News for 'Land Sciences'

'Mamata will win Bengal with 190+ seats'

'Mamata will win Bengal with 190+ seats'

Rediff.com1 May 2021

'The BJP knows it can't win Bengal.'

Swaraj file nomination from Vidisha; hopes for a big win

Swaraj file nomination from Vidisha; hopes for a big win

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Sitting Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Sushma Swaraj on Friday filed her nomination papers from Vidisha and expressed confidence about increasing her victory margin.

Mukesh Ambani to set up varsity

Mukesh Ambani to set up varsity

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

The university is expected to match the standards of institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford.

China's first lunar rover back in action after 'nap'

China's first lunar rover back in action after 'nap'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

China's first moon rover is back to work after a "nap" and has succeeded in sending back the first images of the national flags on itself and the lander, space authorities said on Sunday.

DON'T MISS! Best photos of the week

DON'T MISS! Best photos of the week

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by ace Reuters photographers.

Realty hits green hurdle as NDA's reforms end up in court

Realty hits green hurdle as NDA's reforms end up in court

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The ease with which city-level master plans are altered and land-use patterns changed without considering carrying capacities or the overall environmental footprint of urbanisation in different states has already created water and air pollution crises in several emerging and existing cities.

Glacier man's project starved of funds

Glacier man's project starved of funds

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Chewang Norphel is a dejected man today for failing to get more funds for his dream project.

'Pak must do more on terrorisrm'

'Pak must do more on terrorisrm'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The Chandrayaan-2 will conduct the next level of scientific studies on the Moon, writes T E Narasimhan.

The ODDEST moments of 2018

The ODDEST moments of 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

These 22 bizarre photos are perfect examples of the weird and sometimes hilarious world we live in.

Parrikar returns to Goa after discharge from AIIMS

Parrikar returns to Goa after discharge from AIIMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Parrikar will stay at his private residence in Panaji,

Fortis to build 7-star medicity in Gurgaon

Fortis to build 7-star medicity in Gurgaon

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The company will start construction on the 950-bed medicity tomorrow. It will be spread over 10.7 acres of land.

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Out of its 47 operational satellites, India currently has six to eight satellites which are used entirely for military purposes.

NASA images reveal how we light up the world at night

NASA images reveal how we light up the world at night

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

NASA has released new global maps of Earth at night.

We believe in action, not mere tokenism: Sitharaman

We believe in action, not mere tokenism: Sitharaman

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The Defence Minister said it has been decided to give women permanent commission in the Army, Navy and the Air Force like their male counterparts.

Mann ki Baat: Lead the digital movement, PM tells the youth

Mann ki Baat: Lead the digital movement, PM tells the youth

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

The prime minister said gradually people are "shedding their hard currency mindset" and moving towards digital currency and the youth are leading the way using their mobile phones as the new tool to make and receive payments.

China H1 property investment growth slows for 2nd month

China H1 property investment growth slows for 2nd month

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

In June alone, property investment was up only 3.5 per cent from a year ago.

'Assamese feel betrayed by the BJP'

'Assamese feel betrayed by the BJP'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'If there are provocations and people try to exploit and manipulate the situation along linguistic, religious lines, then Assam might relapse into its troubled past.'

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

JNU Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh was among those questioned. Ghosh is among the 7 out of the total 9 suspects, who are from Left-leaning student organisations while two suspects are from the ABVP. The ABVP also released eight videos in support of their claims and demanded a detailed investigation.

Must see: How to get an internship at Deloitte India

Must see: How to get an internship at Deloitte India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Deloitte's recruitment process will involve a resume screening, a telephonic interview, and a face-to-face interview if you apply online, says Sarvesh Agrawal.

How to get an internship at Ernst and Young

How to get an internship at Ernst and Young

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

An internship at EY is a dream come true for finance graduates, MBA, CA, and commerce students, says Sarvesh Agrawal.

Fortis to set up healthcare centre

Fortis to set up healthcare centre

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

It further said that the epic Valmiki's Ramayana, whose composition dated back to the period Before Christ (BC), was the main source of knowledge of Lord Ram and his deeds.

Orbiter sends images of frozen water from Mars

Orbiter sends images of frozen water from Mars

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

The camera has already taken hundreds of images of the Martian surface and the instrument will obtain about 5000 for every year till 2010.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

3 reasons why IITians make better entrepreneurs

3 reasons why IITians make better entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Be it for the organisation they work for, or for their own venture, if they believe in an idea, they work relentlessly towards it.

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

CES 2019 transports you to the future

CES 2019 transports you to the future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com offers a quick checklist of the best of CES's Auto World. The future is here, you will witness self driven cars to flying cars controlled by AI. We bring you the highlight of the CES auto world.

Mars had water, says NASA

Mars had water, says NASA

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

Mars rover Opportunity has found evidence indicating that the planet had water. But no signs of life have been found far.

'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.'

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Director category at the Oscars.

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Kinesiology, best described as the science of movement, is complex yet holistic.

Water discovered on Mars by NASA's rover Curiosity

Water discovered on Mars by NASA's rover Curiosity

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Mars rover Curiosity has discovered water during its first sample analysis of the Red planet's surface.

RIL enters bio-diesel farming

RIL enters bio-diesel farming

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The country opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur on March 27.

Plan to reduce air pollution in North India involves farmers in a big way

Plan to reduce air pollution in North India involves farmers in a big way

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

EY Foundation India and India Paryavaran Sahayak Foundation have come up with a cost-efficient and scalable solution. The project involves spreading awareness and driving usage of in-field straw management practices among farmers, to reduce the air pollution caused due to crop residue burning.