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In the News (Mon 6 Oct 08)

  
  CSIR FAQ
CSIR followed the recognized legal procedures and proved to the US Patent Office that such use of turmeric in wound healing was clearly the consequence of prior knowledge.
It also participates in and coordinates the biological activities such as profiling of the extract to evaluate anticancer activity (in vitro cytotoxicity), and immunomodulatory and hepatoprotective (both in vivo and in vitro) activities of the samples prepared by the participating institutes.
A number of CSIR laboratories rose above the occasion to offer their scientific and technical skills and resources to mitigate the sufferings of the survivors.
www.csir.res.in /csir/external/heads/csir_faqs.htm   (2270 words)

  
  CSIR User's Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: )
CSIR is a second screen to the CLASS Update screen.
The messages on the report are for the purpose of telling you that our records show that some of the data collected is in error or is missing, and requests that you respond to the messages by making corrections as instructed.
If you are logged onto the CSIR screen and need to make a room and/or time change, you can access the CLASS screen by tabbing into the Act: field and entering CLS and hit return.
opa.vcbf.berkeley.edu /csir/UsersGuide.cfm   (3207 words)

  
 CSIR
CSIR units have responded to the changes in the industrial, economic and trade policies introduced by the Government to successfully integrate the Indian economy in the global scene.
CSIR has continued to play an impressive role in the development of RandD manpower of finest calibre in the country through its scheme of awards of fellowships/associateships and support to extramural RandD schemes in universities and colleges.
CSIR has designed, developed and demonstrated a solar cum agrowaste dryer for reduction of moisture of oil seeds and developed quick-test-kits for detecting toxic materials such as aflatoxin, glucosino lates, erucic acid etc. in oilseeds/oil cakes of groundnut, mustard, rapeseed.
www.hcidhaka.org /indinfo/csir.html   (876 words)

  
 CSIR
As one of the CSIR’s key competency platforms, the core focus of the CSIR Built Environment unit is to support South Africa’s competitive performance and the welfare and quality of life of its people through knowledge-generation for the development of an efficient and globally competitive built environment system.
The CSIR was appointed by the Commonwealth Association of Architects to prepare sustainable development guidelines to enable the approximately 40,000 architects in the Commonwealth to make their contribution to ensuring the sustainability of their projects.
A CSIR research project is investigating the application of natural fibre composites (NFCs) in construction, with the aim of producing construction materials that are non-harmful, recyclable and made from renewable materials, while generating employment across different economic sectors, creating new construction enterprises and using new manufacturing methods.
www.cibworld.nl /website/newsletter/0702/csir.html   (850 words)

  
 the dti/the dti Group of Institutions/Specialist Services/Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945, the CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa.
The CSIR is committed to supporting innovation in South Africa to improve national competitiveness in the global economy.
The CSIR has clients in both the private sector (micro, small, medium and large enterprises; formal and informal), as well as in the public sector (national, provincial and local government).
www.thedti.gov.za /thedti/csir.htm   (519 words)

  
 CSIR-UGC JRF/SRF EXAM DETAILS
However, CSIR reserves the right to determine the place best suited to provide necessary facilities in the area of science and technology in which the awardee is to specialize.
The Fellowship may be terminated by the CSIR on the recommendation of the Supervisor and Head of the Department/Institution.
CSIR may send whenever considered necessary its officers for reviewing the work of the fellows and Associates, inspection of accounts, etc, in Universities/Institutes where the scholars are placed.
www.geocities.com /vinothbiochem/csir.html   (6653 words)

  
 Environment   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is one of the leading research and development, technology and innovation institutions in Africa.
With a track record spanning 60 years, the CSIR is committed to serving the development objectives of South Africa and the region through top skills and by performing research that is relevant and has impact.
With an emphasis on building and transforming human capital, the CSIR plays a key role in ensuring the science and technology competence to address challenges of the future.
csir.co.za /plsql/ptl0002/PTL0002_PGE005_DIVISIONS?DIVISION_NO=1000031   (167 words)

  
 NCL a Snap Shot
CSIR is the largest chain of public-funded RandD institution in the world and has played an important role in the India's socio-economic development.
Established in 1942, CSIR had then defined its functions-promotion, guidance and coordination of scientific and industrial research, and setting up laboratories to spur research and development for the growth of industry.
Besides, CSIR offers solutions to several problems that are uniquely Indian, and has contributes specifically to India's socio-economic transformation.
www.ncl-india.org /aboutncl/organisation_aboutcsir.htm   (396 words)

  
 CSIR
CSIR has introduced a new research fellowship in 2002 for the GATE qualified candidates with BE/ BTech/ BArch/ BPharm degree to pursue research leading to PhD.
After joining as JRF-GATE, the candidate may pursue MTech as a part of PhD programme, where their thesis semester (last semester) should be spent at the CSIR laboratory relating to lab specialization in order to keep the continuity for the PhD programme.
In addition, contingency grant of Rs 20,000/- per annum (calculated on pro rata basis for fraction of a year) is available to each fellowship as per the CSIR guidelines.
csirhrdg.res.in /gate.htm   (553 words)

