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Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Modi will arrive in New York on June 20 and will lead the 9th International Yoga Day celebrations at the UN headquarters on June 21.

Are you being phone-snubbed?

Are you being phone-snubbed?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Being 'phubbed' frequently makes the offended parties seek affirmation in the likes and shares of social media. 'We're looking online for what we're not getting offline. It's a vicious cycle,' say researchers.

Diet plan not working? Here's why

Diet plan not working? Here's why

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Instead of creating rules to avoid one's favourite treats, dieters should focus on eating healthy foods that they enjoy.

How your cellphone is ruining your love life

How your cellphone is ruining your love life

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

If you're guilty of phubbing, that is snubbing others by constantly looking at your cellphone, then you may want to change your ways soon as a recent survey confirms that cellphones are damaging romantic relationships and leading to higher levels of depression.

Indian American selected for $250,000 Cherry Teaching Award

Indian American selected for $250,000 Cherry Teaching Award

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

One of the first things Meera Chandrasekhar noticed at Brown University, where she was enrolled in the doctorate program in physics, was that there were just three women and some two dozen men.

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

During the webinar, 'COVID-19: Vaccination and Potential Return to Normalcy - If and When', Dr Hotez, an internationally-recognised physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development, said that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is "India's gift' to the world in combating the virus.

Manipal University Alumni Meet

Manipal University Alumni Meet

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Manipal University organises its first Alumni Meet at the University level covering all the twenty constituent institutions.

How COVID-19 affects your brain

How COVID-19 affects your brain

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'There are different reasons for brain involvement depending on how the virus has entered the body.' 'If the virus enters the brain from the nose, the impairment will be different as opposed to if the virus impairs other organs which in turn impair the brain.' 'If it affects the lungs or heart, there can still be brain changes from secondary effects of reduction in oxygen delivery, or reduction in blood supply to the brain.'

Finding peace, lessons learnt, in Texas

Finding peace, lessons learnt, in Texas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Though Texas was very much a work related stop, I received my opportunity for something similar to peace during my stay there, says N N S Chandra.

Now, a keypad on your forearm!

Now, a keypad on your forearm!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

An international team has come up with such a system, called 'Skinput', which has the ability to detect the ultralow -frequency sound produced by tapping the skin with a finger, and microchip-sized projectors now found in some cellphones, the New Scientist reported.

Project on cattle genome begins

Project on cattle genome begins

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

A multinational cow genome project has been launched that is expected to benefit both \n\nhumans and agriculture

At 30, this Indian-American is a trailblazer

At 30, this Indian-American is a trailblazer

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Indian American student Dr Sandeep Kishore, who was conferred with the 2012 Raymond W Sarber Awards, tells Aziz Haniffa what the award means to him and how he endeavours to bridge the gap between public sciences and public health.

Breast milk compound could fight cancer

Breast milk compound could fight cancer

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

A slight variation of lactoferrin, known as talactoferrin alfa, helps fight lung cancer, according to research by Dr Atul Varadhachary, president and chief operating officer of the Houston-based Agennix.

Study abroad: The best B-Schools

Study abroad: The best B-Schools

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

You want the name of a top foreign B-School to feature on your resume. International education expert Karan Gupta has a few recommendations.