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India not to ban BlackBerry services: RIM

India not to ban BlackBerry services: RIM

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

The Canadian smartphone maker has over 1.5 million customers in India.

Interested in film & TV? Get certified!

Interested in film & TV? Get certified!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

The Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata invites applications for admission to the three-year postgraduate diploma course (full-time) for the session 2008-2011.

Sheela Bhatt speaks to Professor Dipankar Gupta

Sheela Bhatt speaks to Professor Dipankar Gupta

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

'In India wherever there are equals, we can't function. We are like a joint family where when the father dies the brothers quarrel and kill each other. What is going on in the BJP is similar,' says Professor Dipankar Gupta.

Vote: The hottest Miss Universe of the decade!

Vote: The hottest Miss Universe of the decade!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

The Miss Universe pageant last week saw Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete crowned the winner for 2010. We take a look at past title-holders and invite you to let us know who you think was the best of the decade!

Companies may be allowed to set up universities

Companies may be allowed to set up universities

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

These non-profit multi-disciplinary institutions will have to be registered under Section 25 of Companies Act.

Obama ends Pak veto over India in Afghanistan

Obama ends Pak veto over India in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

United States President Barack Obama has ended years of 'veto power' wielded by Pakistan in Afghanistan over India's active involvement in the country post-Taliban, a US expert on South Asia has said. Because of Pakistan's stiff resistance and opposition to involve India in any way in Afghanistan that the Bush administration was literally prevented to take any move to include New Delhi as part of its regional strategy on Afghanistan, said Deepa Ollapally.

Radioactive Cobalt-60 traced to Delhi University

Radioactive Cobalt-60 traced to Delhi University

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

The origin of radioactive Cobalt-60 found in west Delhi's Mayapuri, which led to the death of one person, has been traced to Delhi University's Chemistry Department where it was lying unused since the last 25 years.

Salim says it will execute Bengal projects

Salim says it will execute Bengal projects

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

NRI businessman Prasoon Mukherjee, chairman, Universal Success Enterprises, said that the West Bengal chief minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was briefed about the status of the projects in the state. Universal Success is also investing in the projects. The main projects were the housing project under Kolkata West International City, the chemical hub of NKID, the power project of Universal Success and the motorcycle project to be undertaken by Mahabharat Motors.

Want a degree in Panchakarma - Ayurveda?

Want a degree in Panchakarma - Ayurveda?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Manipal University announces admissions to PG course Panchakarma, a type of Ayurveda

Boosting staff self-esteem may backfire

Boosting staff self-esteem may backfire

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

According to the study, which is set to be published in the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, some types of positive feedback actually can escalate perceived threats to the ego and increase the need to prove that a questionable decision was the right one. The research at the American Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the London Business School conducted this study.

Admissions open to Manipal University for 2008

Admissions open to Manipal University for 2008

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

The university opens admissions to courses for the year 2008.

The QS World Grad School & QS World MBA Tour

The QS World Grad School & QS World MBA Tour

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The QS World Grad School Tour offers an opportunity for potential graduate candidates to meet admissions officers of the world's top universities.

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The jury trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the now shutdown Tri-Valley University in California, began on March 3.

Suspected collarbone fracture for Armstrong

Suspected collarbone fracture for Armstrong

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong crashed on the first stage of Spain's Vuelta Castilla y Leon on Monday and was taken to hospital with a suspected collarbone fracture, organisers said.

Cup of black tea may help fight bio-terrorism

Cup of black tea may help fight bio-terrorism

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Anthrax, a potentially fatal human disease is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. A very serious and rapidly progressing form of the disease occurs when bacterial spores are inhaled making anthrax a potent threat when used as a biological warfare agent. The new study, conducted by an international team of researchers from Cardiff University and University of Maryland, has revealed how the humble cup of tea could well be an antidote to Anthrax.

M.Tech in Coastal Management offered in TN

M.Tech in Coastal Management offered in TN

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Anna University is offering a two-year programme in Coastal Management for the 2007-2008 academic year.

