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SAI Workshop Aims To Boost Ethical Sports Science Research

SAI Workshop Aims To Boost Ethical Sports Science Research

Rediff.com4 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.

Liverpool University and IISc Partner to Boost Research and Innovation

Liverpool University and IISc Partner to Boost Research and Innovation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

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.

Sugarcane Research Supervisor Claims Abduction and Assault in Shahjahanpur

Sugarcane Research Supervisor Claims Abduction and Assault in Shahjahanpur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A supervisor at a sugarcane research institute in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has alleged that he was abducted and assaulted by a group of men due to a family dispute. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident after a video surfaced on social media.

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.

Pune PhD student suicide: Research guide faces arrest for alleged harassment

Pune PhD student suicide: Research guide faces arrest for alleged harassment

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old PhD student in Pune allegedly committed suicide, prompting the arrest of her research guide for alleged harassment. The student left a note accusing the guide of inappropriate behaviour.

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.

Author Alleges Mob Assault During Shah Bano Book Research in Indore

Author Alleges Mob Assault During Shah Bano Book Research in Indore

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A woman claiming to be an author has alleged she was attacked by a mob in Indore while researching the Shah Bano case, but police deny the mob assault, stating the dispute was over a book contract.

IIT Researchers Create Affordable 3D Tracking for Surgical Tools

IIT Researchers Create Affordable 3D Tracking for Surgical Tools

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Researchers at IIT have developed a novel and cost-effective method for tracking surgical instruments in 3D using standard 2D video, potentially improving the precision and accessibility of minimally invasive surgeries.

Cognizant Research: Companies Prioritise Custom AI Solutions for Enterprise Value

Cognizant Research: Companies Prioritise Custom AI Solutions for Enterprise Value

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Cognizant's research reveals that companies seeking AI adoption favour IT services firms offering custom, full-stack AI solutions, prioritising flexibility and expertise over cost and speed.

Author Claims Mob Assault in Indore Over Shah Bano Book Research; Police Deny Attack

Author Claims Mob Assault in Indore Over Shah Bano Book Research; Police Deny Attack

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

An author claims she was attacked in Indore after being mistaken for a 'child lifter' while researching a book on the Shah Bano case. Police deny the mob assault, citing a dispute over the book contract.

How Gut Bacteria Affects Memory and Ageing, According to New Research

How Gut Bacteria Affects Memory and Ageing, According to New Research

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A new study suggests that manipulating the gut microbiome by stimulating the vagus nerve may help reverse memory loss associated with ageing. The research highlights the gut's role in cognitive function and potential therapeutic strategies.

Mercedes-Benz R&D India Teams Up with IIT Delhi for Joint Research

Mercedes-Benz R&D India Teams Up with IIT Delhi for Joint Research

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi for joint research programmes focused on the future of mobility and engineering systems.

Indo-UK Life Sciences Innovation Corridor To Deepen Ties

Indo-UK Life Sciences Innovation Corridor To Deepen Ties

Rediff.com2 days 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.

How The Heart's Mechanical Load Suppresses Cancer Growth

How The Heart's Mechanical Load Suppresses Cancer Growth

Rediff.com1 days ago

A new study suggests the mechanical load from the constant beating of the heart may suppress cancer cell growth, offering insights into why heart cancer is rare. Researchers found that cellular pathways in heart tissues alter gene regulation in cancer cells, preventing proliferation.

How Calcium Levels In Brain Cells May Trigger Anxiety

How Calcium Levels In Brain Cells May Trigger Anxiety

Rediff.com3 days ago

A new study has found that high calcium levels in microglia, a specialised group of immune cells in the brain, could be linked to anxiety, potentially paving the way for new treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders.

How Gut Bacteria Diversity Impacts Stress Reactivity

How Gut Bacteria Diversity Impacts Stress Reactivity

Rediff.com4 days ago

A new study reveals a link between the diversity of gut bacteria and the body's hormonal and stress response, suggesting the gut microbiome plays a role in regulating acute stress.

Dabur faces a tangle of growth headwinds

Dabur faces a tangle of growth headwinds

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dabur India's stock has fallen over 17 per cent since the start of the Iran war, driven by concerns over a weak monsoon, the West Asian crisis, and rising input costs, which are expected to impact the company's revenues and margins, particularly affecting its significant rural sales and international markets.

How White Matter Damage Impacts Neurodegenerative Diseases

How White Matter Damage Impacts Neurodegenerative Diseases

Rediff.com1 days ago

A new study suggests that damage to the brain's white matter can trigger features often associated with neurodegenerative diseases, such as inflammation in the grey matter.

Godrej Properties' rerating hinges on sales growth

Godrej Properties' rerating hinges on sales growth

Rediff.com3 days ago

Godrej Properties closed FY26 with record bookings and presales, exceeding its annual guidance, but brokerages express concerns over weak cash-flow generation and the ability to sustain growth amidst a muted real estate market.

Local Conditions, Not Distant Air, Fuel Indo-Gangetic Plain Heatwaves: IIT Bombay Study

Local Conditions, Not Distant Air, Fuel Indo-Gangetic Plain Heatwaves: IIT Bombay Study

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Researchers at IIT Bombay have discovered that heatwaves in the Indo-Gangetic Plains are primarily caused by local land and weather conditions, rather than hot air originating from elsewhere, emphasising the need for location-specific early warning systems.

