News for 'National Institute of Advanced Studies'

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Many unauthorised migrants originate from Punjab and Gujarat, states known for high migration aspirations rather than political instability.

'Indian students face hurdles in getting US visas'

'Indian students face hurdles in getting US visas'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

Karnataka governor T N Chaturvedi has said that US universities attract Indian talent. \n

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'Unfortunately, India and Pakistan could learn a 'lesson' from this conflict that will make them more likely to use these weapons against each other in the future.' 'Rounds of missile and drone attacks could be more routine features of their hostility, just like artillery fire has become a familiar fact of life along the Line of Control.'

'China Was Single Most Important External Factor In This Conflict'

'China Was Single Most Important External Factor In This Conflict'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'Every decision India makes along the LoC, it must also consider implications along the LAC.'

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024, surpasses 1.5C mark

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024, surpasses 1.5C mark

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The year 2024 was the hottest year on record, with the global average temperature exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. Every month from January to June was the warmest ever recorded, and from July to December (except August), each month was the second warmest on record. Scientists are warning that the world is entering a new climate reality, with extreme heatwaves, floods, and storms becoming more frequent and severe. The report also highlights the failure of developed nations to meet their climate finance commitments to developing countries, despite the urgency of the situation.

Pahalgam Attack: 'Munir Would Have Known'

Pahalgam Attack: 'Munir Would Have Known'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Pakistan's only concern has been while they were on the FATF watch list was to distance their State institutions and organs from any direct connection with the actual execution of militancy inside Kashmir.'

'Dr Chidambaram Felt India Should Do Better And Better'

'Dr Chidambaram Felt India Should Do Better And Better'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'The very fact that his autobiography is called India Rising is a correct example of his wish for India to be a developed country and do as best as possible by science reaching to the common people.'

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India may be 15th among the top 25 Artificial Intelligence nations, but it has the 'the greatest upward potential' according to research by Tufts University's business school, the Fletcher School. At the top is the US, followed by China, fighting for global leadership in AI followed by the UK, Japan, and Germany. In the 15th spot, India is ahead of Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, Indonesia and Thailand.

Kerala Cong leader among 6 booked for duping people of crores; 1 held

Kerala Cong leader among 6 booked for duping people of crores; 1 held

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

A 26-year-old man, Anandu Krishnan, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding people across Kerala by promising them scooters, sewing machines, and home appliances at half price. The accused claimed to use Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from big companies. The case has taken a political turn with the involvement of Congress leader Lali Vincent, who served as a legal advisor to an NGO involved in the transactions. Vincent defended Krishnan and said he was not a fraudster, claiming he was made a scapegoat after those who promised CSR funds backed away. The case is being investigated by the Kerala police, who are also looking into the role of certain political leaders in the fraud.

India can send spaceship to the moon in few years

India can send spaceship to the moon in few years

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

He underlined the importance of satellites in identifying ground water level, ideal fish catching zone, prediction of monsoon, disaster management, and bringing many Television programmes to the rural areas.

India can't shy away from inking N-deal: Scientist

India can't shy away from inking N-deal: Scientist

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Dr Kasturirangan said signing of the nuclear deal was for India's good.

India developing nuclear submarines: Shyam Saran

India developing nuclear submarines: Shyam Saran

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Saran delivered the second annual Raja Ramanna lecture at NIAS on Wednesday night.

Three-member panel to review history books

Three-member panel to review history books

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

There are allegations of communalisation of NCERT history textbooks introduced by the previous BJP-led coalition government in the current year's school syllabus.

'Indo-US ties will help Indians'

'Indo-US ties will help Indians'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The ongoing ties with the US will help Indians gain political clout in Washington much like the Israeli Jews, Chairman of the Taskforce on Global Strategic Developments K Subrahmanyam said Thursday.

Prof. Roddam Narasimha: The man who paved the way for India's rocket programme

Prof. Roddam Narasimha: The man who paved the way for India's rocket programme

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Today, when we talk of success of PSLV and GSLV Mk III, we owe it to important inputs that the Prof. Narasimha committee gave'

Last minute tips to crack IIT-JEE Advanced

Last minute tips to crack IIT-JEE Advanced

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Steer clear of new concepts. Attempt more mocks and sample papers.

2nd time in 20 yrs, manufacturing jobs outpace sector growth

2nd time in 20 yrs, manufacturing jobs outpace sector growth

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

In a relatively rare occurrence, the growth in manufacturing jobs exceeded the pace of sector growth in 2022-23 (FY23). The number of persons engaged in the segment grew by 7.43 per cent in FY23, according to figures from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) released on September 30. The gross value added for the manufacturing sector grew by 4.24 per cent in current prices and declined by 2.2 per cent in real terms for FY23, according to earlier annual figures released by the government.

