News for 'biology'

US allows use of plasma treatment for COVID patients

US allows use of plasma treatment for COVID patients

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The US Food and Drug Administration said on Sunday that over 70,000 patients in the country had been treated with convalescent plasma, which is made using the blood of people who have recovered from coronavirus infections.

All civilised nations must unite to end Syrian civil war: Mattis

All civilised nations must unite to end Syrian civil war: Mattis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Mattis said in conducting these strikes, the US has gone to great lengths to avoid civilian and foreign casualties.

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Rediff.com12 May 2021

To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Have transferred family inheritance to Ujjwala, Rohit: N D Tiwari

Have transferred family inheritance to Ujjwala, Rohit: N D Tiwari

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Veteran Congress leader Narain Dutt Tiwari on Wednesday said that he has formally "transferred" his family and political inheritance to his wife Ujjwala and biological son Rohit Shekhar.

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.

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It will be his fifth birthday in jail as an undertrial. He was arrested two days before his birthday in 2015. Tuesday also marked Peter's fourth year in jail.

Sheena murder: Mukerjea couple, others face day-long quizzing

Sheena murder: Mukerjea couple, others face day-long quizzing

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, her husband and former Star India CEO Peter Mukerjea, and others who have come under the investigators' scanner in the murky family saga on Friday faced day-long interrogation.

J&K's government school teachers don't know what fossil fuel is

J&K's government school teachers don't know what fossil fuel is

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

At least 17 highly qualified teachers of two government schools failed to answer even basic questions posed by the Deputy Commissioner of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting him to initiate an education audit of the schools.

Inder Verma wins lifetime award

Inder Verma wins lifetime award

Rediff.com21 May 2008

The American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research at its 15th annual meeting at the Lion's Club in San Diego, California, presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr Inder Verma, senior professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Sciences in San Diego, California, and the American Cancer Society professor of molecular biology.

Zzzzz! 5 remedies to sleep better

Zzzzz! 5 remedies to sleep better

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, lists five quick-fix alternative therapies to help you deal with insomnia.

Clams and snails inspire gen-next robots

Clams and snails inspire gen-next robots

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The robot can have potential uses in invasive surgery and oil well drilling, among other applications, scientists say.

Cadila believes it has silver bullet to fight COVID-19

Cadila believes it has silver bullet to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Can Interferon alfa-2b treat COVID-19 effectively?

Never dreamed my research would take the direction it has: Nobel Medicine Prize winner Allison

Never dreamed my research would take the direction it has: Nobel Medicine Prize winner Allison

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

He is the first MD Anderson scientist to receive the world's most preeminent award for outstanding discoveries in the fields of life sciences and medicine.

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine promising, but...: Scientists

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine promising, but...: Scientists

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Doses of the vaccine were given to 1,077 healthy adults aged between 18 and 55 in five United Kingdom hospitals in April and May as part of the phase one clinical trial.

India may see wave of peaks in COVID-19 cases

India may see wave of peaks in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Many experts feel the concept of a national peak is nebulous, given that the growth in case numbers is dominated by a handful of states.

Is there Life Out There?

Is there Life Out There?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The presence of phosphine in Venus's thick atmosphere has revived the age-old question: Are we alone?

'What is the tuition fee for MS in the US?'

'What is the tuition fee for MS in the US?'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

In a weekly series, CollegePond.com provides answers all your queries related to pursuing an education abroad.

Regret one night stands? Blame your gender

Regret one night stands? Blame your gender

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Your gender determines whether or not you regret having casual sex.

'It was very hard to build an R&D set-up in India'

'It was very hard to build an R&D set-up in India'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Sohini Das chats with MD of Zydus Cadila Healthcare Pankaj R Patel & his son Sharvil Patel.

One pill to ward off diabetes AND heart disease?

One pill to ward off diabetes AND heart disease?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

It could soon be reality!

National Olympiad Programme

National Olympiad Programme

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

National Olympiad Programme in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Astronomy. If you want to apply for the same then here are the details.

Breakups hit women harder but men never recover

Breakups hit women harder but men never recover

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

While women tend to recover more fully from a break-up, men simply move on, a new study has found.

COVID-19: Is the worst over in India?

COVID-19: Is the worst over in India?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'The worst is possibly over because too many of us may already be infected.'

'India must prep for community transmission of COVID-19'

'India must prep for community transmission of COVID-19'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

President of Public Health Foundation of India, Professor K Srinath Reddy said it should be recognised that community transmission has occurred in virtually every country which experienced this pandemic in a major form and India should also be prepared for it and act as though it is happening and take all precautionary containment measures.

Sabarimala board U-turn in SC, says supports entry of women

Sabarimala board U-turn in SC, says supports entry of women

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The Board, which also comprise the state government nominees, told a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that it is high time that a particular class not be discriminated on the ground of 'biological attributes'.

Unnao rape case: Sengar moves HC against life term

Unnao rape case: Sengar moves HC against life term

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The trial court had awarded him the maximum punishment of life term with a rider that the convict will remain in jail for "remainder of his natural biological life" and also imposed an exemplary fine of Rs 25 lakh on him to be paid within a month.

Is research your forte?

Is research your forte?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research invites applications for various doctorate and reasearch programmes.

Sex makes men more divine

Sex makes men more divine

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Sex hormone makes us feel closer to the divine, especially in men.

Want to feel 10 years younger? Own a dog!

Want to feel 10 years younger? Own a dog!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Pets not only keep you active they can also make you feel and act younger, a new study has found.

Beat the heat with yoga. 5 mudras to cool down

Beat the heat with yoga. 5 mudras to cool down

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Yogacharya Shameem Akthar shows you five mudras that will keep you cool this summer.

Getting ready for Covid-19

Getting ready for Covid-19

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Infectious disease is a given of humankind. There will always be another around the corner.'

The 10 most futuristic cities

The 10 most futuristic cities

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Some cities today are using technology to fight crime by installing systems that can detect gun shots and biological weapons.

These 'clownselors' heal patients one smile at a time

These 'clownselors' heal patients one smile at a time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Volunteers dressed as clowns visit hospitals and old-age homes to spread cheer and dispel the gloom of ill health and old age.

Feeling low? 7 tips to fall in love with YOU

Feeling low? 7 tips to fall in love with YOU

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Krina Gindra tells you how to make you feel happy from within.

China, Pakistan have more nukes than India: Report

China, Pakistan have more nukes than India: Report

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

According to the report, Russia tops the table with 6,375 warheads, followed by the United States with 5,800, and the United Kingdom with 215 warheads.

5 reasons you should get rid of belly fat

5 reasons you should get rid of belly fat

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

A flat tummy is more than an aesthetic requirement. It has huge implications for one's health and well-being, says Shameem Akthar.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

Aadhaar scheme not open to judicial review: Centre to SC

Aadhaar scheme not open to judicial review: Centre to SC

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The bench said that Aadhaar may pass the test of 'legitimate state interest', but the doctrine of proportionality has to be satisfied.

Controversial study that claimed HCQ unsafe for COVID-19 retracted

Controversial study that claimed HCQ unsafe for COVID-19 retracted

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Several concerns were raised with respect to the veracity of the data and analyses conducted by Surgisphere Corporation and its founder'

WATCH Adah Sharma WORK OUT!

WATCH Adah Sharma WORK OUT!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'When they were looking for an action girl, I wanted my name to be right on top.'