News for 'applied sciences'

MSc and MTech admissions opened

MSc and MTech admissions opened

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

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

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Can't find a job? Here's why you MUST skill up

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Upskilling would not only improve chances of employability but would also increase the scope of jobs based on skills they have acquired over a period of time, says Akhand Swaroop Pandit, co-founder and CEO, The Catalyst Group.

She is on a mission to HEAL India

She is on a mission to HEAL India

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Vibha Harish is trying to create long-lasting health through natural forms of nutrition.

How China's PLA is changing...

How China's PLA is changing...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

A new military rank system had been introduced for the PLA, but all soldiers must always obey the Communist party, reveals Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

MTech prog at IIT Madras

MTech prog at IIT Madras

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Applications are invited for admission to MTech programme at IIT Madras under sponsorship scheme.

LLB in Intellectual Property Rights

LLB in Intellectual Property Rights

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

The Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur opens admissions for its full-time residential LLB programme.

What are the career prospects for design graduates?

What are the career prospects for design graduates?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

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

Why the eminence tag for universities makes no sense

Why the eminence tag for universities makes no sense

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

How can we compare say an upcoming Munjal University to an IIT-Mumbai?

'My son wants to pursue MS abroad. Please advice'

'My son wants to pursue MS abroad. Please advice'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

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

PG & research programmes

PG & research programmes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, invites applications for admission into its various post graduation programmes and research.

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The announcement comes as a big relief to international students, including those from India.

Get your MSc in food technology

Get your MSc in food technology

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore invites applications for its two-year MSc (Food Technology) degree course.

Study abroad: Which is better MBA or MS?

Study abroad: Which is better MBA or MS?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Vineet Gupta, MD of Jamboree Education, hosted a chat on June 25 and discussed various aspects related to study abroad. The transcript.

'Iran capable of making a N-bomb within 12 months'

'Iran capable of making a N-bomb within 12 months'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

"Iran is a self-sufficient country. If it decides to make a nuclear bomb, it will do that all right, sanctions or no sanctions," Vladimir Yevseyev said on the Ekho Moskvy radio.

Don't have Aadhaar? Use 0s, 1s instead to file taxes!

Don't have Aadhaar? Use 0s, 1s instead to file taxes!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Those people without the Aadhaar number have found a loophole in the system

Obama appoints Indian-American DJ Patil as first US chief data scientist

Obama appoints Indian-American DJ Patil as first US chief data scientist

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Patil will help shape policies and practices to help the US remain a leader in technology and innovation.

The Good Samaritan Techie

The Good Samaritan Techie

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

From providing food and succour to pavement dwellers to helping the elderY in times of need, Dinesh Saravanan has been a godsend to the needy.

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Two Americans are among the five people from the United States who have been selected for India's prestigious Padma awards this year for their contributions in different fields.

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.

Scholarships for young men and women

Scholarships for young men and women

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation's scholarships, awards and grants to young men and women under 30 years of age with talent and ability and a desire to transform their lives.

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Kinesiology, best described as the science of movement, is complex yet holistic.

It's time for brain gain, say Indian scientists in US

It's time for brain gain, say Indian scientists in US

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

YIM has been instrumental in more than 90 young Indian scientists going back to India.

PG in Biotechnology

PG in Biotechnology

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Alagappa University, Karaikudi, invites applications for its two-year MSc Biotechnology course.

Interested in a PhD in IT?

Interested in a PhD in IT?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal invites applications for its M Tech / MSc / MBA / PhD Programmes 2007-2008.

Lakme Fashion Week: Wearable fashion for GenNext

Lakme Fashion Week: Wearable fashion for GenNext

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The new crop of Indian designers set the trend for the season -- edgy designs with silhouettes in black.

He is 24, blind, and CEO of a Rs 10-crore company

He is 24, blind, and CEO of a Rs 10-crore company

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Srikanth Bolla, CEO of Bollant Industries, has set his sights on changing lives

Centre introduces new law to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Centre introduces new law to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Violation of the provisions entails a punishment of a jail term of up to five years or with fine up to Rs one crore or with both.

NASA spacecraft finally gets up close with Pluto

NASA spacecraft finally gets up close with Pluto

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The New Horizons probe flew past the dwarf planet at 5.19 pm (India Standard Time), capturing history's first close look at the distant world.

Want to do research in biotechnology?

Want to do research in biotechnology?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the award of "DBT-Postdoctoral Fellowship" for Biotechnology and applied biology.

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Why Indian IT is staring at an uncertain future

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

NITI Aayog recommendations cite the need for greater industry-academia collaboration to meet skill demand

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose foundation has been part of the effort to develop and deliver COVID-19 vaccines, has warned that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

99 per cent cut-off for English at St Stephen's College

99 per cent cut-off for English at St Stephen's College

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Delhi University's prestigious St Stephen's College today announced its first cut-off list for admissions to the 2015-16 academic session with the highest requirement being for English honours at 99 per cent.

Want to become a molecular biologist?

Want to become a molecular biologist?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Yuvaraja's College (Autonomous) in Mysore invites applications from eligible candidates to the 5-year Integrated MSc course in Molecular Biology.

Abhijit Banerjee's Dhoti Chic

Abhijit Banerjee's Dhoti Chic

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

'The bhadralok would have earlier baulked at the very idea of wearing a coloured dhoti; now, with Dr Banerjee wearing, it is quite likely to be the hot fashion item during Durga Puja next year,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.

PhD, MS at IIT-Madras

PhD, MS at IIT-Madras

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras invites applications for its Ph D/ MS programmes.

Medical admissions

Medical admissions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram invites applications for admission to its various academic programmes.

Is Pluto a planet or not? Debate rages on

Is Pluto a planet or not? Debate rages on

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

After stripping Pluto of planet status in 2006, some astronomers want to reclassify it once again, says Devangshu Datta.

How yoga helps physical and mental health

How yoga helps physical and mental health

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'Yoga is magic!' 'Other than keeping me physically fit, it helps me be calm and emotionally balanced. It gives me a lot of energy that keeps me productive throughout the day.'

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

With Sundar Pichai becoming the CEO of Google, India has one more reason to cheer its prowess in the global IT sector.

Wow! IITians bag international internships

Wow! IITians bag international internships

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

IIT-Delhi saw international training offers from Hong Kong, South Korea and the US.