  
 CSIR - Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa.
CSIR laser physicists have put forward a novel laser concept for the generation of Bessel beams, a class of so called non-diffracting laser beams, which means they can travel very long distances without distortion.
CSIR tuberculosis researcher elected to prestigious European partnership More
www.csir.co.za   (284 words)

  
 CSIR-NML - Time and Frequency Bulletin   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The following measurements are the time differences between the one pulse per second of the CSIR master clock and the 50 Hz pulse of the vertical synchronization signal of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) network referenced to their rubidium oscillator.
The CSIR's Telephone Time Service (TTS) is an electronic time service which is linked to the South African time standard, accurate to 1 millisecond (ms), and available countrywide through the telephone network on a 24 hour per day basis.
This is the schedule of GPS satellites tracking that was implemented at the CSIR (Pretoria) on the 2000-04-03 at 00 h 00 UTC (MJD = 51637).
www.nml.csir.co.za /TFBulletin/200010.html   (838 words)

  
 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India was constituted in 1942 as an autonomous body under the provision of the Registration of Societies Act XXI of 1860.
CSIR has not only provided to the nation a strong scientific base, it has also been helping in creation of a pool of trained SandT manpower through support to research, popularizing science and helping in the inculcation of scientific temper in the country.
The CSIR today has grown into a well-knit and action oriented network of 39-laboratories spread throughout the country with activities ranging from Molecular biology to mining, medicine plants to mechanical engineering, mathematical modeling to metrology, chemicals to coals, aerospace, petroleum, leather processing and so on, during the 60-year journey of CSIR.
www.csio.res.in /about_csir.htm   (626 words)

  
 NOVELL CUSTOMER SHOWCASE: CSIR
Since installing its first network in 1988, the CSIR has made huge investments over the years to enable its divisions to share information.
CSIR is in the process of standardising its network, both hardware and software, in order to reduce its total cost of ownership.
CSIR has purchased ManageWise, the comprehensive management solution that enables one to successfully manage and control an entire network.
www.novell.com /success/csir.html   (562 words)

  
 CSIR User's Guide
CLASS is used to schedule classes, finals, etc. CSIR is used to collect data to report faculty workload and facility utilization.
CSIR is a second screen to the CLASS Update screen.
If you are logged onto the CSIR screen and need to make a room and/or time change, you can access the CLASS screen by tabbing into the Act: field and entering CLS and hit return.
opa.berkeley.edu /csir/UsersGuide.htm   (1707 words)

  
 Commissioner - CSIR   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Geoff Garrett is president of South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an organization that has in recent years undergone major organizational and cultural transformation, driving toward a prime objective as a market-driven provider of technological solutions and information in support of sustainable development and economic growth.
Here he was responsible for international and corporate strategy development and implementation as well as having management responsibility for various CSIR line operating divisions, from aeronautics and manufacturing systems, information technology, and advanced materials, to transport, forestry and food technology.
Before moving to the CSIR in March 1986 as chief director of the then National Institute of Materials Research, he was from 1980, professor of physical and fabrication Metallurgy in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg where, from January 1984, he was head of the department.
www.giic.org /giicafrica/commissioners/csir.html   (199 words)

  
 Class Schedule and Instructional Record (CSIR)
CSIR data is used to determine whether a department is meeting its goals as outlined in individual departmental teaching policies (e.g., number of classes taught per ladder faculty) and for general education requirements (e.g., Reading and Composition courses, American Cultures courses, etc).
Separately, CSIR data is used to keep track of average class size and types of courses taught by individual faculty.
Space utilization data collected through CSIR is annually reported to the Office of the President and impacts resource requests and allocations by OP and the campus related to space.
opa.berkeley.edu /csir/CompleteCsirManual.htm   (1949 words)

  
 The CTO Guide to the ICT
The CSIR fosters and supports industrial and scientific development, either by itself or in partnership with the public and private sectors, to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the people of South Africa.
The CSIR has eight operational units that are responsible for its research, development and implementation activities in order to provide technology solutions and information across a broad range of markets.
CSIR icomtek is the business unit active in the fields of information, communications and space technology.
www.cto-ict.org /index.php?dir=08&sd=20&partner=csir   (312 words)

  
 UGC grants deemed university status to CSIR - NDTV.com - News on UGC grants deemed university status to CSIR
After completing the requirements laid down by the UGC to get the formal university status, CSIR would function like a premier autonomous university giving first hand knowledge to students on the advancement of research in the fields of agriculture, health, energy, rural development, industry and defence, he said.
The CSIR has a countrywide network of 40 laboratories and 80 field centres covering fundamental and applied R&D in all areas of science and technology barring atomic research.
CSIR had last year developed lightweight transport aircraft 'SARAS'.
www.ndtv.com /morenews/showmorestory.asp?slug=CSIR+granted+deemed+university+status+&id=73553   (265 words)

  
 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) — Department: Science and Technology, South Africa
The CSIR’s shareholder is the South African Parliament, held in proxy by the Minister of Science and Technology.
These are new areas of science, which the CSIR explores, that could be unique to local circumstances or be successful internationally and need to be established for local competitiveness.
Regionally and abroad, the CSIR fosters partnerships and a network of clients and partner organisations as part of a global sphere of influence on matters of technology.
www.dst.gov.za /s-t-landscape/public-research-institutions-science-councils/CSIR   (742 words)

