News for '-science'

Indo-UK Life Sciences Innovation Corridor To Deepen Ties

Indo-UK Life Sciences Innovation Corridor To Deepen Ties

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A new MoU between the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and Imperial College London has paved the way for deepening India-UK ties in the life sciences sector.

SAI Workshop Aims To Boost Ethical Sports Science Research

SAI Workshop Aims To Boost Ethical Sports Science Research

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Sports Authority of India (SAI), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), conducted a workshop on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) to strengthen ethical sports science research.

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social Sciences

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social Sciences

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A seven-year study analysing thousands of social science research papers reveals insights into the reproducibility and robustness of findings in the field.

How UP Is Modernising Policing With Forensic Science

How UP Is Modernising Policing With Forensic Science

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Uttar Pradesh government is conducting large-scale training of crime scene experts at the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) to modernise policing and make it more result-oriented.

How Research and Applied Sciences Can Drive India's Sustainability Goals

How Research and Applied Sciences Can Drive India's Sustainability Goals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

CSIR Director General N Kalaiselvi emphasised the importance of research and applied sciences in developing sustainable solutions for India's energy security and environmental challenges at an international conference on Sustainability Through Fundamental and Applied Sciences (STFAS), 2026.

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social and Behavioural Science Research

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social and Behavioural Science Research

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A major US study has assessed the reproducibility of research papers in the social sciences, revealing insights into the credibility of findings and highlighting challenges in replicating results.

PM Modi Lauds Anveshana for Making Science Accessible to Students

PM Modi Lauds Anveshana for Making Science Accessible to Students

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Anveshana programme of Prayoga Institute of Education Research for its work in making scientific research accessible to school students. The programme, launched in 2022, supports student-led research projects and provides hands-on learning opportunities.

IIT Delhi Uses Comic Book to Explain Materials Science

IIT Delhi Uses Comic Book to Explain Materials Science

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, has launched a comic-style brochure featuring Professor Padarth to make materials engineering more accessible and engaging for students and the general public.

Swiss Official Highlights Science Diplomacy as Key to Global Security

Swiss Official Highlights Science Diplomacy as Key to Global Security

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A top Swiss official has emphasised the growing importance of science and technology in international affairs, leading Switzerland to prioritise anticipatory science diplomacy in its foreign policy. Collaboration with India reflects a shared vision between two global innovation leaders.

ISRO And TIFR To Boost Space Exploration Through Collaboration

ISRO And TIFR To Boost Space Exploration Through Collaboration

Rediff.com3 days ago

ISRO and TIFR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on space science, technology, and exploration, marking a significant milestone for India's space programme.

8 High-Growth Careers If You Love Sports

8 High-Growth Careers If You Love Sports

Rediff.com2 days ago

With growing opportunities in the coaching, sports science, training and wellness industries, a career in sports provides a dynamic and fulfilling career path.

CBSE Announces Class 10 Second Board Exam Dates

CBSE Announces Class 10 Second Board Exam Dates

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the schedule for the second board examinations for Class 10, which will take place from May 15 to May 21. The exams are optional and offer students a chance to improve their scores or clear failed subjects.

The Best IIT To Study Engineering Is...

The Best IIT To Study Engineering Is...

Rediff.com10 hours ago

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, suggests how to pick the best engineering college and course in India after class 12.

Liverpool University and IISc Partner to Boost Research and Innovation

Liverpool University and IISc Partner to Boost Research and Innovation

Rediff.com7 days ago

The University of Liverpool and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have established a joint seed fund to promote research and innovation collaborations in areas such as AI, biomedicine, quantum technology, and space.

How Punjab Schools Plan To Integrate AI Into Education

How Punjab Schools Plan To Integrate AI Into Education

Rediff.com6 days ago

Punjab School Education Board announces integration of Artificial Intelligence as a core component of the school curriculum, with learning outcomes reflected on student certificates.

Study Finds AI Chatbots Provide Inaccurate Health Advice

Study Finds AI Chatbots Provide Inaccurate Health Advice

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A new study reveals that AI chatbots often provide inaccurate and incomplete medical information, raising concerns about their use in healthcare communication.

The Top 5 Engineering Careers In India

The Top 5 Engineering Careers In India

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJobs360, explains how traditional engineering choices are being replaced with flexible, future-ready career paths that align with industry requirements.

Summer Research Fellowship For Science Students, Teachers

Summer Research Fellowship For Science Students, Teachers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2026 is a merit fellowship offered to students and teachers to pursue research in science, engineering and medicine.

Adi Godrej's Son Pirojsha to Succeed Nadir Godrej as Group Chairperson

Adi Godrej's Son Pirojsha to Succeed Nadir Godrej as Group Chairperson

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Godrej Industries Group announces Pirojsha Godrej as the new chairperson, succeeding Nadir Godrej in August, marking a significant leadership transition within the conglomerate.

Jharkhand High Court Demands CFSL Probe in Missing Woman Case

Jharkhand High Court Demands CFSL Probe in Missing Woman Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Jharkhand High Court has directed police to send a skeleton found in Bokaro to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Kolkata for further examination in connection with a missing woman case. The court also addressed concerns about the investigation's handling and the suspension of police personnel.

Raipur Woman Constable Suicide: Police Investigate Circumstances

Raipur Woman Constable Suicide: Police Investigate Circumstances

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A woman constable was found dead in her residence in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, which appears to be a suicide.

