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48% women want larger breasts: Survey

48% women want larger breasts: Survey

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

As per the Breast Size Satisfaction Survey (BSSS), 48% women wanted larger breasts, 23% wanted smaller breasts.

Oxford to set up first research centre outside UK

Oxford to set up first research centre outside UK

Rediff.com29 Oct 2006

The university will invest 10 million pounds initially to set up its first business research centre.

4 UK students convicted on terror charges

4 UK students convicted on terror charges

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Among the items found on the students' computers include a video encouraging martyrdom, a US military guide giving instructions on how to make explosive devices and a suicide bombing manual.

'What are the job prospects after MBA in the UK?'

'What are the job prospects after MBA in the UK?'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

In an online chat with readers, Dipti Punjabi, study abroad counsellor, EGE Global Education addressed queries on the eligibility criteria, various programmes, admissions, job prospects and more.

Indian scholars on UK's vetting list

Indian scholars on UK's vetting list

Rediff.com12 Jul 2003

Why is Delta variant so dominant?

Why is Delta variant so dominant?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The international team of researchers combined lab-based experiments and epidemiology of vaccine breakthrough infections, showing that the Delta variant is better at replicating and spreading than other commonly-observed variants.

UK to spend more on education

UK to spend more on education

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

'India and China will soon be tremendous competition for us', Tony Blair told The Times in an interview.

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Choose from a range of accessories to make his life easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

First Sikh judge of UK high court sworn in

First Sikh judge of UK high court sworn in

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Rabinder Singh, a leading lawyer who successfully appeared on behalf of Indian doctors in an immigration case in 2007, has been sworn in as the first Sikh judge of the high court at the royal courts of justice.

Sudden rise of online higher education

Sudden rise of online higher education

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Will Covid-19 permanently change higher education, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

UK varsities may spy on Asian students

UK varsities may spy on Asian students

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

The British government wants University staff to report suspicious activity by Asian students to the Special Branch to check extremism.

Low productivity? Blame it on your boss' mood

Low productivity? Blame it on your boss' mood

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Not being able to predict how their boss is going to act towards them has a detrimental effect on the productivity of workers, researchers said.

Indian tutors to teach UK students online

Indian tutors to teach UK students online

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

A Bangalore-based online tuition firm had tied up with publisher HarperCollins to provide off-shored tuition facilities to British students.

US, UK to create replica of ancient Syrian arch attacked by IS

US, UK to create replica of ancient Syrian arch attacked by IS

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The pieces will be made in China using the world'sbiggest 3D printer and then assembled in place in TrafalgarSquare in London and Times Square in New York.

Yash-Jignesh Patel's Giant Tribute To Queen

Yash-Jignesh Patel's Giant Tribute To Queen

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Queen's mural is going to stay here for years and years to come.'

Applications invited for Rhodes Scholarship 2014

Applications invited for Rhodes Scholarship 2014

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Selected students from India will win a fully funded scholarship to pursue a master's programme at the Oxford University in the UK in 2014.

Gayle posts picture with Vijay Mallya; internet can't keep calm

Gayle posts picture with Vijay Mallya; internet can't keep calm

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Mallya, who flew out of India in March 2016, has been living in the United Kingdom since then.

Study Abroad Experience: 'I got a full tuition waiver'

Study Abroad Experience: 'I got a full tuition waiver'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Reader Karan Desai who studied at the University of Westminster in London, UK shares his story with us.

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions

UK introduces new visa rules for Indian students

UK introduces new visa rules for Indian students

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Home secretary Jacqui Smith said the new arrangements as part of Tier 4 of the points based system will make the visa process simpler, more objective and more transparent for applicants and prevent abuse of the immigration system. From Tuesday, all British education providers (schools, colleges, universities) who recruit international students need to be registered with the UK Border Agency.

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is also being produced as part of a tie-up by the Serum Institute of India.

