News for 'Advanced Study of India'

India's electronics manufacturing dream

India's electronics manufacturing dream

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

...but are we chasing yesterday's dreams, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Xi will wait for the Modi government to make the reconciliation moves'

'Xi will wait for the Modi government to make the reconciliation moves'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Which will not happen.' 'Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has expressly refuted Beijing's statement that normalcy was returning to Sino-Indian relations.'

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Govt setting up high-tech platform under IB to track new age criminals

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Security and intelligence agencies will soon be provided with a new platform which is technologically advanced, secure and helpful in dealing with new age criminals and anti-social elements, officials said on Wednesday.

'China's goal is to limit any defiance from India'

'China's goal is to limit any defiance from India'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'In South Asia, unlike Southeast, East, or Central Asia, there is a natural hegemon: India. China cannot cast it aside easily'

UN chief lauds India's COVID-19 vaccine assistance to nations

UN chief lauds India's COVID-19 vaccine assistance to nations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

India has airlifted more than 6 million COVID-19 doses to nine countries in Phase-I under its initiative termed "Vaccine Maitri".

5 ways India can create MORE jobs

5 ways India can create MORE jobs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

We must work in the direction of an innovation and technology driven economy which could boost up creation of jobs and open advanced and newer avenues of employment within the country.

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

With the fashion world blurring the lines between innovation, technology and reality, shopping is all set to be revolutionised.

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her American counterpart Mike Pompeo have agreed to reschedule the postponed '2+2 dialogue'.

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'...and showcased in their original beauty.'

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Counted as a judge who enriched the 'verdict docket' of the apex court, Justice Chandrachud is viewed as sharp, articulate and forward looking.

Students Abroad: Simple Indian Recipes

Students Abroad: Simple Indian Recipes

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Living away from home can be tough, especially if you have to cook on your own or rely on takeaways. Simple solutions for you!

'India should cut barriers to boost global trade'

'India should cut barriers to boost global trade'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

SC/STs have seen significant catch-up in education and incomes relative to non-SC/STs in recent years, says Pravin Krishna.

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'When you are travelling in Mumbai when the air quality is bad, you feel suffocated.' 'You may feel uncomfortable breathing Delhi air, but the level of discomfort is higher in Mumbai.'

Indian physician donates $2 mn for India Center

Indian physician donates $2 mn for India Center

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Dr Mohinder Sambhi, a promiment California physician, who has spent his entire career teaching at American and Indian universities, has kicked in $2 million to the South Asia Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, in the hope that it will help catalyse an India Studies Center at this prestigious university that has produced several leading diplomats, policymakers and academics.

Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Phase-I clinical trials have revealed "excellent safety" of the two candidate vaccines indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research and Cadila Healthcare Ltd and their immunogenicity testing is now in progress, minister of state for health Ashwini Choubey informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

COVID-19 vaccine development at early stage in India: Experts

COVID-19 vaccine development at early stage in India: Experts

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The Indian government and private firms have stepped up efforts to develop a vaccine to halt the spread of COVID-19 which has claimed over 3,700 lives with more than 1,25,000 cases in the country.

What To Watch On OTT This Week

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Lavender marriages, time travel and teens turning into furry red pandas, cheer and chaos collide on OTT this week.

Is India really heading the Pakistan way?

Is India really heading the Pakistan way?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

India's majoritarian regime is now making a dangerously fast-paced move towards theocracy, like its western counterpart did a few decades ago, warns Mohammad Sajjad.

Want to get into the IIT? 10 FACTS to know

Want to get into the IIT? 10 FACTS to know

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Did you know that 17% seats are reserved for girl students in every branch of engineering?

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'It looked as if India had been a major player in science at that time, raising the question when and why things changed,' says distinguished aerospace scientist Professor Roddam Narasimha.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

$770 bn black money entered India in 2005-2014: Report

$770 bn black money entered India in 2005-2014: Report

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The illicit financial inflow of $770 billion was 14 per cent of India's total trade of $5,500,744 million, the report said.

