News for 'Albert Einstein'

Princeton univ to host first-ever Hinduism week

Princeton univ to host first-ever Hinduism week

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Although student groups have presented a Hinduism week at Princeton in previous years, the organisers said this is the first year the celebration will be hosted by the Office of Hindu Life founded last year. And this sponsorship gives the event a high official profile

Chaplin was on Hitler's hit list, says book

Chaplin was on Hitler's hit list, says book

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Charlie Chaplin was on Adolf Hitler's hit-list being categorised as an 'Artistic Jew', suggests a Nazi propaganda book, which has the name of prominent Jewish figures, including Albert Einstein.

Meet The Robinsons is a fun fable

Meet The Robinsons is a fun fable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

The latest Disney feature isn't consistently funny, but impresses overall.

Pele in intensive care, condiition improving

Pele in intensive care, condiition improving

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Retired Brazilian soccer great Pele is in the intensive care unit in a Sao Paulo hospital where he is being treated for a urinary tract infection, but his condition is improving, the hospital said on Thursday.

Class XII exams: Maths = nightmares?

Class XII exams: Maths = nightmares?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

For those who have conquered the fundamentals, all they need now is practice. For those, who haven't the tips given below could benefit you.

The IIT entrepreneur with an idea bank!

The IIT entrepreneur with an idea bank!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Ankit Mehta's Ideaforge develops human powered cell phone chargers and fully automated Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs). With these chargers, you can charge your phone while in a car, bike, etc.

Star trek of the hare and the tortoise

Star trek of the hare and the tortoise

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

'Chinese arsenal and capabilities can be swivelled against India.'

Tips for the first-time tax payer

Tips for the first-time tax payer

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

At present, there is no income tax for people earning less than Rs 1.5 lakh as annual income.

Pele undergoes eye surgery

Pele undergoes eye surgery

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

Pele underwent an eye operation on Thursday after suffering a sudden loss of vision during a trip abroad.

A Q Khan too popular: Kasuri

A Q Khan too popular: Kasuri

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

He said Pakistani public opinion had made it impossible for Musharraf to impose legal penalties on the scientist.

Indian scientists find answers that eluded Einstei

Indian scientists find answers that eluded Einstei

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

TIFR scientists have found and proposed an experimental test for the quantum theory of gravity, the first step to unify the forces of nature that rule the universe.

How to become RICH with just Rs 100

How to become RICH with just Rs 100

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

When Terror Strikes!

When Terror Strikes!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

As residents of Gaza flee their homes to escape an Israel invasion, Israelis mourn their dead a week after the Hamas attack.

A colossus who died lonely

A colossus who died lonely

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Soccer legend Pele hospitalized again

Soccer legend Pele hospitalized again

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Three-time World Cup winner Pele was taken to hospital on Monday with an urinary infection, local media have reported, the second time this month he has been admitted for medical treatment.

Brazil soccer great Pele undergoes back surgery

Brazil soccer great Pele undergoes back surgery

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Brazilian soccer legend Pele has undergone back surgery, a close aide told Reuters on Saturday, the latest in a series of recent health problems afflicting the 74-year-old former player.

'Pele is not saying goodbye in a hospital right now'

'Pele is not saying goodbye in a hospital right now'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Brazil great Pele has not been moved to palliative care, one of his daughters said on Sunday, downplaying reports that he was in end-of-life care.

Pele recovering in hospital following removal of tumour

Pele recovering in hospital following removal of tumour

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Brazil soccer great Pele said on Monday that he was recovering in hospital from surgery to remove a tumour from his colon.

When statues came to life!

When statues came to life!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Wait, did that statue really move? It may have been the question many people asked while taking a walk in Marche-en-Famenne, a tiny town in Belgium, during the International Living Statues Festival. Here's a collection of the best scenes from Europe's biggest "living statue" festival.

