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Meet Mohit Agrawal who refused Rhodes Scholarship

Meet Mohit Agrawal who refused Rhodes Scholarship

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The Indian American and Princeton graduate turned down Rhodes and Marshall scholarships will now be studying Economic Policy Evaluation and Planning at the National University of Ireland, Galway

World's first hack-free software 'developed'

World's first hack-free software 'developed'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The 'seL4' microkernel has been developed by a team led by Australia's ICT Research Centre of Excellence's spinout company -- Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs).

9 facts you MUST know about Planet 9

9 facts you MUST know about Planet 9

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Here's everything you need to know about Planet Nine.

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'Online teaching requires a new set of skills to be acquired by the teacher.' 'These skills are not like foot sizes or height which can't be improved, but are like muscles which can be developed with some practice.'

Google doodles father of genetics Gregor Mendel

Google doodles father of genetics Gregor Mendel

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

To commemorate the 189th birthday of German geneticist and monk Gregor Johann Mendel Google today surprised its visitors with a Google doodle shaped like green peas.

'Tech shouldn't hinder a teacher from being a teacher'

'Tech shouldn't hinder a teacher from being a teacher'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'We are trying to empower teachers in the entire country because online teaching is very, very, complicated.'

Dhoni set to return as CSK aim to seal play-off berth vs RCB

Dhoni set to return as CSK aim to seal play-off berth vs RCB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni missed the game against SRH due to a stiff back but is likely to be back for Sunday's match against Virat Kohli-led RCB.

'3 Idiots inspired me' says JEE topper Sarvesh Mehtani

'3 Idiots inspired me' says JEE topper Sarvesh Mehtani

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

'The film released when I was in Class 8. Most of the characters in it inspired me' says Sarvesh Mehtani.

PIX: Russell assault in vain; RCB ride on Kohli ton

PIX: Russell assault in vain; RCB ride on Kohli ton

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Images from Friday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Kolkata.

MTech, PhD courses in food process engineering

MTech, PhD courses in food process engineering

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology invites applications for the 2010-2011 academic year for the following full-time degree programmes.

EPL: Top four finish still possible for Chelsea?

EPL: Top four finish still possible for Chelsea?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Guus Hiddink believes it is still possible for Chelsea to finish in the English Premier League's top four but has told the club's players to have a long look in the mirror.

'India may see second wave of COVID-19 in monsoon'

'India may see second wave of COVID-19 in monsoon'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Recent studies in China and Europe observed that the infection might relapse in those people who have already recovered from earlier phases.

PICS: South Africa dent Sri Lanka's semis hopes after big win

PICS: South Africa dent Sri Lanka's semis hopes after big win

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Images from Friday's World Cup match between South Africa and Sri Lanka, at Chester-le-Street.

Can higher taxes mean higher earnings?

Can higher taxes mean higher earnings?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Every portfolio, irrespective of how aggressive the investor is, should contain a fixed income portion. It is possible to optimally operate this fixed income allocation in one's portfolio.

6 tech courses that will get you a JOB in 2020

6 tech courses that will get you a JOB in 2020

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Cybersecurity is a great opportunity for you to start your career.

Teach your children about money, not stock markets

Teach your children about money, not stock markets

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Children need to learn how these choices are made. In a household that has limited income, running a tight budget might be the only way to allocate money.

CBSE class 10 results: Four students top with 499 out 500 marks

CBSE class 10 results: Four students top with 499 out 500 marks

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 88.67 as opposed to 85.32.

Assam polls: AASU-AJYCP's party plans to contest 80-100 seats

Assam polls: AASU-AJYCP's party plans to contest 80-100 seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

After the 18-member 'Assam Advisory Committee' suggested the two organisations to form a political party, a source close to the development said the new outfit will be launched within the next 10 days.

The Saand Ki Aankh Review

The Saand Ki Aankh Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'I felt a constant gag in my throat, and emerged from the movie somewhat mugged,' confesses Sreehari Nair.

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.

