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…
Science
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…
Kashmir train’s trial run through Pir Panjal tunnel successful
bySrinagar: The trial run of a train through the 11.2 km-long tunnel – India’s longest – across the Pir Panjal Mountain range in the Kashmir…
Mermaid child born in Himachal hospital
byMandi: A mother in a government hospital here, earlier in the month, delivered a abnormal child that had mermaid features. However, the child could…
India, Russia sign 10 pacts, progress on nuke front
byNew Delhi: Bolstering their multi-faceted ties, India and Russia Monday signed 10 agreements in diverse areas and made “good progress” in resolving related to the…
Indian-Americans emerge from the shadows (2012 in Retrospect)
byWashington: Prominent in administration, well educated and well-heeled, with their population touching three million, Indian-Americans emerged from the shadows to join politics in large numbers…