News for 'Institute of International Studies'

Siachen progress needed for peace process: Pak

Siachen progress needed for peace process: Pak

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Lack of progress on these issues can cast a shadow on the ongoing dialogue process," he said.

ICFAI plans centres abroad

ICFAI plans centres abroad

Rediff.com31 May 2005

As part of its efforts to emerge as an international university, the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysis of India is exploring the possibilities of opening up centres in various countries.

NSA Doval cancels China visit to deal with Pathankot attack

NSA Doval cancels China visit to deal with Pathankot attack

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Indian officials said Doval's visit will be rescheduled as he is preoccupied with the handling of the Pathankot incident.

Your take: Foreign universities on Indian soil?

Your take: Foreign universities on Indian soil?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

If the Foreign Educational Institutional Bill is passed, would you prefer to study at a foreign university's Indian campus? Tell us!

'Indiawallah' to be prestigious Wadhwani Chair

'Indiawallah' to be prestigious Wadhwani Chair

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

'In the time I have been an Indiawallah, I have seen three US Presidential visits to India, nuclear sanctions, nuclear cooperation, a border conflict with Pakistan, the growth of IT services, a government losing a confidence vote, and so much more,' Rick Rossow, the new Wadhwani Chair in US-India Policy Studies tells Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa.

25 mn more kids to go hungry by 2050; India to be worst-hit

25 mn more kids to go hungry by 2050; India to be worst-hit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Over 25 million more children will suffer from malnourishment by 2050 due to effects of climate change and India will be one of the worst affected in the Asian region, a report by the International Food Policy Research Institute said on Wednesday.

Meet Sarvesh Agrawal, the mind behind Internshala

Meet Sarvesh Agrawal, the mind behind Internshala

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Sarvesh Agrawal tells Shobha Warrier about how he built a start-up "of the interns, by the interns and for the interns."

Indian scientists find new genes

Indian scientists find new genes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

The results confirm the existence of some of the newly identified genes.

How lack of 'suitable' jobs is holding back women employment

How lack of 'suitable' jobs is holding back women employment

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

A new paper by blames 'jobs deficit' for the decline in female labour force.

Modi's India First angers Xi

Modi's India First angers Xi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'China is constantly probing India's weaknesses.' 'The challenge is to implement a strategy that will allow India to buy time, gather its strength, and eventually counter China,' recommends Harsh V Pant and Vinay Kaura.

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'It looked as if India had been a major player in science at that time, raising the question when and why things changed,' says distinguished aerospace scientist Professor Roddam Narasimha.

Group of scientists seeks President's intervention to withdraw proposed LDAR

Group of scientists seeks President's intervention to withdraw proposed LDAR

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Lakshadweep Research Collective said it along with 60 other signatories from the scientific community have written to President Ram Nath Kovind seeking his intervention to withdraw the "incautious draft" Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation of 2021.

'Putin is a goonda'

'Putin is a goonda'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Sholay wallah kahani hai: 'Gabbar Singh aayega, Gabbar Singh aayega.' 'But what is inside Gabbar Singh nobody knows.'

Coronavirus cases in India reaches 60

Coronavirus cases in India reaches 60

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Issuing a travel advisory, the health ministry also called for passengers with travel history to China, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Japan, Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Iran, Malaysia, France, Spain and Germany to undergo self-imposed quarantine for a period of 14 days from the date of their arrival, and their employers to facilitate work-from-home for such employees during this period.

Zardari faces threat from Pakistan army

Zardari faces threat from Pakistan army

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Pakistan's new President Asif Ali Zardari may face threat from his country's army, which remains unwilling to counter a resurgent Taliban effectively, a leading think tank claimed on Thursday."The Pakistani army remains unable or unwilling to counter effectively the resurgent Taliban and Zardari's major challenge is to gain the trust of the army, which in turn may pose a threat to him," the International Institute for Strategic Studies said.

Why majority Indians are short and underweight

Why majority Indians are short and underweight

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'The reason why people are underweight and short is because they have not got quality food during their growing years.'

'Health of its citizens is not a priority for the Indian State'

'Health of its citizens is not a priority for the Indian State'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

'Political elites need to feel that these are our children dying, that this is a crisis for us, a tragedy for our community, we must take immediate action to save the lives of our people.'

Scottish Scholarship Programme

Scottish Scholarship Programme

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Scottish International Scholarship Programme for full time postgraduate study at any of Scotland's universities or higher education institutions.

