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No SIR notice issued to Bharat Ratna Prof CNR Rao, clarifies GBA

No SIR notice issued to Bharat Ratna Prof CNR Rao, clarifies GBA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) clarified that no notice was issued to Bharat Ratna awardee Prof C N R Rao regarding an electoral roll discrepancy. Instead, the Booth Level Officer recommended including his name despite a variation in how it was recorded over the years, ensuring his inclusion in the final electoral roll.

Why India Must Bridge The Research-To-Technology Gap

Why India Must Bridge The Research-To-Technology Gap

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Noted scientist Prof V Ramgopal Rao highlights India's significant progress in higher education and research but points out a critical gap in converting scientific discoveries into market-ready technologies. He advocates for a robust institutional framework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and stronger academia-industry ties to foster innovation and translate research into practical products.

How AI Will Revolutionise Healthcare And Empower Doctors

How AI Will Revolutionise Healthcare And Empower Doctors

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Prof Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi, Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University, highlighted Artificial Intelligence's transformative potential in healthcare, emphasising its role in augmenting doctors' capabilities and enhancing efficiency. Speaking at PGIMER's Foundation Day, he stressed the need for India to develop AI solutions tailored to its unique healthcare realities, moving beyond being a mere consumer of Western-trained systems. PGIMER Director Vivek Lal also detailed the institute's expansion and commitment to affordable healthcare.

UP Governor Calls For Comprehensive AI Integration Across University Curricula

UP Governor Calls For Comprehensive AI Integration Across University Curricula

Rediff.com7 days ago

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel addressed AI Manthan 2.0, advocating for the comprehensive integration of Artificial Intelligence across all university subjects rather than as a standalone course. She urged universities to develop clear, time-bound AI roadmaps covering education, research, healthcare, and agriculture, emphasising indigenous AI development, employment creation, and the importance of "Safe and Trusted AI." The event also saw the formation of an AI Policy Advisory Group and an AI Implementation Group to drive these initiatives.

Indian Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam Honoured With Prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal

Indian Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam Honoured With Prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Professor Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), has been awarded the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal for 2026. She is the fourth Indian and first woman scientist from the country to receive this honour, recognised for her outstanding contributions to space research.

Being awarded Bharat Ratna a complete surprise: Prof Rao

Being awarded Bharat Ratna a complete surprise: Prof Rao

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Renowned scientist Prof C N R Rao on Saturday said the Bharat Ratna had come to him as a "complete surprise" and he could not believe that he had been awarded the country's highest civilian honour.

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

Sachin, Prof CNR Rao conferred Bharat Ratna

Sachin, Prof CNR Rao conferred Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist Prof C N R Rao were conferred with the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna by President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday.

Sachin, Prof CNR Rao conferred Bharat Ratna

Sachin, Prof CNR Rao conferred Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist Prof C N R Rao were conferred with the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna by President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday.

HC rejects plea on fourfold compensation for IndiGo passengers

HC rejects plea on fourfold compensation for IndiGo passengers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking compensation for passengers affected by IndiGo flight cancellations, citing an ongoing related case.

Prof C N R Rao becomes third scientist to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Prof C N R Rao becomes third scientist to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao is the third scientist to be awarded the highest civilian award -- Bharat Ratna, a crowning glory of his inexorable list of outstanding achievements.

Prof Shoma Sen walks out of prison after 6 years

Prof Shoma Sen walks out of prison after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case accused and former Nagpur University professor Shoma Sen was released from a prison in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, an official said.

100 missions in next 5 years? Why not, says ISRO

100 missions in next 5 years? Why not, says ISRO

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

ISRO is part of an exclusive league which has forayed into the Moon and Sun.

PM congratulates Tendulkar on receiving Bharat Ratna

PM congratulates Tendulkar on receiving Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke to Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday and congratulated him on being awarded the Bharat Ratna -- the highest civilian award in the country.

Riot woes forced Rao govt to drop plan to bring Netaji's ashes to India: Kin

Riot woes forced Rao govt to drop plan to bring Netaji's ashes to India: Kin

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The P V Narasimha Rao government in the 1990s had been on the verge of bringing to India the ashes, believed to be the mortal remains of Subhas Chandra Bose now kept at the Renkoji Temple in Japan, but was dissuaded from doing so due to an intelligence report.

Madhavan Nair thrown out like 'garbage': C N R Rao

Madhavan Nair thrown out like 'garbage': C N R Rao

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Former Indian Space Research Organisation chief G Madhavan Nair and three fellow space scientists against whom the government has taken damning action in the controversial Antrix-Devas deal were "thrown out like garbage", said Prof C N R Rao, head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the prime minister.

Others better than India is science: Bharat Ratna CNR Rao

Others better than India is science: Bharat Ratna CNR Rao

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Professor C N R Rao, who was conferred with the Bharat Ratna on Tuesday, said while India is doing reasonably well in the field of science, other countries are doing better.

