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Everything you need to know about Govt.college Of Technology: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Beliefs about causes of obesity could affect weight and eating behaviour

June 19, 2013 at 2:29 PM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): Scientists including an Indian researcher have suggested that whether a person believes that his or her obesity was caused by overeating or by lack of exercise predicts their actual body mass.

Fifty Shades of Grey 'not even sexy, ' says Barbara Bradford

June 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, June 19 (ANI): Barbara Taylor Bradford, the Publishing guru, has slammed the popular erotic novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and called it an "awful book".

TCS holds camp in US for science, maths students

June 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Washington, June 18 (IANS) India's leading IT services, Tata Consultancy Services, held its goIT summer camp programme in the Cincinnati area exposing students to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related career paths.

IIT-ian becomes dean of top Singapore business school

June 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Singapore, June 18 (IANS) Ravi Kumar, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology -Madras (IIT-M), has been appointed dean of the Nanyang Business School (NBS) in Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU), it was announced Tuesday.

New software helps 'overcome social phobias through virtual conversation'

June 18, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Melbourne, June 18 (ANI): The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is building new software to coach people on how to interact with others in social situations.

Delhi government to open Sanskrit library to explore the language

June 18, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Delhi government is to establish a library, which will be completely dedicated to Sanskrit, and it will be helpful for the persons and scholars who have been interested in Sanskrit languages and creation of the book in the same languages.

Big security data claims businesses unable to use power to ward off threats: McAfee Study

June 18, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Mumbai, June 18 (ANI-Business Wire India): McAfee today released a study revealing how organizations around the world are unable to harness the power of big data for security purposes.

China builds world's fastest supercomputer

June 18, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Beijing, June 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese scientists have once again built the world's fastest supercomputer, capable of performing 33.86 quadrillion operations per second, surpassing the U.S. Titan supercomputer.

China builds world's fastest supercomputer Tianhe-2

June 17, 2013 at 5:42 PM

In another technological advancement, China on Monday announced to have built the fastest supercomputer of World with a capacity of performing 33.86 quadrillion operations per second. Prior to this, the fastest supercomputer in World was the US Titan supercomputer.

Beijing begins military recruitment of college students

June 17, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Beijing, June 17 (IANS) More than 1,000 representatives from over 30 universities in Beijing Monday joined in a ceremony held to mark the start of the military recruitment of college students.

China builds world's fastest supercomputer

June 17, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Beijing, June 17 (IANS) China Monday announced that it has built the world's fastest supercomputer which is capable of performing 33.86 quadrillion operations per second, surpassing the US Titan supercomputer.

NIT Agartala to confer D.Sc on CERN chief

June 17, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Agartala, June 17 (IANS) National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala will confer an honorary Doctor of Science degree on CERN Director General Rolf-Dieter Heuer and eminent scientist Bikash Sinha later this week, an official said Monday.

Samson's elevation in U-19 team brings joy to family

June 16, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 16 (IANS) Eighteen-year-old Sanju Samson's selection as the vice-captain of the India Under-19 cricket team to tour Australia has been greeted with a lot of happiness at his home here.

Sam Pitroda says Gujarat yet to make a mark in technology

June 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister's advisor Sam Pitroda on Sunday said that Gujarat is yet to make mark in the sphere of human resource and education and does not match the standards of developed cities in the technology sector.

Four-year programme brings DU at par with global universities

June 16, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) International students who have come to study at Delhi University have hailed the transition to the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP), saying it helps meet global standards of education and bring DU at par with global varsities.

Google pledges to donate 5 mln dollars to charities to rid web of child porn

June 16, 2013 at 10:52 AM

London, June 16 (ANI): Technology giant Google has reportedly vowed to spend a whopping five million dollars to remove child pornography and abuse from the web through 'hashing' technology depicting each picture with a web 'fingerprint' that can be identified and eliminated.

