News for 'Universities UK'

MSc in ultra precision technologies

MSc in ultra precision technologies

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Cranfield University, UK & Chodankar Education Trust, Mumbai are offering a postgraduate degree course (MSc) in Ultra Precision Technologies, a one year full-time course.

UK rejects appeal on student visa curbs

UK rejects appeal on student visa curbs

Rediff.com30 May 2012

In a letter to Prime Minister David Cameron, the university heads noted the economic and other contributions made by international students, and said Britain stood to lose out on the highly competitive international student market unless the recent changes were reviewed.

'IELTS is not compulsory for UK studies'

'IELTS is not compulsory for UK studies'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Paul Michael and Yatin Madlani, visa officers at the British High Commission in New Delhi, answered questions about UK universities and student visas during a July 11 expert chat.

3rd Lunar mission in 15 years! Moon truly beckons ISRO

3rd Lunar mission in 15 years! Moon truly beckons ISRO

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-1, India's first mission to the Moon, was launched on October 22, 2008 from Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh.

Study UK: Is MBA an expensive affair?

Study UK: Is MBA an expensive affair?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Part III of the unedited transcript of UK visa officials' chat with GA readers regarding studying abroad.

Rig Veda, Apollo Statue, Mona Lisa enrich G20 Summit venue's culture corridor

Rig Veda, Apollo Statue, Mona Lisa enrich G20 Summit venue's culture corridor

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The exhibition of artefacts -- in physical and digital form -- has been set up on the same floor where the leaders' meetings took place.

Want to study in the UK? Read this!

Want to study in the UK? Read this!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

From the Cambridge to the London School of Economics, United Kingdom is home to the world's best known universities. Suchitra Surve, counsellor, Growth Centre presents a lowdown on what you need to know before applying to a university in the UK.

2008 Chevening Scholarships for UK studies

2008 Chevening Scholarships for UK studies

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

British Chevening Scholarships 2008 Programme is open for applications from 18 October 2007 -- 14 December 2007

Applying for a UK student visa?

Applying for a UK student visa?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

UK visas: 'Apply from your country of origin'

UK visas: 'Apply from your country of origin'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

How should you navigate the UK student visa process? What information must you include on your applicatoin? Which details should you emphasise? Paul Dryden, UK official, answers your questions.

Study UK: 'Can I work part-time?'

Study UK: 'Can I work part-time?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

UK officials including Paul Michael chatted with Get Ahead readers on January 24. Part I of the transcript.

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Considering Pai is putting his own personal money in Byju's, stakeholders in the company can look forward to more governance and transparency.'

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'The purported claim that Israel can defeat Hamas and everything 'would go back to normal' is completely absurd.'

50 lakh Covishield doses meant for export to UK to be used in India

50 lakh Covishield doses meant for export to UK to be used in India

Rediff.com8 May 2021

50 lakh doses of 'Covishield' vaccine earmarked by the Serum Institute for export to the United Kingdom have now been made available for the inoculation of 18-44 age group in 21 states/UTs in India, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, official sources said.

UK relaxes immigration rules; to benefit Indians

UK relaxes immigration rules; to benefit Indians

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The UK has relaxed its immigration rules giving greater flexibility to students and businesses that employ and sponsor international migrants.

6 things a student must know before going to UK

6 things a student must know before going to UK

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Travelling to the UK to study for the first time? We take you through a quick orientation process on what you must know about your first foreign trip.

The 100 Best Films, RANKED

The 100 Best Films, RANKED

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

It is by no means a perfect list and I might have missed out some important films but these are films that have entertained me, taught me how to be compassionate, to view the world, and understand people, their histories, behaviors and customs.

Scholarship to study in the UK

Scholarship to study in the UK

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

HSBC announces the 2006 Scholarships Programme

Study Abroad: MS or MBA in the UK?

Study Abroad: MS or MBA in the UK?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

To address questions related to education in the UK, experts Preeti Gadok and Aprajita Kalra, hosted a chat with GA readers on October 10. The transcript.

'India has not blinked'

'India has not blinked'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'The world is watching carefully. The choices India makes today have consequences beyond its borders.'

Joint research programme between IITM and UK uni

Joint research programme between IITM and UK uni

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

A joint research programme between the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and the University of Reading, UK on `Science of Regional Climate Change, Variability and Impacts`, has been selected for a `Major Award` under the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).

