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PM apologises after schools, crematoriums close for Chandigarh visit

PM apologises after schools, crematoriums close for Chandigarh visit

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Modi said the inconvenience faced by the citizens was "totally avoidable."

IBM tops India Supercomputers' list

IBM tops India Supercomputers' list

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

As per the 'India's Top Supercomputers list for 2011', complied and published by Supercomputer Education and Research Centre of IISc, IBM topped the list with six high performance computing installations across India.

MHT-CET 2011 results out today

MHT-CET 2011 results out today

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Over 3 lakh students in Maharashtra will find out if they can pursue a career in medicine or engineering.

Ex-Punjab CM Surjit Singh Barnala passes away

Ex-Punjab CM Surjit Singh Barnala passes away

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Barnala served as chief minister pf Punjab from 1985 to 1987.

Punjab CM's wife passes away

Punjab CM's wife passes away

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The wife of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal passed away in Chandigarh on Tuesday in a hospital after a prolonged illness.

Nearly 90% candidates take NEET amid strict COVID-19 precautions

Nearly 90% candidates take NEET amid strict COVID-19 precautions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Various state governments had announced free transportation and accommodation, including West Bengal that ran special metro service for candidates.

I am not MGR, but can give pro-poor rule like him: Rajini

I am not MGR, but can give pro-poor rule like him: Rajini

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

In his first political remarks since December 31 last when he announced he will enter politics, Rajinikanth, who has a large fan following, said there was a 'vacuum for a good leader' in the state politics currently.

Antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19: Scientists

Antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19: Scientists

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

As worries over India's COVID-19 spike mount -- the country added 75,809 cases on Tuesday to take its tally to 42,80,422 -- scientists are grappling with the pivotal issue of antibodies and trying to understand how they impact on the progression of the disease.

Pak orders the release of 442 Indian fishermen

Pak orders the release of 442 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Pakistani authorities issued orders for the release and repatriation of 442 Indian fishermen in the wake of a case filed in the Supreme Court regarding their unlawful detention.

'Foreign schools can't solve India's problems'

'Foreign schools can't solve India's problems'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Philip G Altbach, Monan University Professor and director of the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College in an interview with Suman Guha Mozumder says that foreign universities is not the solution to India's education problems.

'Ayurveda needs more evidence-based approach'

'Ayurveda needs more evidence-based approach'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The permeating take-away by a high-powered American delegation of top-notch American educators and researchers from six major medical schools, including Harvard, Johns Hopkins and Georgetown, which recently returned from a study-tour of ayurveda in India, was the paucity of an evidence-based approach which is imperative if these ancient herbal remedies were to be incorporated in the US medical curricula.

Infosys VP: Knowledge, not certifications, will get you jobs

Infosys VP: Knowledge, not certifications, will get you jobs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Infosys's Srikantan Moorthy, VP and Head (Education and Research Initiatives), on what makes students more employable.

Motorola scholar programme for engineering student

Motorola scholar programme for engineering student

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Foundation for Advancement of Education and Research announces its Motorola Scholar Program to select scholars from engineering colleges

Interested in hotel management? Think Switzerland

Interested in hotel management? Think Switzerland

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

The country has a lot more to offer students, however. Here's all you need to know about studying in Switzerland.

COVID-19 crisis far from over, say scientists

COVID-19 crisis far from over, say scientists

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The expert noted that in India the pandemic is unlikely to be over in the months to come, and the number of people getting infected will continue to rise.

She dreams of a cleaner, greener planet

She dreams of a cleaner, greener planet

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Saumita Bannerjee, biotechnologist and winner of the Green Talents competition, speaks about her research and career.

US scholars coming to learn ayurveda's power

US scholars coming to learn ayurveda's power

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

A high-powered US delegation of top-notch American educators and researchers from six major medical schools, including Harvard, Johns Hopkins and Georgetown, will visit India on an ayurveda study-tour that could possibly lead to the incorporation of this ancient herbal remedies in the US medical curricula.

How IIT-B made it to the world's best universities

How IIT-B made it to the world's best universities

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Among the six parameters, employer reputation was the strongest for IIT-B, with a rank of 93 globally.