10 US scientists with crucial info die, disappear; probe ordered

10 US scientists with crucial info die, disappear; probe ordered

Rediff.com7 days ago

The US administration has ordered a probe into the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 top US scientists and researchers with access to information related to aerospace, defence and extra-terrestrial life.

Andhra Pradesh to Unveil India's First Indigenous Quantum Computing Test Beds

Andhra Pradesh to Unveil India's First Indigenous Quantum Computing Test Beds

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh is set to inaugurate India's first indigenously developed, open-access quantum computer test beds, Amaravati 1S and 1Q, at SRM University, marking a significant advancement in the nation's quantum computing capabilities.

ISRO And TIFR To Boost Space Exploration Through Collaboration

ISRO And TIFR To Boost Space Exploration Through Collaboration

Rediff.com5 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.

Smartphone Prices Set for Sharp Surge

Smartphone Prices Set for Sharp Surge

Rediff.com4 days ago

Manufacturers are planning a hike of over 15 per cent in the second quarter of calendar year 2026, as memory prices shoot through the roof.

Diagnostics sector poised for robust Q4 growth, outperforming healthcare peers

Diagnostics sector poised for robust Q4 growth, outperforming healthcare peers

Rediff.com5 days ago

The diagnostics sector is projected to significantly outperform other healthcare segments like pharmaceuticals and hospitals in Q4FY26, driven by increasing volumes, stable realisations, and a domestic focus that insulates it from geopolitical risks.

AFI To Conduct SRY Gene, DNA Tests On Athletes

AFI To Conduct SRY Gene, DNA Tests On Athletes

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will conduct SRY Gene tests at the Federation Cup in Ranchi to ensure only biological females compete in the women's category. The AFI will also start DNA testing of Indian athletes to collect data for research, injury prevention, and training methods.

Indian Markets Extend Losses as Crude Oil Breaches $100 Amid US-Iran Standoff

Indian Markets Extend Losses as Crude Oil Breaches $100 Amid US-Iran Standoff

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian stock markets experienced a second consecutive day of losses, with the Sensex tumbling 852 points, as crude oil prices surpassed USD 100 per barrel due to stalled US-Iran negotiations and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Andhra Pradesh Inaugurates Quantum Facility to Boost Indigenous Tech Manufacturing

Andhra Pradesh Inaugurates Quantum Facility to Boost Indigenous Tech Manufacturing

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh has launched India's first quantum reference facility, aiming to build a sovereign hardware ecosystem and boost indigenous manufacturing of advanced computing systems.

Want To Study In Japan On A Scholarship?

Want To Study In Japan On A Scholarship?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Japan is looking for 1,000 postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and postdoctoral researchers from India for funded research opportunities at Japanese institutions.

West Asia Conflict to Push India's Fiscal Deficit to 4.5% of GDP

West Asia Conflict to Push India's Fiscal Deficit to 4.5% of GDP

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's fiscal deficit is projected to reach 4.5 per cent of GDP for the current fiscal year, exceeding the budgeted target, as the government's policy responses to the West Asia conflict are expected to strain public finances, according to research firm BMI.

Indian Equities Surge as Crude Oil Prices Drop, Iran-US Peace Hopes Rise

Indian Equities Surge as Crude Oil Prices Drop, Iran-US Peace Hopes Rise

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian stock markets extended their gains for a third consecutive day, with the Sensex climbing 753 points and the Nifty closing above 24,550, driven by a drop in crude oil prices and optimism surrounding potential peace talks between Iran and the US.

DRDO Scientist's Bail Rejected Over Sensitive Info Leak

DRDO Scientist's Bail Rejected Over Sensitive Info Leak

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has denied bail to retired DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani intelligence operative, citing the passing of vital information during intimate chats and the potential to influence witnesses.

Rupee falls 34 paise as US-Iran uncertainty fuels crude oil surge

Rupee falls 34 paise as US-Iran uncertainty fuels crude oil surge

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian rupee depreciated by 34 paise to close at 93.78 against the US dollar, marking its third consecutive session of decline. This fall is attributed to escalating crude oil prices driven by uncertainty surrounding US-Iran peace talks and fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside significant foreign institutional investor outflows from domestic equity markets.

Weak FY27 guidance, AI fears weigh on Infosys

Weak FY27 guidance, AI fears weigh on Infosys

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Infosys shares experienced a significant drop, hitting a 52-week low, after the company announced its Q4FY26 results and provided a modest revenue growth guidance of 1.5-3.5 per cent in constant currency for FY27, falling below market expectations and raising concerns about AI-led deflation and margin pressures.

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.

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.

Rupee falls 28 paise to 93.44 amid US-Iran talks uncertainty

Rupee falls 28 paise to 93.44 amid US-Iran talks uncertainty

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian rupee depreciated by 28 paise to settle at 93.44 against the US dollar, influenced by ongoing uncertainties surrounding West Asia peace negotiations, volatile crude oil prices, and the Reserve Bank of India's recent adjustments to non-deliverable forward market regulations.

Rajkummar Rao: 'Playing Sourav Ganguly Is A Big Responsibility'

Rajkummar Rao: 'Playing Sourav Ganguly Is A Big Responsibility'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'My cricket training has been going on for months. It was difficult to learn to play left-handed.'

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.

Bernstein Urges India To Accelerate Structural Reforms

Bernstein Urges India To Accelerate Structural Reforms

Rediff.com2 days ago

Brokerage Bernstein has warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India risks squandering recent economic gains unless it accelerates structural reforms, particularly in jobs, manufacturing and innovation.