News for 'Committee on Science'

Parrikar is in good health, no leadership change in Goa: BJP

Parrikar is in good health, no leadership change in Goa: BJP

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Parrikar has been admitted to the AIIMS for follow-up treatment reportedly for a pancreatic ailment.

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The study also found that most GM foods did not disclose the fact on the label. "A few also made false claims of being GM-free," the study by CSE said.

Murthal rapes: 3-women cop panel visits 'crime scene' for clues

Murthal rapes: 3-women cop panel visits 'crime scene' for clues

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The three-member committee of women police officers constituted to receive complaints regarding alleged rape of women at Murthal near Sonepat during the Jat stir on Saturday visited the site of the alleged incident.

Opposition criticises Khadse's claim that Namaz is Yoga

Opposition criticises Khadse's claim that Namaz is Yoga

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Maharashtra's Minorities Affairs Minister Eknath Khadse courted controversy after comparing Yoga with Namaz, evoking a sharp response from the opposition in Mumbai.

Case of abetment to suicide registered in JNU scholar death

Case of abetment to suicide registered in JNU scholar death

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The board at AIIMS including members belonging to SC/ST said Krishnan died due to asphyxia and no injury mark was found on the body.

Home ministry issues fresh proforma for Padma awards

Home ministry issues fresh proforma for Padma awards

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

To make the process of conferring Padma awards more transparent, the home ministry has issued a revised proforma for people who wish to apply for the prestigious civilian honours.

Indu Malhotra to be sworn-in as SC judge tomorrow

Indu Malhotra to be sworn-in as SC judge tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

She is the first woman lawyer to enter the top judiciary directly.

'Vested interests want private players in space'

'Vested interests want private players in space'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'ISRO facilities are very expensive and any damage caused by these start-ups can create havoc to our space programme.'

Left backs off on patent issue

Left backs off on patent issue

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

In a virtual climb-down, Left parties on Friday dropped their earlier demand of referring the third Patent (Amendment) Bill to a Parliamentary committee and will submit a note on their suggestions to government in the next few days.

Entrepreneurship is not the solving of a sum but the painting of a picture

Entrepreneurship is not the solving of a sum but the painting of a picture

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

India's salvation lies in job creation by entrepreneurs, say Manish Sabharwal and Ashok Reddy.

The desi genetic engineer and his fine crop of mustard

The desi genetic engineer and his fine crop of mustard

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

GM is already in our food chain for years. The approval for indigenous GM mustard should put fake fear-mongering to rest, says Shekhar Gupta

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

Rakesh Khurana appointed Harvard College dean

Rakesh Khurana appointed Harvard College dean

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Rakesh Khurana, the Marvin Bower professor of Leadership Development at Harvard Business School, professor of sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and co-master of Cabot House, was named dean of Harvard College Wednesday.

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports on the incident, the court initiated proceedings at 1 pm, Registrar General (RG) Dinesh Kumar Sharma said.

How safe is the bottled water you drink?

How safe is the bottled water you drink?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

While FSSAI announced it would ban bromates in breads, it proposes to allow the very same in drinking water

Intel, Motorola may shift to India

Intel, Motorola may shift to India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Intel and Motorola might dump Israel in favour of India and China as the hub of their activities, the Israeli representative of global IT consulting firm Gartner said.

Health emergency in Delhi; schools shut till Nov 5

Health emergency in Delhi; schools shut till Nov 5

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

A Central Pollution Control Board official said the AQI entered the "severe plus" or "emergency" category late on Thursday night, the first time since January this year.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.

JPC to meet on Oct 9 over cola row

JPC to meet on Oct 9 over cola row

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

The Centre for Science and Environment which alleged that soft drinks brands in India contain high levels of pesticides, is scheduled to make a detailed presentation before the Joint Parliamentary Committee which may meet on October 9 and 10.

Indian innovation patented in US

Indian innovation patented in US

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

In a development marking the global market potential of Indian grassroots innovations, a foot-pedal sprayer pump has been patented in the United States and its technology transferred to a US company.\n\n\n\n

How Jaitley made good friends even among opponents

How Jaitley made good friends even among opponents

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh puts it succinctly: "Arun Jaitley was every non-BJP person's favourite BJP-ite."

