News for 'Indian Institute of Science'

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Had it not been for the complicity of the state and Biren Singh's leadership, these riots would not have spread this far and for so long.'

'It was my dream come true to meet Kalam'

'It was my dream come true to meet Kalam'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

'He was very down to earth; he said Good Luck with a heartful Smile which meant a lot to me since he was the leading Nuclear Scientists that I had ever met'

Pix: New tunes, drone show among many firsts in Beating Retreat

Pix: New tunes, drone show among many firsts in Beating Retreat

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

From the drones show to projection mapping show, this year's ceremony also presented quite a few firsts.

Tough road ahead for Sabahuddin, Fahim Ansari

Tough road ahead for Sabahuddin, Fahim Ansari

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

There is a long legal battle ahead of these two men. In both the Rampur and the IISc cases, charges are yet to be framed and the trial would commence once this is done. In addition, the two will also have to defend themselves against the special leave petition that will be filed by the Maharashtra government, before the Supreme Court.

IISc attack eyewitness gives account

IISc attack eyewitness gives account

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

She said that there were more than one terrorists.

Should China's Arunachal Name Changes Worry India?

Should China's Arunachal Name Changes Worry India?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

How does blatantly claiming Indian territory help to maintain 'peace in border regions', is a mystery that only China can explain, notes Claude Arpi.

At 30, this Indian-American is a trailblazer

At 30, this Indian-American is a trailblazer

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Indian American student Dr Sandeep Kishore, who was conferred with the 2012 Raymond W Sarber Awards, tells Aziz Haniffa what the award means to him and how he endeavours to bridge the gap between public sciences and public health.

Govt to set up 5 more IITs: PM

Govt to set up 5 more IITs: PM

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced on Wednesday that the government has decided to set up five more Indian Institutes of Technology

Delta plus: New Covid variant identified in India

Delta plus: New Covid variant identified in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The highly transmissible Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 has mutated further to form the 'Delta plus' or 'AY.1' variant but there is no immediate cause for concern in India as its incidence in the country is still low, scientists in New Delhi said.

Specialise in management from IIM-Bangalore

Specialise in management from IIM-Bangalore

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

The Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore, invites applications for admission to its Fellow Programme in Management.

IIT, IISc scientists dislike Facebook's Free Basics

IIT, IISc scientists dislike Facebook's Free Basics

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

They are asking TRAI to reject the plan in the interest of protecting the citizens' right to use Internet

Kalam to speak on India's prospects in  Valley

Kalam to speak on India's prospects in Valley

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The event is being organised jointly by the Indian Institute of Science Alumni Association of North America, Pan-IIT, India Community Center and TiE Silicon Valley.

Indian engineers unwilling to sweat it out: IIT-K Director

Indian engineers unwilling to sweat it out: IIT-K Director

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The lack of right attitude towards understanding engineering has become a major concern today, says Prof Indranil Manna, Director, IIT Kanpur.

'Plants can't help cool earth if CO2 is in excess'

'Plants can't help cool earth if CO2 is in excess'

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Contrary to the belief that plants could help cool land, scientists have found that plants will directly warm the land surface when there is excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The attack took place on Saturday when the woman and her mother came to Delhi from Jaipur for some work, they said, adding that a first information report (FIR) has been registered.

Indian chosen for prestigious scientists' body

Indian chosen for prestigious scientists' body

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Dr Sangeeta N Bhatia, director, Laboratory for Multiscale Regenerative Technologies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been chosen to the newest class of the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators.

India will touch peak population of 1.69 bn in 2063

India will touch peak population of 1.69 bn in 2063

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Indian cities need $840 bn investment over 15 yrs, says World Bank report.

V Ramakrishnan is India Abroad Person of the Year

V Ramakrishnan is India Abroad Person of the Year

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Given his tremendous achievement -- only seven Indians and people of Indian-origin have been honoured with a Nobel Prize -- it was no surprise that, even during a year of exceptional achievement by members of the Indian-American community, Dr Ramakrishnan would be named India Abroad Person of the Year 2009.

How terrorists carried out the attack on IISc

How terrorists carried out the attack on IISc

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Sabhauddin, the man alleged to be behind the attack on the Indian Institute of Science along with prime accused Abu Hamza, has revealed that their initial plan was to attack the Indian Space Research Organisation in Bangalore.

