News for 'Physical Sciences'

ASK KOMAL: Can you suggest a good fitness routine?

ASK KOMAL: Can you suggest a good fitness routine?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

I wondered how being scientist-mathematician helps one cycle better. Perhaps the self-discipline helps; perhaps it is the scientist-technologist perspective of breaking down the whole into separate pieces, identifying specifics and working on them for improved results, mulls Shyam G Menon.

Delhi University announces second cut-off list, marginal drop in few courses

Delhi University announces second cut-off list, marginal drop in few courses

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Delhi University has announced the second cut-off list for admission to its undergraduate programmes, with a marginal drop in its percentages even as various colleges closed the enrolment to popular courses such as BCom Honours and Economics Honours for various categories.

Help your child grow during the lockdown

Help your child grow during the lockdown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Let the kids just idle out their time. Their minds are always working. Let that mind develop naturally, says Dr Himani Kulkarni.

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

Yoga is India's gift to the world, says Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev at UN

Yoga is India's gift to the world, says Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev at UN

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Sadhguru said even though the idea of commemorating the International Yoga Day was mooted by PM Modi, it was "almost like the world was waiting for it".

New Covid strain: Total 29 people in India test positive

New Covid strain: Total 29 people in India test positive

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

These include the 25 cases which were announced till Thursday. "All the 29 persons are in physical isolation in health facilities," an official said.

'India is not becoming intolerant'

'India is not becoming intolerant'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'Some intolerance is there in society. Fortunately, a majority of Indians are tolerant.'

Cops on lookout for uncle of arrested Pak-trained terrorist

Cops on lookout for uncle of arrested Pak-trained terrorist

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The Delhi Police's Special Cell on Tuesday busted a Pakistan-organised terror module with the arrest of six men, including two ISI trained terrorists.

Bihar Class XII topper arrested for fraud

Bihar Class XII topper arrested for fraud

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

It is also revealed that Ganesh is 42-years-old and has two kids, reports M I Khan from Patna.

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.

10 Tips For A Better Sex Life

10 Tips For A Better Sex Life

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Having a good sex life is not difficult. One needs to ensure to get the basics right - eat, sleep, exercise and communication.

Super 30 founder invited to speak at German university

Super 30 founder invited to speak at German university

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Anand will also interact with the Indian and German students at the Technical University of Chemnitz.

10 tips to manage your anger in the lockdown

10 tips to manage your anger in the lockdown

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Whether you are working from home, or doing household chores, it is important to keep aside some time for a recovery period along the way, to help replenish the energy being invested by you.

Modi's 10-dimensional Vision 2030

Modi's 10-dimensional Vision 2030

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The first dimension of this vision will be to build physical as well as social infrastructure for a $10-trillion economy and to provide ease of living: Goyal.

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus slowly spreading its tentacles in the country, a number of states enhanced surveillance to trace, track and quarantine contacts of COVID-19 positive persons while Delhi began genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings.

Why 'Make in India', why not Create in India?

Why 'Make in India', why not Create in India?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The real issue in India is not between Make or Made/Create in India or basic or applied research. We need both. The solution is to create an eco-system where new ideas can flourish and convert themselves into new technologies and products, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Dalai Lama's queries leave doctors baffled

Dalai Lama's queries leave doctors baffled

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Hundreds of medical experts were at their wit's end when Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama asked them point blank, "Do you give your patients true happiness?"

Ex-IAS officer hints at Puri for Rajiv's IPKF fiasco

Ex-IAS officer hints at Puri for Rajiv's IPKF fiasco

Rediff.com15 May 2019

In his book Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer, makes a dig at Hardeep Singh Puri, former diplomat, Union minister and BJP nominee from Amritsar Lok Sabha seat, for Rajiv's faulty Sri Lankan policy, writes Rasheed Kidwai.

Patanjali takes a u-turn, says never claimed Coronil can cure Covid

Patanjali takes a u-turn, says never claimed Coronil can cure Covid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Patanjali Ayurved, in collaboration with NIMS University, launched Coronil and Shwasari Vati, claiming to cure corona patients.

Unlock 5: Central govt allows multiplexes to open

Unlock 5: Central govt allows multiplexes to open

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

State and UT governments have been given the flexibility to take a decision on re-opening of schools and coaching institutions after October 15 in a graded manner.

67% women felt angry when body shamed

67% women felt angry when body shamed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

A new study uncovers the unhealthy trends and hidden reality of body shaming in India.

Study in the UK: The best universities for students

Study in the UK: The best universities for students

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The survey, conducted by the Times Higher Education (THE), ranks universities according to 21 parameters that enhance student experience.

Unravelling what awaits us in 2022

Unravelling what awaits us in 2022

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

As the industrial era wanes, the network era looms, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

M.Sc in Software Engineering

M.Sc in Software Engineering

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Admission to five year integrated course in M.Sc. in software engineering and theoretical computer science at PSG College of Technology.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Announcing admissions to MSc in IT, computers

Announcing admissions to MSc in IT, computers

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Anna University, Chennai invites applications for admission to five-year integrated self-supporting degree programmes offered at College of Engineering, Guindy Campus.

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani tells you simple ways to improve your health in the New Year.

Hawking's Indian student: 'I knew him from a time he could speak'

Hawking's Indian student: 'I knew him from a time he could speak'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

"He was my teacher, and I knew him from a time when he could speak. Personally it's a huge loss. Hawking is special because he is larger than life," Raychaudhury said.

ASK HR GURU: My company doesn't give leave benefits

ASK HR GURU: My company doesn't give leave benefits

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He said India has a rich tradition and a long history of both discovery and use of science and technology.

Do you know how Everest's height is calculated?

Do you know how Everest's height is calculated?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

For one, triangles are involved.

Dear Komal: I want to lose 20 kg

Dear Komal: I want to lose 20 kg

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

Want to study at BITS, Pilani?

Want to study at BITS, Pilani?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science invites applications for its Integrated First Degree Programmes at the Pilani and Goa campus for the academic year 2007-2008.

NASA's InSight lander touches down on Mars

NASA's InSight lander touches down on Mars

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'InSight will study the interior of Mars and will teach us valuable science as we prepare to send astronauts to the Moon and later to Mars.'

Mosque depicted as noise pollutant in Class 6 textbook, sparks row

Mosque depicted as noise pollutant in Class 6 textbook, sparks row

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

The ICSE, however, maintained the board did not publish or prescribe textbooks, and that schools had to deal with the issue.

Why an Indian scientist hasn't won the Nobel after Independence

Why an Indian scientist hasn't won the Nobel after Independence

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Science in India has developed a great deal since C V Raman, particularly after the country gained Independence but we are yet to win a Nobel prize in physics, chemistry or medicine. Is it a reflection on the quality of Indian science? Or it has to do with the politics of Nobel prizes, as is often believed, asks Dinesh C Sharma.

Bosch Group to set up a research centre

Bosch Group to set up a research centre

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Bosch Group will set up an independent research centre at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) with an investment of Rs 140 crore (Rs 1.4 billion).

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

PM Modi proposed a USD one billion line of credit to promote projects that support physical and digital connectivity between India and ASEAN.

How AgNext will make Farmers Money

How AgNext will make Farmers Money

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'Our technology is going to help Indian agriculture the way the White Revolution helped milk production.'