4 months after Balasore train crash, 28 unclaimed bodies cremated

4 months after Balasore train crash, 28 unclaimed bodies cremated

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The process of cremation of unidentified bodies of the train accident which began on Tuesday evening was completed at about 8 am on Wednesday, BMC Mayor Sulochana Das said.

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Naved Masood, former secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Sebi board member; TV Mohandas Pai, chairman of Manipal Global Education and Dinesh Kanabar, CEO, Dhruva Advisors have ceded their position on the NSE board following end of their tenure.

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'When manufacturing or even services cannot generate the kind of employment they are looking for, they prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed.'

NIA conducts search at DU Prof Hany Babu's house in Noida

NIA conducts search at DU Prof Hany Babu's house in Noida

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The case pertains to the organisation of Elgar Parishad in Pune on December 31, 2017 which promoted enmity between various caste groups and led to violence, resulting in the loss of life and property and statewide agitation in Maharashtra, an NIA spokesperson said.

'I don't want ISRO to be elitist'

'I don't want ISRO to be elitist'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The new ISRO chief talks bout the road ahead in his first interview after taking charge.

Rohith's suicide: SC/ST teachers to go on hunger strike

Rohith's suicide: SC/ST teachers to go on hunger strike

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The SC and ST Teachers Forum said in a statement that its members would go on a hunger strike from Thursday to press for the resignation of VC Appa Rao and the interim VC 'in order to resume academic and administrative activities'.

Eminent aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha passes away

Eminent aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha passes away

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

According to his family friends, Narasimha was in the league of the Missile Man of India and former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.

HC stays demolition of Telangana secretariat till July 13

HC stays demolition of Telangana secretariat till July 13

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The petitioners alleged that the demolition of the existing is an 'arbitrary action' of the state government in a pandemic situation, and deprives five lakh people of the surrounding areas from getting clean air. The court ordered the state government to file its counter with all necessary details that were pointed out by the petitioner.

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Political stalwarts Murli Manohar Joshi, Sharad Pawar and former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma, cricketer Virat Kohli and Carnatic musician K J Yesudas were among the 89 people who were selected for this year's Padma awards.

Bhagyalakshmi temple becomes cynosure of Hyderabad civic poll

Bhagyalakshmi temple becomes cynosure of Hyderabad civic poll

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Political analyst and former MLC Prof Nageshwar said that by frequently visiting the temple the BJP is trying to polarise votes which unfortunately MIM also wants.

Telangana crisis: activists reject PM's appeal

Telangana crisis: activists reject PM's appeal

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Rejecting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's appeal, Telangana protesters on Monday threatened to intensify their agitation if the Centre does not immediately announce the formation of the state even as Telangana Rashtra Samithi chief K Chandrasekhar Rao declared he may go on a fast-unto-death.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

Dalit professor quits University of Hyderabad to protest appointment of pro-VC

Dalit professor quits University of Hyderabad to protest appointment of pro-VC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

"The current environment on the campus is extremely vitiated and is perceived by the Dalit community as intimidating and hostile," he said.

India non-fiction fest: Being gay is okay!

India non-fiction fest: Being gay is okay!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

In what was perhaps the most volatile session of the day, the queer panel took questions from audiences on Day Two of the India Non-fiction Festival.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Action against 4 ISRO scientists ridiculous: Ex-ISRO chief

Action against 4 ISRO scientists ridiculous: Ex-ISRO chief

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Slamming the action against four space scientists over the Antrix-Devas deal without giving them a chance to defend themselves, former Indian Space Research Organisation chief Prof U R Rao on Thursday described it as "ridiculous" and indicated it might impact decision-making process at the space agency.

'Listing India on 'Watch List' smacks of bias'

'Listing India on 'Watch List' smacks of bias'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

"USCIRF's decision to club India in with a dozen or so of the worst violators of religious freedom in the world, while overlooking others, again raises questions of bias and flawed methodology," Prof Ramesh Rao of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) alleged.

What you MUST look for in stock portfolios

What you MUST look for in stock portfolios

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Choosing whether to opt for fixed or variable cost structure depends on several factors.

Scientists urge govt to approve Bt Brinjal

Scientists urge govt to approve Bt Brinjal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

An association of biotechnology scientists on Wednesday appealed to the Centre to approve Bt brinjal for commercial cultivation "without further delay" for the benefit of Indian farmers and consumers.

Badhaai Do Is A Giant Step Forward for Hindi Cinema

Badhaai Do Is A Giant Step Forward for Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Two men smiling, eyeing each other as they briefly let their guard down, with no care of what the world around them is thinking, that has almost never been shown in a Bollywood film, notes Aseem Chhabra.

HRD report on Rohith's suicide likely today

HRD report on Rohith's suicide likely today

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The report, sources said, would dwell on the role of the university authorities, who have been blamed for the suicide, and systemic aspects to ensure such incidents do not recur.