  
 'Indian engineers and scientists are terrific'
CSIR, India's largest network of government research laboratories, has 38 laboratories across the country and over 6,000 scientists working in fields like chemistry, biochemistry, space, pharmaceuticals, physics, botanicals, toxicology and microbiology.
Once we identify the areas, we will ask CSIR which four or five of its labs are best suited for this.
I can go to India and one of the CSIR laboratories and source a variety of technologies and people who can help me in problem-solving to complement and supplement our capacity and capability.
in.rediff.com /money/2004/sep/14binter.htm   (1203 words)

  
 Vacancies at CSIR
The role of the CSIR is to conduct research and development as a partner of South African industry, to support quality decision-making in the public and private sectors and to provide technology solutions that improve the quality of life in urban and rural developing communities.
The successful candidate must have qualifications and experience in the appropriate field, demonstrated client and market orientation, negotiating and other skills appropriate to the contract research environment and the ability to inspire and guide colleagues and subordinates.
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer offering attractive salaries and a full range of large-company benefits commensurate with the level of appointment.
www.metla.fi /archive/forest/1994/08/msg00016.html   (565 words)

  
 CSIR - FUTEF
The National Physical Laboratory of India, situated in New Delhi is the maintainer of SI units in India and also calibrates the national standards of weights and measures History of measurement systems in India One of the most ancient texts of...
The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is a pioneer organization in the field of biotechnology and molecular biology in India.
The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is a constituent laboratory of CSIR - the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, an autonomous research organization in India.
futef.com /search?query=cats:[CSIR]   (480 words)

  
 แหล่งเงินทุน CSIR และ TWAS
CSIR of India and TWAS have instituted a number of fellowships for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursure postdoctoral research in newly emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in the Laboratories/Institutes of the CSIR.
The fellowships will be tenable in CSIR Research Laboratories/ Institutes in India, at a monthly stipend of Rs.
CSIR of India and TWAS have instituted a number of fellowships for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue research leading towards Ph.D in newly emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in the Laboratories/Institutes of the CSIR.
www.kmutt.ac.th /organization/Research/Intellect/csir.htm   (583 words)

  
 domain-b.com : Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research or CSIR was established in 1942.
CSIR has world class facilities for testing products and equipment used in pharmaceuticals, engineering, chemical technology, leather and several other industries.
CSIR claims that industrial production based on its technologies in India is worth Rs.30,000 crore.
www.domain-b.com /technology/1999/19990830csir.html   (392 words)

  
 CSIR's fire investigation team in demand - November 2004
In support of knowledge transfer and capacity-building in the fire investigation field, a vehicle fire investigation workshop was hosted by the CSIR in October, in conjunction with the South African Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa.
The team, which included an industrial risk specialist from CSIR Mining Technology, was contracted by the Department of Labour early in September to conduct a scientific investigation into the cause of the explosion at Sasol's Secunda polymer plant, which killed several people and injured more than 140.
In another project, the CSIR, the Paraffin Safety Association of Southern Africa, the SABS and the SA Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators are working together to make recommendations to government on minimum standards for paraffin stoves.
www.buildnet.co.za /akani/2004/nov/07.html   (604 words)

  
 CSIR assists the Construction Industry Development Board in preparing the Construction Industry Status Report - July ...
It is also intended to stimulate reflection on performance and inspire the taking of responsibility to meet the challenges of growing the industry, enhancing delivery processes, improving industry performance and meeting the transformation expectations of the country.
The primary responsibility of the CSIR Boutek researchers was in undertaking the perception survey of industry roleplayers to provide a sound basis for the positions put forward in the final document.
The perception surveys were undertaken in two parts, the first consisting of a series of interviews with major stakeholders to establish the key concerns and issues that the Status Report should address, and the second entailing a perception survey of a large sample of respondents from the major sectors of the industry.
www.buildnet.co.za /akani/2004/jul/03.html   (600 words)

  
 IOL: Rich-poor gap in SA and Lesotho widens - CSIR
The gap between rich and poor is widening with the result that human well-being over a large section of South Africa and Lesotho is now lower than it was in the 1990s.
This emerged from a CSIR study, Ecosystem Services in the Gariep Basin, part of the larger Southern African Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.
The report focused on the Gariep Basin, 665 000 square kilometres that is home to 40 percent of South Africa's population and all of Lesotho's, ranging from destitute communities to industrialised societies.
www.iol.co.za /index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20041102023116882C399828   (650 words)

  
 Computers - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This calculation, performed in December, 1945 through January, 1946 and involving over a million punch cards of data, showed the design then under consideration would fail.
(Many of the most powerful supercomputers available today are also used for nuclear weapons simulations.) The CSIR Mk I, the first Australian stored-program computer, evaluated rainfall patterns for the catchment area of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, a large hydroelectric generation project.
Others were used in cryptanalysis, for example the world's first programmable (though not general-purpose) digital electronic computer, Colossus, built during World War II.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /computers.htm   (3845 words)

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