News for 'University of Cambridge'

'Arctic to be ice-free in summer in 20 years'

'Arctic to be ice-free in summer in 20 years'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

The Arctic may be ice-free during summer within the next 20 years, claims a new research.Now, ships will be able to sail through the ice-free Arctic in the summers. Ships traveling to Europe from the East would be able to save on journeying over 3000 miles to avoid the icy Arctic. The Arctic Ocean will warm rapidly due to the lack of ice to reflect sunlight, and the warm Arctic water will accelerate the melting of the Greenland ice, which will help the rising sea levels.

Muslim women feel free, secure in Europe

Muslim women feel free, secure in Europe

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

The study, carried out at the University of Cambridge, indicates that Muslim women believe life in Europe has given them freedom, opportunities and security. It also reveals that an emerging generation of Muslim women are becoming increasingly independent and are determined to assert their right to a full education, a career and to follow their own dreams.

Coming soon, a stairway to heaven!

Coming soon, a stairway to heaven!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2009

A team of UK researchers has taken the first step on what could be a stairway to heaven.

'100 million people in India are malnourished'

'100 million people in India are malnourished'

Rediff.com8 May 2008

The Padma Shri winner and eminent scientist speaks to Senior Editor Ajit Jain

'India is respectful of its history'

'India is respectful of its history'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

'Macaulay would be less dismissive of India if his Sanskrit dictionary had not fallen off the boat.' A fascinating interview with historian Piers Brendon, author of the provocative The Decline and Fall of the British Empire, 1781-1997.

Secret to big earnings in stocks? Testosterone!

Secret to big earnings in stocks? Testosterone!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Forget volatility. Want success in the stock market? Man, watch out your sex hormone level, as a new study has found that higher testosterone in the morning leads to higher earnings for the rest of that day. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found that testosterone increases confidence and appetite for risk -- qualities that may augment the performance of any financial trader who expect a positive expected return.

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The BJP calling the Congress a "torn old party" moving towards a stage where its relevance and necessity will be completely lost.

Why was Stephen Hawking so loved in popular culture?

Why was Stephen Hawking so loved in popular culture?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The many reasons why the famed scientist was a minor celebrity in Hollywood.

Solar-powered racing car unveiled in UK

Solar-powered racing car unveiled in UK

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

The car made its debut on the test track at Ford's Dunton Technical Centre on August 15. It was the only full test-drive before travelling to the other side of the globe to take part in the Global Green Challenge - a 3,000-km race across the Australian Outback this autumn.

Free English lessons at the British Council

Free English lessons at the British Council

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

This summer, enrol for free English lessons at the British Council, Mumbai.

'COVID-19 is deadly in 0.1 per cent people'

'COVID-19 is deadly in 0.1 per cent people'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'Some of the longer-term implications of COVID-19 are not related to the virus itself.' 'They are actually related to immune responses from the virus.'

Race remains a factor in US society: Obama

Race remains a factor in US society: Obama

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Asserting that he is a testimony to the progress America has made with regard to racism, President Barack Obama has acknowledged that race remains a factor in the US society.

US varsity returns $3 million grant; claims donors were 'Hindu right-wingers'

US varsity returns $3 million grant; claims donors were 'Hindu right-wingers'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

A top US university is "walking away" from the $3 million grants it received to establish endowed chairs in India studies after alleged that the donors had "extreme right-wing notions".

SIA youth scholarships 2007

SIA youth scholarships 2007

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Singapore Airlines is offering a scholarship for a two-year pre-university course in selected junior colleges in Singapore.

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

The Sonia resignation deluge ends

The Sonia resignation deluge ends

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

The Congress president has resigned from more than 10 posts she has been holding.

'My son wants to pursue aerospace engineering in the US'

'My son wants to pursue aerospace engineering in the US'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

Test your English language skills

Test your English language skills

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

The British Council invites registrations for the Key English Test and Preliminary English Test examinations.

Asia, the Pied Piper of global R&D

Asia, the Pied Piper of global R&D

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Researchers at the University of Sheffield and Aston Business School have found that investment in Research and Development (R&D) is rapidly shifting from North America and Europe to Asia.

The controversy over Rajiv Kumar's column

The controversy over Rajiv Kumar's column

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

While Bibek Debroy echoed his view in Twitter, Pronob Sen questioned Kumar's conclusion

Want to improve your English?

Want to improve your English?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

The British Council announces free English lessons for adults by teacher trainees on the University of Cambridge CELTA course.

Narayana Murthy on UN board

Narayana Murthy on UN board

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Murthy's induction took place after the board hosted a reception to welcome Narayana Murthy chief mentor of Infosys to the board in his home country.

Physicist Stephen Hawking to trademark his name

Physicist Stephen Hawking to trademark his name

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Physicist Stephen Hawking to trademark his name.

Test your English language skills!

Test your English language skills!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

The British Council invites registrations for the Key English Test (KET) and Preliminary English Test (PET) examinations.

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

On this Teachers Day, I once again bow my head as I remember all the teachers who had taught me in school, college, military academy, army courses and so on. But Ms Shantha Potty Aunty, this one more head bow is specially for you, admirably says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

My heart is still in teaching: PM

My heart is still in teaching: PM

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

No other community has played a greater role in building an 'India of tomorrow' than the teaching community, which was 'truly the nation builders of our society, our country,' he said.

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

Alert: SIA youth scholarships 2005

Alert: SIA youth scholarships 2005

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

Alert: SIA youth scholarships 2005

Her mother's daughter

Her mother's daughter

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

Career women 'work longer hours than men'

Career women 'work longer hours than men'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

According to the researchers at Cambridge University, while men may spend longer at the office, it is the women who work more each week if domestic and paid employment is added together, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships announced

Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships announced

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Three 35,000-scholarships set up in honour of the Prime Minister of India exclusively for Indian students to read for PhD & MPhil degrees in science, technology and social sciences at the St John's College, University of Cambridge.

Sachin hits second ton for Lashings

Sachin hits second ton for Lashings

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

The Indian batting maestro, who is making a comeback in competitive cricket after shoulder surgery, retired after making 147 following up his unbeaten 155 against Cambridge University last Wednesday.

Rahul's assets rose from Rs 9.4 cr to 15.88 cr in 5 years

Rahul's assets rose from Rs 9.4 cr to 15.88 cr in 5 years

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Gandhi has declared that his source of income was MP's salary, royalty income, rental income, interest from bonds, dividends and capital gain from mutual funds.

India set to be world's publishing hub

India set to be world's publishing hub

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

India's edge in software technology and low cost of publishing makes perfect business sense for publishers.

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue': Stephen Hawking

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue': Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue', says one of the world's top scientists Stephen Hawking.

Tendulkar back with a century

Tendulkar back with a century

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

The Indian batting ace marked his comeback from shoulder surgery with a 91-ball 100 for Lashings World XI against Cambridge University XI.

Alert: An international education for your child

Alert: An international education for your child

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

Registrations are open for the pre-Nursery to Class VIII sections at the Lotus Valley International School, Noida.

Meet the Indian who took on Stephen Hawking

Meet the Indian who took on Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

Abhas Mitra of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre was perhaps the first and the only scientist to have questioned Hawking's concept of black holes.