News for 'Carnegie Mellon University'

IT specialisation from Carnegie Mellon university?

IT specialisation from Carnegie Mellon university?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

SSN School of Advanced Software Engineering, Chennai, in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University, invites applications for its MSIT programme.

Subra Suresh to head Carnegie Mellon University

Subra Suresh to head Carnegie Mellon University

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Subra Suresh, director of the National Science Foundation, a $7-billion independent government science agency charged with advancing all fields of fundamental science, engineering research and education, was on Tuesday named the new president of Carnegie Mellon University.

Caparo-Carnegie Mellon tie-up for university

Caparo-Carnegie Mellon tie-up for university

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

London-based NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul's Caparo Group on Friday announced a tie-up with the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University of the US to establish a university near Delhi.

Carnegie Mellon, Deakin plan bases in K'taka

Carnegie Mellon, Deakin plan bases in K'taka

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Sources say Carnegie Mellon's president Jared L Cohon, who was in Bangalore recently, held discussions with senior state officials in this regard. The university is planning to establish a skeleton presence in Bangalore to study the market condition before starting a full-fledged campus here. They want to help the IT sector in the country secure quality manpower.

IIT-ian named Carnegie Mellon dean

IIT-ian named Carnegie Mellon dean

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

TCS in pact with Carnegie Mellon

TCS in pact with Carnegie Mellon

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Paul donates $500000 to Carnegie Mellon varsity

Paul donates $500000 to Carnegie Mellon varsity

Rediff.com17 May 2007

NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul has donated $500,000 to the Carnegie Mellon University in North America for developing an infant Lab Suite in memory of his daughter Ambika.

Carnegie Mellon receives $35 million gift from TCS

Carnegie Mellon receives $35 million gift from TCS

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Largest industry gift to CMU and largest gift from outside US will support new facility and student scholarships

Pradeep Khosla reappointed Carnegie dean

Pradeep Khosla reappointed Carnegie dean

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Under Khosla, an Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur alumnus who did his MS and PhD from Carnegie Mellon, there has been a 25 per cent increase in the number of PhD students there, and an increase of more than 50 per cent in the number of graduate students who were women or underrepresented minorities.

The Indian Hand in Australia's World Cup Win

The Indian Hand in Australia's World Cup Win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Meet Urmila Rosario, the World Cup 2023 winning side's team manager.

Indian-American elected top national academician in the US

Indian-American elected top national academician in the US

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Subra Suresh is one of the only 16 living Americans to be elected to all three national academies, the IOM, the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering.

IIT alumnus named the next UC San Diego chancellor

IIT alumnus named the next UC San Diego chancellor

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Pradeep K Khosla, dean of Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering, also known as the Carnegie Institute of Technology, has been selected as the eighth chancellor of the University of California, San Diego.

Now, smartphones that can identify knuckle touch

Now, smartphones that can identify knuckle touch

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

To open up the smartphone screens to commands from other parts of the hand, Chris Harrison, from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, has built the prototype.

Win an Oscar lose a marriage!

Win an Oscar lose a marriage!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

A new study has revealed that Oscar winners in the Best Actress category are at a higher risk of divorce than nominees who do not win.

Dealing with goons on the Internet

Dealing with goons on the Internet

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

Carnegie Mellon University's researchers have designed new computer tools to better understand and potentially thwart the growth of internet black markets where attackers use well-developed business practices to hawk viruses, steal data and attack services. The researchers estimate the total value of the illegal materials available for sale in the seven-month period at more than $37 million.

IIT honour for Google-mentor Rajeev Motwani

IIT honour for Google-mentor Rajeev Motwani

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Rajeev Motwani, Google mentor and Stanford Professor who died early this year has been selected for the first PAN IIT Lifetime Achievement Award, while, Pradeep Khosla, Dean of the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University has been chosen for the Academic Excellence Award.

Now, robot that can discover objects on its own

Now, robot that can discover objects on its own

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, have developed a new 'smart' robot that can analyse and learn about new objects on its own.

'Indian B-school students can beat MIT-ians'

'Indian B-school students can beat MIT-ians'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

In an exclusive interview to rediff.com, Prof. Balachandran spoke about his association with MDI, Gurgaon, Indian School of Business and his plans as the dean of the Great Lakes Institute of Management.

