Nilesh Mathur is online news editor with Hindustan Times. He has worked on the online news desk for the last 23 years. Presently, he covers education and career-related news.
Articles by Nilesh Mathur
SAP wants to equip 2 million people with IT skills by 2025, says Max Wessel
In a recent interview with HT Digital, Max Wessel, Executive Vice President, SAP Learning, spoke about their plans to skill and upskill people, especially women and the underserved population.
Published on Jan 06, 2023 06:37 PM IST
We are now ready to compete with the best, says SP Jain Global President
SP Jain London School of Management (SPJ London) announced the launch of its new campus in London recently.
Updated on Nov 18, 2022 02:16 PM IST
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program: Cutting-edge career choices
Doctor of Business Administration program: The DBA develops skills to make data-driven scientific evidence-based decisions. The decisions may be related to strategy formulation, implementation, operations, et
Published on Apr 06, 2022 07:24 PM IST
Nilesh Mathur
JEE main results 2021: Meet AIR 1 Amaiya Singhal, know his success mantra
For Ghaziabad's Amaiya Singhal, getting first rank in the country in JEE main 2021, is a result of three years’ hard work. In an interview with HT Online, Amaiya said, he had started preparations for the engineering entrance exam in class 10.
Updated on Sep 15, 2021 08:48 PM IST
Nilesh Mathur | Edited by Maitree Baral, New Delhi
'Change in thought process, social norms key for gender diversity at workplace'
Gender inequality is a major area of concern the world over and India’s diversity only exacerbates that issue. Historically, women have been denied many opportunities because of deep-rooted biases in the social system.
Updated on Apr 06, 2021 10:17 PM IST
Nilesh Mathur
Want to study in Israel? Here's what you should know
Students looking for high-quality education, where they can take an active role in their studies and learn from some of the best professors in the world, should look no further than Israel, says Professor Yaffa Zilbershats.
Updated on Feb 09, 2021 05:21 PM IST
Nilesh Mathur
Want to make a career in Filmmaking? Here is what you should know
While it is indeed passion that stirs the greatest filmmakers, one also needs a certain vision, and a clear practical outlook towards their work, at least to some extent, says Filmmaker Radhika Lavu.
Published on Jan 28, 2021 09:25 PM IST
Liberal education is going to be the future of education: FLAME University VC
Universities need to explore the uncharted path and innovative methods when it comes to pedagogy, and playing the role of facilitators in a student's journey of finding their goals and preparing them for their future.
Published on Jan 25, 2021 08:46 PM IST
Nilesh Mathur
Schools reopen in Odisha for students of classes 10, 12
After a gap of about nine months, schools across Odisha on Friday reopened their classrooms to students who would shortly be appearing for their board examination.
Published on Jan 08, 2021 08:05 PM IST
Bhubaneswar | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
IBPS SO prelims result 2020 declared, here’s how to check
IBPS SO prelims result 2020 : The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 declared the result of preliminary exam (CRP SPL-X) to recruit Specialist Officers (SO) in participating organisations.
Updated on Jan 09, 2021 09:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Nilesh Mathur
Delay in declaration of results: DU graduates move HC for direction to JNU to grant admission
Three students, whose graduation results were declared by Delhi University (DU) with a delay during the COVID-19 pandemic, have urged the Delhi High Court to direct JNU to give them admission in post-graduate courses.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 05:44 PM IST
Press Trust of India | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
We are brainstorming on how early Delhi schools can be reopened: Manish Sisodia
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said that the government is brainstorming on how early schools can be reopened in the national capital.
Published on Jan 06, 2021 04:36 PM IST
New Delhi | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
Punjab to reopen schools for students of classes 5 to 12 from January 7
The Punjab government on Wednesday decided to reopen all schools from January 7 for students of classes 5 to 12.
Published on Jan 06, 2021 04:17 PM IST
Chandigarh | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
'Agility, adaptability and resilience are key skills to survive the new normal'
Srinivas Ladwa, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, explained the various challenges faced by the HR department and ways to deal with them in an email interview with hindustantimes.com.
Updated on Jan 09, 2021 10:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Nilesh Mathur
Decision on re-opening of schools in Karnataka to be taken tomorrow
A decision on re-opening of schools in Karnataka would be taken at a high-level meeting on Saturday, officials said on Friday.