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The hacker group, which identified itself as 'Pakistan Haxors Crew (PHC)', said, 'nothing deleted or stolen. Just here to deliver my message to Indians'.

'The pandemic has made us more hateful'

'The pandemic has made us more hateful'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'The reason why we have reached such depths is because of the breakdown of the rule of law, and not the political atmosphere.' 'Yes, the political atmosphere has aggravated the situation.'

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'Imagine taking care of a patient who is infected with Covid. A human nurse is unable to do that due to fear of infection. The robot can do that task, while it is controlled or supervised by the human nurse. So the robot becomes an extension of the nurse.'

'Only time will tell if we can save Joshimath'

'Only time will tell if we can save Joshimath'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'All hydropower projects in the Himalayan region must be stopped.' 'Joshimath is not alone.'

Is Bangalore a sitting duck?

Is Bangalore a sitting duck?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

Bangalore lacks the requisite equipment to handle such a situation. There are various areas in Bangalore which continue to be prone to terror attacks. As of now it is only the Vidhan Soudha, which has the most secure devices in place.

Number of IITs to go up to 12

Number of IITs to go up to 12

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

The government aims to increase the number of Indian Institutes of Technology from seven to 12, Union Minister of Science and Technology Murli Manohar Joshi said on Wednesday.\n\n

PhD, MS at IIT-Madras

PhD, MS at IIT-Madras

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras invites applications for its Ph D/ MS programmes.

PIO woman cancer-free after experimental drug trial in UK

PIO woman cancer-free after experimental drug trial in UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

An Indian-origin woman who was given just months to live a few years ago is celebrating on Monday after doctors say she is showing no evidence of breast cancer following a clinical trial at a UK hospital.

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Taliban have been known for using violence to force the people to accept their agenda and views, he added.

De-coding Lashkar's terror operations

De-coding Lashkar's terror operations

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Code language is crucial for a terrorist operation's success. Investigations have revealed that the 26/11 killers communicated with each other using coded language.

Scholarships for Indian students in Scotland

Scholarships for Indian students in Scotland

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Scholarships for Indian students in Scotland, announced by the British Council.

Legal options before Sabahuddin and Ansari

Legal options before Sabahuddin and Ansari

Rediff.com4 May 2010

The option these two men have as of now is to seek the release order from the Mumbai court and then seek bail before the Uttar Pradesh court

AP, Karnataka in war of words over IISc campus

AP, Karnataka in war of words over IISc campus

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

While AP Chief Minister Ken Rosaiah has thanked the central government for the move to set up the IISc's second campus in the backward district of Anantapur in AP, his Karnataka counterpart B S Yeddyurappa has made it clear that the second IISc campus would come up in Chitradurga district of Karnataka.

How terrorists slip out

How terrorists slip out

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Ever wondered how terrorists make their exit after their operations? There is a clear-cut plan for terrorists to make their way to Pakistan after their operations, say the police after interrogating Sabahuddin, who is being grilled by the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad.

Delhi court reject Kobad Ghandy's plea

Delhi court reject Kobad Ghandy's plea

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

A Delhi court refused to allow a plea of top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy to be referred to the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences following his allegation that he was not being provided with proper medical care at Tihar jail.

MSc programmes on offer

MSc programmes on offer

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata and Pune has announced admissions to its five-year integrated MSc programme.

How will IISc spend its Rs 100 crore

How will IISc spend its Rs 100 crore

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Farm fires from Punjab choke Delhi, AAP blames Centre

Farm fires from Punjab choke Delhi, AAP blames Centre

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The increase in stubble burning has kicked off a political slugfest, with Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday saying that there had been a 19 per cent rise in farm fires over 2021 in Punjab and that the Aam Aadmi Party had turned the national capital into a gas chamber.

India battling climate change and it is getting worse, warn experts

India battling climate change and it is getting worse, warn experts

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The experts said that climate change is not only raising temperatures and making India's heatwaves hotter, but also changing weather patterns that further drive dangerous weather extremes.

Booster dose of anti-Covid vax not needed at this stage: Experts

Booster dose of anti-Covid vax not needed at this stage: Experts

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

As the global debate on booster shots gathers momentum, several scientists in New Delhi said the priority must be to ensure that more people are inoculated with at least their first jab.