How hackers can snoop on private web sessions too

How hackers can snoop on private web sessions too

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Most web browsers offer a private mode, intended to leave no trace of surfing history on the computer.

A Q Khan accused of plagiarism

A Q Khan accused of plagiarism

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist A Q Khan, allegedly involved in proliferating nuclear technology to countries like North Korea and Iran, has now been accused of plagiarism.

A simple whack to silence a ringing phone!

A simple whack to silence a ringing phone!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Feel embarrassed when your phone starts ringing amid an important meeting? Help could be on the way -- as American scientists have developed a device that would enable you to silence the gadget by just "whacking" it.

Nasdaq keen to buy stake in NSE

Nasdaq keen to buy stake in NSE

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

NASDAQ, the world's largest electronic equities exchange, is looking to acquire equity position in National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Indian American scientist Subra Suresh honoured

Indian American scientist Subra Suresh honoured

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

A top Indian American scientist who heads the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, will be inducted into the Institute of Medicine in recognition of his research into cell mechanics related to malaria, blood diseases and certain types of cancer.

Kung Fu Panda is a Dream

Kung Fu Panda is a Dream

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Not only is it the year's top animated film thus far, it's the top Kung Fu offering as well, and an effort that will doubtless bring a smile to fans of both genres. Lord knows, it's the best film to star Jackie Chan in ages.

A machine that reveals most private thoughts

A machine that reveals most private thoughts

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

American researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh found that with the aid of a sophisticated scanner and computer programme, they were able to determine how the brain lights up when thinking about different subjects.

Listening to cell phone while driving is risky

Listening to cell phone while driving is risky

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The findings revealed that brain activity in parietal lobe, the brain area that assimilates sensory information and plays a crucial role in navigation, decreased by 37 percent. The activity in occipital lobe, the area that processes visual information, was also reduced.

Do populist Budgets win elections?

Do populist Budgets win elections?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

They don't, yet governments persist with populist Budgets. Why?

IITs to invest over Rs 1500 cr for virtual varsity

IITs to invest over Rs 1500 cr for virtual varsity

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

To be modelled on the Carnegie Mellon University.

Indian-American developing low-cost PCs

Indian-American developing low-cost PCs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

New initiatives by chip and computer manufacturers and Dr Raj Reddy of Carnegie Mellon University are joining hands to widen computer use by making them cheaper and easier to handle.

Indian scientist working on $250 PC-phone-TV

Indian scientist working on $250 PC-phone-TV

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

Raj Reddy, a researcher of Indian-origin has developed a PCtvt, a wireless network personal computer.

Beware! Self-promotion can backfire on you

Beware! Self-promotion can backfire on you

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Researchers found that recipients of excessive self-promotion view self-promoters as less likeable and as braggarts.

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Blue Origin's 10th human flight, NS-30, will lift off from Launch Site in West Texas on Tuesday, February 25.

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Anand Henry, an Indian-origin former Meta software engineer is suspected of killing his wife and twin sons before turning a gun on himself in a gruesome murder-suicide in the United States state of California, according to authorities.

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year's prize in economics.

COVID-19 vaccine unlikely before Fall of 2021: Experts

COVID-19 vaccine unlikely before Fall of 2021: Experts

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Researchers at McGill University in Canada carried out a survey of 28 experts working in vaccinology in late June 2020. The majority of those surveyed were mostly Canadian or American academics with an average of 25 years of experience working in the field.

Interns need to file tax returns

Interns need to file tax returns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Students earning stipend in foreign currency need to pay tax, unless they get it as allowance.

Why shouldn't the blind also enjoy books?

Why shouldn't the blind also enjoy books?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

'Hear2Read' -- an open-source Text To Speech (TTS) software that offers audio books in Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu -- is a first of its kind initiative in the country.

Being vegetarian is BAD for the environment

Being vegetarian is BAD for the environment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Consuming more fruits, vegetables, dairy and seafood can actually harm the environment, according to a study.

Infosys co-founder donates $1.8 mn for brain research

Infosys co-founder donates $1.8 mn for brain research

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

In January, Gopalakrishnan had donated Rs 225 crore (Rs 2.25 billion) to set up a brain research centre in a joint effort between IISc and a trust formed by him and his wife.