Threat of surface Covid transmission increases in winter

Scientists have used virus-like particles to predict how environmental factors affect the survival of the novel coronavirus on surfaces, and found that the COVID-19 virus may remain infectious......

Indian-American gets Utah business award

Sanchaita Datta, chief technology officer, vice president and co-founder of Fatpipe Networks in Salt Lake City, Utah, has won the Young Women's Christian Association's Outstanding Achievement Award......

Trump won't join virtual debate with Biden, calls it 'waste of time'

Donald Trump on Thursday refused to participate in next week's presidential debate with his Democratic challenger Joe Biden, calling it a 'waste of time' after the organisers announced that the......

When a fly stole the show at US VP debate

The first -- and only -- United States vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris is over. It was a far more civil affair than last week's debacle between US President Donald......

Now, 'Poo-Gloos' that can eat all sewage

Scientists have developed a new cheap igloo-shaped, pollution-eating device that can clean up sewage just as effectively as multimillion-dollar treatment facilities.Developed by researchers at the......

Now, a device to guide drivers which way to go

American scientists have developed a new device which they say can help passengers draw the attention of cell phone yakking taxi drivers who often ignore their instructions to turn left or right.......

Coming soon: A mind-reading machine!

Coming soon: A mind-reading machine, say scientists who claim to have discovered a way of translating people's thoughts into words. An international team, led by Prof Bradley Greger of Utah......

'Payday proximity changes consumer behaviour'

Payday proximity means more than awareness of the amount of money in the bank. It actually influences a consumer's motive and behaviour, says a new study led by two Indian-origin researchers.......

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.''He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.' IMAGE: A scene from Against The Tide. In what seems......

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

'Dune deserves all the raves it has been getting.' In an ongoing series, Bollywood talents pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal......

Postcards from the Sundance film festival

The Lunchbox director Ritesh Batra's Masterchef and Oscar and Emmy winner Megan Mylan's After My Garden Grows were among five films that won grants from the Sundance Institute and the Bill &......

What are Priyanka's plans after her wedding?

Will Priyanka start a family? Or does she have some career aces up her sleeve?Longtime Rediff.com contributor Aseem Chhabra, author of Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story Of A Global Bollywood......

Rana, Divse sink National marks

Puneet Rana of Punjab and Mandar Divse of Police set their second national records in swimmingwhile Viraj Patil won his third gold in diving byclaiming one-metre springboardtitle on the penultimate......

Michael Jordan inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

Michael Jordan, considered by many as the greatest basketball player of all time, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday. Jordan joined former San Antonio Spurs center David......

There is no stop to the national anthem controversy in the US...

Trump trying to divide us, cries NBA star LeBron James even as Cowboys, Cardinals link arms amid anthem protests    IMAGE: Cleveland Cavaliers' forward LeBron James has come down hard on......

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday   IMAGE: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after falling during the first half against the North Carolina Tar......