809 people and infected 21,8631 across 157 countries, according to a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University. In India, the number cases have risen to 169 across cities.

Academicians write to PM against delaying JEE, NEET

Academicians write to PM against delaying JEE, NEET

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

While the NEET is scheduled to be held on September 13, engineering entrance exam JEE Main has been planned from September 1-6. Around 9.53 lakh candidates have registered for JEE-Mains and 15.97 lakh students have registered for NEET.

QS Rankings Top 200: IIT-Bombay dips to rank 172

QS Rankings Top 200: IIT-Bombay dips to rank 172

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

In the 2021 QS rankings announced in London on Wednesday, IIT Bombay continues to be the best-ranked Indian institute at 172, a 20-slot dip from the 2020 ranking.

Tata Trusts, private firm join hands to roll out coronavirus testing kits

Tata Trusts, private firm join hands to roll out coronavirus testing kits

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The test - called the Truenat Beta CoV test - effectively enables same-day testing, reporting, and patient isolation initiation.

The best colleges in India for medicine, engineering, MBA

The best colleges in India for medicine, engineering, MBA

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has released its ranking of national institutes for 2018.

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Why are young Indians dropping out of school?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

One in five students drop out from school.

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Noting that over 17 lakh out of nearly 25 lakh candidates have already downloaded admit cards for the medical and engineering entrance exams, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said his ministry has been receiving e-mails from students and parents that these exams should not be further postponed.

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The Vivekananda Yoga University was jointly launched on Tuesday by minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan and chairperson of the standing committee on external affairs P P Chaudhary during a virtual event held at the Consulate General of India in New York.

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

With the lockdown in force, live online teaching has become the order of the day, report Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar.

Only 3 Indian institutes in top 200 universities in the world

Only 3 Indian institutes in top 200 universities in the world

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Three Indian universities feature in the top 200.

CSR widening is a positive for research, IITs

CSR widening is a positive for research, IITs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Contributions made to public funded universities, IITs, national laboratories and autonomous bodies engaged in conducting research in science, technology, engineering and medicine has now been recognised as part of CSR by the government.

How is your college celebrating Surgical Strike Day?

How is your college celebrating Surgical Strike Day?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Colleges and universities across India have been asked to observe September 29 as Surgical Strike Day. Tell us what your college is doing to remember this memorable day in India's military history. Please share your stories and pictures with us.

'I see my students as change-makers'

'I see my students as change-makers'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The easy availability of funds has enabled us to not only hire the best faculty, but has also made it possible for us to retain them with the best possible infrastructure -- labs, grants etc,' Ashoka University VC Malabika Sarkar tells Geetanjali Krishna.

'I want to help India's youth find their inner calling'

'I want to help India's youth find their inner calling'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Dinesh Singh, vice chancellor, Delhi University feels that Indian universities must redefine themselves. We must not become irrelevant. Knowledge must connect with the needs of the society. Read on

Indian Universities: Who's the next Harvard in waiting?

Indian Universities: Who's the next Harvard in waiting?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A perceptible shift is seen in the way the young breed of edupreneurs look at the universities they have inherited. Is it for the better?

'The days of 20-30% salary hikes are gone'

'The days of 20-30% salary hikes are gone'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Job seekers, brace yourself for a tough 2013!

The success story of Bank Bazaar

The success story of Bank Bazaar

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

In just two years, Bank Bazaar.com was chosen as one of the 'Hottest Startups' in India.

Science scholarships for young women

Science scholarships for young women

Rediff.com29 May 2012

L'Oreal India will award 10 scholarships worth Rs 2,50,000 each to deserving Class XII Science girl candidates from Delhi, NCR and Maharashtra.

Charles Correa, India's 'greatest architect', passes away

Charles Correa, India's 'greatest architect', passes away

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Correa played a defining role in developing architecture of post-Independence India and has designed some of the most outstanding structures.

