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Decades of warnings preceded Sikkim disaster

Decades of warnings preceded Sikkim disaster

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A GLOF occurred in parts of Lhonak Lake, leading to a rapid rise in water levels with very high velocities downstream along the Teesta River Basin in the early hours of October 4. This resulted in severe damage in Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong and Namchi districts.

Telangana textbook drops 'socialist, secular' from Preamble

Telangana textbook drops 'socialist, secular' from Preamble

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The SCERT, however, maintained that the error occurred due to oversight.

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'They are too connected for the relationship to completely sour.' 'It will be difficult to mend this relationship, but it will start with full and clear evidence on the issue in question.'

UP revises Class 12 textbooks; Gujarat riots, Mughals out

UP revises Class 12 textbooks; Gujarat riots, Mughals out

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

"We teach our students using NCERT books...whatever is there in the revised edition will be followed," Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said.

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

August 23, the day the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface, would be celebrated as 'National Space Day'.

Laptops for students, at Rs 400!

Laptops for students, at Rs 400!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Research in this direction is being already carried out at the Indian Institute of Sciences in Bangalore and IIT-Madras to develop a special laptop at a cost of $10 for students to help them excel in studies.

Never dreamed my research would take the direction it has: Nobel Medicine Prize winner Allison

Never dreamed my research would take the direction it has: Nobel Medicine Prize winner Allison

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

He is the first MD Anderson scientist to receive the world's most preeminent award for outstanding discoveries in the fields of life sciences and medicine.

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

A number of academicians as well as political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar, who were part of the textbook development committee of the NCERT, had asked the council to drop their names from textbooks over 'several substantive revisions of the original texts'.

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'If the FYUP is making the child employable, then we will have to ensure that learning on the job is integrated.' 'And also ensure that by the time they end FYUP they are completely employable.'

'Won't ask our children to pursue a research career in India'

'Won't ask our children to pursue a research career in India'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Research scholars took to the streets against the Union government's neglect towards raising the fellowship amount

Australia to recruit best students from overseas

Australia to recruit best students from overseas

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

According to The Australian daily on Tuesday, Australia's research workforce was facing intense skills shortages and the government was planning to upgrade its recruitment of overseas students.

Indian-American gets $1.4 million grant for stem cell research

Indian-American gets $1.4 million grant for stem cell research

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Dr Prashanth Rangan was among the 22 outstanding early-career researchers who were named Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences. Rediff.com's George Joseph reports

Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The study by an international team led by scientists at the UK's Newcastle University is the first global assessment of areas at greatest risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). Published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday, it estimates that 15 million people around the world are at risk from flooding caused by glacial lakes.

Kerala says it won't accept NCERT dropping periodic table, other topics

Kerala says it won't accept NCERT dropping periodic table, other topics

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The Left leader said the NCERT, which was set up on the basis of the 2005 National Curriculum Framework, has been demolishing the very goals of the NCF through the removal of such passages from textbooks.

HCU again on the boil, protesting students held

HCU again on the boil, protesting students held

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The students gathered in front of the campus as part of a call for 'Chalo HCU' given by Joint Action Committee for Social Justice of HCU to intensify their ongoing agitation demanding removal and arrest of vice chancellor Appa Rao Podile (who resumed as VC on March 22).

B-school review: Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research

B-school review: Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Careers360 reviews Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research, New Delhi and its courses.

Stephen's molestation row: Teachers, students join hands to protest against Thampu

Stephen's molestation row: Teachers, students join hands to protest against Thampu

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A section of Delhi University students and teachers along with student bodies including All India Students' Association and Students Federation of India, staged a protest outside the college campus.

Dalit student suicide: Suspension revokes but the storm intensifies

Dalit student suicide: Suspension revokes but the storm intensifies

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The storm over the suicide of a Dalit student in Hyderabad University intensified on Thursday.

