News for 'Mechanics and Electricity'

This 11-year-old is coaching BTech, MTech students

This 11-year-old is coaching BTech, MTech students

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Mohammed Hassan Ali wants to teach a thousand engineers by end of 2020.

L&T bags Rs 800cr contract from RIL

L&T bags Rs 800cr contract from RIL

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Larsen and Toubro Ltd said on Monday it has bagged Rs 800-crore (Rs 8 billion) contract from Reliance Industries Ltd for construction services and supply of electrical systems for its SEZ refinery and petrochemical project in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

GDP contracts by whopping 23.9% in April-June quarter

GDP contracts by whopping 23.9% in April-June quarter

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Most rating agencies had projected contraction in India's GDP for the first quarter of 2020-21.

Electricians, plumbers, house helps take steps back to work

Electricians, plumbers, house helps take steps back to work

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Declaring that the time had come to reopen Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday evening, "Self-employed people like technicians, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, sanitation workers, domestic helps, and people involved with laundry and ironing are allowed to work."

NASA gives clean chit to Toyota

NASA gives clean chit to Toyota

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

A NASA investigation has found no electronic flaws in Toyota vehicles.

How India can become a hub of software products

How India can become a hub of software products

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Policy lays out a 5-year road map seeking creation of 3.5 mn jobs and promoting 10,000 start-ups.

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Gota has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as the agent provocateur of Monday's violence. Then he has to prepare for an interim government, in which no one would now want to become a cabinet minister leave alone prime minister, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

E-auction: Long on transparency, short on effect

E-auction: Long on transparency, short on effect

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

While the mechanism of auctioning commodities like coal and electricity and telecom spectrum at electronic platforms has brought in transparency in their allocation, experts believe that the strategy cannot fructify until the prevailing shortfall in their availability is met.

Force 'king of looters' out of Delhi: Rakesh Tikait

Force 'king of looters' out of Delhi: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Bharatiya Kisan Union leader, who has held a series of 'kisan mahapanchayats' in Haryana this month, also warned that the government could find it difficult to stay in power if the new agri-marketing laws are not repealed.

Readers recommend colleges in Haryana

Readers recommend colleges in Haryana

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2010 -- the colleges with the best teachers, facilities, study programmes. Here we present the responses we recieved for colleges in Haryana.

Why more women die of heart attacks than men

Why more women die of heart attacks than men

Rediff.com25 May 2019

A study has found that found that people did not recognise that women who collapsed were having a cardiac arrest, leading to delays in calling the emergency services and delays in providing resuscitation treatment.

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Among the cars unveiled at the Auto Expo on Wednesday was Mahindra and Mahindra's e-KUV for Rs 8.2 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. With a single charge range of 150 km and a 55 min fast charging upto 80 pc, it was both a head-turner and a conversation-starter.

'DU violated rules by selling radioactive scrap'

'DU violated rules by selling radioactive scrap'

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Under attack on the Mayapuri radiation accident, government on Friday said Delhi University had violated rules by selling scrap containing radioactive material and that those responsible would not be spared.

Tech chic: Darzi meets geek at LFW

Tech chic: Darzi meets geek at LFW

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Electric musings characterised designer Vivek Kumar's line on the fifth day of the Lakme Fashion Week.

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Mumbai recorded over 250 mm of rain in just three hours (between midnight and 3 am), touching 305 mm by 7 am on Sunday, a meteorologist said.

Top science careers to pursue after class 12

Top science careers to pursue after class 12

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Think beyond engineering and medicine.

FinMin seeks gas allocation details from Power Ministry

FinMin seeks gas allocation details from Power Ministry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The department has proposed to pool prices of imported and domestically produced natural gas.

Power projects with land clearance top list

Power projects with land clearance top list

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Power projects which have made good progress in land acquisition are likely to be accorded top priority for gas allocation.

Allahabad Univ's academic programmes

Allahabad Univ's academic programmes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Allahabad Agriculture Institute's admission announcement for undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programmes for 2008.

PhD programmes at IIT-Patna

PhD programmes at IIT-Patna

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

The Indian Institute of Technology, Patna invites applications for its various PhD programmes.

Iraqi PM assures Indian cos of healthy investment opportunities

Iraqi PM assures Indian cos of healthy investment opportunities

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

India became more dependent on Iraqi oil recently after it cut supplies from the sanctions-hit Iran.

