Centre sanctions 4,000cr for national supercomputing policy
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chairman of the Parliamentary standing committee on science, technology and environment Ashwani Kumar said that the Centre has approved the national supercomputing policy that was mooted during his tenure as the UPA’s minister of state for science and technology... read more »
Daily habits of happy people
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act but a habit, according to Greek philosopher Aristotle. The world is changing faster than you can wrap your head around new ideas, but the keys to happiness and success are timeless. Practise visualisation: Keeping your eye on the prize... read more »
Has Ekta Kapoor sued Sunjay Dutt for Rs 1.5 crore?
Problems for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt don’t seem to settle down any soon. According to the latest buzz in B-town, television and film producer Ekta Kapoor has filed a suit against Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt for Rs 1.5 crore, which was given as a signing amount to the actor, for a film... read more »
Synthetic biology key to space exploration
WASHINGTON: Synthetic biology may hold the key to manned space exploration of the Moon and Mars, say scientists. Researchers have found that biomanufacturing based on microbes could make travel to and settlement of extraterrestrial locations more practical and bearable. Researchers from Lawrence... read more »
One World Trade Centre opens for business
NEW YORK, Nov 4 – One World Trade Centre, America’s tallest building, on Monday welcomed its first tenants, publishing group Conde Nast, in a symbolic moment 13 years after the 9/11... read more »
At least 24 dead as migrant boat sinks in Turkish straits
At least two dozen migrants lost their lives today when a boat sank near Istanbul in northern Turkey, sparking a major air and sea rescue operation. Turkish rescue authorities were called... read more »
Delhi L-G Jung recommends dissolution of assembly, fresh elections likely in Jan-Feb
L-G Jung made the recommendation in a report on the latest political situation submitted to the President. Jung had held meetings with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress and... read more »
Boxing legend Mohammad Ali’s doctor plays down fears concerning boxing legend’...
American boxing legend Mohammad Ali’s doctor has reportedly played down fears concerning the former world heavyweight champion’s health. 72-year-old Ali has had... read more »
Fortunate that we have three opening options now: Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan feels that Team India is “fortunate” that they have three options for the opening slot in him, Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma, which will help in gaining the much-needed... read more »