Another row over sketches in M S University

Another row over sketches in M S University

Rediff.com25 May 2007

The sketches seem to be the handiwork of persons wanting to vitiate the atmosphere in the city and investigations will expose it, Police Commissioner P C Thakur said.

Kalam conferred Honourary Doctorate of Science

Kalam conferred Honourary Doctorate of Science

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam has been conferred with a Honourary Doctorate of Science by the University of Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom in recognition of his eminence in the international community as a scientist, educationist and statesman. This is the 33rd Honourary Doctorate received by Kalam from Indian and foreign universities.

Sociologist G Nanjundappa dead

Sociologist G Nanjundappa dead

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Known throughout the Cal State Fullerton campus as Nanjun, the sociology professor had served the past 12 years (six terms) as president of the CSUF chapter of the California Faculty Association and member of the CFA Chapter President's Council.

Georgia Tech campus to come up in Andhra

Georgia Tech campus to come up in Andhra

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

With regard to faculty requirements at its proposed campuses in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, he said the faculty from Georgia Tech would take care of the teaching requirements in the initial years.

Jeevan Abichandani a Hero of Chemistry

Jeevan Abichandani a Hero of Chemistry

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Dr Jeevan S Abichandani, research and development manager at Univation, an ExxonMobil joint venture, was honored by the American Chemical Society as a 2007 Hero of Chemistry.

Best of the Week: Dec 18-24

Best of the Week: Dec 18-24

Rediff.com25 Dec 2004

The most interesting news and features on rediff.com.

Jaitley's contributions to public life will be remembered forever: Sonia

Jaitley's contributions to public life will be remembered forever: Sonia

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Gandhi expressed deep pain and distress at the passing away of Jaitley.

Rajasthan: Bhojan mantra in youth hostels

Rajasthan: Bhojan mantra in youth hostels

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Although no formal order was issued, the mantra was made compulsory informally.

Need money to study abroad?

Need money to study abroad?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The K C Mahindra Education Trust invites applications from those pursuing post graduate studies abroad in various fields.

How to write a winning SOP

How to write a winning SOP

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

FM urged to replace minimum support price

FM urged to replace minimum support price

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Agriculture experts on Tuesday asked Finance Minister P Chidambaram to consider replacing the system of Minimum Support Price with Remunerative Prices and Participatory Price Insurance Scheme and to provide capital subsidy to build water storage pits

Want to study in Australia?

Want to study in Australia?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

Select Australian universities will hold interviews to induct students at the Planet Group office, Secunderabad.

UK commits Rs 1555 cr for education in India

UK commits Rs 1555 cr for education in India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

"About 190 mn pounds would be given as grant for the project over the next four years to support the SSA in meeting the challenge of educating all children," British Minister for International Development Gareth Thomas told reporters in New Delhi.

Do you 'heart' e-texts?

Do you 'heart' e-texts?

Rediff.com24 May 2005

PhD in Agricultural sciences

PhD in Agricultural sciences

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Applications are invited for admission to PhD programmes in the various disciplines of Agricultural Sciences.

Suicide at 9/11 site

Suicide at 9/11 site

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Andrew Veal, 25, was apparently distraught over President George Bush's re-election, said police.

'Selective Genocide'

'Selective Genocide'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

How to pick the best engineering stream

How to pick the best engineering stream

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

In an online chat, career counsellor Amit Bansal shared crucial career advice with readers on how to pick the right stream and college to study engineering.

Tri-Valley case: Founder of 'sham' university gets 16 years

Tri-Valley case: Founder of 'sham' university gets 16 years

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The founder of the California-based Tri-Valley University, who destroyed the academic careers of several hundred Indian students in the United States, has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for running a sham university that served as a front for an immigration scam.

Masked men unleash violence on JNU campus; 28 injured

Masked men unleash violence on JNU campus; 28 injured

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Eyewitnesses alleged the attackers entered the premises when a meeting was being held by JNU Teachers' Association on the issue of violence on campus and assaulted students and professors.

How to become a communications expert

How to become a communications expert

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

In an online chat with readers, Prof Ujjwal Chowdhary from Edutainment offered tips on pursuing a career in media, design and communication.

Want to study abroad? Read this first

Want to study abroad? Read this first

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.