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala issued the warrant during a hearing in a terror financing case instituted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police against some members of the JeM.

When China stole India's thunder

When China stole India's thunder

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The BRICS summit made clear that China's support for Pakistan is unwavering. China will continue to pressure India to ease tensions with Pakistan and resolve the Kashmir dispute.

What Vikas Yatra is Modi talking about?

What Vikas Yatra is Modi talking about?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

A report by the Azim Premji University showed that during the pandemic 270 million Indians were pushed into poverty. Meaning that they were not poor according to the government poverty line before, but have become now. Aakar Patel mulls on the state of the nation as the Modi government enters its eighth year.

How a 'Blade Jumper' turned to science to earn Rio Games place...

How a 'Blade Jumper' turned to science to earn Rio Games place...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Paralympic champion Markus Rehm said he hoped new scientific studies would prove he gains no advantage through his prosthesis and clear him to compete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August.

'Final problem is going to be between US and Pak'

'Final problem is going to be between US and Pak'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Interview with K Subrahmanyam. He used to chair the Joint Intelligence Committee and headed the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses for 15 years, is one of India's foremost strategic experts

What Mission Shakti means for India's defence

What Mission Shakti means for India's defence

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Experts said India has possessed the anti-missile technology for several years but needed the political go-ahead to actually test it in live conditions.

Indian-American scientist wins prestigious prize

Indian-American scientist wins prestigious prize

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

An atmospheric scientist, Ramanathan focuses his research on global climate dynamics, the greenhouse effect, aerosols, clouds, and the earth radiation budget.

Panagariya to be NITI Aayog's vice-chairman

Panagariya to be NITI Aayog's vice-chairman

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

An official announcement to this effect would be made next week. The vice-chairman would be of Cabinet rank.

Expert tips to crack the CFA exam

Expert tips to crack the CFA exam

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekhar, Country Head - India, CFA Institute shared crucial advice to crack the competitive exam.

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

CEO Vishal Sikka's strategy is in line with focus on academic research in new technologies.

'Al Qaeda is not interested in Afghanistan'

'Al Qaeda is not interested in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Afghan politician Ali A Jalali, a former interior minister, speaks on the situation in his country.

Covid 2nd wave on downswing, cases declining for 20 days: Govt

Covid 2nd wave on downswing, cases declining for 20 days: Govt

Rediff.com27 May 2021

A steady decline in new COVID-19 cases has been recorded in India for the last 20 days, with 24 states witnessing a dip in active cases since the last week, the Union health ministry said.

Muslim leaders suffering from inferiority complex: Pak SC judge

Muslim leaders suffering from inferiority complex: Pak SC judge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Leaders of Muslim world are suffering from an "acute inferiority complex", which stems from the "legacy of the colonial era", Justice Muhammed Al-Ghazali of Supreme Court of Pakistan said.

'India will not allow Bhutan to engage with China'

'India will not allow Bhutan to engage with China'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The recent withdrawal of subsidies on cooking gas and kerosene to Bhutan, since revived, has raised the hackles in China, with a state-run daily saying India will not allow Bhutan to freely engage with it.

WATCH: Bangladesh players practice in smog-hit Delhi

WATCH: Bangladesh players practice in smog-hit Delhi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

With the skies over Delhi clouded with smog, many cast worried eyes on the fate of the first India-Bangladesh Twenty20 International scheduled at the Arun Jaitley stadium on Sunday.

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

Economists seek package for working poor

Economists seek package for working poor

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Highlighting a steep disparity in the pay hikes of executives and the labour force during the economic boom, Raymond Torres, director at the ILO's International Institute of Labour Studies in Geneva, pointed out that worldwide the average hike in executive pay was 10 per cent as compared to a mere 0.7 per cent for workers.

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.

Unnerved by Trump's stand on Taiwan, China flexes muscle

Unnerved by Trump's stand on Taiwan, China flexes muscle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'Chinese pressure on Taiwan is unlikely to ease till Beijing feels that stability is being restored in the Sino-US relationship,' says former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Can you prepare for multiple entrance exams simultaneously?

Can you prepare for multiple entrance exams simultaneously?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Nilkancha Badhiye who is currently pursuing her MBA in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi tells us how she cracked the entrance examination while pursuing her final year of graduation.

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The virus of trust deficit seems to be taking a toll of the friendship built over the years by succeeding leaderships of the two countries,' notes Rup Narayan Das.