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Australia cannot waste talent like India: Chappell

Australia cannot waste talent like India: Chappell

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Former India cricket coach and Australia's national selector Greg Chappell has said that his country does not have the liberty to waste talents like India, which has a rich reserve pool.

A woman's guide to age-proofing her health

A woman's guide to age-proofing her health

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

Take note of all of these tips -- even the ones directed toward women older or younger than you!

Sports Shorts: High jumper Tejaswin matches national record in US

Sports Shorts: High jumper Tejaswin matches national record in US

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

HIV vaccine comes closer to reality

HIV vaccine comes closer to reality

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

"The complexity of HIV has for long thwarted development of an effective HIV vaccine. Our findings open a new path toward an effective preventative and therapeutic vaccine," said Dr Sudhir Paul, the study's senior author and a professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.

US researchers clone deer

US researchers clone deer

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

Coronavirus may have mutated, potentially evolving: Study

Coronavirus may have mutated, potentially evolving: Study

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Wearing masks, washing our hands, all those things are barriers to transmissibility, or contagion, but as the virus becomes more contagious it statistically is better at getting around those barriers'

Why are govts out to de-fang FAANG?

Why are govts out to de-fang FAANG?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

So far, there seems to be limited debate about their activities in India, where virtually all FAANG companies have teamed up in different ways with India's most powerful businessman, observes T N Ninan.

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Indian Wells tennis tournament was set to start on Tuesday, attracts the game's top players from both the men's and women's sides and drew a record 475,000 fans over its two-week run last year. It was cancelled over concerns about the spread of a coronavirus in Southern California.

Sacking Pak Chief Justice was a mistake: Musharraf

Sacking Pak Chief Justice was a mistake: Musharraf

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

In a frank admission, former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has said he made a "mistake" by sacking Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry nearly two years back.

Get an MBA from the UNT College of Business

Get an MBA from the UNT College of Business

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

The University of North Texas and the Areez Khambatta Benevolent Trust offers graduate business administration courses at the Khambatta Center for Excellence in India.

Delhi belly may soon be history

Delhi belly may soon be history

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Avid tourists may no longer have to worry about catching the dreaded travellers' diarrhoea, popularly known as Montezuma's Revenge during their numerous jaunts, thanks to researchers at The University of Texas School of Public Health, who have developed a new needle-free vaccine containing E. coli toxins, which they claim prevents the disease.

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chebrolu said she was inspired to find potential cures to viruses after learning about the 1918 flu pandemic and finding out how many people die every year in the US despite annual vaccinations and anti-influenza drugs on the market.

A foreign degree in Business Administration

A foreign degree in Business Administration

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

The University of North Texas and the Areez Khambatta Benevolent Trust formalised a partnership today that will allow UNT to offer graduate business administration courses at the Khambatta Center for Excellence in India.

They dream to 'reinvent' nuclear power

They dream to 'reinvent' nuclear power

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

A University of Texas team has proposed a fusion-fission hybrid reactor using current technology.

Sexting isn't just about sex: Study

Sexting isn't just about sex: Study

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

According to a new study, some people use sexting as foreplay for sexual behaviours, later on, some sext for the relationship reassurance they receive from their partner.

One dead, 3 injured in Austin shooting incident

One dead, 3 injured in Austin shooting incident

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Cops said that attacker might be one of the injured persons.

Dr Ramkumar wins Top 20 Under 40 award

Dr Ramkumar wins Top 20 Under 40 award

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

The non-woven military wipe can be used to protect and clean soldiers and military aircraft that have been contaminated with lethal chemicals. The wipe technology developed at Texas Tech has been evaluated for its protection against toxic chemicals and is proved to be one of the best dry-wipe technology available.

COVID-19 death toll in US could hit 2,00,000-mark by Sept

COVID-19 death toll in US could hit 2,00,000-mark by Sept

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Ashish Jha, the head of Harvard's Global Health Institute, said the 200,000 death toll is "not just a guess". Currently 800-1000 people are dying daily in America from the virus and all data suggest that the situation is going to get worse.

Indians lap up property abroad as rupee dips

Indians lap up property abroad as rupee dips

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

People are also spending more on travels and education. Compared to $160 million spent on travel and education last year, $207 million has already flown out of the country from April to August, 2008.

