News for 'Physical Sciences'

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.

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.

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.

TIFR Visiting Students Research Programme

TIFR Visiting Students Research Programme

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

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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.

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'If we encourage such forces, then tomorrow they will try to intimidate every teacher who doesn't teach their idea of what is right and wrong.'

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.

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.

Lalu's car subjected to forensic tests

Lalu's car subjected to forensic tests

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The car was subjected to several physical tests and various aspects concerning the nature of the damage on its body and interiors would be investigated, the police said.

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.

Ask Komal: What should I eat to lose weight?

Ask Komal: What should I eat to lose weight?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Although we all have tastebuds that are dying to sample all the yummy food around us, we must remember that anything in excess is bad.

Join the Indian Navy!

Join the Indian Navy!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

The Indian Navy invites applications from unmarried male Indian citizens for the Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Executive Branch (General Service) for the July 2005 course.

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop snacking at night?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

Alert: Conquer the seas!

Alert: Conquer the seas!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

The International Institute Of Maritime Studies And Research offers a BSc in Nautical Science.

How to get an international engineering degree

How to get an international engineering degree

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The ICAS, a unique twinning programme, allows students to choose from international universities from USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and France.

Founder of China's 'Silicon Valley' dead

Founder of China's 'Silicon Valley' dead

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

Chen Chunxian, who set up China's first private technology development company and founded the communist nation's 'Silicon Valley' in Zhongguancun, has died, media reports said on Tuesday.

Programmes at BITS, Pilani

Programmes at BITS, Pilani

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Management at Goa Institute of Management.

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.

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.

How to pick the best engineering stream

How to pick the best engineering stream

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

In an online chat, career counsellor Amit Bansal shared crucial career advice with readers on how to pick the right stream and college to study engineering.

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.

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.

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.'

MacArthur Fellowship for 2 Indian-American scientists

MacArthur Fellowship for 2 Indian-American scientists

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Two Indian-American scientists are among 23 scientists who have won this year's prestigious MacArthur Fellowship for showing exceptional creativity in their respective fields.

'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.'

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Known as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Albert Einstein, here are a few glimpses of Stephen Hawking's life.

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.'

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.

MBBS course at MGIMS, Wardha

MBBS course at MGIMS, Wardha

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

MBBS at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha

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.

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The Ig Nobel prizes honour achievements that first make people laugh, and then makes them think.