News for 'applied sciences'

Scientists quarrel over India's tiger numbers

Scientists quarrel over India's tiger numbers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Have India's tigers increased by 30 per cent in the last four years?

ICSSR offers doctoral fellowships, 2007-2008

ICSSR offers doctoral fellowships, 2007-2008

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

ICSSR offers numerous doctoral fellowships for 2007-2008.

Scholarship for your studies abroad

Scholarship for your studies abroad

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The K C Mahindra Trust invites applications for scholarships for post-graduate programmes abroad in engineering, natural sciences, humanities, medicine, business management, military, naval and aviation sciences.

Applications invited for 60 Jubilee Scholarships

Applications invited for 60 Jubilee Scholarships

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

British Council and UK government have announced up to 60 Jubilee Scholarships that are aimed at fresh graduates or young professionals with excellent academic record.

Medical Genetics Diploma from VIGSR

Medical Genetics Diploma from VIGSR

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

VIGSR, in Mumbai, offers the first postgraduate diploma in medical genetics in India.

Baxter the robot backs France to beat Belgium in World Cup semi-final

Baxter the robot backs France to beat Belgium in World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The American-made robot housed in Moscow's Robo Station predicted a few hours before kickoff that France would beat Belgium in Tuesday's semi-final in St Petersburg.

India's children may get 2 Covid vaccines by December

India's children may get 2 Covid vaccines by December

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

While Bharat Biotech's Covaxin is in trials among children already, Serum Institute of India will begin Novavax vaccine trials on children from July, whereas the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for adolescents in the United States; and Cadila Healthcare's ZyCoV-D has done trials on 12 year-olds and above already, reports Sohini Das.

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Taliban have been known for using violence to force the people to accept their agenda and views, he added.

Ayurveda doctor joins race for COVID-19 cure

Ayurveda doctor joins race for COVID-19 cure

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'If the trial succeeds, it will become the success of Ayurveda.' 'If it's a failure, it's my failure alone.'

Want to study bioinformatics?

Want to study bioinformatics?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bangalore, invites applications for its Post-graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics and Laboratory Course in Biotechniques programmes.

Indian origin scientist honoured in Australia

Indian origin scientist honoured in Australia

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

Australian Prime Minister John Howard praised 'Srini,' as he is known, for work that had 'helped redefine robotics'.

Want to study journalism in the US?

Want to study journalism in the US?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

In an online chat with Get Ahead reader, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

MSc in Physics

MSc in Physics

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

University of Mumbai and Department of Atomic Energy have jointly set up a new autonomous Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences in Mumbai, that will offer a five-year MSc (Integrated) programme in basic sciences.

'Is work experience important for MBA?'

'Is work experience important for MBA?'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

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

BEd admission notice

BEd admission notice

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

K J Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training and Research has announced admissions to BEd programme.

Alert: Get a Phd/ MS from IIT-M

Alert: Get a Phd/ MS from IIT-M

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

Alert: A PhD/MS programme at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, beginning January 2005.

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

Rediff.com15 May 2015

15 per cent of startups in Silicon Valley are founded by Indians.

Have a scientific bent of mind?

Have a scientific bent of mind?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Ministry of Science & Technology (Department of Science & Technology) invites applications for Swarnajayanti Fellowships 2005-06 for Indians in India or abroad.

TISS offers diploma in Media and Cultural studies

TISS offers diploma in Media and Cultural studies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers a two-year degree programme for a diploma in Media and Cultural studies.

Get an MBA Tech degree

Get an MBA Tech degree

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

The Narsee Maonjee Institute of Management Studies invites applications for its integrated programme in Engineering and Management, Master of Business Administration -- Technology.

Applications invited for the Chevening Gurukul Scholarships 2015

Applications invited for the Chevening Gurukul Scholarships 2015

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Fourteen future leaders of India will be offered an intense, all expenses-paid, 12-week residential course at the King's College London (KCL) as part of the Chevening Gurukul Leadership and Excellence Programme.

