Increase PCR vans, banish tinted glass, court tells police
byNew Delhi (IANS) The Delhi High Court today told Delhi Police to urgently increase the number of Police Control Room (PCR) vans and remove all…
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‘China cracking down on Tibetans’ satellite equipment’
byDharamsala (IANS) China has launched a crackdown on the satellite equipment used by Tibetans, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said here today. “The move is…
Galaxy may host 17 bn Earth-size planets
byWashington (IANS) At least 17 billion Earth-size planets may inhabit the Milky Way galaxy, RIA Novosti reported citing a new study by US astronomers. According…
Kilogram now weighs heavier!
byLondon: The humble kilogram – the standard measure of weighing – has become heavier, according to experts from a British university. The original kilogram is…
India must do more in innovative materials search: Scientist
byKolkata (IANS) A lot remains to be done by India in the area of search for innovative materials to achieve international recognition, said a leading…
India, Pakistan cricket teams on one pitch to ‘bowl out polio’
byNew Delhi: In an innovative move towards polio eradication, the Indian and Pakistan cricket teams, though fierce rivals on the field, will be united in…
Direct 2nd semester admissions at PTU to benefit students – Kataria
byShimla: To open up another window for admissions to professional courses in a year, Punjab Technical University has permitted direct admission to second semester…
Take science to people, win another Nobel: Pranab to scientists
byKolkata: President Pranab Mukherjee today asked scientists to help spread the scientific culture among people and urged them to win another Nobel for India soon….
Internet turns 30
byLondon: The Internet, a revolutionary communications system used daily by billions of people the world over, turned 30 today. The computer network officially began functioning…
Pakistan issues orders to reopen YouTube
byIslamabad: Pakistan today decided to reopen video-sharing website YouTube, which was blocked in September following the release of a movie termed blasphemous to Islam, an…