Better service delivery: Converting confusion to coordination
byNew Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Planning Commission will on Friday launch a unique initiative to help promote coordination and improve the delivery of…
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Google lets users plan for data after death
byWashington, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Most people hope to go to heaven when they die, but they don’t want all of their online information…
High-tech body scanner gives shoppers a custom fit
byWashington, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Imagine being able to try on 10 different pairs of jeans in 10 seconds. Now, imagine they all fit….
World’s oldest harbour, hieroglyphic papyri found
byCairo, April 13 (IANS/AKI) A team of archaeologists in Egypt has unearthed what are believed to be the world’s most ancient harbour and a…
Many Russians expect contact with aliens
byMoscow, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Almost one in four Russians (23 percent) expect the human race to be contacted by representatives of an alien…
Russia must catch up in space exploration, says Putin
byMoscow, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia must catch up with other space powers in deep space exploration, and higher priority should be given to…
Infosys to trim hiring in 2013-14
byBangalore, April 12 (IANS) Reeling under flat revenue growth and bleak outlook, Indian IT giant Infosys will go slow on hiring this fiscal (2013-14)…
US visa over-subscription may impact Infosys at onsite
byBangalore, April 12 (IANS) Oversubscription for US H1-B visas is likely to impact Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd as it would have to hire…
Aadhaar ID, gains and pains
byShimla: Sudden realization about welfare and subsidy schemes to be linked to Aadhaar card has turned up skeptics at registration counters, lately, but a…
Now enjoy IPL game on mobile
byNew Delhi, April 12 (IANS) As the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) gets into its momentum, Disney UTV’s Indiagames has launched a…