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MTech, PhD courses in food process engineering

MTech, PhD courses in food process engineering

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology invites applications for the 2010-2011 academic year for the following full-time degree programmes.

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

AQ Khan, a controversial scientist known as the father of Pakistan's clandestine nuclear programme, passed away here on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 85.

Yogi govt cancels 15 holidays on VIPs' birth, death anniversaries

Yogi govt cancels 15 holidays on VIPs' birth, death anniversaries

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Most of the holidays had been declared by the previous Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party governments apparently to keep certain sections of the society in good humour, often with an eye on the vote bank.

Alert: Fellowships for environmental journalists

Alert: Fellowships for environmental journalists

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Alert: Fellowships for environmental journalists

9 distance education courses that assure YOU a career

9 distance education courses that assure YOU a career

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

In recent years, DL institutions have moved towards courses that have immediate employment potential. A look at 9 such courses.

'I see my students as change-makers'

'I see my students as change-makers'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The easy availability of funds has enabled us to not only hire the best faculty, but has also made it possible for us to retain them with the best possible infrastructure -- labs, grants etc,' Ashoka University VC Malabika Sarkar tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Will India's Covaxin be world's first COVID-19 drug?

Will India's Covaxin be world's first COVID-19 drug?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'We need to prove to the world that quality vaccines and R&D are possible in India.'

She changed the lives of India's disabled

She changed the lives of India's disabled

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The differently-abled deserve a normal life. Nothing will stop Poonam Natarajan from ensuring that India, slowly but surely, gives it to them, discovers Shobha Warrier.

'I want to study equity research in the US. Pls advice'

'I want to study equity research in the US. Pls advice'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education for you.

Honing students for citizenship -- and life

Honing students for citizenship -- and life

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

Colleges have to bring academics back into graduate programmes.

Girl student count at IIMs set to increase

Girl student count at IIMs set to increase

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

This year, however, things are set to change. With the intention of creating more global and Indian women business leaders, IIMs have admitted a record number of girl-students for their flagship post-graduate programme.

IIMs set to double seats

IIMs set to double seats

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

The six Indian Institutes of Management will also start more courses from the coming academic year.

Executive PGP in Management

Executive PGP in Management

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

One-year full-time executive Post Graduate Programme in Management.

ISAT-2010: Admission test for BTech prog at IIST

ISAT-2010: Admission test for BTech prog at IIST

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, invites applications for it B Tech programmes.

Get an American MBA in India!

Get an American MBA in India!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Mercy College, United States of America, plans to start its one-year MBA programme in India from the next academic session.

MSc and MTech admissions opened

MSc and MTech admissions opened

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Kurukshetra University invites applications for the academic year 2008-09.

India, Japan sign MoU to develop Varanasi into 'smart city'

India, Japan sign MoU to develop Varanasi into 'smart city'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Varanasi, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi represents in the Lok Sabha, will be developed into a 'smart city' by using the experience of Kyoto, the 'smart city' of Japan, under a pact signed in Kyoto on Saturday.

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The company's H-1B petition on behalf of Anisetty was denied on the sole ground that the job offered to him did not qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation.

Board exams or IIT prep? Strike a balance

Board exams or IIT prep? Strike a balance

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Tips on how students can strike a balance between board exams and entrance tests.

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad salutes the memory of Mushirul Hasan -- historian, thinker, academic, institution builder, -- who passed into the ages this week.

IIT Bombay Research Fellowships

IIT Bombay Research Fellowships

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

The scheme is open candidates with BTech/ BE/ MTech/ MBA/ MA/ MCom/ MSc/ MBBS or equivalent degree for research activities at IIT Bombay.

Heading to a US university?

Heading to a US university?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

United States Education Foundation in India offers a programme in New Delhi for prospective students.

'I want to pursue masters in research'

'I want to pursue masters in research'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers overseas consultant NNS Chandra offered advice.