Study Germany: Where industry meets academia

Study Germany: Where industry meets academia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Famous for its efficiency and precision, Germany boasts some of the best institutions for fundamental scientific research

All you need to know about India's new software policy

All you need to know about India's new software policy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The policy proposes a single-window platform for facilitation of the Indian software product industry, to help fast-track legal and regulatory issues over import and export, as well as setting up and winding up enterprises.

RIL to set up world-class varsity in India

RIL to set up world-class varsity in India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd, will set up a new age world-class university in India.

Technical glitches mar Day 1 of CAT

Technical glitches mar Day 1 of CAT

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

The much-anticipated beginning of computer-based CAT got off to a rocky start with technical glitches at various centres throwing students' preparation into disarray.

PM expresses regret to family of dead patient

PM expresses regret to family of dead patient

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday wrote to the wife of a 32-year old kidney patient who died during the prime minister's visit to Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research hospital in Chandigarh, expressing regret over the restrictions in security due to which the man could not get quick access for medical treatment.

RIL to set up world class varsity in India

RIL to set up world class varsity in India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The university will be set up under Reliance Foundation, the new philanthropic initiative of the Reliance Group, and will be modelled on the lines of American universities. RIL will invest Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) in the foundation with plans to scale up its contribution to Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion).

Budget: Rs 400 cr for building world-class institutes

Budget: Rs 400 cr for building world-class institutes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

In the last budget, then finance minister Arun Jaitley had allocated Rs 85,010 crore for the education sector which was later revised to Rs 83,625.86 crore.

Budget 2019: How Sitharaman plans to change the face of Indian education

Budget 2019: How Sitharaman plans to change the face of Indian education

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Sitharaman said the government will bring in a new national education policy to transform India's higher education system into one of the best in the world.

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Even after vaccines are given, precautions like using a mask and maintaining social distancing have to be taken.'

IISER Mohali offers 5-year Integrated Master's

IISER Mohali offers 5-year Integrated Master's

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) offers admission to five-year Integrated Master (MS) Course

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Scholars and students have cautioned that the proposed divisive and discriminatory changes would harm the country.

Infosys to freeze April wage hike, promotions

Infosys to freeze April wage hike, promotions

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

The impact of the global meltdown has forced India's second largest IT bellwether Infosys Technologies to freeze wage hikes and hiring in new fiscal 2009-10.

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. Their tests were confirmed on Saturday night.

NIPER Master's programme admissions notification

NIPER Master's programme admissions notification

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Government of India has decided to start Master's Programmes at four new NIPERs at Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Hajipur (Bihar), Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) and Kolkata (West Bengal) from the current academic session.

GST prospects get ambiguous again

GST prospects get ambiguous again

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Last week, a Rajya Sabha committee had allocated five hours for discussion on GST.

IIT Bhubaneshwar M.Tech admission notice

IIT Bhubaneshwar M.Tech admission notice

Rediff.com12 May 2008

IIT Bhubaneswar announces admissions to M Tech (Comp. Science & Engineering) and M Tech. (IT). IIT Bhubaneswar is a next generation technology Institute engaged in post graduate education and research.

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year.

France for civil nuclear cooperation with India

France for civil nuclear cooperation with India

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

France on Thursday said it wanted to increase civil nuclear cooperation with India, but only after New Delhi implemented the legal framework. ''We want to move further, but first we need India to sign an agreement with the nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency, and also to negotiate the exemption agreement with the Nuclear Suppliers' Group,'' visiting French Minister for Higher Education and Research Valerie Pecresse told a press conference in New Delhi.

Chandrayaan 2 launch called off after technical glitch

Chandrayaan 2 launch called off after technical glitch

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Indian Space Research Organisation will announce a revised launch date later.

French civilian honour on Narayanamurthy

French civilian honour on Narayanamurthy

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

The French honour for Narayanamurthy comes on a day when he was chosen for Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award of the country.

Germany keen to invest in Bengal

Germany keen to invest in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Germany is keen on investing in specific areas in West Bengal as part of a bid to strengthen Indo-German bilateral ties.

Now, Modi sarkar begins yoga sessions for its employees

Now, Modi sarkar begins yoga sessions for its employees

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Yoga sessions will be organized for central government employees and their dependents by the 'Grih Kalyan Kendra', a welfare society working under the aegis of the Centre.