News for 'Indian Institute of Science'

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.' 'So, all the students face the same stress.' 'But those students who are mentally weak are more affected.'

Afghan army man gets Indian hands in transplant

Afghan army man gets Indian hands in transplant

Rediff.com17 May 2015

A 30-year-old Afghan military captain from Kandahar, who lost his hands while defusing mines in the war-torn country, now has two Indian hands -- thanks to a successful transplant carried out at an institute in Kochi.

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

In fact, given the current tensions and massed troops on both sides, there is a danger that the LAC will become more like the Line of Control with Pakistan, a heavily fortified and strongly defended border where weapon fire exchanges regularly occur. Indeed, Stratfor Worldview research has listed a sharp increase in new Chinese facilities along the LAC in 2019-20.

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

NITI Aayog recommendations cite the need for greater industry-academia collaboration to meet skill demand

Manmohan Singh recuperating well from Covid: Cong

Manmohan Singh recuperating well from Covid: Cong

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

"Singh is stable and is progressing well. He has had no episodes of fever," Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath appointed ISRO chief

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath appointed ISRO chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath has been appointed as the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation as well as the space secretary, a personnel ministry order issued on Wednesday said.

It's time for brain gain, say Indian scientists in US

It's time for brain gain, say Indian scientists in US

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

YIM has been instrumental in more than 90 young Indian scientists going back to India.

EC reviews Covid, law and order situation in poll-bound states

EC reviews Covid, law and order situation in poll-bound states

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The poll panel carried out a "complete review" of the Covid status and took inputs from medical experts on "safety measures to be ensured" during campaigning and polling.

Want to be an engineer?

Want to be an engineer?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

PDPM-Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Jabalpur, invites applications for admission to its four-year B Tech programmes.

Job Offers: 2nd Gen IITs score big

Job Offers: 2nd Gen IITs score big

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Some of the second-generation IITs have seen more job offers from the start of the first phase of final placements to date than compared to the previous year.

'National interest is at stake'

'National interest is at stake'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

At joint US Congress session, Modi's veiled attack on China, Pak

At joint US Congress session, Modi's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi also made a veiled reference to China, saying the global order is based on the respect for the principles of the UN Charter, peaceful resolution of disputes, and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Joshimath: There will be more disasters, accept it

Joshimath: There will be more disasters, accept it

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Each disaster has the same message: Learn to respect the mountains before you build tunnels, roads, and houses, notes Sunita Narain.

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

At a virtual press conference to launch the report, Inger Anderson, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme, said, "Climate change is here and now. No one is safe. Despite warnings from so many years, the world did not listen. We need to act now. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will not only limit climate change but also reduce air pollution."

Govt plans to set up more IIITs

Govt plans to set up more IIITs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The government is considering setting up new Indian Institutes of Information Technology in the country, though the locations have not yet been decided, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Want to work with The Oberoi Group? Read this!

Want to work with The Oberoi Group? Read this!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Here's your chance to be a part of The Oberoi Group or study at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science.

The doctor who will operate on the prime minister

The doctor who will operate on the prime minister

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Dr Ramakanta Panda, who will perform heart bypass surgery on Dr Manmohan Singh at the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, on Saturday, is an expert in revision (repeat) bypass surgeries. Dr Panda, who is attached to the Asian Heart, is credited with performing more than 700 repeat bypass surgeries in the past.

Maha records 3900 new Covid cases; 'alarming', says Tope

Maha records 3900 new Covid cases; 'alarming', says Tope

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

He said in the last 8-10 days, the active cases in the state stood in the range of 5,000-6,000.

26/11 arms trainer Abu Hamza is dead, says Jundal

26/11 arms trainer Abu Hamza is dead, says Jundal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

'Abu Hamza', who has been linked to several terror strikes in the country, including the 2005 attack on the prestigious Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, is dead, if the statement of 26/11 key handler Syed Zabiuddin is to be believed.

Hurrah! Indian students can work in UK post studies

Hurrah! Indian students can work in UK post studies

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Indians are welcome to study and work in Great Britain, says UK's Minister for Science and Universities Jo Johnson.