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Chief Minister MK Stalin has shown that he is cut from a different cloth when it comes to embracing what is current, modern and absolutely necessary. Thus, even while retaining the spirit and content of the pan-Tamil, Dravidian socio-political and socio-economic ideology to the 't', his government has also acknowledged the need to accepting scientifically-proven facts in operational matters, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Joining a US college? Read this

Joining a US college? Read this

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

USIEF last week hosted its annual pre-departure orientation programme for US-bound students.

5 tips to improve your English skills

5 tips to improve your English skills

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Challenge yourself to use the new words you have learned while listening and reading, in your conversations, suggests language expert Aditi Mehta.

Get your favourite degree. Cost no hurdle!

Get your favourite degree. Cost no hurdle!

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Fees for most programmes have gone up exponentially. But the means to meet such expenses have also burgeoned. Here is a primer.

Get your MBA at AVB-IIITM

Get your MBA at AVB-IIITM

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, Gwalior announces admissions to MBA programme for academic session 2009-11.

Interested in environmental science?

Interested in environmental science?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Anna University Chennai invites applications for admission to MSc (two years) degree programmes in Environmental Science (SS).

Did boxer Sarita really show lack of sportsmanship? Tell us!

Did boxer Sarita really show lack of sportsmanship? Tell us!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Indian boxer L Sarita Devi's refusal to accept her bronze medal on the podium went against the values of sportsmanship, Asian Games organisers said on Thursday, adding they were reviewing the incident and could take action against her.

Arvind Subramanian's GDP claim has stirred up a hornet's nest

Arvind Subramanian's GDP claim has stirred up a hornet's nest

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Subramanian's paper comes at a time when concerns have been raised in various quarters about the official economic growth numbers. The Economic Advisory Council-PM said the Base Year of India's income calculations were shifted to 2011-12 on the basis of recommendations of several committees with experts in national income accounting.

PhD in biotechnology, botany & zoology

PhD in biotechnology, botany & zoology

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh invites applications for admissions to full time/ part time PhD Programmes in Biotechnology, Botony, Zoology, Mircobiology, Chemistry, Commerce and Management Physical Education for the academic year 2008-2009.

HR GURU: Is a degree needed for a good career?

HR GURU: Is a degree needed for a good career?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

University of Pune -- External Students details

University of Pune -- External Students details

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

University of Pune announces details for its External Students Programme for 2008/2009.

'Pakistan is keen to normalise bilateral relations,' says Pak envoy

'Pakistan is keen to normalise bilateral relations,' says Pak envoy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

India and Pakistan should move from confrontation to cooperation, Pakistan's High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Tuesday said while adding that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is keen to normalise bilateral relations.

The new IIM Bill: What's in it for YOU?

The new IIM Bill: What's in it for YOU?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The IIM Bill, passed by Rajya Sabha, gives B-schools autonomy and power to award full-fledged degrees.

'Ram naam satya hai' for 'love jihad', warns Yogi

'Ram naam satya hai' for 'love jihad', warns Yogi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Welcoming the Allahabad high court ruling declaring that conversion for the sole purpose of marriage is not valid, the chief minister also said posters would be put up of those involved in 'love jihad', a derogatory coinage referring to the alleged campaign of Muslims forcing Hindu girls to convert in the guise of love.

IIM-Indore to give fee concession to poor students

IIM-Indore to give fee concession to poor students

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has made a provision of Rs 4 crore (Rs 40 million) in the coming academic session to provide assistance to the needy students in its flagship Post-Graduate Programme (PGP).

Amid row over Delhi University's 4-year-course, vice chancellor quits

Amid row over Delhi University's 4-year-course, vice chancellor quits

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh resigned on Tuesday apparently in protest against the University Grants Commission's direction to dump the controversial four-year undergraduate programme deepening the crisis ahead of the new academic session.

NITC announces MBA

NITC announces MBA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

The National Institute of Technology Calicut -- School of Management Studies (NITC-SOMS) offers two year full time MBA.