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Project Vishwajeet: HRD Ministry plan to have world-class IITs may be revived

“The funding proposals are under discussion right now. Past alumni and corporate donors will be encouraged to contribute to make these IITs world class institutions,” an official said

One year since MeToo: Has India Inc’s attitude changed?

The first response by corporates is to brush the incident under the carpet

MeToo impact? Nifty50 firms see jump in sexual harassment plaints in FY19

Among the sectors, IT topped the list with a total of 335 complaints. This is a direct reflection of the fact that IT sector employs the maximum number of women in the country.

Negating slowdown blues: Good times ahead for employees as festive gifts, bonuses lift spirits

With respect to the type of gifts, many companies are moving away from cash incentives and physical gifts, and turning to digital gifting options.

10 things you should know about the fee hike for an M.Tech degree in IITs

The fees will be increased to Rs 2 lakh gradually from the Rs 20,000 being charged at present

Explained | Why students are demanding re-evaluation of CA marksheets by ICAI

Students have demanded that ICAI have a complete re-evaluation of their test papers

When do you know it's time to quit that job?

If you are being consistently disrespected the workplace or your efforts are overlooked, it is time for a job switch

Not confident about landing a job? Take this specialist's help

Unlike other players offering skilling services or educational courses to upskill, Board Infinity aims to offer a 360 ambit of services from how to write a resume, what does the job role mean and skillsets required.

World University Rankings 2020: IIT Bombay, Times Higher Education differ on data compilation

IIT Bombay says they have not submitted data this year while THE says they have received data

Explained | Here's why Indian institutes - even IISc -were missing from Top 300 World Universities list

No Indian educational institute featured in the Top 300 list, missing out for the first time since 2012

JEE set to add centre in Silicon Valley for foreign applicants to IITs

Though Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Dubai (UAE), Kathmandu (Nepal) and Singapore were among foreign centres where the IIT JEE (Advanced) 2019 exam was held, it has never been conducted in the US.

NIRF ranking may soon determine funding for educational institutes

MHRD wants to ensure higher participation of institutions in the NIRF Rankings

Do Indian CEOs get ‘obscene’ salaries? Here is what we found out

On an average, the top executive of these companies took home salary that was 260.5 times the median salary of the employees

Festive season hiring growth may drop to 10-15% in 2019 from 40% earlier

This year, around 2,00,000 jobs are expected to be created to meet the festive season sale demand.

Looking for job? IT, finance top providers among listed cos

Nearly 0.25 million net jobs were created during 2019 – a three-year high. However, a bulk of these jobs – as high as 0.9 million (40 percent) are temporary (temp) workers

Explained: How students benefit if their college has the Institute of Eminence tag

Students can have à-la-carte options to choose courses and have flexibility in admission process

What slowdown? Employers upbeat about hiring in Q4 2019, finds ManpowerGroup survey

The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for Q4 2019 was conducted by interviewing a representative sample of 5,131 employers in India

AICTE-UGC merger: Fresh list of blacklisted institutes likely

Blacklisted institutes will be forced to shut shop within a year

Looking for a job? Head to these cash-rich startups

Push for e-learning aids 41% rise in demand for online tutoring jobs: Indeed

The average annual salary of an online tutor in the country ranges between Rs 4.80 lakh to Rs 9.25 lakh per annum.

Explained: The placement process at Indian B-schools

Here is a rundown on what happens from the time you choose a dream employer to getting hired by the company.

Personal trainer, yoga instructor: Here are the hot jobs fuelled by 'Fit India' movement

At present, a lot of corporates, schools and government bodies already employ fitness personnel. With the government nudge on keeping fit, employment opportunities will also go up in the job profiles mentioned below.

Global online learning major Skillsoft eyes bigger play in B2C space in India

The company is looking to target graduates to upskill them for their future career.

Pink slips are coming: No mercy for poor performers at India Inc

Retrenchment decisions are being made quicker as companies fight cost pressures

Hewlett Packard Enterprise introduces 26 weeks paid parental leave in India

Hewlett Packard Enterprise will also give new parents an option to work part time for three years, following the birth or adoption of a child.