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'I am not a Hindu hater'

'I am not a Hindu hater'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

'I agree Hinduism is misrepresented and there is a need to correct the image. But the question is how to go about it?' asks Harvard Professor Michael Witzel.

Obama nominates Yellen as head of Federal Reserve Board

Obama nominates Yellen as head of Federal Reserve Board

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

US President Barack Obama has nominated Janet Yellen to head the Federal Reserve Board, describing her as one of America's "foremost economists and policy makers".

She is likely to replace Ben Bernanke as Fed chief

She is likely to replace Ben Bernanke as Fed chief

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Yellen is currently Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Hewitt goes out in Los Angeles

Hewitt goes out in Los Angeles

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

While there were no surprises on policy issues from either side, there were far less interruptions and tense moments between Pence, 61, who comes from Indiana and his Democrat challenger Harris, 55, who is from California.

US testing quake warning system

US testing quake warning system

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The system's early warnings will come after a quake rupture has already begun but before the shaking is felt tens of miles from the epicentre.

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Trump nominated Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

How will Biden deal with China?

How will Biden deal with China?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

It is premature to make the assumption that Biden's policy toward China will not be a break with Trump, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Never dreamed my research would take the direction it has: Nobel Medicine Prize winner Allison

Never dreamed my research would take the direction it has: Nobel Medicine Prize winner Allison

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

He is the first MD Anderson scientist to receive the world's most preeminent award for outstanding discoveries in the fields of life sciences and medicine.

What's social media got to do with weight loss?

What's social media got to do with weight loss?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

According to a study, the more time you spend on social media, the more motivated you are to lose weight.

It's true! Weight loss can help slow down arthritis

It's true! Weight loss can help slow down arthritis

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Since cartilage loss cannot be reversed, it is important for people at risk of osteoarthritis or with early signs of the disease to slow the degeneration of cartilage.

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.

When and how to ask for a raise

When and how to ask for a raise

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Asking for a raise might be easier when your boss is in a good mood. But what if she knows you know she is?

COVID-19 vaccine at least a year away, say scientists

COVID-19 vaccine at least a year away, say scientists

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

According to the World Health Organisation, 10 candidate vaccines for COVID-19 are in the clinical evaluation and 126 are in the pre-clinical stage.

Beware! Less sleep can lead to Facebook addiction

Beware! Less sleep can lead to Facebook addiction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

If you find yourself checking your Facebook account many times during the day, then it is a sign of compulsive behavior, which, according to a recent study, is a result of lack of sleep.

Here's how you can get 20% more sex

Here's how you can get 20% more sex

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Looks like there's no smoke without fire!

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Unfortunately, during this pandemic, everybody started saying that well, these are desperate times and desperate times need desperate solutions.' 'Purely out of fear, anxiety, panic, this knowledge that people started acquiring from WhatsApp University and social media, it pushed science completely to the backseat.'

Code for India techies impress Modi

Code for India techies impress Modi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The prime minister was impressed with the speed at which the apps designed by young programmers delivered results -- whether it be addressing problems like women's safety, and farmers and weather-related issues.

Why CNOOC lost Unocal bid

Why CNOOC lost Unocal bid

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Unocal Corp would have agreed to be acquired by Chinese oil firm CNOOC Ltd, despite fierce US political opposition - if the Chinese side had raised its bid in August, Unocal's former CEO has said.

Pointers to get your US student visa

Pointers to get your US student visa

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Dr Arun Vakil answered commonly asked US visa queries during a chat with Get Ahead readers. Here is the transcript.

Mainak a good boy, busy with his studies: Friends, teachers on UCLA shooter

Mainak a good boy, busy with his studies: Friends, teachers on UCLA shooter

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

School teachers and friends of Mainak Sarkar, the Indian-American gunman, who shot dead his wife and his former professor at the University of California, Los Angeles before turning the gun on himself, described him as a reserved but friendly person.

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The US appears to be on track to see over 160 million votes cast in the 2020 presidential election, a turnout rate of about 67 per cent, which is higher than what the country has witnessed in more than a century, as President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned through the final day to get more voters to the polling booths.

Antiviral drug shows promise for treating COVID-19

Antiviral drug shows promise for treating COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The White House described the development as "quite good news".

Researchers detect cancer with saliva

Researchers detect cancer with saliva

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

A research team found that oral cancer can be detected with saliva with 91 per cent accuracy.

Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

5 things you must know about this scientific trailblazer.

Warning! Smoking can kill your job prospects

Warning! Smoking can kill your job prospects

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

It is not just injurious to your health, but smoking can harm your career and your earning power too, finds a new study.

'We need to stop thinking about how older people are a burden to society'

'We need to stop thinking about how older people are a burden to society'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Distinguished Indian American professor of psychiatry and neurosciences Dr Dilip V Jeste has been appointed the first associate dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care at the University of California. In an exclusive conversation with Aziz Haniffa, Dr Jeste speaks elaborately on his road map ahead, and also the need to change mindset towards ageing and aged people.

Indian-origin student faces racial slur at US varsity

Indian-origin student faces racial slur at US varsity

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A 21-year-old Indian-origin student was allegedly subjected to a racial slur at a prestigious US university, prompting the student's body to pass a "diversity resolution" to promote an inclusive atmosphere on its campus.

IIT-Roorkee looks for collaborations in Houston

IIT-Roorkee looks for collaborations in Houston

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The management was open to attracting qualified people from the US for either short-term or long-term assignments in Roorkee, reports Manu Shah.

Researchers set speed limit on light

Researchers set speed limit on light

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

Researchers at the University of California in Berkeley, US achieved this feat by using semiconductors.

Sing to my left ear, talk to my right

Sing to my left ear, talk to my right

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

A study reveals that the left ear is more attuned to music and the right better at picking up speech-like sounds. \n\n

World's 10 most valuable start-ups

World's 10 most valuable start-ups

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

It's raining start-ups across the world.

Column: Bangalore is vulnerable

Column: Bangalore is vulnerable

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

The NAE this year has elected 69 new members and 11 foreign associates, thus bringing the total US membership to 2,250 and the number of foreign associates to 211.

US student visa: When to apply

US student visa: When to apply

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil guides students and working professionals about US visa application procedures.