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Do Left parties have a hidden agenda:  Sibal

Do Left parties have a hidden agenda: Sibal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

"If they have a hidden agenda, the people of this country must know," Sibal said in Kolkata on Saturday.

'N-deal could encourage proliferation'

'N-deal could encourage proliferation'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Queried whether opposition from some sections in America to the deal stemmed from concerns that India could be a proliferator, Neureiter said, "I have not sensed anything like that."

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Epidemiologists worry there's little or no data being shared on mortality by age group and contacts traced, which makes it difficult to understand how the effects of Covid-19 might be different in the Indian population, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi

Asia biotech meet to be held annually

Asia biotech meet to be held annually

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Noting that the biotechnology industry in Asia is still at a nascent stage, India has announced the launch of an annual 'Asia Biotech' meet.

Indo-US nuke deal infringes on our independence'

Indo-US nuke deal infringes on our independence'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

'The nation, at this critical juncture, depends on its representatives in Parliament to ensure that decisions taken today do not inhibit our future ability to develop and pursue nuclear technologies for the benefit of the nation'

China plans to be 'innovative'

China plans to be 'innovative'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

PM to inaugurate Indian Science Congress on Jan 3

PM to inaugurate Indian Science Congress on Jan 3

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

He said 80 scientists from 27 countries including three Nobel Laureates and more than 6,000 delegates from various parts of the country will participate. \n

'SC judgment exposes the legislature'

'SC judgment exposes the legislature'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Legal experts debate the SC judgment which allows for judicial review of laws under the Ninth Schedule.

PIOs, NRIs should capitalise on India's youth: Min

PIOs, NRIs should capitalise on India's youth: Min

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

People of Indian Origin and NRIs should tap the country's huge youth potential to create valuable knowledge links that can catapulate the country into a global innovation hub, Union Minister of Science and Technology Kapil Sibal has said.

Kalam flays science depts for not using funds

Kalam flays science depts for not using funds

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Kalam asked the scientific community to have a clear vision for the progress of the country in the field of science.

Scholarships for B Tech programmes

Scholarships for B Tech programmes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, invites applications for the SRM Founder's Scholarships 2006-07 for its B Tech Programmes.

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Among the three Deputy Chief Ministers are Govind Karjol, who has also been given the charge of PWD and Social welfare; Ashwath Narayan the portfolio of Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology; and Laxman Savadi with Transport department.

Japanese Gandhian wins Jamnalal Bajaj award

Japanese Gandhian wins Jamnalal Bajaj award

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

Daisaku Ikeda is the president of Soka Gakkai International, a global Buddhist movement.

Ex-IAS officer hints at Puri for Rajiv's IPKF fiasco

Ex-IAS officer hints at Puri for Rajiv's IPKF fiasco

Rediff.com15 May 2019

In his book Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer, makes a dig at Hardeep Singh Puri, former diplomat, Union minister and BJP nominee from Amritsar Lok Sabha seat, for Rajiv's faulty Sri Lankan policy, writes Rasheed Kidwai.

World university rankings: Why China is ahead of India

World university rankings: Why China is ahead of India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

India improved its representation in the Times Higher Education rankings with 25 universities in the top 200. But it is far behind China which has four in the top five.

Nirma conducts maiden convocation

Nirma conducts maiden convocation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Academic programmes at Chitra Tirunal Institute

Academic programmes at Chitra Tirunal Institute

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvanathapuram, invites applications for admission to its academic programmes.

Future cities of India in 2010-2020

Future cities of India in 2010-2020

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

China's super computer remains world's most powerful

China's super computer remains world's most powerful

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer, stated to be twice faster than its competitor in US has retained its status as the world's most powerful computer for the third time, according to a report.

Microsoft Research now in India

Microsoft Research now in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

Microsoft Research on Wednesday launched its operations in India and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the ministry of science and technology and ocean development to partner in research projects.

CII, Intel to steer big ideas

CII, Intel to steer big ideas

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

The department of science and technology, Confederation of Indian Industry and Intel on Wednesday signed a statement of intent with a view to promote culture of inventions and innovations among students and youth of the country.

Kalam to inaugurate nanotechnology conclave

Kalam to inaugurate nanotechnology conclave

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

President A P J Abdul Kalam will inaugurate a two-day Indo-US Nanotechnology conclave on February 22-23.

Manisha's father inducted in Cabinet

Manisha's father inducted in Cabinet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala's father Prakash Koirala, who was \nexpelled from the Nepali Congress party for openly supporting the royal takeover, has been made a minister after his induction into the cabinet by King Gyanendra.

Singapore may set up SEZ in India

Singapore may set up SEZ in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

The new ministers

The new ministers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

The list of the new inductions and reshuffle in portfolios

Murthy on why India has few world-class colleges

Murthy on why India has few world-class colleges

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

India had failed to build world-class educational institutions due to government regulation in the higher education system giving limited opportunities to colleges and universities to adapt and change, says the Infosys boss.

NRIs urged to invest in biotech

NRIs urged to invest in biotech

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Asserting that India offers unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs in biotechnology industry, Minister of State for Science and Technology Kapil Sibal has invited venture capitalists, experts in the field and non-resident Indians to invest the

Bangalore's IT firms told to be on alert

Bangalore's IT firms told to be on alert

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Infosys CEO Kris Gopalkrishnan says his company is in regular touch with the state government regarding the terror scenario in Bangalore. Infosys has beefed up security to protect employees and clients.

More muscle for CSIR likely

More muscle for CSIR likely

Rediff.com4 Jan 2006

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Women are great team players and collaborators, 'but they don't put themselves forward,' Dr Gagandeep Kang, the first Indian woman scientist to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, tells Veenu Sandhu.

'National interest is at stake'

'National interest is at stake'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Which was the world's first postage stamp?

Which was the world's first postage stamp?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Rediff businees desk brings to you a few world's first.

Alert: JNCASR admissions

Alert: JNCASR admissions

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

Information you can use.

New IIT proposed in Bihar

New IIT proposed in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The Centre plans to open one of three proposed IITs in the 11th Plan period in Bihar.