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HP grants $70,000 to Anna varsity

HP grants $70,000 to Anna varsity

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Hewlett Packard has awarded a technology grant worth $70,000 to Anna University to make the learning system in the institute hi-tech.

After colleges, call for dress code in temples

After colleges, call for dress code in temples

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

The swami said he wholeheartedly welcomed the announcement of Anna University enforcing dress code for women students in its campus. \n\n

He quit his job to build robots!

He quit his job to build robots!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Meet Balaji Lakshmanan aka Robobalaji who lives, dreams and builds robots.

Should college students be expelled for drinking?

Should college students be expelled for drinking?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'There are plenty of videos of boys drinking on social media; I have not heard of any boys being dismissed from college because of this.' 'They have been dismissed just because they are girls.'

Inspired by lotus leaf, students develop green aircraft

Inspired by lotus leaf, students develop green aircraft

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Inspired by water droplets slipping off a lotus leaf, three students innovate a way to prevent ice formation on aircraft surfaces, in turn saving fuel and reducing pollution. Read on to know more about their creation that helped them win an internship at Airbus.

'Accept me for my talent and not the way I dress'

'Accept me for my talent and not the way I dress'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Sanobar Sultana, a multi-talented, burkha-clad radio jockey, tells Shobha Warrier why she prefers to wear a burkha and why people shouldn't judge her by what she wears.

Agam: The band making Carnatic music rock

Agam: The band making Carnatic music rock

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Bangalore based band Agam is creating waves in the Carnatic Progressive Rock genre. They tell us how they came about forming a band and becoming so popular.

Raids on firm linked with ex-TN guv's son

Raids on firm linked with ex-TN guv's son

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

A business firm connected with the son of former Tamil Nadu Governor S S Barnala, a former vice-chancellor of Anna University and some of its employees today came under the vigilance scanner over alleged irregularities in purchase of electronic equipment for the top technical institution.

'All I want is to pay off my loan and care for my family'

'All I want is to pay off my loan and care for my family'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Bhagwathi, 27, is an EEE Engineering graduate with an impressive resume. He was a very good student both in school and college scoring 90 per cent in his higher secondary board exams, and a 74 per cent score in his engineering exams.

Koodankulam row: Tamil Nadu sets up expert panel

Koodankulam row: Tamil Nadu sets up expert panel

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday set up a four-member expert panel, which includes former atomic energy commission chief M R Srinivasan, to submit a report on the fears and concerns of local people over the Koodankulam nuclear power project.

Chennai completes a journey of 371 years

Chennai completes a journey of 371 years

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

From a tiny fishing village to a high-tech metropolis with major automobile units, a thriving information technology industry and pride as the cultural capital of the South, it's been a long and eventful journey for Chennai, which turns 371 on Sunday.

Anna Univ's BE/ BTech programmes

Anna Univ's BE/ BTech programmes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Anna University Coimbatore invites applications from diploma holders for admission to BE/ BTech degree programmes.

Unusual summer pics: A deer on campus!

Unusual summer pics: A deer on campus!

Rediff.com4 May 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are a few more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Satellite made by students to take flight

Satellite made by students to take flight

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

For the first time in the history of Indian space research, a satellite developed by a university in India will be launched by the Indian Space Research Institute (Isro) during the next flight of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). Tentatively scheduled for launch in March-April this year, the vehicle will carry a small remote-sensing satellite completely developed and fabricated by Chennai-based Anna University, sources in Isro said.

L&T Infotech recalls 1,500 job offers

L&T Infotech recalls 1,500 job offers

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The withdrawal of offer letters is an indication that the company might have overestimated its future business after giving offer letters.

Interested in M Sc computer science?

Interested in M Sc computer science?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Anna University, Chennai, invites applications for its two-year M Sc and M Phil degree programmes.

Distance MBA courses you should know about

Distance MBA courses you should know about

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Correspondence MBA courses available to candidates across India.

Indian students bag second prize in NASA event

Indian students bag second prize in NASA event

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Two Indian students have won the second place for their 'Design of Transport Aircraft for the Future' sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.R Anusha and S Srinath from the College of Engineering under Anna University, Guindy, Chennai, have won the second place for their Design of Transport Aircraft for the Future. The design was overseen by faculty advisor Dr E Natarajan.

Research programmes on offer

Research programmes on offer

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Anna University, Tiruchirappalli has announced admissions to PhD/MS (research) programmes.

'Nobody's secure in the US'

'Nobody's secure in the US'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

An Indian software professional talks about the job crisis in the US and how it is impacting India.

CETs may be abolished in Tamil Nadu

CETs may be abolished in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

The Tamil Nadu government today decided to abolish Common Entrance Tests for admission to professional courses.

'Turn BHU-ITI into full-fledged IIT'

'Turn BHU-ITI into full-fledged IIT'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

A three-member expert committee has recommended to the Union human resource development ministry, upgrading Banaras Hindu University's Information Technology Institute into a full-fledged Indian Institute of Technology.

A placement programme to help you!

A placement programme to help you!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The Tamil Nadu State level placement programme of the Anna University, will force engineering colleges in the rural areas to improve the standard of teaching, laboratory, and other extra-curricular activities, including communication skills.

Power cut sends Kalam to Raj Bhavan for the night

Power cut sends Kalam to Raj Bhavan for the night

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, who arrived in Chennai last night, had to be shifted to Raj Bhavan from Anna University campus, where he was scheduled to stay, due to power failure in the area

I should have worked harder: Kalam

I should have worked harder: Kalam

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Asked what his biggest achievement has been, Kalam said that he managed to open the President's house to the common people.

Where will Kalam go? Nalanda or Anna univ?

Where will Kalam go? Nalanda or Anna univ?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Dr Kalam did not specify about the duration of his stay in the university.

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Did you know that ethical hackers earn anything between Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 per hour?

From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prof B Ravishankar from Mylapore, Chennai shares his inspiring story.

Lockdown tips: 10 DOs and DON'Ts to follow

Lockdown tips: 10 DOs and DON'Ts to follow

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Dr M Madan Kumar, 45, shares some tips to sail through these troubled times.

What you must know about the GRE!

What you must know about the GRE!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Graduate Record Examination is not very difficult. Really!

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In the university category, IISc stood first, followed by JNU and BHU.

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Rediff readers wrote emotionally about the passing of Dr Abdul Kalam while others sent in pictures of chance meetings with this humble physicist who was always available with an easy smile and some gentle words.

IPL in Chennai an 'embarrassment' during Cauvery protests: Rajinikanth

IPL in Chennai an 'embarrassment' during Cauvery protests: Rajinikanth

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The actor also said that the Centre will face TN wrath if it fails to set up CMB.

Drones steal the show at Aero India 2019

Drones steal the show at Aero India 2019

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

These unmanned aerial vehicles can fly at high speeds, detect intruders, do aerobatic maneuvers like loops, rolls, spins, and hammerheads effortlessly and communicate with each other intelligently.

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.

QS University Rankings 2016: IISc, 4 IITs among Asia's top 50

QS University Rankings 2016: IISc, 4 IITs among Asia's top 50

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, which is placed 33rd this year.

UGC retracts, won't impose Hindi on universities

UGC retracts, won't impose Hindi on universities

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Under attack from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and political parties in the state, the University Grants Commission has decided to withdraw its controversial circular directing universities to teach Hindi as one of the primary languages in undergraduate courses.

Why this state's students want NEET

Why this state's students want NEET

Rediff.com13 May 2019

While the start may have been rocky, with renewed syllabus and coaching, students and teachers are largely in favour of the exam.