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Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

As weather patterns grow more unpredictable due to climate crisis, India is taking a giant leap with "Mission Mausam" to improve weather understanding and forecasting through expanded observation networks, better modeling and advanced tools like AI and machine learning.

5G testbed may be rolled out in early Jan

5G testbed may be rolled out in early Jan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The government is planning to roll out 5G testbed in early January to enable small and medium enterprises and other industry players to test their solutions on a working platform, a top Department of Telecom official said on Thursday. For the promotion of 5G indigenous technology, DoT in March 2018, had approved a multi-institute collaborative project to set up an indigenous 5G Test Bed at a total cost of Rs 224 crore. A testbed consists of a specific environment including hardware, software, operating system, and network configuration to test a product or service.

Over 2,000 students have dropped out of IITs in three years!

Over 2,000 students have dropped out of IITs in three years!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

"The reasons for dropouts may be attributed to shifting to other colleges/institutions, personal reasons, medical reasons, getting jobs during PG courses, inability to cope with academic stress etc," Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani informed the Lok Sabha during Question Hour.

Covid third wave peak expected around Sept-Oct: IIT Kanpur study

Covid third wave peak expected around Sept-Oct: IIT Kanpur study

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

As per the assessment from the IIT Kanpur team, the second wave has waned significantly almost in every state except in some Northeast states (Mizoram, Manipur, Sikkim etc.).

The 12 Year Old Who Won Rs 1 Crore

The 12 Year Old Who Won Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'I felt very, very good sitting on the hot seat. It's a different feeling altogether.'

IIT-M row: SC panel summons HRD sec, IIT director

IIT-M row: SC panel summons HRD sec, IIT director

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The national scheduled castes panel on Tuesday issued notices to Union human resource development secretary and IIT-Madras Director asking them to appear before it on June 8 amid a political row over de-recognition of a students' body comprising mostly dalits.

RSS outfit moots changes in exam policy to prevent paper leaks

RSS outfit moots changes in exam policy to prevent paper leaks

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Rao suggested changes should also be brought in the evaluation methods and pitched for introduction of an open-book examination system for competitive examinations designed to test the candidates' "competence, aptitude, attitude and Intelligence Quotient".

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Chanting 'Justice for RG Kar' and 'Justice for our sister', hundreds of IT professionals took to the streets of Sector V in Salt Lake, the city's IT Hub, protesting against the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital.

The many problems confronting the IITs

The many problems confronting the IITs

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Third of faculty positions vacant. One per cent seats empty. New institutes lag in infrastructure, research.

Babu walks dog; athletes told to scram: Report

Babu walks dog; athletes told to scram: Report

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The Indian Express newspaper, on Thursday, reported that athletes and coaches training at the Delhi government-run Thyagaraj stadium are asked to wrap up by 7 pm because Delhi's Principal Secretary (Revenue) Sanjeev Khirwar walks his dog at the facility about half-an-hour later.

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.

River stream found at Ram temple site, trust seeks IITs' help

River stream found at Ram temple site, trust seeks IITs' help

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The construction committee of the temple, chaired by former principal secretary to the prime minister Nripendra Misra held deliberations over the matter in New Delhi on Tuesday, they said.

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'In the larger cities, we can see that 12%-20% of the population making use of the metros. I don't think it is happening in the smaller cities.'

Is IIT Kanpur losing its charm to Delhi and Mumbai?

Is IIT Kanpur losing its charm to Delhi and Mumbai?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Among the first 100 candidates who cleared the IIT-JEE this year, only two successful candidates have chosen Kanpur.

Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Besides opening up the possibility of a policy that allows vintage cars retrofitted with electric batteries to ply on roads, this also gives a clue to how cars older than 15 years that are banned can be valued again by a similar conversion to EVs, says Ritwik Sharma.

'In Delhi, the sahab will not reach before 11 am'

'In Delhi, the sahab will not reach before 11 am'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Prashant Gupta, a student of Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi shares his experience of working as a summer intern in a leading chemical company and goes on to tell what he learnt about corporate behaviour from his field visits across various states in the country.

Katrina Goes On A Movie Date...

Katrina Goes On A Movie Date...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

After inviting childhood friend Malavika Mohanan to the screening of his new film, Sardar Udham, Vicky Kaushal asks rumoured girlfriend Katrina Kaif out on a movie date.

'Kapil Sibal broke his promise'

'Kapil Sibal broke his promise'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Somnath Bharti, president, IIT Delhi Alumni Association and Supreme Court lawyer explains why the HRD minister's dream of 'one country, one exam' is a myth.

Joint Management Entrance Test 2008

Joint Management Entrance Test 2008

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

For admission to two-year, full-time postgraduate programmes in management at IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras and IIT Roorkee for the academic year 2008-2009

Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood is next CBI director

Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood is next CBI director

Rediff.com15 May 2023

He has been appointed to the CBI director's post for a period of two years from the date of taking charge after Subodh Kumar Jaiswal completes his tenure on May 25, a government order said on Sunday.

