News for '-university-of-minnesota'

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

James became a leading voice in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

Are Indian students shunning US business schools?

Are Indian students shunning US business schools?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Decline in high-quality applicants from India into US business PhD courses.

India's first smog tower inaugurated in Delhi

India's first smog tower inaugurated in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated the 'country's first smog tower' at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Monday and said it will prove to be a milestone and many such structures can be installed in the city if the pilot project yields results.

India's first smog tower fails to give breathable air to Delhiites

India's first smog tower fails to give breathable air to Delhiites

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The 24-metre-high air purifier recorded a PM2.5 concentration of 642 micrograms per cubic metre at the inlet and 453 micrograms per cubic metre at the outlet.

Indian-American Mala Adiga appointed Jill Biden's policy director

Indian-American Mala Adiga appointed Jill Biden's policy director

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Adiga was a senior adviser to Jill and senior policy adviser for Biden's 2020 campaign. She previously worked for the Biden Foundation as director for higher education and military families.

Does casual sex impact the young adult psyche?

Does casual sex impact the young adult psyche?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

According to a new study, casual sex does not cause emotional or psychological damage in young people. Do you agree?

Insulin-producing pig cells: A cure for diabetes?

Insulin-producing pig cells: A cure for diabetes?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Research has revealed that a pig's insulin-producing cells may help cure diabetes in humans.

Discovery could treat spinal injuries, Parkinson's

Discovery could treat spinal injuries, Parkinson's

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Researchers have discovered that the human nervous system has its 'unit burst generator' to control rhythmic movements such as walking, a breakthrough which they claim could soon lead to treatments for spinal cord injuries and Parkinson's disease. The researchers targeted the segmented leech for their study as they have fewer and larger neurons, making them easier to analyse.

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

In a rare honour, the United States has named a mountain in Antarctica after eminent Indian-American scientist Akhouri Sinha whose pioneering biological research expedition has provided vital data about animal populations.

Why breakfast is good for teens

Why breakfast is good for teens

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

The research has found that daily breakfast eaters consumed a healthier diet and were more physically active as compared to the breakfast skippers during adolescence, and that a daily healthy breakfast may avoid overeating later in the day.

Healthy, regular breakfast helps prevent obesity

Healthy, regular breakfast helps prevent obesity

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Eating healthy breakfast daily may help adolescents avoid overeating later in the day and might help disrupt unhealthy eating patterns.

American University to have an Indian centre

American University to have an Indian centre

Rediff.com12 May 2007

An Indian Centre will be established at the prestigious University of Minnesota, even though the proposal for it had met some initial problems.

Now, a drug to prolong sex

Now, a drug to prolong sex

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

University of Minnesota researchers found taking the drug increases the average duration of sex from less than a minute to three minutes 19 seconds.

US: India centre sought in Minnesota varsity

US: India centre sought in Minnesota varsity

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

'Part of the University's mission is to be of service to the state and having this centre devoted to building our state's cultural and economic relationship with India is consistent with that mission,' he said.

US Bill to set up India unit at Minnesota varsity

US Bill to set up India unit at Minnesota varsity

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The US State of Minnesota has adopted a higher education finance Bill that includes a provision of $150,000 for funding establishment of an Indian Center at the University of Minnesota to foster understanding of India's history and culture.

Government appoints Ajay Bhushan Pandey as UIDAI chief

Government appoints Ajay Bhushan Pandey as UIDAI chief

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Pandey is a Maharashtra cadre IAS officer of 1984 batch.

Career diplomat tipped to replace Blackwill

Career diplomat tipped to replace Blackwill

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

US career diplomat Jeffrey Davidow is likely to be the next ambassador to India in place of Robert Blackwill, who recently resigned to pursue academics at the Harvard University, sources said.

Indian-American community leader dies

Indian-American community leader dies

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

Kunal Kamran participated in the Geeta Asharam movement.

How do I deal with jet lag

How do I deal with jet lag

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Indian students answer your questions on life abroad.

How to become a creative genius

How to become a creative genius

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Have a messy desk!

How to get an international engineering degree

How to get an international engineering degree

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The ICAS, a unique twinning programme, allows students to choose from international universities from USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and France.

Red wine may be harmful for pregnant women

Red wine may be harmful for pregnant women

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

A round up of all the health news from around the world.

The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

'If anything happens to me, IB and government are responsible'

'If anything happens to me, IB and government are responsible'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Anti-nuclear activist S P Udayakumar, who has been called a threat to the economic security of India by the Intelligence Bureau, speaks to A Ganesh Nadar.

I Am Bihar: 'No one in my family knows what IIT is'

I Am Bihar: 'No one in my family knows what IIT is'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Their families are poor and do not know what IIT is but their sons dream of IIT and working for ISRO and NASA one day. One man is helping them towards their dream. As Bihar goes to the polls, Archana Masih salutes its greatest success story.

'We assist to bankrupt ideology of violent extremism everywhere'

'We assist to bankrupt ideology of violent extremism everywhere'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

In his penultimate State of the Union address, Barack Obama said that the economy is improving.