Alert: Postdoctoral fellowship at IIS

Alert: Postdoctoral fellowship at IIS

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

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'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'It is no longer practical to expect parents to pay anywhere between $40,000 and $55,000 for the year or even half for the term if there is no clarity.'

IBAB courses in Bioinformatics

IBAB courses in Bioinformatics

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bangalore, a Department of Information Technology (Government of India) Center of Excellence for Research and Training in Bioinformatics, invites applications.

SC dismisses UPSC aspirants' plea, refuses to postpone Sunday's prelim exam

SC dismisses UPSC aspirants' plea, refuses to postpone Sunday's prelim exam

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court on Saturday refused to postpone civil services preliminary examination scheduled for Sunday, saying the objections raised by students on comprehension part have been addressed and the exam can't be stayed at the last hour when nine lakh students are ready to appear.

MSc, MCA, MTech at Pune Univ

MSc, MCA, MTech at Pune Univ

Rediff.com4 Nov 2003

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Control Covid for economy to recover!

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Unless we control the coronavirus, we are going to struggle to get our economy and country back on track. The spectre of the virus haunts recovery, warns Naushad Forbes.

Study to be a top lawyer

Study to be a top lawyer

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

The National Law Institute University, Bhopal invites you to take the common entrance examination organised by the Professional Examination Board, Bhopal and apply for its BA LLB (Honors) programme.

Check Maharashtra SSC results on Rediff today

Check Maharashtra SSC results on Rediff today

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune will announce the SSC results for the Class 10 board examination on Tuesday, June 13 at 1 pm.

COVID-19 vaccine development at early stage in India: Experts

COVID-19 vaccine development at early stage in India: Experts

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The Indian government and private firms have stepped up efforts to develop a vaccine to halt the spread of COVID-19 which has claimed over 3,700 lives with more than 1,25,000 cases in the country.

H-1B visas: Biden administration says lottery system to continue till Dec 31

H-1B visas: Biden administration says lottery system to continue till Dec 31

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The Biden administration has announced that it is delaying the H-1B policy of the previous Trump administration on allocation of the popular foreign work visas by continuing with the lottery system until December 31, 2021, to give the immigration agency more time to develop, test and implement the modifications to the registration system. On January 7, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced to do away with the traditional lottery system in deciding the successful applicants for the H-1B visas. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

'Should I send my son abroad to study?'

'Should I send my son abroad to study?'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

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

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

"We state that the most precious fundamental 'right to life' unconditionally embraces even an undertrial. The consideration made herein is keeping in view the peculiar facts and circumstances of this case.

Get an M Phil in Clinical Psychology

Get an M Phil in Clinical Psychology

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Alert: M Phil Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, for the 2004-2006 academic session.

Patanjali didn't have permission for COVID-19 drug: Uttarakhand govt

Patanjali didn't have permission for COVID-19 drug: Uttarakhand govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

State Ayurved Department's licence officer Y S Rawat said the notice is being issued to the firm to explain from where it got the permission to launch a 'corona kit' as a cure from the virus.

Start-up or MNC: Where should you intern?

Start-up or MNC: Where should you intern?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Interning with a big brand allows you to interact with experienced professionals from different departments of the company.

Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' on Diwali

Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' on Diwali

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Pollution levels in Delhi during the Diwali period are likely to remain in the higher end of the 'very poor' category in the absence of emissions due to fireworks, the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR said.

India bans import of cosmetics tested on animals

India bans import of cosmetics tested on animals

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Months after announcing a ban on testing of cosmetics on animals, India has banned import of such products and become the first "cruelty-free" cosmetics zone in South Asia.

The end is nigh: NASA's Mercury probe to plunge to death in 2 weeks

The end is nigh: NASA's Mercury probe to plunge to death in 2 weeks

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

After more than four years of orbiting Mercury, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft will crash into the solar system's innermost planet in two weeks when it runs out of propellant.

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.