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'By his words, actions, and body language during their joint press appearance wanted to convey his personal respect and, more broadly, his desire to work closely with India.'

Budget: Rs 400 cr for building world-class institutes

Budget: Rs 400 cr for building world-class institutes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

In the last budget, then finance minister Arun Jaitley had allocated Rs 85,010 crore for the education sector which was later revised to Rs 83,625.86 crore.

Shimla landslide toll rises to 17; search on for 3 missing persons

Shimla landslide toll rises to 17; search on for 3 missing persons

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The toll in Monday's temple collapse incident increased to 17 with rescue teams recovering one more body on Sunday.

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Since courses in the UK are of shorter duration, education, it may be affordable as compared to other study abroad destinations, says Sushil Sukhwani.

PM Modi presents Suu Kyi copy of her research proposal

PM Modi presents Suu Kyi copy of her research proposal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The gift is a special reproduction of the original research proposal she submitted for fellowship at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla in May 1986.

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'It was the early days of my 5th standard school vacation, and my mother asked me, 'Robotics classes or swimming classes for the weekends?' I chose robotics classes because technology fascinated me.'

'If we make proper choices, we'll be a great nation'

'If we make proper choices, we'll be a great nation'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

'If not, we can become frighteningly chaotic, more chaotic than what we are today.' 'In today's environment in the country, we still have a window of opportunity.'

Salaried employment in Karnataka lowest in industrialised states

Salaried employment in Karnataka lowest in industrialised states

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Only one in four workers in Karnataka receive a salary, the lowest among the four industrialised states of India, a Business Standard analysis of the latest annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data shows. While 31.6 per cent workers in Gujarat receive regular wages (or salaries), followed by Tamil Nadu (30.3 per cent) and Maharashtra (29.4 per cent), only 25.7 per cent workers in Karnataka receive the same. The figure stands at 21.5 per cent at the national level, according to the 2021-22 PLFS data.

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

A number of academicians as well as political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar, who were part of the textbook development committee of the NCERT, had asked the council to drop their names from textbooks over 'several substantive revisions of the original texts'.

Drop our names, 33 academicians tells NCERT amid row

Drop our names, 33 academicians tells NCERT amid row

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The signatories to a letter sent to NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani include Kanti Prasad Bajpai, a former Jawaharlal Nehru University professor who currently serves as the vice dean at the National University, Singapore, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, a former vice-chancellor of the Ashoka University, Rajeev Bhargava, a former director of CSDS, Niraja Gopal Jayal, a former JNU professor, Nivedita Menon, a JNU professor, Vipul Mudgal, the head of civil society watchdog Common Cause, K C Suri, a former professor at the University of Hyderabad who is now associated with the Gitam University, and Peter Ronald deSouza, a former director of the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Why can't the Indian government propose to the Chinese a corridor circumambulating the Holy Mountain where people from both sides could perform the yatra again? asks Claude Arpi.

Concerned over pace of development in Himalayas, SC moots expert panel

Concerned over pace of development in Himalayas, SC moots expert panel

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday mooted constituting an expert committee for conducting a "complete and comprehensive" study on the carrying capacity of the Himalayan region in the country, where unplanned development has caused devastation in recent times, terming it a "very important issue".

India needs $10.1 tn investment to achieve net-zero emission by 2070: Study

India needs $10.1 tn investment to achieve net-zero emission by 2070: Study

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

India will require a total investment of $10.1 trillion to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, while the nation could face a shortfall of $3.5 trillion, a study by CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF) said. At the recently concluded COP26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. "India would need cumulative investments of $10.1 trillion to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, according to an independent study released today by the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF)," a statement said.

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

As weather patterns grow more unpredictable due to climate crisis, India is taking a giant leap with "Mission Mausam" to improve weather understanding and forecasting through expanded observation networks, better modeling and advanced tools like AI and machine learning.

Maiden critical minerals auction: A modest showing

Maiden critical minerals auction: A modest showing

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

In June last year, India unveiled its first list of 29 critical minerals open for private sector exploration and mining. Since then, 38 critical mineral blocks have been auctioned, but only 14 - less than 37 per cent - have found bidders. This modest achievement was secured only after the Centre conducted a second round of auctions when the first round fell flat, failing to attract the minimum required bidders.

No plans to create separate time zone for North East: Govt

No plans to create separate time zone for North East: Govt

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Government has no plans to create a separate time zone for 7 North Eastern states, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Chinese are going bang, bang, bang building 30-35 reactors.' 'We should announce a programme of 50 new reactors and show that we mean business on the ground and not just announcements.'

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids.

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Canada doesn't want to de-escalate and neither does India. There is war when one party wants it, but peace is won by both parties.'

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A retired Indian colonel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, the 'first international' casualty for the world body since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'