Shoolini University Partners with Sirena Technologies to Boost Robotics and AI Training

Shoolini University Partners with Sirena Technologies to Boost Robotics and AI Training

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Shoolini University has launched a Centre for Robotics and AI in collaboration with Sirena Technologies to provide students with industrial-grade robotics training and bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Arms Cache Seized In Kolkata Before West Bengal Elections

Arms Cache Seized In Kolkata Before West Bengal Elections

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kolkata Police's Special Task Force seized a cache of arms and ammunition near Rajabazar Science College and detained a man days before the two-phase polling in West Bengal.

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan advocates for the establishment of 'Mahakal Standard Time' based on Ujjain's historical significance in time calculation, challenging the dominance of Greenwich Mean Time.

Vedanta Chairman Faces FIR Over Fatal Chhattisgarh Power Plant Explosion

Vedanta Chairman Faces FIR Over Fatal Chhattisgarh Power Plant Explosion

Rediff.com7 days ago

Chhattisgarh police have filed an FIR against Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others following a deadly explosion at the company's power plant in Sakti district, which resulted in 20 fatalities and several injuries.

RBSE Class 12 Results Declared; Girls Outperform Boys in Key Streams

RBSE Class 12 Results Declared; Girls Outperform Boys in Key Streams

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has announced the Class 12 results for Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. The results were announced by Education Minister Madan Dilawar, with multiple students topping each stream. Girls outperformed boys in Arts and Science, while boys had a higher pass percentage in Commerce.

Karnataka Man Arrested For Setting Wife Ablaze Over Nightdress

Karnataka Man Arrested For Setting Wife Ablaze Over Nightdress

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Karnataka has been arrested for allegedly setting his wife ablaze after an argument over her wearing a nightdress instead of a sari. The woman sustained severe burns and is receiving treatment.

Names mix-up leads to 'wrong' surgery at BHU, woman dies

Names mix-up leads to 'wrong' surgery at BHU, woman dies

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 71-year-old woman died after allegedly undergoing the wrong surgical procedure at the trauma centre of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). An inquiry has been launched to investigate the claims.

How Tata Steel Is Using AI To Transform Operations

How Tata Steel Is Using AI To Transform Operations

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tata Steel has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to deploy a unified, enterprise-wide artificial intelligence (AI) strategy across its global value chain, resulting in significant operational improvements.

Delhi Police Uncovers Fake Degree Syndicate, Arrests Seven

Delhi Police Uncovers Fake Degree Syndicate, Arrests Seven

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a fake degree and certificate racket operating in southeast Delhi, arresting seven individuals involved in the production and distribution of forged educational documents.

Cognizant's Technoverse Hackathon 2026 Aims to Upskill Engineering Students in AI

Cognizant's Technoverse Hackathon 2026 Aims to Upskill Engineering Students in AI

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Cognizant has announced the launch of Technoverse Hackathon 2026, a national platform for engineering students to demonstrate AI-powered problem-solving skills in various industries. The hackathon aims to bridge academic learning with real-world applications and promote innovation.

India not 'Vishwaguru' anymore: BJP veteran M M Joshi

India not 'Vishwaguru' anymore: BJP veteran M M Joshi

Rediff.com3 days ago

BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi advocates for greater promotion of Sanskrit, suggesting its importance in modern scientific pursuits and India's aspiration to regain its status as a 'vishwaguru' (global teacher).

Delhi High Court Lawyer Dies After Hotel Fall

Delhi High Court Lawyer Dies After Hotel Fall

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 26-year-old Delhi High Court advocate, Rajesh Singh, died after allegedly jumping from the 15th floor of a hotel in New Delhi's Connaught Place area on Sunday night, according to police reports.

Delhi High Court Advocate Dies In Suspected Suicide

Delhi High Court Advocate Dies In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 26-year-old Delhi High Court advocate died after allegedly jumping from the 15th floor of a hotel in New Delhi's Connaught Place area, police said.

Student Suicide At NIT Kurukshetra: Protests Erupt

Student Suicide At NIT Kurukshetra: Protests Erupt

Rediff.com6 days ago

A second-year student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, was found dead in her hostel room, marking the fourth suspected student suicide in two months, triggering protests on campus.

Union minister Pradhan wants Mahakal Standard Time to replace GMT

Union minister Pradhan wants Mahakal Standard Time to replace GMT

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has advocated for the establishment of 'Mahakal Standard Time' (MST), citing Ujjain's historical significance as a centre for time calculation and astronomy.

Kerala CM denounces 'unacceptable' student suicide, vows investigation

Kerala CM denounces 'unacceptable' student suicide, vows investigation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has condemned the alleged suicide of a student, vowing a thorough investigation into claims of caste-based harassment and loan app involvement.

Another Arrest In Amravati Obscene Videos Case

Another Arrest In Amravati Obscene Videos Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Amravati, Maharashtra, have arrested a second suspect in connection with the sexual exploitation and circulation of obscene videos involving minor girls, after a victim's family reported continued contact from the accused.

AI, 3-Language Rule in CBSE Curriculum

AI, 3-Language Rule in CBSE Curriculum

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Art education, physical education and wellbeing, vocational education and interdisciplinary studies will be compulsory.

UK Visa Curbs Hit Indian Students

UK Visa Curbs Hit Indian Students

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Tightening of visa norms for international students around the world are a concern for the university and the education sector, even as the UK continues to offer relatively attractive post-study work opportunities compared to several competing markets.'