India must enforce social distancing strictly

India must enforce social distancing strictly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'India does not have the wherewithal to successfully manage a full blown covid-19 crisis,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The virus of trust deficit seems to be taking a toll of the friendship built over the years by succeeding leaderships of the two countries,' notes Rup Narayan Das.

Challenges Chip Projects like Vedanta-Foxconn Face

Challenges Chip Projects like Vedanta-Foxconn Face

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Indian plants -- who plan to begin production with 28 nano metre chips -- will take two to four years to get off the ground. By that time, in the fast changing world of chip making, the global market would have shifted to 22 nm.

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The reason why Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel was his love for Mumbai and India. For him, the 'why' was so powerful that it urged him to stake his reputation, withstand all scepticism, and invest a very large sum of resources to create the iconic hotel.

'Indian parents are worried about return on investment'

'Indian parents are worried about return on investment'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

An expert's take on why it is important to plan in advance to secure your career, how studying abroad helps shape your life and offers advice on how to make the most of your experience.

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Mohan will be responsible for aligning of teams, overall strategy in this country and driving Facebook's investments in India

Income inequality in India lowest among emerging nations: OECD

Income inequality in India lowest among emerging nations: OECD

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The income inequality gap was found to be highest in South Africa and lowest in Denmark.

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The RBI refuses to classify a cryptocurrency as an asset since it doesn't have future cash flow and its value is always fluctuating because of speculation. There is also no consumer protection, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay, and hence the e-rupee trial run.

Winter session: Productivity of Lok Sabha at 82%, Rajya Sabha at 48%

Winter session: Productivity of Lok Sabha at 82%, Rajya Sabha at 48%

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The parliamentary affairs minister also said the productivity of Lok Sabha was around 82 per cent and that of Rajya Sabha around 48 per cent.

Mask mandate can be removed for now, say experts

Mask mandate can be removed for now, say experts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The assurance comes as India's Covid graph dips -- on Friday 1,109 new coronavirus infections were reported -- and also one case of a new Covid strain in Mumbai.

India's airports are already jammed, authorities must wake up

India's airports are already jammed, authorities must wake up

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

By 2025, most of India's large cities would require a second airport, and Mumbai may need a third airport by 2030.

India slips 10 spots to 68th on competitiveness index

India slips 10 spots to 68th on competitiveness index

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

India is among the worst-performing BRICS nations along with Brazil (ranked even lower than India at 71st this year).

US study visa: No matter what, tell the truth

US study visa: No matter what, tell the truth

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The official spokesperson of the US Embassy, New Delhi speaks about the visa process and shares advice on studying in the US.

In US, Jaishankar replies to questions on Russian oil import

In US, Jaishankar replies to questions on Russian oil import

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

India's total purchase of oil from Russia in a month is probably less than what Europe does in an afternoon, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The US has been, historically, a sleeping partner in India-China relations. Today, any attempt by the Modi government to make a bilateral move to improve relations with Beijing could upset Biden's apple cart, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Even if authorised, missile firing makes no sense'

'Even if authorised, missile firing makes no sense'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

'This cannot be credibly explained away by referring to a "technical glitch".'

Adani keen to enter spectrum race; to face Ambani's Jio, Mittal's Airtel

Adani keen to enter spectrum race; to face Ambani's Jio, Mittal's Airtel

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is said to be planning a surprise entry into the race to acquire telecom spectrum, which will pitch it directly against Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio and telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittal's Airtel, sources said. Applications for participating in the July 26 auction of airwaves, including those capable of providing fifth-generation or 5G telecom services such as ultra-high-speed internet connectivity, closed on Friday with at least four applications. Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea -- the three private players in the telecom sector -- applied, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Over 80% Indian firms plan divestment in next 2 years

Over 80% Indian firms plan divestment in next 2 years

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The study is based on responses from over 40 organisations in India across sectors to gauge the success factors, challenges, collaboration landscape and growth areas for divestments in India.