News for 'Associate Professors'

What to do after BTech: Start working or study further?

What to do after BTech: Start working or study further?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Whether it is higher education or job search, decide wisely says Dr Brijesh Nair, an Associate Professor at VIT, Vellore. He did his Master's and PhD from Arizona State University, Tempe, US.

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'They are too connected for the relationship to completely sour.' 'It will be difficult to mend this relationship, but it will start with full and clear evidence on the issue in question.'

Tollywood gives case study to ISB

Tollywood gives case study to ISB

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Now the film, the maiden venture of Ram Mohan, a management graduate-turned-movie producer, has become an entrepreneurship case study for the Indian School of Business.

Indian American honoured as Scientist of the Year

Indian American honoured as Scientist of the Year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Dr Seshadri Ramkumar, associate professor, Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University, has been honoured as Scientist of the Year, 2009, by the Lubbock Chapter of Achievement Rewards for College Scientists."Normally, very senior scientists who have reached national prominence get the honour," Ramkumar said. "This time, they were gracious to recognise me for my successful result using the nonwoven wipe and its technology transfer."

Possibility of an attack from China? Unlikely

Possibility of an attack from China? Unlikely

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

We invited China expert and rediff.com columnist Dr Srikanth Kondapalli, associate professor of Chinese Studies at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, for a chat with our readers on the Sino-India ties. Here's the transcript...

Terror recruitment module busted in J-K with arrest of PhD scholar

Terror recruitment module busted in J-K with arrest of PhD scholar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

It was also revealed that Bashir motivated two youngsters and made them to join the terrorist ranks.

He wants to 'create' kidney to solve dialysis woes

He wants to 'create' kidney to solve dialysis woes

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

Shuvo Roy did not want to be a doctor. His father was a public health physician and several family members were doctors. "I wanted to be different," says Roy. "So I studied engineering." Now he leads a team that is hoping to create the world's first artificial kidney, writes Sandip Roy.

Experts discuss Indian election in US

Experts discuss Indian election in US

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Despite the Congress coming to power in New Delhi, experts on Indian politics on Thursday said in New York that the election results 'read across the board' as an overwhelming victory for India's oldest political party should not be construed as a national faith in the party.

Indian immigrants slow to assimilate: Study

Indian immigrants slow to assimilate: Study

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Immigrants from India and China are quick to assimilate into the economic fabric of the United States, but are not as quick when it comes to assimilating culturally and in civic matters, a study by Jacob Vigdor, associate professor of public policy studies and economics at Duke University, has found.

How India should handle the Shenzhen arrests

How India should handle the Shenzhen arrests

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

According to the China experts in New Delhi the arrest of so-called 21 Indian diamond merchants on charges of smuggling under China's anti-smuggling laws in Shenzhen on January 8 needs to be handled carefully by the establishment and even the media.

'Pick a career for interest, not scope'

'Pick a career for interest, not scope'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awardee Prof Amitabh Joshi, followed his passion for science 'despite' the Indian education system.

Interview with M Taylor Fravel, the premier expert on China's border disputes

Interview with M Taylor Fravel, the premier expert on China's border disputes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

'China has strengthened defences along all its borders, not the one with India alone.' An exclusive interview with M Taylor Fravel, the premier expert on China's border disputes.

'Congress Backing Lalu Irked Nitish Most'

'Congress Backing Lalu Irked Nitish Most'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

At the core of Nitish Kumar's decision was a cold political calculation. He assessed that the RJD's support base was unlikely to vote for JD-U candidates in the Lok Sabha polls. He was unsure of winning even half a dozen if he stayed with the RJD and the Congress.

Report: Post-workout fat burn myth busted

Report: Post-workout fat burn myth busted

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Researchers have dispelled the long-held myth that burning of fat occurs not just during exercise but also long after the workout is over.

How couples can help each other stay healthy

How couples can help each other stay healthy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Both men and women tend to gain weight right after marriage. So, health experts have offered some tips that will help couples stay healthier together.

Appointment of Pak envoy to US slap for Musharraf

Appointment of Pak envoy to US slap for Musharraf

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

The nomination of Husain Haqqani as the new Pakistani ambassador to the United States, by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, is being seen as a resounding slap on the face of President Pervez Musharraf. Haqqani -- a former journalist, diplomat and currently associate professor at Boston University is one of Musharraf's fiercest critics. In fact, Haqqani has not visited Pakistan for years, fearing possible imprisonment. Haqqani has been scathing in his attacks of Bush govt

An American's emotional reunion with India

An American's emotional reunion with India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

When Alan Johnson, associate professor of English in the Idaho State University in United States, goes to India on a Fulbright Scholarship to lecture and study at the University of Mumbai next year, it will be yet another emotional reunion with a country where he was born to American missionary parents.

Keep the flame of romance burning

Keep the flame of romance burning

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Most people don't realize a relationship is effortful and not static.

Happiness is not impervious to long term change

Happiness is not impervious to long term change

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

"Even though happiness is heritable and relatively stable, it can change. Happiness levels do change, adaptation is not inevitable and life events do matter."