Indian-origin psychiatrist stabbed to death in US

Indian-origin psychiatrist stabbed to death in US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Psychiatrist Achutha Reddy, who hailed from Telangana, was found dead with multiple knife wounds in an alley behind his clinic in East Wichita on Wednesday, police said.

China's gift: High speed trains, modern stations in India

China's gift: High speed trains, modern stations in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

In a significant development, Indian Railways on Thursday joined hands with China to increase speed in its existing rail network, modernise stations and enhance mutual cooperation in the sector in the country.

Are these univs selling degrees through the backdoor?

Are these univs selling degrees through the backdoor?

Rediff.com24 May 2010

A host of institutions today promise you a degree from a UG C-recognised, NAAC-approved state university. Can they really do so? Careers360 investigates...

Indian-American billionaire arrested; charged with opioid fraud

Indian-American billionaire arrested; charged with opioid fraud

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Amritsar-born entrepreneur John Nath Kapoor was arrested by the FBI for bribing doctors to over-prescribe a powerful opioid to patients.

RIL to set up world-class varsity in India

RIL to set up world-class varsity in India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd, will set up a new age world-class university in India.

Diploma in marketing and retail

Diploma in marketing and retail

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Institute of Advanced Management and Research (IAMR) announces admissions to its full time post graduate diploma in Management (PGDM) (Marketing and Retail).

Companies may be allowed to set up universities

Companies may be allowed to set up universities

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

These non-profit multi-disciplinary institutions will have to be registered under Section 25 of Companies Act.

RIL to set up world class varsity in India

RIL to set up world class varsity in India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The university will be set up under Reliance Foundation, the new philanthropic initiative of the Reliance Group, and will be modelled on the lines of American universities. RIL will invest Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) in the foundation with plans to scale up its contribution to Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion).

Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

You could be forgiven for thinking that Auto Expo was only about powerful cars and humongous bikes. There was so much else that was happening too, says Rajesh Karkera.

The Indian university that could rival Stanford's D-school

The Indian university that could rival Stanford's D-school

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Anant National University in Ahmedabad aims to design a new future for India.

Satellite made by students to take flight

Satellite made by students to take flight

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

For the first time in the history of Indian space research, a satellite developed by a university in India will be launched by the Indian Space Research Institute (Isro) during the next flight of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). Tentatively scheduled for launch in March-April this year, the vehicle will carry a small remote-sensing satellite completely developed and fabricated by Chennai-based Anna University, sources in Isro said.

Why job hopping is good for you

Why job hopping is good for you

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Gone are the days when the companies used to shun CVs which were dotted with too many job changes. Here's why.

Why go abroad to study?

Why go abroad to study?

Rediff.com26 May 2018

These institutes, while expensive, are a viable alternative to studying abroad.

National Law School: Admission notice 2008-09

National Law School: Admission notice 2008-09

Rediff.com9 May 2008

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore, a premier Law University in India, invites application for admission for its Distance Education Programme on law for the Academic year 2008-09.

Indian Railways team in China for Delhi-Chennai bullet train

Indian Railways team in China for Delhi-Chennai bullet train

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The training was expected to begin soon.

While JNU teachers boycott classes, VHP, Bajrang Dal protest outside

While JNU teachers boycott classes, VHP, Bajrang Dal protest outside

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

After 10 teachers and a group of students were attacked on Monday in Patiala House court complex where Kanhaiya was produced on Monday, the teachers association decided to join the students in boycotting classes.

Support to South Asian varsity conditional: Pak

Support to South Asian varsity conditional: Pak

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Pakistan's support for the proposal of establishing the main campus of SAF would be conditional till all issues pertaining to free movement of students, teachers, visiting professors and faculty members are resolved.

Coke to ramp up India ops

Coke to ramp up India ops

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Charting out a new growth strategy for India, soft drinks major Coca Cola on Friday said it would turn to the country for its global services in different areas.