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Biden's point person on Russian sanctions to visit India

Biden's point person on Russian sanctions to visit India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

In New Delhi, Singh will continue US administration's ongoing consultations with India, and advance a range of issues in the US-India economic relationship and strategic partnership.

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year.

40 Years ago... and now- Faqir Chand Kohli: The original Indian techie

40 Years ago... and now- Faqir Chand Kohli: The original Indian techie

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Kohli is a pioneer and a visionary.

Mamata visits Abhijit Banerjee's mother after Nobel win

Mamata visits Abhijit Banerjee's mother after Nobel win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The West Bengal chief minister during the meet said that the state government was keen to utilise the Nobel winner's services.

Abhijit Banerjee joins list of Indian Nobel Laureates

Abhijit Banerjee joins list of Indian Nobel Laureates

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee joins the list of Indians and people of Indian origin who have received the prestigious Nobel prize in fields like Physics, Chemistry, Peace, Economic Sciences and Medicine.

He is 24, blind, and CEO of a Rs 10-crore company

He is 24, blind, and CEO of a Rs 10-crore company

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Srikanth Bolla, CEO of Bollant Industries, has set his sights on changing lives

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The detection of phosphine molecules, which consist of hydrogen and phosphorus, could point to this extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life, according to the research published in the journal in Nature Astronomy.

Mathematician John Nash, who inspired 'A Beautiful Mind', killed in car crash

Mathematician John Nash, who inspired 'A Beautiful Mind', killed in car crash

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Noted American mathematician John Nash, who inspired the Oscar-winning film A Beautiful Mind, has died in a car crash.

Twitter wants MIT to make sense of your tweets

Twitter wants MIT to make sense of your tweets

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

The university will analyse every public tweet since the microblogging site came into existence.

Obama nominates Indian-American to key administration post

Obama nominates Indian-American to key administration post

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Kumar joined KPMG in 1995 as a Finance Management Leader and from 2005 until his retirement in September 2013 he led the firm's West Coast Finance Management Consulting practice.

US presidential medal for Indian-American scientist

US presidential medal for Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

United States President Barack Obama has felicitated Indian-American scientist Thomas Kailath with the top presidential medal for transformative contributions to the fields of science and technology.

In a first, yoga practice goes inside UN General Assembly

In a first, yoga practice goes inside UN General Assembly

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The General Assembly hall, where world leaders come together every year for the high-level UN session, was packed with UN diplomats, officials, yoga gurus and practitioners, children and people from various backgrounds as India's Permanent Mission to the UN organised the commemoration of the 5th International Day of Yoga Thursday.

Indian American professor wins National Medal of Science

Indian American professor wins National Medal of Science

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

US President Barack Obama has selected Indian-American Professor Thomas Kailath for the prestigious National Medal of Science, highest honour for achievement in the fields of science and engineering.

'Unschooled' 17-year-old Indian girl makes it to MIT

'Unschooled' 17-year-old Indian girl makes it to MIT

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Four years ago, Malvika Raj Joshi quit schooling to explore her love for different subjects.

In bandhgala & dhoti, Abhijit Banerjee receives Nobel

In bandhgala & dhoti, Abhijit Banerjee receives Nobel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Indian-American economist Abhijit Banerjee and his French-American wife Esther Duflo along with their colleague Michael Kremer received the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences on Tuesday for their work to alleviate global poverty that has helped millions of children in an experimental approach that favours practical steps over theory.

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari, 43, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, MIT and US Naval Test Pilot School, is the only Indian-American in the list.

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

The NAE this year has elected 69 new members and 11 foreign associates, thus bringing the total US membership to 2,250 and the number of foreign associates to 211.

India may see 2.87 lakh COVID-19 cases a day by winter 2021: Study

India may see 2.87 lakh COVID-19 cases a day by winter 2021: Study

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The researchers considered projections under three scenarios: 1. Using the current country-specific testing rates and response functions moving forward, 2. If enhanced testing -- of 0.1 per cent a day -- is adopted on July 1, and 3. If sensitivity of contact rate to perceived risk is set to 8, leaving testing at current levels.

