New Bachelor of Vocation course approved by UGC

The course will cover the skills required in various specialisations including retail marketing, hospitality management and carpentry. Those students who complete the first year of the programme......

Govt announces post-retirement jobs for Agniveers as protests erupt

The government on Wednesday announced a raft of post-retirement employment possibilities for 'Agniveer' like priority in recruitment to the central paramilitary forces but protests erupted in Bihar......

Agnipath will change composition of region-, caste-based regiments

India on Tuesday unveiled a "transformative" scheme called Agnipath for the recruitment of soldiers into the Army, the Navy and the Air Force largely on a short-term contractual basis with an aim......

Careers in the oil business

Bachelor Of Technology (BTech) In Applied Petroleum EngineeringThe University of Petroleum & Energy Studiesis a statutory university established through an act of the state legislature, Government......

Why govt wants to classifying jobs based on skills

In the draft rules, among 681 listed professions, armed security guards, supervisors, surveyors, and carpenters (class I) are proposed to be treated as highly skilled professionals; electricians,......

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The scheme is expected to help......

Why Modi govt has failed to build a skilled workforce

The shortage of skilled workers in India is one of the country’s biggest challenges if the goal of reviving the manufacturing sector has to be achieved, says A K Bhattacharya. The youngest......

Govt serious about issues raised by trade unions: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Friday the government was serious about the issues raised by trade unions during the recent general strike as there could be ‘no disagreement’ on......