Serum Institute to keep 200 mn doses of Covid vaccine ready by Jan

Serum Institute to keep 200 mn doses of Covid vaccine ready by Jan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'SII has started stockpiling the vaccine and now has roughly 40 million doses ready. It is using some of the capacities it had for under development products for the COVID-19 vaccine and by January we will have a capacity to make 100 million doses per month and a stockpile of 200 million doses.'

Indrani's Will, Rahul's Reshma And A Trap

Indrani's Will, Rahul's Reshma And A Trap

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Rahul Mukerjea's two-day cross examination in early November left many questions unanswered even as new ones came to the fore in the Sheena Bora Murder Trial, reports Prasanna D Zore.

IIHM's entrance test

IIHM's entrance test

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

International Institute of Hotel Management announces all-India entrance test on May 22, 2009

More Indians in UK have white partners: Study

More Indians in UK have white partners: Study

Rediff.com18 Jan 2009

There is an increasing number of people of Indian origin entering in relationships with white partners, prompting a new study to conclude that in future some ethnic groups may well disappear. One in 10 children in Britain now lives in a mixed-race family, which raises the prospect of a non-racist Britain, according to the study conducted at the University of Essex.

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced its 2013 "Nobel-class" Citation Laureates on Wednesday, which names 28 researchers representing 22 distinct academic and research organisations, and six different countries.

LSE students to intern with Tata companies

LSE students to intern with Tata companies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Started in 2008, Tata ISES also has affiliations with the University of California, Berkeley, USA, and the University of Cambridge, UK for similar programmes.

'Strong evidence' COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air: Study

'Strong evidence' COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air: Study

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The researchers noted that transmission rates of SARS-CoV-2 are much higher indoors than outdoors, and transmission is greatly reduced by indoor ventilation.

UK studies: 'We slept in a public park on benches'

UK studies: 'We slept in a public park on benches'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Ajay Pal Agarwal describes leaving his life back home for studies in the UK. He sleeps on benches, meets many friends and learns a lot about himself in the process.

DCGI orders Serum to suspend recruitment for COVID-19 vaccine trials

DCGI orders Serum to suspend recruitment for COVID-19 vaccine trials

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The DCGI also directed Serum Institute of India to increase the safety monitoring of the subjects already vaccinated as part of the trial, and submit the plan and report.

Cambridge kicks off vaccine race to fight all coronaviruses

Cambridge kicks off vaccine race to fight all coronaviruses

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The new vaccine candidate, DIOS-CoVax2, uses banks of genetic sequences of all known coronaviruses, including those from bats, believed to be the natural hosts of many relatives of human coronaviruses.

Counselling session for PG courses in sport

Counselling session for PG courses in sport

Rediff.com11 May 2010

The Carnegie Faculty of Sport and Education-Leeds Metropolitan University (UK) has organised an interviews and counselling session for admissions.

Studying abroad? Here's how you can save on health insurance

Studying abroad? Here's how you can save on health insurance

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

General insurers in India have started campaigns highlighting the benefits of buying a student's travel insurance in India, as opposed to buying one offered by the university abroad, says Tinesh Bhasin.

British PM Theresa May likely to visit India in November

British PM Theresa May likely to visit India in November

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

May's visit is likely to coincide with the India-United Kingdom Tech Summit in New Delhi between November 7 and 9

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

China, France and Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students.

Indian student's murder: UK cops make an arrest

Indian student's murder: UK cops make an arrest

Rediff.com8 May 2008

V Jyotirmayee Nagasaibabu, the Vijayawada-origin student had died of head injuries at Handsworth, a suburb of Birmingham, on Tuesday evening. The West Midlands Police spokesman told PTI that the unidentified man, 24, was arrested on suspicion of the murder and was currently helping the police with their inquiry. This is the second incident of murder involving an Indian in the Birmingham area within the last three years.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the shortlisted images of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year!

No one safe until all vaccinated for Covid: Johns Hopkins scientist

No one safe until all vaccinated for Covid: Johns Hopkins scientist

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Vaccine inequity remains an issue in India, where less than 2 per cent of the population has received a Covid booster