News for 'Indian Science and Technology'

India records 1,75,000 innovations at grassroot level

India records 1,75,000 innovations at grassroot level

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Speaking at the Global Innovation and Technology Alliance Platform in New Delhi, T Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology said, India has captured a grassroot innovation system through formal structures.

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' on Kashmir: China after Xi-Imran meet

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' on Kashmir: China after Xi-Imran meet

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In the past, India strongly rejected references made to Jammu and Kashmir in a previous joint statement by Pakistan and China.

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

IT firms are training employees of their clients and even aspiring IT professionals, in order to create fresh revenue streams amid shrinking deal sizes in traditional software maintenance, says Ayan Pramanik.

Pak minister wants diplomatic ties with India cut-off

Pak minister wants diplomatic ties with India cut-off

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

He, however, praised Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria as a good person, but criticised the Indian government's actions.

Student counselling for careers in avionics

Student counselling for careers in avionics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is organising Student Counselling for admission to its courses.

Alert: BOYSCAST Fellowship

Alert: BOYSCAST Fellowship

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Alert: BOYSCAST Fellowship

'ISRO has already built tech for sending humans to space'

'ISRO has already built tech for sending humans to space'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'We are planning to send an unmanned mission prior to the man mission, in next two years.'

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you are serious about your future, here are some MBA programmes and short courses you can consider, advises Arun Jagannathan is co-founder and CEO, CrackVerbal.

Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

5 things you must know about this scientific trailblazer.

Terror attacks in JK see major drop after scrapping Article 370: Govt in LS

Terror attacks in JK see major drop after scrapping Article 370: Govt in LS

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The number of terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir has shown significant decline since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.

Britain, India sign trade agreement

Britain, India sign trade agreement

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

As part of the deal, Global Innovation and Technology Alliance sponsored by Indian government's Department of Science and Technology and UK's Technology Strategy Board will support UK and Indian businesses and academics in joint R&D and innovation projects over a three-year period.

'This feeling of hatred is not going to stop'

'This feeling of hatred is not going to stop'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'Unfortunately, our political class is not interested in making this society equal. They just want to exploit the situation for their own benefit.'

Srinivas Kuchibhotla would have been India's future

Srinivas Kuchibhotla would have been India's future

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Had the slain Indian-American engineer stayed in India, he would have earned less but his life might have been spared, Sunanda K Datta-Ray says, pondering the question of where one belongs.

Ex-IAS officer hints at Puri for Rajiv's IPKF fiasco

Ex-IAS officer hints at Puri for Rajiv's IPKF fiasco

Rediff.com15 May 2019

In his book Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer, makes a dig at Hardeep Singh Puri, former diplomat, Union minister and BJP nominee from Amritsar Lok Sabha seat, for Rajiv's faulty Sri Lankan policy, writes Rasheed Kidwai.

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The USCIS announcement indicated that the US government is going to be tough and stringent in approval of H-1B visas this year.

Chandrayaan-2 achieved 98% success: ISRO chief

Chandrayaan-2 achieved 98% success: ISRO chief

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Sivan asserted that though Chandrayaan-2 did not go as per script, it will have no bearing with on the 'Gaganyaan' mission.

Innovative field research in India helped Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo win Economics Nobel

Innovative field research in India helped Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo win Economics Nobel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

This year's Laureates have shown how the problem of global poverty can be tackled by breaking it down into a number of smaller - but more precise - questions at individual or group levels, he Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

Veteran nuclear scientist Sekhar Basu dies of Covid-19

Veteran nuclear scientist Sekhar Basu dies of Covid-19

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Veteran atomic scientist and former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Dr Sekhar Basu succumbed to Covid-19 early on Thursday at a private hospital in Koklata, a health department official said. He breathed his last just three days after turning 68.