Rocket designed by IIST students launched

Rocket designed by IIST students launched

Rediff.com12 May 2012

For the first time a 'sounding' rocket designed by students of the Indian Space Research Organisation-sponsored Indian Institute of Space Technology has been launched successfully in Thiruvananthapuram.

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Leading scientists and experts said this monumental accomplishment not only marks India's indelible imprint on lunar exploration but also demonstrates the prowess of human collaboration, determination, and cutting-edge technology.

IIT-M Offers Free 'Out of the Box Thinking' Course

IIT-M Offers Free 'Out of the Box Thinking' Course

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Targeted at one million schoolchildren and college students, besides working professionals and researchers, the three-month course will be available in online mode, free of cost, to people in India and abroad.

The rise of student entrepreneurs at B-schools

The rise of student entrepreneurs at B-schools

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Students from KJ Somaiya Institute of Management and Research (SIMSR) are setting up businesses inside the campus thus demonstrating that one's enterprising drive need not wait until after graduation.

Madurai Kamaraj University reopens but student protests continue

Madurai Kamaraj University reopens but student protests continue

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Research students took out a protest rally on Monday around the university campus, shouting slogans against the management for 'victimising three students, a professor, guest lecturer and a clerk', with the PG students joining in.

Hurrah! Indian students can work in UK post studies

Hurrah! Indian students can work in UK post studies

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Indians are welcome to study and work in Great Britain, says UK's Minister for Science and Universities Jo Johnson.

Australian students might intern in Indian companies

Australian students might intern in Indian companies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The 2015 round will support approximately 60 scholarships and provide around $8 million in mobility grants for Australian undergraduate students.

Rohith suicide: 150 students on hunger strike in Delhi

Rohith suicide: 150 students on hunger strike in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Alleging "delay in justice" to Hyderabad University research scholar Rohith Vemula, 150 protesting students from universities across Delhi who were detained earlier on Wednesday decided to go on an indefinite hunger strike at Parliament Street police station in New Delhi.

Adivasi vs vanvasi debate is meaningless: Scheduled Tribes panel chief

Adivasi vs vanvasi debate is meaningless: Scheduled Tribes panel chief

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The Constitution refers to tribal people as Scheduled Tribes, NCST chairman Harsh Chouhan said.

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Amphibious drones for maritime inspection... devices that extract pure oxygen from water for patients in need... self-balancing electric bikes...

Chapters on periodic table, democracy dropped from Class X books

Chapters on periodic table, democracy dropped from Class X books

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

As per the NCERT, the decision has been taken to reduce the content load on students in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

For the Mizo people, tribal and family identity are important. But so are jobs, farmers' access to markets, roads, and health facilities for a young population where drugs are a big affliction.

Scholarships for Bachelors, Masters students

Scholarships for Bachelors, Masters students

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

IUCAA, Pune, National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata TIFR invite applications from highly motivated students.

No homework for Class 1 and 2 students, rules Madras HC

No homework for Class 1 and 2 students, rules Madras HC

Rediff.com29 May 2018

In its interim order, the court also said use of National Council for Educational Research and Training books be made mandatory.

How Women Change The Political Game

How Women Change The Political Game

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

More than ever before, women voters can make or mar a political party's electoral fortunes.

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

From teaching to YouTube, these ideas will help students chase their dreams early on.

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Hyderabad Central University says it had taken a 'lenient view' by not imposing 'complete suspension' of the five research scholars, including the Dalit PhD student who committed suicide.

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

With Delhi recording air pollution levels seven to eight times above safe standards on Monday, the city government announced the return of its flagship odd-even scheme after four years anticipating further deterioration of air quality post-Diwali.

Indian students caught in the Google web

Indian students caught in the Google web

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

It revealed that in absolute volume terms or the number of education related "searches", India ranks second only to US globally.

IIT-M Scores BIG On Job Offers

IIT-M Scores BIG On Job Offers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The average salary received by students during campus placements for 2021-2022 was Rs 21.48 lakh per annum. The highest salary offered was $250,000.