Okay to give financial aid to Wani's kin? J&K govt wants to know

Okay to give financial aid to Wani's kin? J&K govt wants to know

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The Jammu and Kashmir government has cleared ex-gratia to next of kin of 17 persons, including Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani's brother, killed in terrorism-related incidents in the Valley, while giving one week's time for filing of any objection before formal orders are issued.

Swaraj undergoes kidney transplant, condition stable: AIIMS

Swaraj undergoes kidney transplant, condition stable: AIIMS

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Swaraj, 64, was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit after the nearly six-hour-long surgery by a team of 50.

While Delhi chokes on smog, Rs 1,500cr green funds lie unused

While Delhi chokes on smog, Rs 1,500cr green funds lie unused

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The lion's share of the amount -- Rs 1,003 crore (till November 10) -- comes from an Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) imposed by the Supreme Court in 2015 on trucks entering Delhi while the rest is made up of cess on every litre of diesel sold, in effect since 2008.

Pepsi withdraws case against CSE

Pepsi withdraws case against CSE

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Softdrink major Pepsi Co on Tuesday withdrew from the Delhi high court the petition filed by it challenging the controversial report of Centre for Science and Environment

'As a daughter of Indian immigrants, I'm proud to serve President Obama'

'As a daughter of Indian immigrants, I'm proud to serve President Obama'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Aditi Hardikar says she is proud to honour her parents' sacrifices by giving back to her community and country.

JPC grills 2 labs on cola report

JPC grills 2 labs on cola report

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

The Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, and Central Food Laboratory, Kolkata, were on Monday asked by JPC to explain why their sample test results on pesticide residues in soft drinks were at variance

Ganguly ropes in Waqar, Murali to coach Bengal's youngsters

Ganguly ropes in Waqar, Murali to coach Bengal's youngsters

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Brainchild of former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, the iconic bowling duo, who have signed a three-year contract, will spend at least 30 days with a pool of Bengal youngsters for a development programme aimed at creating supply line for the senior team.

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

Cola firms seek experts' report

Cola firms seek experts' report

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

China will never allow anyone to take away territory: Prez Xi

China will never allow anyone to take away territory: Prez Xi

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The president said China would never allow "any people, organisation or political party to split any part of Chinese territory out of the country at any time, in any form."

Sudanese-origin British citizen named in car crash outside UK Parliament

Sudanese-origin British citizen named in car crash outside UK Parliament

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The 29-year-old, who has studied electrical engineering in Sudan, lived in Birmingham's Sparkhill district. He describes himself as a shop manager.

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Police probe still on; ex-parte stay against sexual harassment panel report and court permission to enter premises help NGO chief

Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Russian diplomacy is presumably at work.' 'The ground is slippery, because "territorial sovereignty" is a hugely sensitive issue,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'India going to be one of the largest economies in the world'

'India going to be one of the largest economies in the world'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Barry Eichengreen, professor of economics and political science, University of California, Berkeley, analyzes the transparency of the Reserve Bank of India, the growth rate of the Indian economy and why he feels globalisation can never be rolled back.

Court grants bail to JNU professor in 8 sexual harassment cases

Court grants bail to JNU professor in 8 sexual harassment cases

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Students, professors and women rights organisations have been protesting, demanding his arrest, after some students accused him of sexual harassment.

Meet Edappadi Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM

Meet Edappadi Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM was among the senior ministers who had proximity to Jayalalithaa.

Bharat Ratna C N R Rao: I expect great things to happen under Modi

Bharat Ratna C N R Rao: I expect great things to happen under Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

'No PM has said no to anything we have proposed. I am not a politician and I cannot give speeches about things, but a lot of good things have been done in science by previous governments.' 'Under Dr Manmohan Singh, we could do a few important things. I used to meet him once in 6, 8 weeks. He often said, 'Professor Rao, you assume that you have my approval and carry on.' He was shy and decent. He is a real gentleman.' 'Science keeps me going at 80. I feel young.' Professor C N R Rao, the eminent scientist who was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, on the state of science in India.