Why 6th grade Indian kids think smoking is cool

Why 6th grade Indian kids think smoking is cool

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Findings from an earlier published study by the researchers revealed that in 2004, Indian sixth graders were using three times the amount of tobacco as eighth graders, which the authors found might indicate a new wave of increased tobacco use. The second study sought to discover the reason for the jump. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Texas' School of Public Health, found that advertising has been linked to an increase in tobacco use by urban youth.

Gold can purify drinking water

Gold can purify drinking water

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

According to news article posted on the World Gold Council web site, gold nanoparticles ten thousand times smaller than a human hair could be used to break down chemicals in drinking water and reduce pollution. It said the particles, which mix gold and palladium, are the creation of engineer Michael Wong from Rice University in Houston, Texas.

Having kids can mean end of marital bliss

Having kids can mean end of marital bliss

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Thought marriage, money and kids were the cornerstone of happiness? Well, in that case, here's a news flash for you: having children can send martial bliss in a downward spiral.

NRI elected to top US medical board

NRI elected to top US medical board

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

It's seen as a major appointment for international medical graduates.

Cotton may help feed half a billion

Cotton may help feed half a billion

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

US researchers have genetically engineered cotton plants that produce toxin-free seeds, potentially unlocking enough nutritional content to feed half a billion people worldwide each year.

Study US: Violence a cause for concern?

Study US: Violence a cause for concern?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

With the recent violent incidents, parents and students across India are questioning the safety of studying in the United States. Some helpful tips.

Study Abroad: No Devdas-types please!

Study Abroad: No Devdas-types please!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

A student of Texas A&M, Stephen James shares his advice on basic traffic rules you should be aware of when you land in the US.

The economists' diet

The economists' diet

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Unlike most diets, the economists' regimen is based on more than just counting calories, reducing fat intake or eating specific food combinations, according to Prof Crowson.

Stay healthy, get creative

Stay healthy, get creative

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

A new study has suggested that employees who have more control over their daily activities and can take up challenging tasks they enjoy, are likely to be in better health.

'Eating salads, gardening keep lung cancer at bay'

'Eating salads, gardening keep lung cancer at bay'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The study has found that salad intake and gardening substantially reduces the chances of developing lung cancer for smokers as well as nonsmokers.

Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts together!

Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts together!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

The latest Hollywood gossip.

Stressed & hungry? Then, there is a reason

Stressed & hungry? Then, there is a reason

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Ever wondered why you tend to overeat when you are stressed? Well, a study has the answer finally -- it's due to "hunger hormone" ghrelin which also has an "anti-depressant" effect. It is known that fasting causes ghrelin to be produced in the gastrointestinal tract, and that the hormone then plays a role in sending hunger signals to the brain.

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39 is in the batch of 2017.

The secret to your health lies in your childhood

The secret to your health lies in your childhood

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Friendships developed as kids can actually benefit your health.

India's technical textiles sector set to boom

India's technical textiles sector set to boom

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

With the GDP of India predicted to be in between 8-9 per cent this year, the over 300 million middle class population was set to spearhead the growth of the non-woven and technical textile industry, Dr Ramkumar Seshadri, Texas Tech University, said in an analysis.

First Look: Guru Lalu bowls US MBA students over

First Look: Guru Lalu bowls US MBA students over

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

A group of MBA students from the University of Texas and University of Virginia met Railway Minister Laloo Yadav in New Delhi on Friday.

India, China polluting US weather: study

India, China polluting US weather: study

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Both countries have seen huge increases in their economies, which mean more large factories and power plants to sustain such growth.

Pot bellied? Risk of heart diseases is high

Pot bellied? Risk of heart diseases is high

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

The study suggests that accumulating several inches at the waist noticeably boosts the risk of unhealthy plaque build-up in the arteries of the heart.

A Scholar speaks on Scholarships

A Scholar speaks on Scholarships

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

'Try to take the experience as a way to better understand yourself and your future goals,' advises Marshall Scholar Hari Prabhakar.

Study Abroad: 'Testing out' can save time, money

Study Abroad: 'Testing out' can save time, money

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Miss A Gupta recently graduated with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Texas A&M University. Here she shares some of her experiences with rediff.com.

Rat trap brings prosperity in rural India

Rat trap brings prosperity in rural India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

A researcher from Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University found that the main income of Irula tribe of southeast India comes from catching rats.