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The problem with Indian forces

The problem with Indian forces

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

US scientist Kornberg wins chemistry Nobel

US scientist Kornberg wins chemistry Nobel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

The Karolinska Institute cited his studies of the molecular basis of eukaryotic transcription in awarding him the 10 million kronor (1.37 million dollar) prize.

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

Can Wastewater Testing tell us more about COVID-19?

Can Wastewater Testing tell us more about COVID-19?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Wastewater containing excreted material can tell us how a community is doing in a particular area pertaining to any epidemic, pandemic, and other bacterial and viral diseases.'

Thanks to Modi's push, GM mustard set to hit Indian markets

Thanks to Modi's push, GM mustard set to hit Indian markets

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Modi government is pushing GM food crops without adequate safety assessment and transparency, claim activists.

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The vaccine candidate, ZyCoV-D, showed a "strong immune response" in animal studies, and the antibodies produced were able to completely neutralise the wild type virus, Zydus said. The 12 institutes have been asked by the ICMR to fast track clinical trials of the vaccine as it is being considered as one of the top priority projects which are being monitored at the topmost level of the government.

I'm a big admirer of engineering in India: Carlos Ghosn

I'm a big admirer of engineering in India: Carlos Ghosn

Rediff.com21 May 2015

'I am a big admirer of engineering in India because India has a particular skill in frugal engineering.'

'India to take KPO to great heights'

'India to take KPO to great heights'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The Global Offshore Outsourcing Summit 2006, organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce kicked off on Friday at the ITC Grand Central, Mumbai.

Nobel winner suggests nuclear fuel bank

Nobel winner suggests nuclear fuel bank

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

IAEA chief ElBaradei said participating countries would be required to pledge not to develop dual-use facilities.

India: World's No.1 banana grower?

India: World's No.1 banana grower?

Rediff.com4 May 2006

Is politics only for sons and daughters?

Is politics only for sons and daughters?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

Is politics in the genes?

Don't watch Superman III and IV

Don't watch Superman III and IV

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

Will BPOs face a staffing crisis?

Will BPOs face a staffing crisis?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

'More younger people are dying in India than in US'

'More younger people are dying in India than in US'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'If you look at the age group of people who died in India, the average age is 35!' 'That's why as a country we should be much more concerned.'

Bt Cotton: Expert demands inquiry

Bt Cotton: Expert demands inquiry

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

PIX: Abhi-Aish, Salman, SRK at Bipasha-Karan's wedding reception

PIX: Abhi-Aish, Salman, SRK at Bipasha-Karan's wedding reception

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Let's take a look at Bipasha Basu-Karan Singh Grover's starry wedding reception...

What is eugenics? A guide to Saif Ali Khan's big words

What is eugenics? A guide to Saif Ali Khan's big words

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

This one's a 'farrago' (thank you, Shashi Tharoor). But don't worry, we've got you covered.

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'Smokers are a highly susceptible population during this pandemic.' 'Health benefits from quitting smoking can start as early as within an hour.'

Watch out! Smelling food makes you fat

Watch out! Smelling food makes you fat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Researchers have found that the smell of food could play an important role in how the body processes calories.

Biotech cos wake up to India's genetic jackpot

Biotech cos wake up to India's genetic jackpot

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Indian scientists as well as biotech firms have awakened to the fact that there is a genetic jackpot in the country's endogamous gene pool.

India missed human genome bus: Kalam

India missed human genome bus: Kalam

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Thursday said that though the country had missed the opportunity of partnering the human genome project, it should become a partner in the proteomics project for gene characterisation.

Fastest supercomputer! NEC beats IBM

Fastest supercomputer! NEC beats IBM

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

Power shortage cost Rs 300,000 crore loss

Power shortage cost Rs 300,000 crore loss

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

"The simplistic assumption of 5 per cent power-intensity of aggregate output in the economy yields a supply-multiplier of 20 and an associated GDP loss of Rs 300,000 crore," the survey, which was tabled in Parliament on Monday, said.

Project on cattle genome begins

Project on cattle genome begins

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

A multinational cow genome project has been launched that is expected to benefit both \n\nhumans and agriculture

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Amarnath yatra kicks off

Amarnath yatra kicks off

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Are you genetically fat?

Are you genetically fat?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Fitness experts Shraddha Sheth and Nikhil Deodhar say you can't change your genetics, but you can make things better than what they are.

Researchers detect cancer with saliva

Researchers detect cancer with saliva

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

A research team found that oral cancer can be detected with saliva with 91 per cent accuracy.

IBM builds world's fastest supercomputer

IBM builds world's fastest supercomputer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

IBM on Wednesday claimed it has built the world's fastest supercomputer, wresting the title from Japanese company NEC.

'It burns and it keeps burning': Wildfires blaze across California

'It burns and it keeps burning': Wildfires blaze across California

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Strong winds have been pushing several sudden and destructive wildfires across the hills and towns north of Los Angeles, burning thousands of acres and hundreds of structures and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.

OIL fire to be doused in a week

OIL fire to be doused in a week

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

The fire raging in an oil well of Oil India Ltd in Assam's Dibrugarh district continued for the fifth day on Monday as experts remained engaged in an unprecedented operation to douse the flames within a week's time.

Els chasing four in a row

Els chasing four in a row

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

The South African known as the "Big Easy" is chasing his fourth successive victory in Australia's richest golf tournament.

Nelson Piquet junior tests for Williams

Nelson Piquet junior tests for Williams

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

The 18-year-old completed 65 laps with a best time exactly three seconds slower than Ralf Schumacher.

James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Kiel broke his leg last week and died in St Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California, last afternoon, confirmed his agent Steven Stevens Sr.

Performance-based bonus on the rise

Performance-based bonus on the rise

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

More and more employers in the US are giving bonuses based on performance instead of annual raises for all employees, a media report has said.

Tiger's moment of magic

Tiger's moment of magic

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005