'The contraction in GDP is the result of COVID-19 and the lockdown'

'The contraction in GDP is the result of COVID-19 and the lockdown'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Prof Ananth Narayan, well known financial expert who works as a faculty member at the SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and the RBI's nominee director on the board of Yes Bank, expects a double-digit contraction in India's GDP this fiscal year. In the first of a two-part interview to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com, Prof Narayan, below, says, "Giving liquidity and loan to cover the cash flow problem is not sufficient because you are essentially increasing the debt of many of these companies. And they might not be able to bear the burden."

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'It might get worse. We don't really know what is it that is resulting in the high value of R now.'

Chat@4: Want to crack the CAT 2013?

Chat@4: Want to crack the CAT 2013?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

On September 4, between 2 and 3 pm, Naveenan Ramachandran and Rajesh Balasubramanian, experts, 2IIM, Mumbai and Chennai will take questions on how to prepare for the Common Admission Test and secure admission in one of the top business schools in the country.

Four-year BTech programme in petroleum engineering

Four-year BTech programme in petroleum engineering

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Applications are invited for admission to a four-year BTech programme in petroleum engineering commencing from July 2010.

Indian American elected to California school board

Indian American elected to California school board

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

One of two newly elected members and the first Indian American elected to the board, she has a four-year term ahead.

Real time air quality monitoring for Delhi

Real time air quality monitoring for Delhi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Rediff Labs has analysed Delhi region's air quality through its product real-time air quality analyser

Interested in Aerospace, Avionics? Read this!

Interested in Aerospace, Avionics? Read this!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Starting in February 2010, the programme offers PhDs in the areas of Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics and Physics.

How to crack the GATE: Tips from a topper

How to crack the GATE: Tips from a topper

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Saurabh Sarda who holds the All India Rank 3 for GATE 2014 in Computer Science Engineering shares his study secrets.

Gujarat girl wins mental maths world cup

Gujarat girl wins mental maths world cup

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

An eleven-year-old girl from Gujarat's Surat has set a world record by winning the Mental Mathematical Calculation World Cup 2010 held in Germany.

Maths made easy, the ancient way

Maths made easy, the ancient way

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Maths-phobia is not something new. Now teachers and students are going back to ancient times to make it easier to learn it. Baishali Mukherjee reports.

Fedex, Murray keep it simple to reach Tour semis

Fedex, Murray keep it simple to reach Tour semis

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Roger Federer and Andy Murray avoided the need for fiddly mathematics on Thursday as they both produced dominant displays to qualify for the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals.

How Bollywood stars spend Sunday

How Bollywood stars spend Sunday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Amazing Bollywood pix to launch your week!

2 Indians win MacArthur's 'genius' fellowship

2 Indians win MacArthur's 'genius' fellowship

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Computer Vision Technologist Maneesh Agrawala and Applied Mathematics specialist L Mahadevan will each receive $500,000 (nearly Rs 2.5 crore) support over the next five years.

Meet India's best known teacher

Meet India's best known teacher

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Kids like something when it is interesting, focused, and offers scope for self-exploration.' 'We teach them how to learn, not force them,' Byju Raveendran tells Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.

Maths proves to be new operating system's soul

Maths proves to be new operating system's soul

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Scientists have created a 'kernel' -- the basis of a computer's operating system -- that is proven reliable with mathematics, a milestone which they claim will pave the way for a new generation of software with unprecedented levels of reliability.

Tips to ace the IIT-JEE 2010

Tips to ace the IIT-JEE 2010

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Systematic preparation and understanding the basics is the only route to success for this very competitive examination. A step-by-step guide on how to prepare.

Revealed: Formula to get a 'perfect wife'

Revealed: Formula to get a 'perfect wife'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Ladies around the world please take note: Scientists have announced the mathematical formula for the perfect wife.

PhD programmes at IIT-Patna

PhD programmes at IIT-Patna

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

The Indian Institute of Technology, Patna invites applications for its various PhD programmes.

RBI calls for improvement in WPI, IIP data

RBI calls for improvement in WPI, IIP data

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The Reserve Bank on Thursday said the country's wholesale price-based inflation and industrial production data should be improved and employment data availed for effective monetary policy management.

Jasmine tops TN boards, as girls outshine boys

Jasmine tops TN boards, as girls outshine boys

Rediff.com26 May 2010

S Jasmine of Tirunelveli bagged the state first rank in the SSLC Class X examinations, results of which were declared today.