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'Musharraf has no future'

'Musharraf has no future'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Pakistan's military expert Dr Ayesha Siddiqa speaks on Musharraf, Indo-Pak relations and the US influence on South Asia.

Study: Exercise CAN make you look 10 years younger

Study: Exercise CAN make you look 10 years younger

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Sorry, couch potatoes -- the verdict is in: People who exercise regularly do look at least a decade younger than those who don't.

Your unborn child may be addicted to junk food

Your unborn child may be addicted to junk food

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Researchers say it is possible for children in the womb to become addicted to their mothers' junk food intake.

More kids are number blind than dyslexic

More kids are number blind than dyslexic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

The finding is based on a study that involved 1,500 school kids by researchers at University College London. The research found that while 2.5 and 4.3 per cent of kids suffer from dyslexia, a higher number -- 3 and 6 per cent -- of kids suffer from its mathematical equivalent dyscalculia.

Queen guitarist gets a Phd!

Queen guitarist gets a Phd!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

The musician who wrote 'We Will Rock You' went from the school of rock to graduate studies in astrophysics. He emerged with a book on the history of the universe and insight into interplanetary dust.

How polio can be eradicated from India

How polio can be eradicated from India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

The study appearing in the November 17 issue of the journal Science said that vaccination was the key to eradicating polio from countries like India, where the poor sanitation and overcrowding was letting the virus rage unhindered.

An MBA: Always a wise choice?

An MBA: Always a wise choice?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Words of advice from Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University.

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

A roundup of what you can do from the comfort of your couch while sipping on a dalgona coffee in your pajamas.

'IIT education is a wonderful package'

'IIT education is a wonderful package'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

An interview with Kekoo Colah, executive director of Knight Frank (India) Pvt Ltd.

Is your office making you sick?

Is your office making you sick?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

'N-deal does not bode well for Pak'

'N-deal does not bode well for Pak'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

India and Indians need to think a little more openly about other states and their problems.

The 10 best student cities in the world 2015

The 10 best student cities in the world 2015

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Does your favourite city feature in the list? Find out.

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'The most intriguing thing (about COVID-19) is the range of the illness -- from asymptomatic or less symptoms to death and quite severe manifestations.' 'The vaccine will be at least another year away from having any effect.'

Is someone out to get you?

Is someone out to get you?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

According to a recent study, one in three people has this feeling. Do you?

The secret to good health forever!

The secret to good health forever!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

2nd UK licence to clone human embryos

2nd UK licence to clone human embryos

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

The British government on Tuesday granted the creator of "Dolly the sheep" licence to clone human embryos for research into Motor Neurone Disease, which affects the nervous system.

E-mails a big threat to IQ!

E-mails a big threat to IQ!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

People who constantly write e-mails / text messages and attend phone calls suffer a greater loss of IQ and concentration than those who smoke marijuana, says a report in The Guardian quoting a recent study.

Say goodbye to period cramps with these foods

Say goodbye to period cramps with these foods

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Opt for foods low on salt, high in iron, protein and calcium.

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

American-British scientist John O'Keefe and Norwegians May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser won the 2014 Nobel prize in medicine for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.

First stem cell bank  in UK

First stem cell bank in UK

Rediff.com19 May 2004

The bank will accept embryonic cells as well as those from adults and from foetuses.

Is it expensive to study in the US?

Is it expensive to study in the US?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and August.

This 12-yr-old Indian-origin girl has IQ higher than Einstein

This 12-yr-old Indian-origin girl has IQ higher than Einstein

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

A 12-year-old Indian-origin girl in the United Kingdom has achieved the highest possible score of 162 on a Mensa IQ test, outwitting physicists Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

Chat@2: So you wanna work in the movies? Here's how

Chat@2: So you wanna work in the movies? Here's how

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Rahul Puri, Executive Director, Whistling Woods International will take questions on how you can pursue a career in the film industry on September 3, between 2 and 3 pm IST.

'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Vigilance is the enemy of the virus.' 'We need to be alert all the time, about this, until we fully understand it.' 'And that's going to take years, actually.'

Indus civilisation did not grow around a flowing river, say researchers

Indus civilisation did not grow around a flowing river, say researchers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Scientists have found that much of the Indus civilisation thrived around an extinct river, challenging ideas about how urbanisation in ancient cultures evolved.

'COVID-19 is deadly in 0.1 per cent people'

'COVID-19 is deadly in 0.1 per cent people'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'Some of the longer-term implications of COVID-19 are not related to the virus itself.' 'They are actually related to immune responses from the virus.'

Long hours of work is bad for your heart

Long hours of work is bad for your heart

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

People who work long hours may have an increased risk of developing irregular heart rhythm,scientists have warned.

IIT to soon produce doctors

IIT to soon produce doctors

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

IIT Kharagpur set to be a one-stop-shop for all your parents' 'doctor-engineer' dreams! :-)

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'

What's ailing higher education in India?

What's ailing higher education in India?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

If India wants to satisfy the aspirations of its youth, it will have to revamp the higher education system without ifs and buts

How US-Russia frost affects India

How US-Russia frost affects India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The stagnation in US-Russia relations does not augur well for New Delhi's strategic interests, says Harsh V Pant and Raj Kumar Sharma.

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

This is a high-stakes strategic conflict between a power which wants to preserve the status quo in its favour and one which wants to usurp that throne. The rest is all theatre, says Harsh V Pant.

Most Indians not financially ready for old age. Be the smart minority

Most Indians not financially ready for old age. Be the smart minority

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

As households age, they pile up debt, a peculiarity unique to Indians, a Financial Stability and Development Council report has found. Here are the key takeaways.

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Lockdown is the only option we have'

'Lockdown is the only option we have'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'For every epidemic, it takes a peak and then it comes down.' 'Usually, infections peak in 14 days, and you give another week's time after the peak.' 'That is why the lockdown is for 21 days.'

India's stature is growing in Chinese eyes

India's stature is growing in Chinese eyes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'China's vulnerability on the global stage has given an opening to India to push for its own interests,' notes Harsh V Pant.

Prince Harry was 'close to complete breakdown' after Diana's death

Prince Harry was 'close to complete breakdown' after Diana's death

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The fifth in line to the British throne reveals how counselling helped him through grief issues after his mother's demise when he was 12-years- old.

Grandson of 'Phantom of Bombay House' steps in at Shapoorji Pallonji group

Grandson of 'Phantom of Bombay House' steps in at Shapoorji Pallonji group

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Pallon has already joined the boards of some of the unlisted companies such as Afcons

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Irrespective of what the future may have in store, the year 2018 has ushered humanity towards an era of next generation technology, demonstrating that there is no looking back in scientific innovations.