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Appointment of VCs in 22 Bengal varsities should be done as per law: HC

Appointment of VCs in 22 Bengal varsities should be done as per law: HC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The re-appointment of the vice-chancellor of Calcutta University, which was also challenged in the PIL, has already been set aside by the high court and upheld by the Supreme Court.

Vikram-S opens new doors for India's space programme

Vikram-S opens new doors for India's space programme

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The 6-metre tall launch vehicle Vikram-S is named after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the country's space programme and lifted off at 11.30 am.

8 Tips: How To Stay Healthy In The Heat

8 Tips: How To Stay Healthy In The Heat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of water, natural fruit juices, or vegetable juice every day, suggests Dr Divya Gopal.

'We are becoming a macro image of Pakistan'

'We are becoming a macro image of Pakistan'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'If we go in the same direction as them, we cannot expect a different result from them.' 'Our fall is going to be very swift.' 'Within a decade, we can expect the situation to change for the worse.'

Setback for ISRO as maiden SSLV mission suffers 'data loss'

Setback for ISRO as maiden SSLV mission suffers 'data loss'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

On Sunday morning, in its mission to place an earth observation satellite and students satellite into the low earth orbit, the SSLV-D1/EOS-02 blasted off precisely at 9.18 am amid cloudy skies from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in this spaceport.

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'We are receiving a steady stream of interest from well-established foreign universities.'

Al Qaeda branch claims killing of student in Bangladesh

Al Qaeda branch claims killing of student in Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

This operation was conducted to teach a lesson to the blasphemers of this land whose poisonous tongues are constantly abusing Allah...the religion of Islam and the Messenger...under the pretext of so-called 'freedom of speech', Mufti Abdullah Ashraf, a spokesman for Ansar al-Islam, said in the statement according to SITE Intelligence Group.

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

More than 70 per cent of Indian youth aged between 15 and 29 can't!

'Degree not sole proof of education'

'Degree not sole proof of education'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'A mother, a farmer and cattle owner, all have valuable knowledge, but academia has failed to acknowledge their wisdom.'

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Bengaluru scientists solve mystery behind Odisha's 'black tigers'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

a team led by ecologist Uma Ramakrishnan and her student Vinay Sagar from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, have discovered that the coat colouration and patterning which make the wild cats appear dark boil down to a single mutation

Study Abroad: How To Deal With Rising Costs

Study Abroad: How To Deal With Rising Costs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The rupee depreciation will work in favour of students who are currently studying in the US and plan to secure a job that pays in dollars.

Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its manifesto for the upcoming Nagaland assembly elections, promising a special package for the eastern part of the state and establishment of a board for the holistic development of the region if the party returns to power for the second time in a row.

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Will it promote a CUET-centric coaching culture causing students to focus on the entrance rather than the Class 12th exams?

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

It's not every day that an undergraduate from India wins a scholarship to study at one of the prestigious universities in the world.

India's first private rocket to be launched by Nov 16, will carry 3 payloads

India's first private rocket to be launched by Nov 16, will carry 3 payloads

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

India's first privately developed rocket -- Vikram-S -- is set for launch in a sub-orbital mission with three payloads between November 12 and 16, Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace announced on Tuesday.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

US studies: How to write a research paper

US studies: How to write a research paper

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

A look at writing research papers in US universities. How should you structure your essay? What is a thesis statement? Read on

Cloud a big game changer, says Satya Nadella

Cloud a big game changer, says Satya Nadella

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said there is a tremendous momentum in cloud adoption, as he termed cloud a "big game changer". Nadella, who is currently in India, addressed Microsoft Future Ready Leadership Summit in Mumbai on Tuesday. He is also scheduled to visit Delhi and Bengaluru this week, and will be meeting key customers, startups, developers, educators and students during his India visit.

India keen to take international trade to $2 trn by 2030: Goyal

India keen to take international trade to $2 trn by 2030: Goyal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

India's goods and services exports have already crossed $675 billion in last fiscal year and the country is now aspiring to take international trade to $2 trillion by 2030, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. Interacting with faculty, researchers, and students at the Stanford University here, Goyal also said by the time India would celebrate the 100th anniversary of its independence, it would be a $30 trillion economy. "...by 2047-2050 period, when India would be completing 100 years of Independence, we will be at least a $30 trillion economy on a business as usual scenario and possibly a $35-45 trillion economy if some of the aggressive plans that the government is putting together work well.

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

'Some countries don't welcome Indians'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

'I have to treat patients and there they don't like Indians.' 'The patients don't like me, they are not going to come to me, then what is the point of studying there?'