Researchers from US, Germany win 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize

Researchers from US, Germany win 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

James Rothman, Randy Schekman and Thomas Suedhof won the 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize 2013 on Monday for solving the mystery of how the cell organises its transport system. The winners will share equally the prize sum of eight million Swedish kronor (USD 1.25 million), reduced because of the economic crisis last year from the 10 million kronor awarded since 2001.

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

Guj scientist denied entry into US Garba over 'non-Hindu name'

Guj scientist denied entry into US Garba over 'non-Hindu name'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

He and his friends were denied entry on the ground that they were 'Ismaili, Vohra and Sindhis', Jani said.

India's image among those caring for freedom declining: Chomsky

India's image among those caring for freedom declining: Chomsky

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Noam Chomsky maintained that India is "not the only country where educational institutions are being subjected to such attacks, though the sequence of events at JNU signal towards a culture of authoritarian menace".

Imran succumbs to hardliners, withdraws Ahmadi economist's nomination

Imran succumbs to hardliners, withdraws Ahmadi economist's nomination

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Ahmadis are designated non-Muslims in Pakistan's Constitution and their beliefs are considered blasphemous in most mainstream Islamic schools of thought.

Over 50 million Americans brace for 'Snowmageddon'

Over 50 million Americans brace for 'Snowmageddon'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

A state of emergency has been declared in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Will a warmer summer help slow down coronavirus spread?

Will a warmer summer help slow down coronavirus spread?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

IMD has said the temperature in April-June across most parts in India is expected to be 0.5-1 degrees Celsius warmer than normal. However, doctors and scientists say they haven't found any direct correlation between the speed of COVID-19 spread and warm weather.

Thapar among 12 asked to submit CVs: JNU admin

Thapar among 12 asked to submit CVs: JNU admin

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The JNU administration's decision to ask historian Thapar to submit her CV for assessment for her continuation as professor emerita drew sharp criticism from various quarters.

World's best universities: No Indian university in Top 200

World's best universities: No Indian university in Top 200

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The Times Higher Education World University rankings lists the top 800 universities in the world.

The top 100 universities in the world

The top 100 universities in the world

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Harvard tops the list this year.

India, US mutually resolve all six trade disputes at WTO

India, US mutually resolve all six trade disputes at WTO

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

India and the US have mutually resolved all six trade disputes pending at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), in line with the commitment made by the two countries during the US visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month, an official said. The official said that both countries have informed the WTO's dispute settlement body (DSB) about the resolution of all the pending disputes. The WTO has already issued a communication with regard to one of the disputes related to the imposition of additional customs duties by India on 28 US products.

This Israeli-American architect is trending thanks to Brad Pitt

This Israeli-American architect is trending thanks to Brad Pitt

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Neri Oxman is an award winning architect who combines technology with botany and life.

Now, Google Glass apps for kids with autism

Now, Google Glass apps for kids with autism

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

So far, 200 people have signed up for Brain Power's beta programme, which will be conducted in three stages next year, and include research conducted under the protocols of Harvard Medical School by Brain Power's team members.

Study Abroad: Uncertainty over Vaccination

Study Abroad: Uncertainty over Vaccination

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

With the US education system operating independently from the government, universities are adopting varying strategies when it comes to Covid vaccination.

Over 1,700 dead in country due to swine flu

Over 1,700 dead in country due to swine flu

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

36 more deaths drove the swine flu toll past the 1700-mark while the total number of people suffering from the contagious disease reached close to 30,000 in the country this season.

India among world's worst performing economies: Abhijit Banerjee

India among world's worst performing economies: Abhijit Banerjee

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Stating that India's economic stimulus was not adequate, Banerjee said, the measures did not increase consumption spending of lower income people as the government was not willing to put money in the hands of the low income population.

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The Trump administration announced those F-1 and M-1 (non-academic and vocational students) visa holders planning to take online classes only will not be allowed to remain in the United State.

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sikka promises to develop tech for event

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Over 400 students from different US universities have expressed solidarity with Jamia and AMU students. The students and scholars at Oxford University staged a protest march against the CAA.

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

MIT, in a release, said the 'work of Duflo and Banerjee has emphasised the use of field experiments in research, to bring the principles of laboratory-style randomised, controlled trials to empirical economics'.

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Rahul Gandhi said he had helped the party conceptualise its 'Nyay' scheme to help remonetise the economy.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.