News for 'Indian Council for Research'

Delhi university's new centre to focus on Partition, including Congress role

Delhi university's new centre to focus on Partition, including Congress role

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The Delhi University will set up a Centre for Independence and Partition Studies to facilitate research on the "high voltage politics" accompanying Partition and how the then central leadership failed to contain the "germs of separatism", documents show.

India registers 2.81 lakh new COVID cases, 4,106 deaths

India registers 2.81 lakh new COVID cases, 4,106 deaths

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The number of active cases stands at 35,16,997, accounting for 14.09 per cent of the total infections.

Younger more affected by Covid as they're going out: ICMR

Younger more affected by Covid as they're going out: ICMR

Rediff.com11 May 2021

In response to a question on whether younger population were getting more affected, Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said the comparison of data during the first and the second wave of COVID-19 has shown that there is not much age difference.

HC says govt has power to delete articles on RAW ops, rejects plea

HC says govt has power to delete articles on RAW ops, rejects plea

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The bench added it was the petitioner who was putting the identity of intelligence officials at risk of getting exposed by discussing the issue in the court.

COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin enters phase-3 trials

COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin enters phase-3 trials

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Covaxin is being developed by Bharat Biotech, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of Virology.

IIM-A ties up with three corporates for research

IIM-A ties up with three corporates for research

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

IIM-A announced a tie-up with three corporate houses -- CRISIL, ATS Infra and SAP -- for research in financial markets, infrastructure and entrepreneurship.

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

Nipah mortality rate much higher than Covid, says ICMR

Nipah mortality rate much higher than Covid, says ICMR

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

He asserted that all efforts are on to contain the spread of the virus in Kerala.

1 more Nipah case found in Kerala, govt to ramp up testing

1 more Nipah case found in Kerala, govt to ramp up testing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

A 39-year-old man tested positive for the Nipah virus, which was transmitted to him through direct contact with an infected person who died on August 30, State Health Minister Veena George said in Kozhikode on Friday.

Centre to hold meet amid massive Covid spike in China, elsewhere

Centre to hold meet amid massive Covid spike in China, elsewhere

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The minister will review the COVID-19 situation at 11:30 am on Wednesday 'considering the international scenario', they said.

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Vaccine War leans towards stoking nationalistic fervour, but that shouldn't stop you from watching a film that is solemn about the Indian scientific community's achievement, notes Mayur Sanap.

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Tiger was roaming in the streets of Indore on May 08. A state of panic ensued in the area after the incident.

Covid-positive ICMR chief admitted to AIIMS

Covid-positive ICMR chief admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bhargava, who is also a cardiologist, had tested positive for coronavirus infection around 7-8 days ago and was under home isolation

'We need to convert research into start-ups'

'We need to convert research into start-ups'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

India needs to invest a lot more money in science research and translate this research into products and solutions for its people, says trustee at the Infosys Science Foundation and co-founder at Infosys Kris Gopalakrishnan.

Is Son Preference Hurting India?

Is Son Preference Hurting India?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A cultural preference for sons in India may be expressed as 'son preference' or 'daughter aversion', arising from patrilocality, patrilineality, the cost of dowry, and old-age support from sons.

COVID-19: India records new daily high of over 3.86 lakh cases

COVID-19: India records new daily high of over 3.86 lakh cases

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 31,70,228 comprising 16.90 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further dropped to 81.99 per cent.

Spouses of G20 leaders savour street food, millet dishes

Spouses of G20 leaders savour street food, millet dishes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

"First ladies from Turkiye, Japan, the UK, Australia and Mauritius, among others visited the exhibition at NGMA (National Gallery of Modern Art)," the source added.

Govt in talks with SII for Nipah antibody, may put imports on hold

Govt in talks with SII for Nipah antibody, may put imports on hold

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Given the recurring outbreaks in the last five years, the government is considering domestic manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies for treating Nipah virus infections and is in talks with Serum Institute of India, report Shine Jacob and Sohini Das.

Why China Issued Stapled Visas To Arunachal Athletes

Why China Issued Stapled Visas To Arunachal Athletes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Chinese inference is that if the Chinese visa is embossed on an Indian passport, held by Indian citizens from Arunachal Pradesh, it may be tantamount to recognising Indian sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh, states Rup Narayan Das.

