News for 'Queensland University of Technology'

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'We are receiving a steady stream of interest from well-established foreign universities.'

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

After arriving in Brisbane, Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students at Queensland University of Technology.

Bachchan turns down Australian doctorate

Bachchan turns down Australian doctorate

Rediff.com30 May 2009

Actor Amitabh Bachchan has reacted to racial attacks on Indian students in Australia by rejecting an honourary doctorate offered to him by an Australian university.The Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, had offered the 66-year-old veteran a doctorate for his contribution to the world of entertainment and Bachchan had earlier accepted the title. "I have been witnessing, with great dismay and shock, the recent violent attacks on Indian students," wrote Bachchan.

Modern science can't unravel the pyramids

Modern science can't unravel the pyramids

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

The have been unable to solve one of ancient history's oldest mysteries, whether the pyramids in Egypt had anything to do with planetary positions.

Bridge repair? A nano sensor to alert

Bridge repair? A nano sensor to alert

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Researchers have discovered a new nanocomposite sensor, which they claim could well warn when infrastructure like bridges and aircraft needs repairing.

Computer printers as harmful as cigarettes

Computer printers as harmful as cigarettes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

After an investigation, researchers from Queensland University of Technology have revealed that some laser printers emit potentially dangerous levels of tiny toner-like materials in the air which could harm one's lungs.

Want to lose weight? Believe in yourself

Want to lose weight? Believe in yourself

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have carried out the study and found that self-efficacy has a strong influence on a woman's decision to do more exercise or eat more healthily. "Self efficacy is our belief that we can produce the result we want to produce, so a person with high dietary self-efficacy believes they can eat healthily no matter what -- even when bored, upset, tired, on holiday or at a party." "

Selfies, Koalas and hugs: Modi's Down Under visit

Selfies, Koalas and hugs: Modi's Down Under visit

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Selfies, Koalas and hugs: Modi's Down Under visit

PM Modi shown India map without Kashmir at Aus varsity event

PM Modi shown India map without Kashmir at Aus varsity event

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Queensland University of Technology, the Indian map displayed there had Kashmir missing from it, prompting a strong protest by Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh.

Modi has 25 mn Facebook fans, 8 mn Twitter followers

Modi has 25 mn Facebook fans, 8 mn Twitter followers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

US President Barack Obama leads the popularity chart with over 43 million followers, followed by the Pope Francis, who is followed by over 14 million people on social site Twitter.

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Rakotonirainy said it was vital for car makers, government and road safety experts to turn their attention to this global security threat.

Spotted: Kasprowicz in Brisbane

Spotted: Kasprowicz in Brisbane

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Reader Ajay Panwar met former Australian fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz at the University of Queensland.

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

In an online chat, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shared career advice with readers.

E-waste can produce more gold than mining!

E-waste can produce more gold than mining!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'If unchecked, by 2017, the global volume of discarded e-waste will weigh almost equivalent to 200 Empire State buildings.'

'India likely to spend $1 trillion on power by 2030'

'India likely to spend $1 trillion on power by 2030'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Piyush Goyal is leading a delegation to deliberate with Australia.

Ranganath Mavinakere: The man behind Infosys' successful comeback

Ranganath Mavinakere: The man behind Infosys' successful comeback

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

"There was not a single decision that I took during my second tenure without discussing it with Ranga and getting valuable input from him," says Narayana Murthy.

Life of Pi revolves around next-gen cloud services

Life of Pi revolves around next-gen cloud services

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Hyderabad-based Pi Datacenters wants to be the first destination of choice for enterprises in data and cloud services.

'Being a festival director is a crown of thorns'

'Being a festival director is a crown of thorns'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

There's no steam in the intolerance debate anymore but the opposing sides still refuse to let it go, says Sampath.

Corporate leaders whose moves will be most watched in 2015

Corporate leaders whose moves will be most watched in 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

India Inc has few leaders who are likely to grab headlines in 2015.

'What we did for the environment has been undone by the new govt'

'What we did for the environment has been undone by the new govt'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'This is not a Sanjay Baru or Natwar Singh type of book. It's not a memoir. It's not a book to reveal conversations, real or imaginary. This is not a book to position myself at the centre of the world.' Jairam Ramesh on his stint as environment minister.