NASA project set to spot huge galaxy clusters
byWashington: Hundreds of billions of solar systems like ours — comprising planets, asteroids and comets — may be residing in our Milky Way galaxy, which…
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Computer Mughals mull newer models for transport, health, education, e-governance
byWaknaghat (Himachal Pradesh): Fast paced developments unfolding in the computing world that have wide applications for human health, mass transport systems, education, data collection,…
US tycoon McAfee applies for asylum in Guatemala
byGuatemala City: US software tycoon John McAfee Wednesday, via his attorney, presented a formal asylum request to Guatemala arguing that he is being “politically persecuted”…
Four Indian Americans named 2013 Marshall Scholars
byWashington: Four Indian Americans are among the recipients of the prestigious Marshall Scholarships, giving them the opportunity to study at a university of their choice…
European bank accounts lose $47 mn in cyberattack
byMadrid: More than 36 million euros ($47 million) were stolen earlier this year from some 30,000 bank accounts in Europe in a cyberattack dubbed “Eurograbber”,…
Indian scientists develop technique to detect genetic variations
byKolkata: In what could help predict one’s susceptibility to various ailments, a new technique to detect genetic variations associated with diseases, including cancer, has been…
Notice to government, Google on anti-Islam film
byNew Delhi: The Delhi High Court today issued notices to the central government and Google India on a plea that videos of the controversial anti-Islam…
Facebook rolls out new messenger app
bySan Francisco: Social networking giant Facebook has rolled out its new messenger app, allowing mobile phone users without Facebook account to sign up the service…
Smartphone Apps to Sense Your Moods!
byWashington: Forget about your smart phone locating the nearest bus stop or restaurant. A new computer programme would enable the gadget to sense your moods…
Now foreigners can register online in Himachal
byShimla: Foreign tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh would now be able to register themselves online with various foreigner registration officers through an interactive police web portal,…