Anna Univ's BE/ BTech programmes

Anna Univ's BE/ BTech programmes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Anna University Coimbatore invites applications from diploma holders for admission to BE/ BTech degree programmes.

GST Bill: Congress sets tough conditions for support in RS

GST Bill: Congress sets tough conditions for support in RS

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The government will find it difficult to pass the Bill without the Congress's help

Interested in an MTech, PhD degree?

Interested in an MTech, PhD degree?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

S V National Institute of Technology (Surat) announces admissions to MTech, MTech (Research) and PhD programmes for 2008.

India, US announce $60 mn clean energy fund

India, US announce $60 mn clean energy fund

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

This is expected to mobilise up to $400 million to provide clean and renewable electricity to up to 1 million households by 2020

Trainee to VP: How my first salary changed my life

Trainee to VP: How my first salary changed my life

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their first salaries meant to them.

Railways to go for JVs to enhance rolling stock

Railways to go for JVs to enhance rolling stock

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Partners for these JVs have been shortlisted among global contenders, he said, adding that they would be among world leaders in the respective product.

IISc builds ventilator to be used free of cost

IISc builds ventilator to be used free of cost

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Working round-the-clock over the past few days, an Indian Institute of Science team is buildingan indigenous ventilator prototype for Covid-19 victims, and it is expected to be ready in the current month itself. A ventilator can be a life-saver for patients whose lungs are damaged by the Covid-19 infection. But India, like all countries grappling with this pandemic, is likely to face a large shortage of ventilators.

IIT Kanpur opens MTech & PhD admissions

IIT Kanpur opens MTech & PhD admissions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

IIT Kanpur invites applications from Indian citizens for admission for the session commencing July 2008.

Govt dept wants home ministry to allow limited activity in select sectors

Govt dept wants home ministry to allow limited activity in select sectors

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) has suggested to the home ministry to allow limited activity in certain sectors such as heavy electricals and telecom equipment with reasonable safeguards. In a letter to Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the department said that these activities are essential to improve the economic situation and provide liquidity in the hands of the people.

Soon: A power suit that can charge electronics!

Soon: A power suit that can charge electronics!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

An international team, led by California University, has created energy-scavenging nanofibers that could be woven into clothing and textiles. According to the scientists, these nanofibers can convert energy from mechanical stresses and into electricity, and could one day be used to create clothing that can power small electronics.

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Vehicles are depreciating assets and lose their value over time.

Dial Vellore for a BTech

Dial Vellore for a BTech

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

The Vellore Institute of Technology invites applications for admission to its BTech programmes.

PG & research programmes

PG & research programmes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, invites applications for admission into its various post graduation programmes and research.

MNIT offers multiple PhD programmes

MNIT offers multiple PhD programmes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) reports that applications are invited for Full Time/Part Time PhD Programmes 2007-2008

Diesel at 100!!!

Diesel at 100!!!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'The question often being asked is whether the demand for petrol and diesel is price inelastic?' asks Arun Balakrishnan, former chairman and managing director, Hindustan Petroleum.

NTPC serves notice for power supply suspension in Delhi

NTPC serves notice for power supply suspension in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

NTPC has served notice of power suspension from February 11 to BSES Rajdhani, an electricity distributor in the national capital, due to payment issues.

Petrol, diesel to be costlier; tax on super-rich

Petrol, diesel to be costlier; tax on super-rich

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday hiked tax on petrol and diesel, raised import duty on gold, levied additional surcharge on super rich and brought a tax on high value cash withdrawals as she sought to spur growth with reduction in corporate tax and sops to housing sector, startups and electric vehicles.

Railways invites global tenders to start JVs

Railways invites global tenders to start JVs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Talking to reporters at Tiruchirapalli on Wednesday, Raj Kamal Rao, member (mechanical) Railway Board, said the joint ventures were for passenger coach manufacturing facility at Rae Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, a diesel locomotive manufacturing unit at Madora in Bihar and for production of electric locomotives at Modepura in Bihar. The railway was in the process of producing stainless steel goods wagons instead of the mild steel ones, he said.

IIM, IIT incubatee to explore fresh markets

IIM, IIT incubatee to explore fresh markets

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

After supplying Micro Electrical Mechanical System-based (MEMS-based) Inertial Navigation System to the Navy and the Airforce, Whirlybird Electronics, the co-incubated company of Indian Institute Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), is looking for markets in the automation and automobile industry.