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Last Date For KCET Registration Is Feb 17

Last Date For KCET Registration Is Feb 17

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), KCET is a state-level entrance exam, performance in which enables admission into undergraduate courses like engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary science, and allied programmes for the academic year 2026-27.

How To Download GATE 2026 Admit Card

How To Download GATE 2026 Admit Card

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Registered and eligible candidates can download their GATE 2026 from the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in, using their valid login credentials.

'My Life Has Been Paused Without My Consent'

'My Life Has Been Paused Without My Consent'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Thousands of Indian H-1B workers are stranded in India after sudden visa appointment cancellations at US consulates.

Top Government Exams In 2026

Top Government Exams In 2026

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, founder of EduJob360, breaks down the top government competitive exams aspirants can target in 2026, along with their eligibility criteria, important dates, syllabus essentials and preparation strategies.

'Failed Class 12. Can I Apply For JEE (Advanced)?'

'Failed Class 12. Can I Apply For JEE (Advanced)?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel counsels students on the various options they can pursue after Class 12.

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'When Dr Murli Manohar Joshi wanted to start a course on astrology, Jayant was the first one to have the courage to stand up and say astrology is not science.' 'That's a very rare quality -- to stand up to authority.'

You Can Be Deported From The US If..

You Can Be Deported From The US If..

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Universities and immigration authorities take student conduct seriously. Behaviour that is deemed unacceptable or dangerous can lead to legal consequences, including deportation, warns Dr Pananjay Tiwari, founder and director, Impel Overseas Education.

Want To Study at IISER-Bhopal?

Want To Study at IISER-Bhopal?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, Bhopal (IISER) is inviting applications from science students for its 5-year BS-MS programme and 4-year BS in Engineering Sciences and Economic Sciences.

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The shooter, as per FBI, used an AR-style rifle chambered in 5.56mm, a common calibre for such weapons.

'Should I Spend 40L To Send Son Abroad For MS?'

'Should I Spend 40L To Send Son Abroad For MS?'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Given the prevailing employment market, uncertainty in the United States and the exorbitant expenses associated with studying abroad, it would be prudent for your son to acquire professional experience in India initially, advises rediffGURU Pananjay Tiwari.

'Embrace AI. Embrace Digital'

'Embrace AI. Embrace Digital'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'These are the two core skill sets that are required for any job, in any profession.'

BSc Math Or BTech: Which Is Better?

BSc Math Or BTech: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Dr Dipankar Dutta will answer your questions related to preparing for a career in engineering or technology.

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Dr Pananjay Tiwari lists the options and cost of pursuing an MBBS education outside of India.

SC quashes VC appointment of Kerala tech varsity, says against UGC norms

SC quashes VC appointment of Kerala tech varsity, says against UGC norms

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the appointment of the vice chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University in Thiruvananthapuram, terming it bad in law and contrary to UGC regulations.

Women, Take Charge Of Your Finances!

Women, Take Charge Of Your Finances!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

There are millions of Indian women who avoid the responsibility of managing their finances due to a variety of reasons, including cultural and social conditioning.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

'I will not resign', Kannur varsity VC on Kerala Guv's order

'I will not resign', Kannur varsity VC on Kerala Guv's order

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Kannur University Vice-Chancellor Gopinath Ravindran on Monday said that he will not tender his resignation as sought by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, who had a day earlier sought the resignation of vice chancellors of nine universities in the state.

Kerala guv-govt fight heats up as Khan instructs VCs of 9 varsities to resign

Kerala guv-govt fight heats up as Khan instructs VCs of 9 varsities to resign

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The nine VCs include that of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, according to a tweet by Kerala Raj Bhavan on behalf of the Governor.

Founders built an incredible organisation; Infosys in stable position: CEO Salil Parekh

Founders built an incredible organisation; Infosys in stable position: CEO Salil Parekh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh, has praised the company's founders for building an "incredible organisation", and exuded confidence that the firm which "has always been solid" will "continue with that stability." Parekh - who steered the firm to stability after a bitter spat between founders and then-management a few years back - believes that Infosys is "well positioned" to leverage tech-led growth opportunities over the next several years. Parekh took over at the helm in January 2018, after a standoff between board and founders, including NR Narayana Murthy, over issues such as governance, led to the exit of then-CEO Vishal Sikka.

