News for 'brain connectivity'

How to train your brain to be a successful LEADER

How to train your brain to be a successful LEADER

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

A keen understanding of the way our brain functions is essential to building sustainable routines and habits that set us up for success, says Jay Kumar Hariharan.

Infosys co-founder donates $1.8 mn for brain research

Infosys co-founder donates $1.8 mn for brain research

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

In January, Gopalakrishnan had donated Rs 225 crore (Rs 2.25 billion) to set up a brain research centre in a joint effort between IISc and a trust formed by him and his wife.

How Kalki's Bujji Was Born

How Kalki's Bujji Was Born

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Fun stuff does, indeed, happen on X.'

Soon: A robot controlled by human brain cells!

Soon: A robot controlled by human brain cells!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

According to the New Scientist, a team at Reading University, which has already used rat brain cells to steer a simple-wheeled robot, is now trying the same thing with human brain cells. In fact, for the robot with rat brain cells, 300,000 rodent neurons grown in a nutrient broth and producing spikes of electrical activity were connected to output of the robot's distance sensors. The neurons proved capable of steering the robot around a small enclosure.

'Robo Brain' to teach robots how to mimic humans

'Robo Brain' to teach robots how to mimic humans

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Robo Brain -- a large-scale computational system that learns from publicly available Internet resources -- is currently downloading and processing about 1 billion images, 120,000 YouTube videos, and 100 million how-to documents and appliance manuals.

CBI to brain-map Gutka baron

CBI to brain-map Gutka baron

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

The brain-mapping test is similar to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging, wherein one can observe the functioning of the brain minutely.

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.

India needs brain drain!

India needs brain drain!

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Enabling labour to become more globally mobile can produce higher remittances with powerful 'brain gain' dividends.

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Atishi's indefinite fast for water ends with hospitalisation

Atishi's indefinite fast for water ends with hospitalisation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Delhi Water Minister Atishi ended her indefinite fast over the water scarcity in the national capital after she was hospitalised early Tuesday, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said.

'For The Longest Time, I Avoided Acting'

'For The Longest Time, I Avoided Acting'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'I had got some offers from the South and most of them were negative roles.' 'I used to think that whatever I would play, the character would stay inside me and corrupt my value system.' 'So I was very scared of getting out of character, especially negative roles.'

'By getting into brain research, we gain and so does the world'

'By getting into brain research, we gain and so does the world'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

There is no doubt in our capabilities, says the Infosys co-founder.

Watch Baahubali, Now In Animation

Watch Baahubali, Now In Animation

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'It is surprising that the animation world in India doesn't go beyond children cartoons. We had the right kind of people and we felt like taking it forward.'

How chips help to understand complexity of human brain

How chips help to understand complexity of human brain

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Chips based on ARM processor technology would be linked together to simulate the highly-complex workings of the brain, whose functionality derives from networks of billions of interacting, highly-connected neurons.

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The top court on Monday directed the protesting resident doctors to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday, observing that if "there is continued abstention from work, there may be a likelihood of adverse action".

Discipline, diet, rehab: All that went into making Suryakumar version 2.0

Discipline, diet, rehab: All that went into making Suryakumar version 2.0

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'I (had) never read a book in my life and I started doing that as well. Getting up in the morning, spending a good quality time at the rehab centre and focusing on everything, connecting myself, my brain and my body with the rehab and it helped me really well to recover a little faster.'

Kanda may undergo brain mapping test: Delhi police

Kanda may undergo brain mapping test: Delhi police

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Delhi police on Monday appeared mulling the option of brain mapping test on former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda who is refusing to cooperate in the probe in connection with the Geetika Sharma suicide case.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Covid virus can linger in human body for over 1 year, finds study

Covid virus can linger in human body for over 1 year, finds study

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The researchers from the University of California, San Francisco found pieces of SARS-CoV-2, referred to as COVID antigens, lingering in the blood up to 14 months after infection and for over two years in tissue samples from people who had COVID-19.

