Court query on shielding kids from online exploitation
byNew Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked Facebook and other social networking sites how Indian children could be prevented from…
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Researchers identify anti-cancer amino acid fragment
byLos Angeles, May 22 (IANS) Scientists have identified an amino acid fragment that can be used to halt cancer spread, says a study. By…
Grapefruit nanoparticles can deliver anti-cancer drug: Study
byWashington, May 22 (IANS) Scientists have engineered nanoparticles derived from grapefruit lipids that could be used to deliver anti-cancer and other drugs to tumour…
Microsoft unveils new all-in-one Xbox console
byWashington: Microsoft unveiled a new Xbox console yesterday that represents a major upgrade on the US-market-leading Xbox 360 model. The president of the IT…
China wants cyber security communication with US
byBeijing, May 22 (IANS) China has appealed for communication with the US on cyber security, Xinhua reported Tuesday. While stressing that cyber security was…
AERB signs MoU with Anna University to promote research
byChennai, May 21 (IANS) India’s atomic regulator and city based Anna University Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to promote research in academic institutions…
Steep rise in African researchers seeking Indian fellowships
byNew Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Increasing numbers of African students are keen to study in Indian universities, with a steep rise in African researchers…
Indian IT honcho Phaneesh Murthy sacked for undisclosed relationship
byWashington/Bangalore, May 21 (IANS) Indian tech honcho Phaneesh Murthy was Tuesday sacked as chief executive of US-based software services company iGate Corporation “for not…
Use social media to reach out to youth: Modi
byNew Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Attending his first meeting of the BJP’s parliamentary board after being re-inducted in the central team, Gujarat Chief Minister…
Mediterranean diet component snatches cancer cell’s immortality: Study
byWashington: Scientists have found a compound in foods associated with Mediterranean diet that deprives cancer cells of their immortal nature, says a study. By…