News for 'applied sciences'

'Today it is a fight head on'

'Today it is a fight head on'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'

Narine undergoes testing in Chennai to get off-breaks cleared

Narine undergoes testing in Chennai to get off-breaks cleared

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders' mystery spinner Sunil Narine underwent in Chennai on Thursday in order to get his off-breaks cleared for the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League.

Indian mathematician named joint winner of George Polya Prize

Indian mathematician named joint winner of George Polya Prize

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Nikhil Srivastava, a young Indian mathematician, on Thursday became the first joint winner of the prestigious 2014 George Polya Prize for finding a solution to a problem that had eluded mathematicians for more than half a century.

It's true! Your smartphone can help fight cyber crime

It's true! Your smartphone can help fight cyber crime

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

For people who have had their personal identification stolen, it could also help prevent cyber criminals from using that information to make purchases in their name.

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'50% of students lose out because of lack of English language skills.' 'Only 15% to 20% have the functional skills companies are looking for.'

India may contribute 25% nanotechnology professionals by 2025

India may contribute 25% nanotechnology professionals by 2025

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In 2011, India's share in global nanotechnology research publications had reached six per cent from a mere two per cent in the year 2000, the study found.

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

Nalanda University is reborn with 12 students

Nalanda University is reborn with 12 students

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The ancient Nalanda University re-started its academic session on Monday in a low-key manner at its newly-established campus at Rajgir.

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'The most intriguing thing (about COVID-19) is the range of the illness -- from asymptomatic or less symptoms to death and quite severe manifestations.' 'The vaccine will be at least another year away from having any effect.'

45 Indians in Forbes list of under-30 achievers

45 Indians in Forbes list of under-30 achievers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The Forbes 5th annual '30 Under 30' list features 600 women and men.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The Right to Read programme hopes to cover 100,000 schools, covering 15 million students.

2.0 trailer warns you: Tech is out to get you

2.0 trailer warns you: Tech is out to get you

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

2.0 raises the bar for Indian films, taking them a step closer to Hollywood blockbusters, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

It further said that the epic Valmiki's Ramayana, whose composition dated back to the period Before Christ (BC), was the main source of knowledge of Lord Ram and his deeds.

Exclusive! In his 90s, his energy could put a 9 year old to shame!

Exclusive! In his 90s, his energy could put a 9 year old to shame!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

'For 87 years of his life, Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar walked the path of fire and taught yoga to people who were not even interested in learning.'

PM's 'cloud cover could ditch radar' remark sparks row

PM's 'cloud cover could ditch radar' remark sparks row

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Modi said he relied on his 'raw wisdom' to dispel the doubts of the defence experts who had planned the mission.

'When I reached office, I called my husband and cried'

'When I reached office, I called my husband and cried'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'Frankly, no one is prepared for Begin Again or whatever this is called.'

Delhi University shelves stream-wise cut offs

Delhi University shelves stream-wise cut offs

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Admissions to over 54,000 seats in the undergraduate courses will begin today.

Maharashtra HSC results: 91.26% pass in the state

Maharashtra HSC results: 91.26% pass in the state

Rediff.com27 May 2015

This year too, a higher number of girls cleared the Maharashtra State Board Class 12 examination.

'How's the job market for MS graduates in the US?'

'How's the job market for MS graduates in the US?'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra has answers to all your queries related to pursuing an education abroad.

'Employees use social media before making career move'

'Employees use social media before making career move'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The advent of online talent communities and online job boards not only helps companies to find the right talent, it also helps employees to have more information about their preferred places to work.

'One cannot believe there are two Constitutions in India'

'One cannot believe there are two Constitutions in India'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'India is called the largest democracy in the world, and one cannot believe that there are two Constitutions, two penal codes and two sets of laws.'

Want a Central government job?

Want a Central government job?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Here are some tips to help you crack the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination.

Stephen Hawking passes into the ages

Stephen Hawking passes into the ages

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

One of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Einstein passes into worlds beyond our understanding.

India needs technological and social innovations: Ramadorai

India needs technological and social innovations: Ramadorai

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

India needs to unleash technological and social innovations that can usher in a new developmental model the world has not seen before, TCS Vice-Chairman S Ramadorai said.

Study abroad tips: How to win a scholarship

Study abroad tips: How to win a scholarship

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

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

'I tend to look like a child'

'I tend to look like a child'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'Trust me, it's a disadvantage because people don't take you seriously.'

'Detect every probable COVID-19 case'

'Detect every probable COVID-19 case'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'If done well, the containment measures can help minimise the impact of the epidemic.'

How these 8 hot models get flawless skin

How these 8 hot models get flawless skin

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

It isn't rocket science discovers Rajesh Karkera. Read on

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Why IIT-Bombay sacked this genius

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'As a child, I believed that my world record would be a national pride. But I feel cheated now.'

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Visually impaired Srikanth Bolla is the CEO of Hyderabad-based Bollant Industries, an organisation that employs uneducated disabled employees to manufacture eco-friendly, disposable consumer packaging solutions.

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Analysts say the impact on Indian entities would not be immediate

Arjuna Awardee began life as a carpenter

Arjuna Awardee began life as a carpenter

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

S Bhaskaran is the first bodybuilder to be presented the Arjuna Award in 20 years.

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

In fact, given the current tensions and massed troops on both sides, there is a danger that the LAC will become more like the Line of Control with Pakistan, a heavily fortified and strongly defended border where weapon fire exchanges regularly occur. Indeed, Stratfor Worldview research has listed a sharp increase in new Chinese facilities along the LAC in 2019-20.

Gilead to allow 5 Indian firms to sell hepatitis generics in 90 countries

Gilead to allow 5 Indian firms to sell hepatitis generics in 90 countries

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Among the companies likely to sign deals with Gilead are Cadila, Hetero, Strides Arcolab and Mylan, while Cipla is expected to earn active pharmaceutical ingredient rights.

Does oiling really help to grow your hair?

Does oiling really help to grow your hair?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

While oiling conditions the scalp, it will not stop your hair from falling nor will it accelerate the rate of hair re-growth, says Dr Apoorva Shah.

New tool to pinpoint oil reserves developed

New tool to pinpoint oil reserves developed

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Scientists have developed a new tool that can precisely pinpoint where petroleum and gas reserves have accumulated.

Moily hints of relief to RIL on KG-D6 relinquishment issue

Moily hints of relief to RIL on KG-D6 relinquishment issue

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) had recommended to the ministry that RIL be asked to give up 86% of its KG-D6 gas block area