News for 'Texas A&M University'

Three killed in shooting near university in Texas

Three killed in shooting near university in Texas

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Police said that one Texas constable and one civilian were killed in a shooting near Texas A&M University campus.

Indian students in Texas pool accident identified

Indian students in Texas pool accident identified

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Ruling out any foul play in the incident, police said they are calling it an accidental drowning.

Bomb threat at US varsity forces evacuation

Bomb threat at US varsity forces evacuation

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Evacuation orders were issued at a United States University after a bomb threat was received on the campus, a month after similar warnings created panic at three institutions.

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Singh and Bhatia were swimming in the lake when a sudden current of water pushed them deeper.

'Our farmers are second to none'

'Our farmers are second to none'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Dr M S Swaminathan, friends with Dr Norman Borlaug for 56 years, recalls how the Nobel Laureate transformed Indian agriculture.

Study Abroad: When writing to professors

Study Abroad: When writing to professors

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

A few important things to be kept in mind in this context.

When young you want to achieve success on your own

When young you want to achieve success on your own

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Arpit Jaiswal, currently studying in IIM-A, skipped studying abroad because he wants to give something back to the country of his birth.

Are there certain emergency numbers I must know?

Are there certain emergency numbers I must know?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Are you headed to the US for further study? Do you know how to handle an emergency?

How do I call home?

How do I call home?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Are you headed to the US to study and want to know how to call home once you get there?

Cotton may help feed half a billion

Cotton may help feed half a billion

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

US researchers have genetically engineered cotton plants that produce toxin-free seeds, potentially unlocking enough nutritional content to feed half a billion people worldwide each year.

American offers snow for sale

American offers snow for sale

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

India, China polluting US weather: study

India, China polluting US weather: study

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Both countries have seen huge increases in their economies, which mean more large factories and power plants to sustain such growth.

Study Abroad: 'Testing out' can save time, money

Study Abroad: 'Testing out' can save time, money

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Miss A Gupta recently graduated with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Texas A&M University. Here she shares some of her experiences with rediff.com.

George H W Bush to lie in state in US Capitol till Wednesday

George H W Bush to lie in state in US Capitol till Wednesday

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

The former president will have two funerals -- a state funeral at the National Cathedral and a local funeral at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston.

Can you spread COVID-19 by talking?

Can you spread COVID-19 by talking?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Why a new study suggests you wear a face mask when you speak to anyone.

Study Abroad: No Devdas-types please!

Study Abroad: No Devdas-types please!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

A student of Texas A&M, Stephen James shares his advice on basic traffic rules you should be aware of when you land in the US.

Having kids can mean end of marital bliss

Having kids can mean end of marital bliss

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Thought marriage, money and kids were the cornerstone of happiness? Well, in that case, here's a news flash for you: having children can send martial bliss in a downward spiral.

Rescue ops intensify as Hurricane Harvey kills 50

Rescue ops intensify as Hurricane Harvey kills 50

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

More than 1,85,000 homes were damaged and 9,000 destroyed as 42,000 people remain in shelters amid overflowing rivers and reservoirs, Texas officials said.

Cognizant to expand its US workforce to 39,000 by 2016

Cognizant to expand its US workforce to 39,000 by 2016

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

IT services major Cognizant has said it expects to hire over 10,000 IT professionals in the US over the next three years, expanding its workforce in the North American nation to more than 39,000.

Trump fires Veterans Affairs chief, taps WH doctor to replace him:

Trump fires Veterans Affairs chief, taps WH doctor to replace him:

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Early this month, Trump had unceremoniously fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and nominated Mike Pompeo

'In six months' time I will come out with a vaccine'

'In six months' time I will come out with a vaccine'

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'This is an improved version of BCG that also gives immunity against the coronavirus.'

This is India's biggest challenge. Did you know about it?

This is India's biggest challenge. Did you know about it?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

'Any new technology, either before or soon after its release, will face severe criticism by one or the other segment of society. It is only after seeing the benefits of new technology for themselves that our farmers accept it.' 'The arable land in India is not increasing and currently hovers at around 140, 145 million hectares.' 'Today, Indian agriculture has to work towards achieving nutritional security.'

India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

India has built two top-secret facilities in Karnataka to enrich uranium in pursuit of its hydrogen bomb dream.

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on everything you need to know about pursuing an international education.