GST is a good and simple tax: PM's top quotes

GST is a good and simple tax: PM's top quotes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at the Central Hall of Parliament ahead of the GST launch at midnight. Here are highlights from the PM's speech

Scientists glimpse Einstein's gravitational waves; PM Modi lauds role of Indian scientists

Scientists glimpse Einstein's gravitational waves; PM Modi lauds role of Indian scientists

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

International scientists said they have glimpsed the first direct evidence of gravitational waves, which Albert Einstein predicted a century ago.

Pele recovers, to leave hospital on Tuesday

Pele recovers, to leave hospital on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Brazilian soccer legend Pele has overcome a urinary tract infection and will be discharged from the hospital where he had kidney stones removed three weeks ago, his doctors said on Monday.

Indian-origin girl in UK has more IQ than Einstein

Indian-origin girl in UK has more IQ than Einstein

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

A 12-year-old Indian-origin girl in United Kingdom has stunned everyone after she scored an incredible 162 on her IQ test -- even higher than Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

Teacher's Day: Inspiring lessons from Einstein, Kalam, Obama

Teacher's Day: Inspiring lessons from Einstein, Kalam, Obama

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Let these thought-provoking quotes by famous teachers from across the world inspire you.

PHOTOS: When Hawking visited India

PHOTOS: When Hawking visited India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Here's a glimpse of the 16-day India visit of the 'world's best known scientist'.

Soccer legend Pele's renal support removed until Monday

Soccer legend Pele's renal support removed until Monday

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Brazilian football legend Pele's health continued to improve on Sunday, with doctors removing renal support temporarily to assess the evolution of a urinary tract infection.

Brazil mourns loss of 'King' Pele

Brazil mourns loss of 'King' Pele

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele's death has unified Brazil, a country starkly divided by a bruising presidential election.

Stephen Hawking passes into the ages

Stephen Hawking passes into the ages

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

One of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Einstein passes into worlds beyond our understanding.

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.' 'So, all the students face the same stress.' 'But those students who are mentally weak are more affected.'

Brazil soccer great Pele is stable after prostate surgery

Brazil soccer great Pele is stable after prostate surgery

Rediff.com8 May 2015

In a statement, the Albert Einstein Hospital said Pele had undergone a transurethral resection of the prostate. According to the US National Institutes of Health's website, the procedure involves removing an internal part of the prostate gland in order to treat an enlarged prostate.

Soccer legend Pele improving, still in intensive care

Soccer legend Pele improving, still in intensive care

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Brazilian soccer great Pele "is in better condition" though he remains in an intensive care unit being treated for a urinary tract infection, the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo said on Friday.

Pele says he remains 'strong' amid cancer battle

Pele says he remains 'strong' amid cancer battle

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Brazilian soccer great Pele said on Saturday he was "strong" and grateful for the widespread support he has been receiving after being hospitalized in Sao Paulo earlier this week as he battles colon cancer.

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

In the early hours Monday, his body arrived under fireworks in the city of about 430,000 people from Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital.

PIX: This artist creates stunning art on used tea bags

PIX: This artist creates stunning art on used tea bags

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Think twice before throwing a used tea bag in the trash can!

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

He possessed an IQ of 180, higher than Albert Einstein's, but his life and career took unexpectedly bizarre routes. Dhruv Munjal salutes the strange genius of Bobby Fischer.

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2023 has revealed the top 25 Funniest entries of 2023 in its final shortlist.

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand dedication ceremony of Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj following a nine-day celebration that commenced on September 30.

Roger Penrose, 2 others share Physics Nobel for black hole research

Roger Penrose, 2 others share Physics Nobel for black hole research

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The Nobel Assembly on Tuesday said in a tweet, 'The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics with one half to Roger Penrose and the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez.'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

Oxford debating society puts off Mamata event at 11th hour, draws fire

Oxford debating society puts off Mamata event at 11th hour, draws fire

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Oxford Union Debating Society, citing unforeseen "circumstances", on Wednesday sought to postpone a scheduled virtual address by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the last moment, drawing flak from the ruling Trinamool Congress, which sniffed "political pressure from the highest level" in the matter.