News for 'University of Science and Technology'

Innovative field research in India helped Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo win Economics Nobel

Innovative field research in India helped Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo win Economics Nobel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

This year's Laureates have shown how the problem of global poverty can be tackled by breaking it down into a number of smaller - but more precise - questions at individual or group levels, he Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

Heart, BP patients likely to be infected with COVID-19 again: Study

Heart, BP patients likely to be infected with COVID-19 again: Study

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China assessed data on 938 COVID-19 patients from the country's Wuhan Union Hospital. They obtained information about residual symptoms in these patients, and the results of follow up tests for viral genetic material in their body after they were discharged.

Aptech opens centre in San Salvador

Aptech opens centre in San Salvador

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Aptech Computer Education, the flagship brand of Aptech Limited, has opened a state-of-the-art centre at San Salvador in El Salvador.

A new solution to rural India's energy woes?

A new solution to rural India's energy woes?

Rediff.com23 May 2006

This new technology primarily uses solar energy.

'We need to convert research into start-ups'

'We need to convert research into start-ups'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

India needs to invest a lot more money in science research and translate this research into products and solutions for its people, says trustee at the Infosys Science Foundation and co-founder at Infosys Kris Gopalakrishnan.

India to have 38-48 lakh active Covid cases in mid-May: Study

India to have 38-48 lakh active Covid cases in mid-May: Study

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The latest projection tweaks the time frame as well as the numbers.

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.

Humanity only has around 1,000 years left on Earth, Stephen Hawking predicts

Humanity only has around 1,000 years left on Earth, Stephen Hawking predicts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

He painted a grave picture of the future while delivering a lecture on the universe and the origins of human beings at the Oxford Union debating society.

Want to study the Mechanical Wood Industry?

Want to study the Mechanical Wood Industry?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute offers admissions for one year course.

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

'We need to solve Indian problems the Indian way'

'We need to solve Indian problems the Indian way'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

'Science and technology keep moving ahead and so you can keep making investment.'

Lalu's advice to students: Be honest

Lalu's advice to students: Be honest

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav exhorted students to keep three points in mind- honesty, dedication to the organisation and a vision for the future - to ensure that India takes its rightful place in the world .

The many problems confronting the IITs

The many problems confronting the IITs

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Third of faculty positions vacant. One per cent seats empty. New institutes lag in infrastructure, research.

Will setting up more IITs, IIMs benefit the youth?

Will setting up more IITs, IIMs benefit the youth?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

the government has proposed setting up 7 new IIMs, 8 IITs. GA columnist Rashmi Bansal disussed the merits and demerits of the move.

Masks are a must even after vaccine!

Masks are a must even after vaccine!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'Until the case load starts dropping, we will have to keep up the current level of prevention activities.'

More IITs & IIMs: Benefitting the government?

More IITs & IIMs: Benefitting the government?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Rashmi Bansal analyses the rationale behind the government's decision to open up more IIT and IIM institutes across the country.

Want an MBA/ MSc CA?

Want an MBA/ MSc CA?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

The Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research invites applications for admission to its Masters in Business Administration in Information Technology and Master of Science in Computer Application.

Want an MBA in IT?

Want an MBA in IT?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research invites applications for admission to its Masters of Business Administration in Information Technology and Master of Science in Computer Application programmes.

Why female drivers are safer than men

Why female drivers are safer than men

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

If a new study is to be believed, female drivers will be safer in an accident than their male counterparts because of the fact that females have thicker skull than men.

The hottest careers in engineering

The hottest careers in engineering

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Amit Bansal discusses the emerging trends in the engineering sector.

A family so rich they didn't know they were being robbed!

A family so rich they didn't know they were being robbed!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'The D K Adikesavulu clan is so wealthy, owns so many houses, and has so much jewellery,' notes T V R Shenoy, 'that it did not notice a servant stealing at the rate of Rs 66 lakh every year!'

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Khan's spokesman Dr Shehbaz Gill said that the prime minister has just a slight fever and cough.

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Stephen Hawking, in his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions, considered an asteroid collision to be the biggest threat to the planet. At this point, we are as well prepared as dinosaurs were when a 10-km wide asteroid hit the planet 65 million years ago, notes Kumar Abishek.

Is it expensive to study in the US?

Is it expensive to study in the US?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Rise seen in Internet's role in espionage

Rise seen in Internet's role in espionage

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

More than 100 countries are believed to be using the Internet for espionage, says McAfee, the information technology security company.

Specialise in engineering

Specialise in engineering

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

Jadavpur University, Kolkata, invites applications for admission to its M Tech programme in Distributed and Mobile Computing.

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

They were the source for entry-level recruitments in the IT industry before the job market crash.

Nirma conducts maiden convocation

Nirma conducts maiden convocation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Campus placements: Infosys, TCS offer better salaries to freshers

Campus placements: Infosys, TCS offer better salaries to freshers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Colleges are witnessing more offers, with better salary packages. Median salary packages offered have improved over last year.

TCS gets a woman executive on board

TCS gets a woman executive on board

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

With this, the total strength of TCS's board has increased to 11.

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

During the webinar, 'COVID-19: Vaccination and Potential Return to Normalcy - If and When', Dr Hotez, an internationally-recognised physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development, said that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is "India's gift' to the world in combating the virus.

Indian behind Wright Varsity R&D hub

Indian behind Wright Varsity R&D hub

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The Wright State University College of Engineering and Computer Science unveiled its new Krishan and Vicky Joshi Research Centre.

Subodh Karnik named CEO of ATA Airlines

Subodh Karnik named CEO of ATA Airlines

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

American carrier ATA Airlines has named India-born Subodh Karnik as its president and chief executive officer effective from 2007.

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

Pak PM removes Lodhi, appoints new UN envoy

Pak PM removes Lodhi, appoints new UN envoy

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The Pakistan Foreign Office gave no reason for Lodhi's removal in a statement late on Monday.

Want an MBA/ MCA?

Want an MBA/ MCA?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

The Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research invites applications for admission to its Masters in Business Administration in Information Technology and Master of Science in Computer Application.

'They have turned a majority of Hindus to Muslim haters'

'They have turned a majority of Hindus to Muslim haters'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'A Muslim is lynched somewhere, and you forward the video of the lynching through WhatsApp.' 'So, you participate in that lynching without actually doing it. You endorse it without being a party to it.'

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Even after vaccines are given, precautions like using a mask and maintaining social distancing have to be taken.'

How best to tackle the 'US factor'

How best to tackle the 'US factor'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

In IT, the two-way flow of investments and intellect has been central to the growing linkage, which provides a great opportunity for both nations to improve the quality of life of their citizens, says Raman Roy.

Pranab heads for Russia; to attend Victory Day celebrations

Pranab heads for Russia; to attend Victory Day celebrations

Rediff.com7 May 2015

During the trip, Mukherjee will hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on civil nuclear cooperation, defence ties and partnership in higher education.