Byju's brings two-teacher feature to online tutoring

Byju's brings two-teacher feature to online tutoring

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Edtech major Byju's on Thursday introduced a new 'two-teacher' feature for its after-school online tutoring programme - Byju's Classes, a move aimed at delivering better learning experiences and outcomes. The two-teacher advantage offering - which will be available as a separate offering at about Rs 2,500 per month - will see students being taught by one expert teacher who uses strong visuals and storytelling to explain topics in-depth to ensure conceptual clarity. The second teacher will solve instant doubts, paying individual attention and making the sessions interactive and engaging.

ISRO to launch India's first private rocket from Sriharikota on Friday

ISRO to launch India's first private rocket from Sriharikota on Friday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Skyroot Aerospace has become the first private company in India to give wings to the Indian space programme, after the sector was opened to private players by the Centre in 2020.

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'This is a fascinating side to Sonia Gandhi, the way she disarms her opponents.'

Scientists developing chewing gum that could reduce Covid spread

Scientists developing chewing gum that could reduce Covid spread

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The researchers noted that people who are fully vaccinated can still become infected with SARS-CoV-2 and can carry a viral load similar to those who are unvaccinated.

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The home minister said the northeast and the Left-wing extremism-affected areas in the country are tribal-dominated regions and security is a precursor to development there.

'At 57, Shah Rukh is just as energetic as us'

'At 57, Shah Rukh is just as energetic as us'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'We shot the song Zinda Banda for about six days.' 'We were dancing relentlessly for six days to a point when we thought our knees had started making sounds!' 'He was on set, every day, dancing next to us for all those six days.'

Study points to mental disorders up to one year after Covid infection

Study points to mental disorders up to one year after Covid infection

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after the viral infection, according to a US study.

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role'

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role, Omar Sharif for Jackie's Shroff's. The title of Khalnayak was Be Negative then. I had started working on the screenplay with Hollywood writers. And then after three-four months...

Scientists identify new antibody that limits severity of coronavirus

Scientists identify new antibody that limits severity of coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Scientists have identified and tested an antibody that limits the severity of infections from a variety of coronaviruses, including those that cause COVID-19 as well as the SARS illness.

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The Indian nationals, mostly students, research scholars and professionals are working in Indian and international companies in the Chinese province.

IIT alumni are opening their wallets wide to give back despite Covid-19

IIT alumni are opening their wallets wide to give back despite Covid-19

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

While the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur may have attracted among the highest donations by an individual (former student and IndiGo Airlines co-founder Rakesh Gangwal) at Rs 100 crore last week, IITs have largely seen such contributions rise over recent years, despite the Covid pandemic. According to Mahesh Panchagnula, dean, Alumni and Corporate Relations, IIT Madras, in the last five years, the premier institute has raised more than Rs 135 crore under the endowment category of education alone. Despite the pandemic, there has been an increasing trend in endowment funding received at IIT Madras, with an average increase of about 20 per cent year-on-year across the last five years.

Modi raises temple attacks, pro-Khalistan activities with Australian PM

Modi raises temple attacks, pro-Khalistan activities with Australian PM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The matter came up for discussion during their wide-ranging dialogue that was aimed at expanding overall ties.

Hawking's Indian student: 'I knew him from a time he could speak'

Hawking's Indian student: 'I knew him from a time he could speak'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

"He was my teacher, and I knew him from a time when he could speak. Personally it's a huge loss. Hawking is special because he is larger than life," Raychaudhury said.

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'It was Maulana Azad's foresight which created the IITs, UGC, science academies across the country.'

'If the country is not secure, how can Gujarat be secure?'

'If the country is not secure, how can Gujarat be secure?'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'I do not want to get into the number game. This time, the BJP will get unprecedented seats and vote percentage in Gujarat.'

What Will Modi's Scientific Advisor Do?

What Will Modi's Scientific Advisor Do?

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Dr Ajay Kumar Sood will have to complete a task his predecessor started: Getting the government to sign off on a new Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy on which work was begun in 2020.

What The Future Holds For MBAs In India

What The Future Holds For MBAs In India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Will MBA hybrid model be the focus for B-schools? Should B-schools focus on long distance programmes?

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Only the future will tell if Modi can leave his mark on the Ukraine crisis. Nonetheless, it is both a challenge and an opportunity for India's diplomacy, notes Rup Narayan Das.

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Don't look for a volunteering job for money, but as an investment for life, advises management consultant Virender Kapoor.