'India, China are locked in a boxing match'

'India, China are locked in a boxing match'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'The 2017 Doklam stand-off in Bhutan, the 2018 Maldives crisis, and the 2020 Nepal Kalapani border dispute shows how Beijing has shot off these countries' shoulders to target India.'

Woman on UCLA shooter's 'kill list' found dead in Minnesota

Woman on UCLA shooter's 'kill list' found dead in Minnesota

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Mainak Sarkar, the man who carried out a murder-suicide at University of California's Los Angeles campus left a "kill list" at his Minnesota home that led authorities to find a woman's body.

Five tips for keeping New Year resolutions

Five tips for keeping New Year resolutions

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

New Year brings with it a host of new resolutions like losing weight, shaping up and treading cautiously with money. However, the 'vows' often remain unaccomplished.

US: How an Indian poet was arrested and tortured

US: How an Indian poet was arrested and tortured

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The detention of actor Shahrukh Khan in the United States may have raised a storm in India, but the arrest Ravi Shankar, associate professor of English and poet-in-residence at Central Connecticut State University, has received little or no coverage in Indian media.Though it happened a month earlier in New York City, the arrest, detention and the actions of the court have raised many questions. Shankar is now consulting attorneys in the case for the legal steps.

How women can improve their bone strength

How women can improve their bone strength

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

A soy diet can come handy!

Hany Babu has black fungus infection, moves HC for treatment

Hany Babu has black fungus infection, moves HC for treatment

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Delhi University associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, moved the Bombay high court on Wednesday seeking medical aid for an eye infection which he developed after contracting Covid-19.

Delhi prof, arrested for FB post on 'Shivling', granted bail

Delhi prof, arrested for FB post on 'Shivling', granted bail

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The statement was posted on the issue of a 'Shivling' found in the Gyanvapi mosque complex which is very sensitive in nature and the matter is pending before the court, the lawyer said in his complaint.

Women in contract jobs fall prey to harassment

Women in contract jobs fall prey to harassment

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Women in part-time or non-permanent jobs are about ten times more likely to be sexually harassed at work, says Associate Professor Anthony La Montagne of the University of Melbourne, which conducted the study.

The impact of a billion cellphone cameras

The impact of a billion cellphone cameras

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Dr Raskar says that it is basically story telling and the intention is to create a platform that can be diffused into society.

'India need not emulate China'

'India need not emulate China'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

In terms of microeconomic parameters such as return on capital, development of domestic entrepreneurship and corporate governance, India is ahead of China, which is more essential for long term growth.

Xi set to secure historic 3rd-term as Chinese President

Xi set to secure historic 3rd-term as Chinese President

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

President Xi Jinping, who has been occupying the top post since 2012, was unanimously chosen as a delegate to the ruling party's 20th national congress at the CPC Guangxi regional meeting on April 22.

PM reconstitutes knowledge commission

PM reconstitutes knowledge commission

Rediff.com5 May 2007

Bhargava, believed to have differences with Pitroda, said he had to pay for being honest and truthful.

First human laughter may be 35,000 year old

First human laughter may be 35,000 year old

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Humour and spirituality emerged together, perhaps as ways for humans to relieve stress, communicate and make social connections in lieu of grooming, roughhousing and other, more direct means used by our primate ancestors.

Mysterious disease: Centre rushes 3-member team to Andhra Pradesh

Mysterious disease: Centre rushes 3-member team to Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, who hails from Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, on Monday spoke with Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan after scores of people including children were hospitalised with an undiagnosed illness.

'Kidney buyers don't understand risks involved'

'Kidney buyers don't understand risks involved'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Sadly there's so much of focus on one person and this one kidney transplant ring. Actually, it is a global phenomenon.

Making Waves In India And Hollywood

Making Waves In India And Hollywood

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'On the set, Ranveer and I got along really well. Ten days after the release, Ranveer messaged me and said, you have killed the scene! For someone like him to message me just says how supportive person he is of newcomers.'

'PM's visit to China was partly successful'

'PM's visit to China was partly successful'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

In a chat with rediff.com readers, Dr Srikanth Kondapalli, Associate Professor in Chinese Studies at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, analysed the prime minister's trip and offered his opinion on whether the trip was worth all the hoopla.

Pakistan Features in Amritsar Campaign

Pakistan Features in Amritsar Campaign

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Several candidates, including Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the BJP's Amritsar candidate, are promising resumption of India-Pakistan trade via the Attari-Wagah land route.

CBI books activist Harsh Mander, NGO for forex violations

CBI books activist Harsh Mander, NGO for forex violations

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The CBI has registered a case of alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act against human rights activist Harsh Mander and his NGO, and searched his premises on Friday, officials said.

'Red wine can keep food-borne diseases at bay'

'Red wine can keep food-borne diseases at bay'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

The health benefits of a glass of red wine have since long been known, but now fans of the fruity tipple may have even more to cheer about, with a study finding that it is capable of protecting humans from common food-borne diseases.

US: Dr Basu-Dutt chosen for award in teaching

US: Dr Basu-Dutt chosen for award in teaching

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Known for her innovative teaching techniques, Basu-Dutt is a master at collaborative and cooperative learning, inquiry-based learning, integrative teaching, and activities-based interdisciplinary approaches.