Modi arrives in US to attend Quad, address UNGA

Modi arrives in US to attend Quad, address UNGA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington, DC, on Wednesday on an official visit to the United States during which he will hold the first face-to-face meeting with President Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris, attend the maiden in-person Quad summit and address the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Modi on revolving stage at Madison Square Garden

Modi on revolving stage at Madison Square Garden

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

'Since there will be US lawmakers, deans of leading universities like Harvard and Columbia and personalities from the worlds of art, culture, politics, medicine, science, technology, "We have made a request to the prime minister to say something in English." Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC.

Why India denied China 5-G trial

Why India denied China 5-G trial

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Given the security dilemma prevailing between India and China, India should curb the operation of Chinese telecom companies in India, asserts Dr Rup Narayan Das.

Parl passes CrPC Bill, Shah promises exemptions for political detainees

Parl passes CrPC Bill, Shah promises exemptions for political detainees

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The bill was passed by a voice vote after Shah sought to allay concerns raised by the Opposition, which claimed the draft law was "draconian".

5 dream jobs that will help you survive recession

5 dream jobs that will help you survive recession

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Artificial Intelligence will create 2.3 million machine learning jobs by 2020.

Indian American selected for $250,000 Cherry Teaching Award

Indian American selected for $250,000 Cherry Teaching Award

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

One of the first things Meera Chandrasekhar noticed at Brown University, where she was enrolled in the doctorate program in physics, was that there were just three women and some two dozen men.

7 jobs in DEMAND

7 jobs in DEMAND

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

There will be a huge market for healthcare professionals, data and security experts and digital marketers, says Navneet Singh, founder, Avsar HR Services.

All you wanted to know about Indo-Japan trade

All you wanted to know about Indo-Japan trade

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

We take a look at India's major imports and exports with Japan in recent years.

'You cannot have Muslims in India lagging behind'

'You cannot have Muslims in India lagging behind'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

A fundraiser for the Aligarh Muslim University hosted in California saw keynote speakers talk about the plight of Indian Muslims and a way out.

8 courses to pursue after GATE 2013

8 courses to pursue after GATE 2013

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

With public sector undertakings giving prominence to GATE scores, the prospects for engineering graduates just got bigger and better. Read on to know how an additional certification can add value to your career.

How to get an internship at IISc Bangalore

How to get an internship at IISc Bangalore

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sarvesh Agrawal of Internshala offers a detailed guide on the application process.

UP govt develops medicines with cow urine for liver, immunity

UP govt develops medicines with cow urine for liver, immunity

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The UP government is also planning to free up its own land from illegal encroachment to set up these new cow- shelters in "safe locations" and with full facility for fodder and water.

SERVe: An amazing solar car designed by Indian students

SERVe: An amazing solar car designed by Indian students

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The car which has a 30 kmph cruising speed, can travel a distance of 150 kms on a fully charged battery.

'Ghus ke maara': Pak minister brags about Pulwama attack

'Ghus ke maara': Pak minister brags about Pulwama attack

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

"We hit India by entering inside. Our achievement in Pulwama is the achievement of the entire community under the leadership of Imran Khan. You all also have credit (for it), Chaudhry told the National Assembly on Thursday.

Char Dham Highway: 'Damage will be irreversible'

Char Dham Highway: 'Damage will be irreversible'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'From environmental impact assessment to forest clearances, this has turned out to be an unscientific road-widening project with catastrophic consequences.'

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 10 ministers at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh.

Entrepreneurs, do you have that Next Big Idea?

Entrepreneurs, do you have that Next Big Idea?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Nadathur S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL), at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) has announced the launch of Next Big Idea, a business plan competition.

Was Ravana the world's first aviator?

Was Ravana the world's first aviator?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

'Even among scientists and technology mavens -- typically communities that tend to view the world through the lens of logos or reason and not mythos, there is a shiny-eyed enthusiasm for the mythical world,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

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.

5 reasons why young India needs to UPSKILL

5 reasons why young India needs to UPSKILL

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Over 80% of graduate engineers passing out of universities in India are unemployable. With digitisation going mainstream, this skill deficit can be redressed through world-class training material, points out Ankit Shyamsukha, CEO, ICA Edu Skill.

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'