Study UK: 'It opens your heart and mind'

Study UK: 'It opens your heart and mind'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Mayank Singh, who studied in the UK, shares some experiences and gives some helpful advice to students preparing for departure.

Want to study in the UK? Your questions answered

Want to study in the UK? Your questions answered

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

EdUK advisors at the British council hosted a chat on studying in the UK with Get Ahead readers on Aug 3. The transcript.

India trade deal eludes another British prime minister

India trade deal eludes another British prime minister

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Britain's third female prime Minister, Liz Truss, was out of office on Thursday after the shortest tenure at 10 Downing Street in London and without a cherished India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) under her belt as a Brexit prize.

'How to pick a good international university?'

'How to pick a good international university?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right course and college.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma: Art of the possible

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma: Art of the possible

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The first election that the US and UK-trained Conrad Sangma, who now runs the National People's Party (NPP) formed by his father PA Sangma, fought in 2004 had resulted in a narrow defeat.

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Khan will be presented before the accountability court on Wednesday, a NAB source was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

IS aims to attack UK next, intelligence report warns

IS aims to attack UK next, intelligence report warns

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The attack is likely to be launched by British-born Islamist terrorists travelling back from Syria, Paul Cruickshank, the terrorism analyst for American news channel CNN, has said.

UK PM confirms Dec 2 end to lockdown, COVID Winter Plan until March 2021

UK PM confirms Dec 2 end to lockdown, COVID Winter Plan until March 2021

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

From the middle of next week, shops, personal care, gyms and churches can reopen as part of a bolstered three-tiered system. As part of the restrictions, people will be expected to continue to work from home if they live in a Tier 1 region; in Tier 2, alcohol can only be served with a meal; and in Tier 3, all forms of hospitality except takeaways will have to close.

NBC Universal in talks for NDTV arm stake

NBC Universal in talks for NDTV arm stake

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

US-based NBC Universal is in talks with NDTV to pick up a stake in the latter's UK-based subsidiary, NDTV Networks. The subsidiary operates NDTV Imagine and NDTV Convergence, among others.

Indian student killed in UK in 'unprovoked attack'

Indian student killed in UK in 'unprovoked attack'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

A 23-year-old Indian student enrolled at Lancaster University in the UK was killed after he was shot in an "unprovoked attack" by two white men, police said.

The best position for breastfeeding

The best position for breastfeeding

Rediff.com4 May 2007

A recent study revealed that babies' natural feeding reflexes started off more easily when the mothers were lying down.

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The study by an international team led by scientists at the UK's Newcastle University is the first global assessment of areas at greatest risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). Published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday, it estimates that 15 million people around the world are at risk from flooding caused by glacial lakes.

UK begins trial to see if Covid dogs can sniff out virus

UK begins trial to see if Covid dogs can sniff out virus

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The trial brings together leading disease control experts from the universities with Medical Detection Dogs, who have already successfully trained dogs to detect the odour of many different diseases in humans, such as cancer, malaria and Parkinson's disease.

Will apologise for Jallianwala if voted to power: UK's Labour Party

Will apologise for Jallianwala if voted to power: UK's Labour Party

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The manifesto also commits Labour to constitute a judge-led inquiry into Britain's "injustices of the past", including a public review of the country's role in Operation Blue Star -- referred to as the "Amritsar massacre".

Why Is Maldives Army Chief In India?

Why Is Maldives Army Chief In India?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Major General Abdulla Shamaal, chief of the Maldives National Defence Force, called on General Manoj Chandrashekar Pande, chief of the army staff, in New Delhi on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

India Inc welcomes UK move to scrap visa bond scheme

India Inc welcomes UK move to scrap visa bond scheme

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Welcoming the UK government's move to scrap the controversial 3,000-pound visa bond scheme, India Inc on Tuesday said this would further help in boosting trade and investments between the countries.

Study UK: Boost your post graduation employability

Study UK: Boost your post graduation employability

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

An average Indian middle-class salary will not suffice to repay the loan which will continue to accumulate interest. You will almost certainly have to get a job in the UK to be able to repay your loan and have a decent career at the same time. Here's what you need to know.