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Meet The 10 Indian-Origin Nobel Laureates

The Nobel Prize recognises individuals whose work has profoundly advanced our understanding of humanity across science, literature, peace and economics. Established through Swedish chemist,......

How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

The recipe for Indian higher education institutions to succeed in global markets is excellence in academics, promoting contemporary socially relevant material, and enabling individuals learners to......

'Every Time I See A Cancer Victim Smile, I Feel A Surge Of Energy'

Meet Zeenath PA, the Kochi social worker whose handmade wigs are helping Cancer survivors reclaim their identity. IMAGE: Zeenath PA. All photographs: Shevlin Sebastian Reshma Nair (name changed)......

'India Is Staring At Dementia Epidemic'

'10 million Indians are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected to double by 2036.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff It is said that over 57 million people are living with......

Trio awarded Chemistry Nobel for metal-organic frameworks

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi for their pioneering work in the development of......

Physical AI: The Next Big Leap in Manufacturing

Physical AI equips machines with the ability to perceive, learn, and act in the real world by integrating AI algorithms with sensors and actuators in physical systems like robots and vehicles.......

Air, Water Purifiers: GST Council May Weigh 5% Levy

Kindly note that this illustration generated using Copilot has only been posted for representational purposes. The GST Council at its next meeting may consider a reduction in taxes on air and......

HCLTech profit flat at Rs 4,235 cr, revenue rises 10.7% in Q2FY26

HCLTech reported flat net income of Rs 4,235 crore in the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26) compared to last year, even as its revenue was up 10.7 per cent to Rs 31,492 crore helped by financial......

Infosys Science Foundation honours winners

The Infosys Science Foundation on Tuesday awarded winners of the Infosys Prize 2011 in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions in scientific research.Former President A P J......

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

The annual award includes a pure gold medal, a citation and a prize purse worth $ 100,000 or its equivalent in the Indian rupees. IMAGE: Addressing an event organised to announce the winners of......

'I Don't Want To Box Myself'

'Even though I'm just 31, I feel like I've seen a lot in my life, some voluntarily, some involuntarily.' IMAGE: Adarsh Gourav in Alien: Earth. Adarsh Gourav has landed a prominent part in Alien:......

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

'I am not a mother and never had an abortion either, so I had to understand motherhood and child loss from anecdotal experiences of others.' IMAGE: Mia Maelzer in Stolen. Mia Maelzer plays Jhumpa,......

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

Before Bollywood discovered Akshay Kumar, the actor dabbled in a lot of fields. He sold costume jewelry. He ran errands at a travel agency. He taught martial arts. He cooked and waited tables in a......

Haryana Steelers launch grassroots kabaddi academy

IMAGE: Haryana Steelers players at the Brigadier Ran Singh (BRS) Kabaddi Academy in Dighal, Haryana. Photograph: Haryana Steelers The Haryana Steelers have announced the Brigadier Ran Singh (BRS)......

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.' IMAGE: Naisha Mehta's interest in roller skating took root when she was four-and-a-half years old. Photograph: Kind courtesy Naisha Mehta......

Let Me Play Women's Cricket: Anaya Bangar

'This report may or may not be historic, may or may not bring a revolution in Indian cricket.' IMAGE: 'Science says I'm eligible,' says Anaya Bangar. Photographs and video: Anaya Bangar/Instagram......

Gambhir, Agarkar to end star culture in Indian cricket

Gambhir-Agarkar Effect: BCCI unlikely to allow stars to pick and choose games going forward IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar to end star privilege in Team India. Photograph: BCCI Gautam......

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.''But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.' IMAGE: Anika Dubey, 15, has been rising in the Indian squash ranks with......