News for 'us-studies'

US studies: 'You are a better person by the end!'

US studies: 'You are a better person by the end!'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Aadhan Aazhi, former US student, describes life at his US university. He gives advice about spending money, adjusting and settling in to campus life.

US studies: What to bring and what to leave behind

US studies: What to bring and what to leave behind

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

Current and former US students talk about what to bring to your foreign university and what to leave at home. Also contains the official recommendations of the US government.

US studies: 'One of the best decisions of my life'

US studies: 'One of the best decisions of my life'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Kanchana Suggu, former US student, describes her life in the United States. She touches on employment opportuntities, adjusting to a new country and working on-campus.

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.

THIS is the number of students India sent to the US

THIS is the number of students India sent to the US

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

With 202,014 students, India sends the second largest number of foreign students to the United States, a report said.

China finally congratulates Biden, Harris

China finally congratulates Biden, Harris

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

China initially hesitated to congratulate Biden, a Democrat, after Republican incumbent President Donald Trump refused to concede.

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly.'

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The women who inspired them...

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

E-cigarettes: The damage is worse than you think!

E-cigarettes: The damage is worse than you think!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

E-cigarettes pose a huge health risk to users, who more often than not are adolescents and young adults

CEOs with large signs likely to be narcissistic: study

CEOs with large signs likely to be narcissistic: study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

They also tend to get the highest compensation.

'Age no bar' for bagging a new job: Survey

'Age no bar' for bagging a new job: Survey

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

According to a new US study, hiring managers are three times as likely to hire mature workers, ages 50 and above, as they are to hire Generation Y, those born between 1981 and 2000.

75% workers refuse to work for cos with bad repute

75% workers refuse to work for cos with bad repute

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Corporate Responsibility Magazine in a survey of more than 1,000 adults over the age of 19 in the US found that 75 per cent of workers would not work for a company with bad reputation even if they were unemployed.

All about the 'coregasm' or exercise orgasm

All about the 'coregasm' or exercise orgasm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

For some women a workout can have an enjoyable side-effect -- it gives them an orgasm.

One in 4 kids sexually harassed by friends online

One in 4 kids sexually harassed by friends online

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Watch out -- your child's closest friends might be abusing him online.

Our nukes are safe, well-guarded: Gilani

Our nukes are safe, well-guarded: Gilani

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Hours after a US study warned of a "very real possibility" that deadly warheads could be stolen by extremists singling out Pakistan as a likely source, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday that his country's "nuclear weapons are safe and well-guarded".

Know more about these tax deductions

Know more about these tax deductions

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Would you like to save some tax money? Have you made use of all the tax deductions that the law provides? There may be eligible deductions in many of the expenses that you incur.

UAE court to hear Indians' appeal on May 19

UAE court to hear Indians' appeal on May 19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2010

The case of 17 Indians, sentenced to death for murdering a Pakistani national in Sharjah, will be heard by a UAE appellate court on May 19, the lawyer handling the case on behalf of the Indian consulate has said."We filed the appeal on Wednesday (April 8) and are awaiting the full file for defense which will help us study the entire case," said Bindu Suresh Chettur.

Study US: 'Visa interview should not scare you'

Study US: 'Visa interview should not scare you'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

The visa process is a mere formality if you are financially sound with good English and academic scores.

Meet the Opposition's grand marshall in the Rajya Sabha

Meet the Opposition's grand marshall in the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Despite the Congress having nearly four times as many members in the Rajya Sabha as the TMC (48 to 13), Derek O'Brien has been informally leading the coordination of Opposition parties, rallying other parties to demand a discussion on electoral reforms and to protest the government's disinvestment plans, report Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan.

Heading to a US university?

Heading to a US university?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

United States Education Foundation in India offers a programme in New Delhi for prospective students.

$100 billion: The value Indian Inc creates for US

$100 billion: The value Indian Inc creates for US

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

In the last two years, foreign direct investment from India into the United States has grown more than the FDI from the US into India, excluding portfolio investments, Indian Ambassador to the US Meera Shankar said recently.

Leaving for a US university?

Leaving for a US university?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Pre-departure orientation programme for students and parents regarding US studies.

Smoking causes sleep disturbances: Study

Smoking causes sleep disturbances: Study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The research by Naresh M Punjabi of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, has revealed that smokers are four times as likely as nonsmokers to report feeling tired after a nights sleep. The study, appearing in the February issue of CHEST, the reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, showed that smokers spend less time in deep sleep and more time in light sleep than non-smokers.

Study US: 'Homesickness hits you in the face'

Study US: 'Homesickness hits you in the face'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

What will your first night in the US be like? What are the things you must know before you leave? Indian students who have gone abroad provide the answer.

'Company sponsorship is required for H1B visa'

'Company sponsorship is required for H1B visa'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Dr Arun Vakil discusses US tourist visas, study visa and various work visas. He also details the procedure for using Visa Facilitation Services.

186,267 Indian students study in the US

186,267 Indian students study in the US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

186,267 Indian students were studying in the US in 2016-2017.

Govt may ban diabetes drugs if found harmful

Govt may ban diabetes drugs if found harmful

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

The medicines are sold in India as Windia and Pioglar and many drug companies manufacture them.

How our liberals have been working for Modi

How our liberals have been working for Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'The Indian Right can afford to be rigid; but as liberals, our position has to be one of constant evolution, or else death awaits us,' argues Sreehari Nair.

Want to reduce stress? Eat pistachios

Want to reduce stress? Eat pistachios

Rediff.com3 May 2007

"The relaxation of blood vessels after the 3-ounce pistachio diet likely reduced the workload on the heart," says Dr Sheila G West.

15 financial problems at a glance!

15 financial problems at a glance!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Here's a look at 15 financial problems that you must have encountered in your life. Do you know how to overcome them and become wealthy? If yes, then we would love to hear from you.

Top criteria for education abroad

Top criteria for education abroad

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Dr Arun Vakil, US visa expert, passes away

Dr Arun Vakil, US visa expert, passes away

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Dr Vakil, a US visa expert, had been a regular contributor to Get Ahead and hosted a number of chats with our readers.

BAE silent on talk of Indian venture

BAE silent on talk of Indian venture

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

The state-owned Indian company is already making 42 Hawks under licence in Bangalore as part of an pound 800m order to supply the Indian air force with 66 fighter trainers and train its pilots.

Where to start? US student visa preparations

Where to start? US student visa preparations

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

US student visa preparation can be a daunting task to those unfamiliar with the process. Here's how to do it right.

Rahul meets Congress leaders to chalk out strategy on GST

Rahul meets Congress leaders to chalk out strategy on GST

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The vice president met Leader of the party in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, P Chidambaram and Deputy Leader of the party in Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma, among others and discussed various points regarding the key tax reform legislation.

Beware: Beer-bellies are dangerous

Beware: Beer-bellies are dangerous

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

The study also showed that waistline may be a better measure of health than the Body Mass Index measurement, as a gauge of weight in relation to height

YOUR Rs 25 lakh crore debt has RBI worried! Here's why

YOUR Rs 25 lakh crore debt has RBI worried! Here's why

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

In the past three years, personal loans have grown at twice the rate of growth in personal disposable income, leading to a steady rise in household indebtedness. At the end of March this year, Indians owed Rs 25.2 lakh crore to banks and listed non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), up 65 per cent in the past three years.

Never forget the Heroes of Rezang La

Never forget the Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

'Why isn't the story of the valiant 13th Kumaon a part of every child's textbooks?' 'Why have we let these brave men die unwept, unmourned, and unsung?' asks Rajeev Srinivasan.