Tunda refuses brain mapping test, court dismisses police plea

Tunda refuses brain mapping test, court dismisses police plea

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

A Delhi court has dismissed a police plea for permission to conduct brain mapping test of Abdul Karim Tunda after the arrested top LeT bomb expert refused to give his consent for it citing his old age and health problems.

NEET row: NTA DG shunted out; Centre orders CBI probe

NEET row: NTA DG shunted out; Centre orders CBI probe

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The Centre on Saturday night announced that the probe into alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET will be handed over to the CBI for a comprehensive investigation.

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?

FIR reveals how intruders took smoke canisters inside Lok Sabha

FIR reveals how intruders took smoke canisters inside Lok Sabha

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The two persons who opened smoke canisters in the Lok Sabha chamber had smuggled them in cavities cut into the left sole of custom-made sports shoes supported by thick rubber layers, according to Delhi Police's FIR.

3 aides of Parliament breach key conspirator grilled

3 aides of Parliament breach key conspirator grilled

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Jha, who had been on run since Wednesday when four people breached security protocol inside and outside Parliament, walked inside a police station in the New Delhi district Thursday night and is now being interrogated by a counter intelligence team, the police source said.

Accused has right to remain silent, says court in RPF train shooter case

Accused has right to remain silent, says court in RPF train shooter case

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

A magistrate's court in Mumbai, which denied permission for subjecting dismissed RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of shooting four persons dead on a moving train, to narco tests has said in its reasoning that to remain silent is an accused person's fundamental right.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

After Nath, Gehlot rebuff, this strategist guided Congress to Telangana win

After Nath, Gehlot rebuff, this strategist guided Congress to Telangana win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Kanugolu had also made forays in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh following a directive from the party's central leadership but regional satraps Ashok Gehlot and Kamal Nath reportedly were not on the same page as the poll strategist.

Headache? Lack of concentration? Start exercising!

Headache? Lack of concentration? Start exercising!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

>Exercising several times a week (for 30 to 60 minutes) may sharpen reasoning and learning skills.

Why You Should NOT Give Your Child Or Young Teen A Smartphone

Why You Should NOT Give Your Child Or Young Teen A Smartphone

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Screen time expert Emily Cherkin discusses the risks you must consider.

Kandahar Review: Tedious Watch

Kandahar Review: Tedious Watch

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

As an audience, we deserve better! exclaims Mayur Sanap.

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'The temple's construction is the result of collective wisdom of some of the best brains in the country. Water and sacred soil from almost all pilgrimage sites in India, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kailash Mansarovar, Prayags (there are seven Prayags) and all 'puris' (seven holy towns in India, besides Ayodhya) have been used in the making of the temple'

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Catch J Baby in theatres, and if you want to watch more touching Tamil stories on the dysfunctional family, Arjun Menon lists where you can find them on OTT.

How To Sleep Better At Night

How To Sleep Better At Night

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities, tells you how you can tackle your sleep woes.

'Have lost my closest friend on other side of the border'

'Have lost my closest friend on other side of the border'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Alam sighed when he heard about Bedi's death before gathering his breath to pay tribute to one of the greatest spinners of all time.

'Rahul Gandhi Has No Idea How To Resurrect Congress'

'Rahul Gandhi Has No Idea How To Resurrect Congress'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Rahul Gandhi never gets firsthand information. He does not know what is good or bad going on in the party.'

'We Actors Are Like Hustlers'

'We Actors Are Like Hustlers'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'We can't belong to anyone and we want to belong to everyone.'

These 10 books are good for your brain

These 10 books are good for your brain

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Bestselling author James Altucher tells you how to get a braingasm.

When beauty meets brains

When beauty meets brains

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

HTC Desire 326G Dual SIM is sure to grab a big chunk of budget smartphones market soon, says Shruti Puri

Sisodia withdraws interim bail pleas from HC as wife's health stabilises

Sisodia withdraws interim bail pleas from HC as wife's health stabilises

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma allowed Sisodia to withdraw the interim bail applications.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.