India to start cellphone security testing facility

India to start cellphone security testing facility

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Taking security concerns into account, India has decided to set up facilities to test and certify mobile phone hardware and software supplied by foreign telecom companies. These tests, at present, are conducted abroad.

Microsoft launches AI digital labs in India, to train 1.5 lakh students

Microsoft launches AI digital labs in India, to train 1.5 lakh students

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

As part of the three-year programme, Microsoft will support select institutions with infrastructure, curriculum and content, access to cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) services as well as developer support, the company said in a statement.

Spicejet flies into history books with India's first biojet-fuel run flight

Spicejet flies into history books with India's first biojet-fuel run flight

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Made from Jatropha crop, the fuel has been developed by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun.

Lashkar funded Mumbai attacks with fake currency

Lashkar funded Mumbai attacks with fake currency

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Some of the money used to finance the terror attacks in Mumbai last November and the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru in December 2005 came via a fake currency racket, sources from the Intelligence Bureau and Central Bureau of Investigation have revealed.

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'How many hours should I prepare for IIT-JEE?'

'How many hours should I prepare for IIT-JEE?'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

In an online chat with readers, Dr Sanjeev Verma and Dr Gaurav Gaurav Sharma, experts, Vidya Mandir Classes addressed queries related to cracking the IIT-JEE.

Reaching out with a truckload of notebooks

Reaching out with a truckload of notebooks

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

A group of students at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is working to motivate and inspire young minds.

US presidential award for 3 Indian American scientists

US presidential award for 3 Indian American scientists

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

United States President Barack Obama has named three Indian American scientists among 96 researchers as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.

Jundal's lying! Abu Hamza is alive and in Kashmir

Jundal's lying! Abu Hamza is alive and in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Hamza, wanted for his role in the attack on the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru and who was among those present in the control room in Karachi, Pakistan when the 26/11 attacks were being carried out in Mumbai, has been off the radar for a while now.

Bharat Ratna to Prof CNR Rao comes as icing on the cake

Bharat Ratna to Prof CNR Rao comes as icing on the cake

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Research and teaching have remained Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao's first priority and first love, and that is what sets him apart, says Dinesh C Sharma

IIT-Kgp admissions open for MTech, MCP

IIT-Kgp admissions open for MTech, MCP

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

IIT K opens admissions for it Masters programmes.

'Career in politics like a dream with an unknown outcome'

'Career in politics like a dream with an unknown outcome'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

In an interview, Rajeev Gowda, Professor of Economics and Social Sciences, of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, explains how management education can connect to a career in politics and why women are seen in smaller numbers in both b-schools and in the political arena. The question is how many of us are willing to get our hands dirty? Read on!

IBM tops India Supercomputers' list

IBM tops India Supercomputers' list

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

As per the 'India's Top Supercomputers list for 2011', complied and published by Supercomputer Education and Research Centre of IISc, IBM topped the list with six high performance computing installations across India.

Tihar jail inmate in B'lore for interrogation

Tihar jail inmate in B'lore for interrogation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Police said the team investigating the case brought Ibrahim after taking him into police custody till March 10.

Super 30 founder is a role model in Japan

Super 30 founder is a role model in Japan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Anand Kumar finds a special mention in a book that has a chapter on his achievements.

1 killed, 3 injured in explosion in IISc lab in Bengaluru

1 killed, 3 injured in explosion in IISc lab in Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Technician Manoj from Mysuru died on the spot while three others suffered injuries.

IISC terror strike: 6 men found guilty, one let off

IISC terror strike: 6 men found guilty, one let off

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

A Bangalore court has found six people guilty of abetting the attack on the Indian Institute of Science in 2005, in which one person was killed. The court, while convicting six of the accused, acquitted one. Mohammad Raza Ul Rehman, Afzal Pasha, Mehboob Ibrahim,Mirudin Khan, Nizamuddin and Munna have been convicted while Chand Pasha has been acquitted. The police had identified 11 people who helped stage the IISC attack. Four of them were gunned down in an encounter.

Scorching numbers that prove this summer is the deadliest yet

Scorching numbers that prove this summer is the deadliest yet

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The graphic above shows the number of heat wave deaths in India each year since 1967.

Of archaic I-T laws and charity

Of archaic I-T laws and charity

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Several restrictions on tax deductions for charity are no longer appropriate today.