Bharat and its Sardar

Bharat and its Sardar

A view of the Statue of Unity during sunset, at Kevadiya colony in Narmada district of Gujarat. (Image: PTI) By Subhash Jangala He turned would have turned 146 last month. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he lived that long. He was after-all, a fearless consolidator, an unflinching negotiator and a tower of strength that … Read more

The Learning Curve | Book Review – Skill It, Kill It: Up Your Game by Ronnie Screwvala

The Learning Curve | Book Review – Skill It, Kill It: Up Your Game by Ronnie Screwvala

Screwvala admits quite frankly that he was not a great success in academics, but was determined to succeed and never took reverses negatively. Skill It, Kill It, as the title suggests, is a book that tells you how to use your skills to further your career and do well in life. But Screwvala has a … Read more

Skill development policy to be reviewed to match global standards

Skill development policy to be reviewed to match global standards

The government may revamp its umbrella framework for skilling in India, after undertaking a review of the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched in 2015 with a focus on improving productivity to match global standards. The plan is to create a pool of skilled workforce to cater to new investments being made under … Read more

Only 5,000 out of 24 lakh registered skilled migrants got jobs in 116 districts

Only 5,000 out of 24 lakh registered skilled migrants got jobs in 116 districts

New Delhi: Government is said to have informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour that though more than 24 Lakh migrant skilled labourers had registered for jobs in the wake of the COVID pandemic, only 5000 could be given employment in their home state. The union ministry of Skill Development officials shared the figures with … Read more