Updated on Dec 18, 2020 10:44 PM IST
Bengaluru | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
SFI holds demonstration demanding opening of Presidency University campus
A section of students belonging to the Students’ Federation of India began a protest on the main campus of Presidency University in Kolkata on Friday demanding opening of libraries, laboratories and the office.
Updated on Dec 18, 2020 08:22 PM IST
Kolkata | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
The Sports School launches National Scholarship Program, to award scholarships to 60 students
India cricketer Robin Uthappa and tennis star Rohan Bopanna will mentor budding sportspersons of the country as part of the National Scholarship Program launched on Friday by The Sports School (TSS), an integrated institution for sports and academics.
Updated on Dec 18, 2020 05:02 PM IST
New Delhi | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
Karnataka govt to remove textbook content that hurt feelings of Brahmins
The Karnataka Government has instructed removal of contents from the class 6 social science textbooks after the Brahmin Development Board complained it was “insulting” to the Brahmin community.
Updated on Dec 18, 2020 03:34 PM IST
Bengaluru | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
Nizam-era school buildings in Marathwada to undergo repairs
Funds have been sanctioned for the repair of Zilla Parishad school buildings in Marathwada region built before 1960, including those dating back to the Nizam period, officials said on Thursday.
Updated on Dec 17, 2020 08:26 PM IST
Aurangabad | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
Plea challenges two hand requirement for medical course admissions: HC seeks Centre stand
The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response of the Centre on a disabled woman’s plea challenging a provision in the General Medical Admission Regulation which requires both hands to be intact for being considered for a medical course.
Updated on Dec 17, 2020 04:08 PM IST
New Delhi | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
Karnataka govt, British Council partner to strengthen education, research exchange
Government of Karnataka and the British Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further bilateral cooperation in higher education in the presence of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru on Thursday.
Updated on Dec 17, 2020 03:31 PM IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | ANI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
PM Modi to attend Aligarh Muslim University’s centenary celebrations on December 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the centenary celebrations of the Aligarh Muslim University via video link on December 22, an official statement said.
Updated on Dec 16, 2020 05:48 PM IST
Aligarh (UP) | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
Sisodia accepts UP minister’s ‘challenge’ to debate on govt schools
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said he will visit Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh next week to debate on the progress made by the two respective governments in improving infrastructure provided in schools.
Published on Dec 16, 2020 03:45 PM IST
New Delhi | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
ICSI signs MoU for academic collaboration with Bharathiar University
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharathiar University here under the “ICSI Academic Collaborations” initiative.
Updated on Dec 15, 2020 08:12 PM IST
Coimbatore | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
IIM Bangalore achieves 100% summer placements
All 525 eligible students of IIM Bangalore were recruited for summer placements by over 130 companies, which made 529 offers.
Published on Dec 14, 2020 08:13 PM IST
Bengaluru | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
IIM Ahmedabad Endowment Fund appoints Chhavi Moodgal as CEO
Chhavi Moodgal, an alumna of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, has been named as the first CEO of the recently set up IIMA Endowment Fund.
Updated on Dec 14, 2020 05:23 PM IST
New Delhi | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
South Korea orders schools to shut as COVID-19 cases spike
South Korea ordered schools to close from Tuesday in the capital Seoul and surrounding areas as it battles its worst outbreak of novel coronavirus since the pandemic began, surpassing the previous peak in February.
Published on Dec 14, 2020 03:08 PM IST
Seoul | Reuters | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
UPSC Engineering Services Main result 2020 declared, check list of qualified candidates
UPSC IES Result 2020: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday, December 11, declared the results of Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2020. The examination was held on October 18, 2020.
Updated on Dec 11, 2020 10:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Nilesh Mathur
Education minister asks school leaders to make efforts for effective implementation of NEP
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on Friday urged school leaders to make rigorous efforts for effective implementation of the new National Education Policy (NEP).
Updated on Dec 11, 2020 07:29 PM IST
New Delhi | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
SFI urges West Bengal govt to resume classes in colleges, universities
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) has urged the West Bengal government to initiate steps to resume classes in colleges and universities in strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
Published on Dec 11, 2020 03:46 PM IST
Kolkata | PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur