News for 'Physical Sciences'

Made in China: An 'artificial sun'

Made in China: An 'artificial sun'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The reactor will provide a cheaper, safer, cleaner and endless energy resource, reducing the world's dependence on fossil fuels.

Ad focus shifts from products to consumers

Ad focus shifts from products to consumers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

With an overdose of sermons on product and brand. Not anymore. Advertising is moving to be consumer centric rather than product.

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Studies have shown that placing others ' well-being ahead of ourselves without expectations or altruistic behaviour, stimulates brain reward centres.

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I am grateful to God that I am alive and he has made me differently-abled for a greater cause,' says Wing Commander Shantanu.

Veteran Congress leader Jaipal Reddy passes away at 77

Veteran Congress leader Jaipal Reddy passes away at 77

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The 77-year-old was recently diagnosed with pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital, where he died at 1.28 am, a Congress leader said.

Alert: Postgrad at IIT Guwahati

Alert: Postgrad at IIT Guwahati

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

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Specialise in ultrasound, cytogenetics

Specialise in ultrasound, cytogenetics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

The Bharathidasan University and Mediscan Institute of Medical Education, Chennai invite applications for admission to their job-oriented full-time, two year, diploma programmes.

'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'It is no longer practical to expect parents to pay anywhere between $40,000 and $55,000 for the year or even half for the term if there is no clarity.'

'Hindus don't vote according to religion'

'Hindus don't vote according to religion'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

As their parties are locked in a fierce battle for Bengal, Tathagata and Saugata Roy, siblings who belong to the BJP and the TMC respectively, answer the same questions put to them about the assembly election.

Bharat Ratna to Prof CNR Rao comes as icing on the cake

Bharat Ratna to Prof CNR Rao comes as icing on the cake

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Research and teaching have remained Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao's first priority and first love, and that is what sets him apart, says Dinesh C Sharma

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The guidance is certain to cause severe anxiety and uncertainty for the hundreds of thousands of international students who are studying in the country and for those who were preparing to arrive in the US to begin their education when the new academic session begins in September.

When mob mentality came alive on stage

When mob mentality came alive on stage

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'Zund makes one sit up and wonder why we have allowed ourselves to be played like pawns by power mongers,' says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Birth Home: Where you can give birth naturally!

Birth Home: Where you can give birth naturally!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A birthing centre in Bengaluru is helping women make informed decisions about their pregnancy, right down to choosing how they have their baby.

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'It might get worse. We don't really know what is it that is resulting in the high value of R now.'

Are you keeping your brain healthy?

Are you keeping your brain healthy?

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Here are 5 questions to help you learn how to keep your mind healthy as you age.

MESSENGER spacecraft makes crashing finale after 11-yr mission

MESSENGER spacecraft makes crashing finale after 11-yr mission

Rediff.com1 May 2015

NASA has completed its MESSENGER mission with expected impact on Mercury's surface.

Discovering the universe, one particle at a time

Discovering the universe, one particle at a time

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The world's largest and most respected centre for scientific research has shown how collaborative effort in the acrimonious field of particle physics can prove of enormous benefit to mankind.

How I became a pilot

How I became a pilot

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Want a career in the sky? Read Pashang K Patel's account of how he landed himself his dream job.

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'In our country, there is a lot of checks and balances, the figures cannot go wrong.' 'Because they are being checked by not only the governments, but by doctors themselves.'

Want to be an engineer?

Want to be an engineer?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gandhinagar, invites applications for admission to its four-year B Tech programme.

'With no lockdown, we would have 1 lakh cases by April 27'

'With no lockdown, we would have 1 lakh cases by April 27'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'In the absence of a vaccine, as long as there are pockets of active cases in India, it would be good to have a limited lockdown.'

Intel Awards for 40 Indian-Americans

Intel Awards for 40 Indian-Americans

Rediff.com14 May 2005

Want a B Tech degree?

Want a B Tech degree?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology invites applications for its B Tech programme.

M Sc programmes at Delhi University

M Sc programmes at Delhi University

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

The University of Delhi, Faculty of Science, invites applications for admission to its various M Sc programmes.

Interested in a B Tech in IT?

Interested in a B Tech in IT?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology invites applications for admissions to its four-year B Tech programme in Information and Communication Technology.

Unfazed by legal blocks, Netmeds bets big on digital

Unfazed by legal blocks, Netmeds bets big on digital

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Netmeds is looking at using new technologies such as deep learning and data analytics to improve forecasting in terms of the demand of the products for pharma companies, reports Peerzada Abrar.

'Changing CMs doesn't help'

'Changing CMs doesn't help'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'It is not the chief minister who would have rung up and told the local police station to botch up the case.' 'No chief minister or chief secretary or DGP would like a case like this happening in their state.'

Stephen Hawking passes into the ages

Stephen Hawking passes into the ages

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

One of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Einstein passes into worlds beyond our understanding.

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Data spanning the years 1951 to 2014 show that temperature and pressure conditions at specific locations in the Arctic region during the pre-monsoon period correlate with the Indian summer monsoon rainfall, points out Charu Bahri.

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'The second wave was more virulent, more aggressive, more transmissible.'

TIFR Visiting Students Research Programme

TIFR Visiting Students Research Programme

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

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Eminent scientist P M Bhargava passes away

Eminent scientist P M Bhargava passes away

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Bhargava is a pioneer in the field of biotechnology in the country.

Want to become a vet?

Want to become a vet?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

The Veterinary Council of India invites applications for its entrance exam, AICEE Examination 2005.

Will new mum Azarenka get more facilities?

Will new mum Azarenka get more facilities?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

New mum Victoria Azarenka wants to see more child-friendly tournaments on the WTA Tour, saying not enough is done to help players travelling with young families.

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'The virus has been ahead of us till now, and we have been chasing the virus.' 'It is time we have to be a step ahead of the virus, and this is possible only by checking the oxygen level.'

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

A culture of science and innovation must be embedded in society wherein people not only use new technology but understand it as well. Without this, obscurantism and blind faith can sit side by side with digital technology and, in fact, use the same technology to reinforce their hold on people, says Shram Saran.

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

CEO Vishal Sikka's strategy is in line with focus on academic research in new technologies.

How 'Goldfinger' Narang plans to produce Olympic champions

How 'Goldfinger' Narang plans to produce Olympic champions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The selected shooters would be mentored by top international coaches and receive training at state-of-the-art facilities, including sports science support, for a full year.

5 books I recommend reading during the lockdown

5 books I recommend reading during the lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Rediff reader Rajiv Aggarwal shared this list of books he wants everyone to read