COVID-19 Cases: No Reason For Alarm

COVID-19 Cases: No Reason For Alarm

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'The fortunate part is that the severity is less. New strains are continuously forming and the virus is getting less severe.'

COVID-19: India records 9,309 cases, 78 fresh fatalities

COVID-19: India records 9,309 cases, 78 fresh fatalities

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 20,47,89,784 samples have been tested up to February 11 with 7,65,944 samples being tested on Thursday.

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Ahluwalia was married to former deputy chairperson of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia and is survived by her husband and two sons.

Centre remains on high-alert for new Covid variants

Centre remains on high-alert for new Covid variants

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

COVID-19 is on the verge of becoming endemic but Indian scientists are keeping a close watch on each new variant and the government would continue to maintain a high alert, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said, underlining that the virus has managed to survive and is going to stay.

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Foreign policy is always a work in progress and ups and downs are built into foreign policy process. What is permanent is national interest. Hopefully, this year, which will also witness general elections in the country, will also clear clouds in the foreign policy horizon, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Nigerian tests positive for monkeypox, India's tally rises to 13

Nigerian tests positive for monkeypox, India's tally rises to 13

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The woman has been admitted to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital.

COVID-19: Record 2,023 deaths, 2,95,041 cases in single day

COVID-19: Record 2,023 deaths, 2,95,041 cases in single day

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase for the 42nd in a row, the active cases have increased to 21,57,538, comprising 13.82 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has dropped to 85.01 per cent.

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Should we not be creating roles in India for the talented, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

One of those infected with the virus was a nine-year-old boy.

Why India is worried about EU's draft due diligence law

Why India is worried about EU's draft due diligence law

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

It aims at tackling issues such as child labour, mistreatment of workers, and denial of basic wages, among others. There will also be penalties for non-compliance.

India reports 40,715 new Covid cases, 199 deaths in a span of 24 hours

India reports 40,715 new Covid cases, 199 deaths in a span of 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The active caseload now comprises 2.96 per cent of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 95.67 per cent, the ministry data updated at 8 am stated.

NCW slams IAF for two-finger test on woman officer

NCW slams IAF for two-finger test on woman officer

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The NCW has raised strong objections to a woman Air Force officer allegedly being subjected to the "banned and intrusive two-finger test" by Indian Air Force doctors, and asked the air chief marshal to take necessary steps.

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The university's academic council in a meeting on Friday had passed a motion for the removal of the chapter titled Modern Indian Political Thought.

India records 13,742 new COVID-19 cases, 104 fatalities

India records 13,742 new COVID-19 cases, 104 fatalities

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 1,10,30,176 with 13,742 new infections, while the recoveries have surged to 1,07,26,702, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

COVID-19: India records 10,584 new cases

COVID-19: India records 10,584 new cases

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 21,22,30,431 samples have been tested up to February 22 with 6,78,685 samples being tested on Monday.

India's active COVID-19 cases increase to 1,50,055

India's active COVID-19 cases increase to 1,50,055

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surpassed 1.10 crore with 14,199 new infections being reported in a day, while active cases registered an increase for the fifth consecutive day, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Dom's Take: Vaccine Politics

Dom's Take: Vaccine Politics

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

is puzzled by the politics of the COVID-19 vaccine. Will only Indians in states going to the polls get a vaccine shot? What happens to Indians in non-election bound states? When will they be protected from the pandemic?

Safe to consume milk from LSD-infected cattle: IVRI official

Safe to consume milk from LSD-infected cattle: IVRI official

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Lumpy Skin Disease has spread in more than a dozen states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana.

Cong MP urges govt not to drop Malabar rebellion heroes from martyrs' list

Cong MP urges govt not to drop Malabar rebellion heroes from martyrs' list

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, he said the ICHR should be reminded of its responsibility to celebrate the country's history and heritage 'without any political agenda.'

India records 11,067 new Covid cases, 94 deaths

India records 11,067 new Covid cases, 94 deaths

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 1,08,58,371 with 11,067 new infections, while fresh fatalities remained below 100 for the fifth consecutive day, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

India records 4,03,738 new Covid cases; 4,092 deaths

India records 4,03,738 new Covid cases; 4,092 deaths

Rediff.com9 May 2021

India recorded 4,03,738 fresh COVID-19 cases in a day, which pushed the tally to 2,22,96,414, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.