How to pump more oxygen to your brain

How to pump more oxygen to your brain

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Exercise is the best way to get more oxygen to the brain, a study has revealed.

5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Pradeep Sharma, mechanical engineer at the University of Houston, Kavita Ramanan, professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University, Dilip Da Cunha, architect, planner and teacher at Harvard University and Columbia University, Mukul Sharma, professor of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College, and Tahera Qutbuddin, professor of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies at the University of Chicago, have been awarded the 2020 Guggenheim fellowships.

Top honour for 2 Indian American scientists

Top honour for 2 Indian American scientists

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Two Indian American scientists -- Dr Romesh C Batra and Dr Kodi S Ravichandran -- were among the four Outstanding Scientists of 2011 honoured with the Governor's Award for Science Innovation by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell.

Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School

Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Eminent Indian-origin academician Srikant Datar has been named as Dean of Harvard Business School, succeeding Nitin Nohria and becoming the second consecutive dean hailing from India to lead the prestigious 112-year-old institution. Datar, an alumnus of University of Bombay and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, is the Arthur Lowes Dickinson Professor of Business Administration and the senior associate dean for University Affairs at Harvard Business School (HBS). He will assume charge as the school's next dean on January 1, president Larry Bacow said.

IIT Delhi is India's best engineering college: Survey

IIT Delhi is India's best engineering college: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

In the recently released EDU-RAND 2015 rankings, IIT Delhi is at the top of the list, followed by other IITs in Kharagpur, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati and Kanpur.

Get an MBA in Energy & Environment

Get an MBA in Energy & Environment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Symbiosis International University announces admissions to MBA - Energy & Environment (two years, full-time, residential programme)

SIU offers PG in Geoinformatics

SIU offers PG in Geoinformatics

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Symbiosis International University offers PG in Geoinformatics.

Part-time PhD/MS/M Phil Research Programmes

Part-time PhD/MS/M Phil Research Programmes

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University is offering part-time PhD/MS/M Phil Research Programmes.

Full-time PhD programme at IBS Hyderabad

Full-time PhD programme at IBS Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

IBS, one of the leading business schools in India, opens admissions to the PhD programme at its Hyderabad campus.

BARC's PhD programme

BARC's PhD programme

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

BARC invites applications for its PhD programme commencing in September 2008 under the aegis of HBNI.

'Young Scientist Award' for IIT prof

'Young Scientist Award' for IIT prof

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Prof Deepankar Choudhury of the department of civil engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai has received the 'Young Scientist Award' of the Indian Science Congress Association for the year 2004-2005.

A summer project at IIT?

A summer project at IIT?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

The Indian Institution of Technology -- Madras invites applications for its Summer Fellowship Programme.

Alert: Post-graduate diploma in Cheminformatics

Alert: Post-graduate diploma in Cheminformatics

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

This is a one-year distance learning course.

Bill Gates inaugurates IIT celebrations

Bill Gates inaugurates IIT celebrations

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft, inaugurated the 50th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the Indian Institute of Technology on Friday at the Flint Center in Cupertino, California.

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'You can still acquire the COVID-19 virus even if you are vaccinated.' 'But if you develop the disease, (after being vaccinated) the likelihood is that it will be mild.' 'It just makes sense to continue to take precautions, because you may be around a lot of unvaccinated people.'

SC dismisses UPSC aspirants' plea, refuses to postpone Sunday's prelim exam

SC dismisses UPSC aspirants' plea, refuses to postpone Sunday's prelim exam

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court on Saturday refused to postpone civil services preliminary examination scheduled for Sunday, saying the objections raised by students on comprehension part have been addressed and the exam can't be stayed at the last hour when nine lakh students are ready to appear.

Indian-American elected top national academician in the US

Indian-American elected top national academician in the US

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Subra Suresh is one of the only 16 living Americans to be elected to all three national academies, the IOM, the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering.

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

Rediff.com31 May 2017

She had got 849th rank in the 2014 civil services exam and was allotted the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise).

India's embrace of mediocrity

India's embrace of mediocrity

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Indians thrive in ordinariness -- from academia and science to business and military power. Sports is just an apt metaphor, says Shekhar Gupta.