SEE: AAP picks Harbhajan Singh for Rajya Sabha

SEE: AAP picks Harbhajan Singh for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

AAP has nominated former cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its Rajya Sabha candidate from Punjab

Only 3 Indian institutes in top 200 universities in the world

Only 3 Indian institutes in top 200 universities in the world

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Three Indian universities feature in the top 200.

Jagadesh Kumar, whose term as JNU VC saw controversies, is new UGC chairman

Jagadesh Kumar, whose term as JNU VC saw controversies, is new UGC chairman

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

JNU vice chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar, whose tenure was marred by controversies, has been appointed as chairman of the University Grants Commission.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Kejriwal: From anti-corruption crusader to liquor scam accused

Kejriwal: From anti-corruption crusader to liquor scam accused

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

In his absence, the party stares at uncertainty as many of its other senior leaders are either in jail or in political obscurity.

Harvard, IIT graduates are tea sellers, too

Harvard, IIT graduates are tea sellers, too

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

An increasing number of b-school graduates are exploring tea-based services and products for businesses and some of them have tasted success too.

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

"Chandrayaan-2 is not the end of story. Our plans on Aditya L1 solar mission, human spaceflight programme are on track. A large number of advance satellite launches are planned in the coming months. SSLV will make its maiden flight sometimes in December or January. Testing of 200 ton semi-cryo engine is expected to begin shortly. Work is on to provide NAVIC signals on mobile phones, which will open the path to develop large number of applications for societal needs," he added.

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Addressing reporters at his residence soon after the meeting ended, Chowdhury said six names came up before the panel for the selection of the two ECs and the names of Sandhu and Kumar were finalised by a majority of members of the high-powered panel.

Harbhajan, Chadha among 5 AAP candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

Harbhajan, Chadha among 5 AAP candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party has nominated former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, Lovely Professional University founder Ashok Mittal, AAP MLA Raghav Chadha, IIT Delhi faculty Sandeep Pathak and industrialist Sanjeev Arora for the March 31 Rajya Sabha polls.

COVID-19: India records 50,356 fresh infections, 577 deaths

COVID-19: India records 50,356 fresh infections, 577 deaths

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The number of active cases of COVID-19 remained below 6 lakh for the ninth consecutive day.

Odd-even returns to Delhi; Kejriwal praises new traffic law

Odd-even returns to Delhi; Kejriwal praises new traffic law

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Kejriwal announced the odd-even scheme as part of the seven-point 'Parali Pradushan' action plan that also includes mass distribution of anti-pollution masks, mechanised sweeping and water sprinkling on the roads, tree plantation, and special plans for 12 pollution hotspots in the city.

Mridul Agarwal of Delhi zone tops JEE-Advanced with highest-ever marks

Mridul Agarwal of Delhi zone tops JEE-Advanced with highest-ever marks

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Kavya Chopra, also from Delhi zone, who became the first female to top the JEE-Main exam, has emerged as the topper in JEE-Advanced among females. She has scored 286 marks out of 360 with her overall rank being 98.

There's More To Life Than NEET

There's More To Life Than NEET

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Beyond a point, competition is boring. The fun is in the doing, irrespective of outcome. By the time I was in college, I knew I valued awareness more than success, notes Shyam G Menon.

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Parents, students and coaching institutes will find alternatives to cater to the demand.'

India to have 33-35 lakh active cases by May 15: IIT scientists

India to have 33-35 lakh active cases by May 15: IIT scientists

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

In predicting that the active cases would go up by about 10 lakh by mid-May before sliding, scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur and Hyderabad applied the 'Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive), and Removed Approach' (SUTRA) model.

IIT fee doubled; waiver for SC/ST, poor

IIT fee doubled; waiver for SC/ST, poor

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The annual fee has been hiked from Rs 90,000 to Rs two lakh.

Is Faiz Ahmed Faiz's poem 'anti-Hindu'? IIT-Kanpur panel to probe

Is Faiz Ahmed Faiz's poem 'anti-Hindu'? IIT-Kanpur panel to probe

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

An IIT-Kanpur student recited the poem 'Hum Dekhenge' by Faiz against which a complaint was filed by Dr Vashimant Sharma, a temporary faculty member, and 16 others, including faculty members and students.

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Traffic was thrown out of gear in national capital New Delhi on Saturday and several major roads witnessed a chock-a-block situation, a day after the fortnight-long Odd-Even scheme restricting movement of private cars ended.

Delhi CM hopes pollution won't affect India-B'desh T20

Delhi CM hopes pollution won't affect India-B'desh T20

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hopes pollution will not affect the India-Bangladesh T20 International in the city on November 3, emphasising that his government has been taking steps such as the odd-even scheme to improve the air quality.

'Entrepreneurship is a marathon'

'Entrepreneurship is a marathon'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'There are multiple ups and downs.' 'You should be able to withstand all that.' 'You need to have the temperament to run a marathon.'