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The legend who built India's first radio telescope

Even after five decades of use, the telescope at Ooty that Dr Govind Swarup designed and built continues to be the largest single frequency radio telescope in the world, notes Hari Pulakkat.......

Kamala Harris through her sister's eyes

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden named California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate on August 11. The decision made history because Senator Harris is the first Black and......

WHO stops trial of anti-malarial drug for COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organisation on Monday (local time) temporarily suspended the clinical trial of malarial drug hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of coronavirus. THE WAR AGAINST COVID-19......

'Epidemic is more widespread than we believe'

'We are making decisions in the dark, in fear.''Let us shine the light of science on this.''Let us actually get better numbers, so that we make better decisions.' IMAGE: A passenger is seen under......

Antiviral drug shows promise for treating COVID-19

The phase three clinical trial of the antiviral drug remdesivir, led by a team of investigators including an Indian-American physician, for the treatment of the coronavirus patients has shown......

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus. When Rajah Vijay Kumar had an appointment with his dentist recently, we......

How Anant Agrawal built edX into a global giant

'Many who have experimented with online education will adopt a blended model once things return to normal,' edX CEO and founder Anant Agrawal tells Anjuli Bhargava.Illustration: Dominic......

Isha, Akash Ambani, Byju's Raveendran debut in Fortune's list

This year's list includes 40 influential people under 40 years of age in five categories -- finance, technology, healthcare, government and politics, and media and entertainment. IMAGE: Isha and......

How Mukesh Ambani re-invented Reliance again

Dhirubhai may or may not have owned the government; it would seem his son wants to own the market, notes T N Ninan. IMAGE: Mukesh Ambani, right, with wife Nita Ambani and elder son Akash Ambani.......

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Sunak announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge would be hiked from 400 pounds to 624 pounds. IMAGE: The UK-born son of a pharmacist mother and a National Health Service general practitioner......

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.' IMAGE: Girish Karnad. Photograph: Rajesh......

The science of Game of Thrones

'When so many noted universities -- including the likes of Harvard and the University of California -- are spending their resources on studying the world of GoT, it is fun to assess whether this......

All about US Open champion Naomi Osaka

IMAGE: Naomi Osaka celebrates a point during the US Open final against Victoria Azarenka on Day 13 of the 2020 US Open, on Saturday. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images Factbox on Japan's Naomi......

'India at forefront of fast bowling renaissance'

IMAGE: India's pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma. Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images India shifted its priorities to pace in recent times and is currently......

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

Schwartzman upsets misfiring Zverev IMAGE: Rafael Nadal after winning a point against Marin Cilic in the fourth round on Day 8 of the US Open. Photograph: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Rafael......

Shorts: Kashyap in Canada Open SF; Lyles sets 200m high

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday. IMAGE: India’s Parupalli Kashyap staged a brilliant fightback to outwit France's Lucas Claerbout in the quarter-final of the......

IAAF has used me as human guinea pig: Semenya

'Even though the hormonal drugs made me feel constantly sick, the IAAF now wants to enforce even stricter thresholds with unknown health consequences. I will not allow the IAAF to use me and my......

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Researchers Combine Heat And Humidity To Disinfect N95 Masks For Reuse

Healthcare workers, facing the shortage of protective equipment such as N95 masks, are left with no other option but to reuse their gear, thus... ...

https://www.news18.com/news/india/researchers-combine-heat-and-humidity-to-disinfect-n95-masks-for-reuse-2914673.html

The legend who built India's first radio telescope

Even after five decades of use, the telescope at Ooty that Dr Govind Swarup designed and built continues to be the largest single frequency radio... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/special/the-legend-who-built-indias-first-radio-telescope/20200921.htm

What your Zoom background says about you

Is there no 'normal' background?Sure there is,' notes ad guru Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE: The painting attracted more screen-time interest than the... ...

http://www.rediff.com/getahead/column/what-your-zoom-background-says-about-you/20200921.htm

All about US Open champion Naomi Osaka

IMAGE: Naomi Osaka celebrates a point during the US Open final against Victoria Azarenka on Day 13 of the 2020 US Open, on Saturday. Photograph:... ...

http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/all-about-us-open-champion-naomi-osaka-tennis/20200913.htm

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus. When Rajah Vijay Kumar... ...

http://www.rediff.com/money/report/with-covid-still-around-virus-killers-enter-market/20200907.htm

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