'Harry Potter' credited with turning Millennial Generation 'moderate'

June 16, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, June 16 (ANI): A political science professor has suggested that 'Harry Potter' series' influence on the Millennial Generation (1982-2002) could extend far beyond the fantasy world of Hogwarts and wizardry.

India, Britain ink pact on technical cooperation in health

June 15, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India and Brittain have signed an agreement on strategic and technical cooperation in the health sector.

'Fukrey' - intelligently funny! (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ***)

June 15, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Film: "Fukrey"; Cast: Pulkit Samrat, Richa Chadda, Manjot Singh, Ali Fazal, Varun Sharma, Vishakha Singh, Priya Anand and Pankaj Tripathi; Director: Mrigdeep Singh Lamba; Rating: ***

How stellar-mass black holes produce higher-energy light

June 15, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, June 15 (ANI): A NASA-led study has confirmed long-held suspicions about how stellar-mass black holes produce their highest-energy light.

Fujitsu displays "Fujitsu Cloud Initiative" at Interop Tokyo 2013

June 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Tokyo, June 14 (ANI): Fujitsu, a leading Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company of Japan, has announced a new system of cloud products and services group called "Fujitsu Cloud Initiative" at a recently held Interop exhibition at Chiba city near Tokyo.

Here's a college where every student fails! (The Funny Side)

June 14, 2013 at 10:28 AM

There are few things more stressful than waiting for exam results, hoping and praying that you get the grades you desperately want: an "F" in every subject. Please please please please!

Material made of clay and papaya seeds could provide cheap clean water

June 13, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): An inexpensive new material made of clay and papaya seeds removes harmful metals from water and could lower the cost of providing clean water to millions of people in the developing world.

Infants show sympathy for victims of aggression

June 13, 2013 at 2:37 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): Infants as young as ten months old express sympathy for others in distress in non-verbal ways, according to a new research.

Cheetah rarely uses its top speed for hunting

June 13, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, June 13 (ANI): A new study has found that the fastest animal on land rarely uses its top speed to capture prey.

Five Indians arrested in Saudi Arabia

June 12, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Dubai, June 12 (IANS) As part of the Saudi Arabian government's crackdown on people making unauthorised cheap calls on the internet, five Indians have been arrested in that country for selling internet telephone cards, Arab News reported Wednesday.

New smart contact lens crammed with Google Glass-like tech

June 12, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): Researchers have created a Google Glass-like device on a contact lens.

People who post status updates frequently on Facebook claimed to be narcissists

June 12, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): A new study has linked social media to narcissism.

Technology, capital intensive interventions have potential to give new lease of life to matured oil

June 12, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Petroleum Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily has said that technology and capital intensive interventions have the potential to give new lease of life to the matured fields and improving recovery factor.

People who play video games really do see more

June 12, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): A new study has revealed that hours spent at the video gaming console not only train a player's hands to work the buttons on the controller, they probably also train the brain to make better and faster use of visual input.

US student falls to death in Rome river

June 12, 2013 at 7:24 AM

Rome, June 12 (IANS/AKI) A 21-year-old American college student died in the Italian capital when he apparently lost his footing and fell almost 20 metres onto the Tiber river's stone embankment.

Space-age underwater hotel to be built in Maldives

June 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): A luxury underwater hotel is set to be built on the remote and postcard perfect tropical island of Kuredhivaru in the Maldive Islands, with the National Ministry of Tourism giving the green signal to the ambitious plan last week.

Females play key role in determining paternity in fruit flies

June 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, June 11 (ANI): Biologists have found that female fruit flies play a larger role in determining paternity than previously thought.

Soon! Breathalyzer to detect and monitor diabetes

June 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): Chemists at the University of Pittsburgh have demonstrated a sensor technology that could significantly simplify the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes through breath analysis alone.

Delhi is the highest in per capital power consumption: Kiran Walia

June 11, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Minister of Social Welfare, Women & Child Development and Education, Govt. of Delhi Prof. Kiran Walia has said that government is committed for the development of city and turned into a world-class city.

Delhi institute to become technical university

June 10, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The Delhi government Monday decided to grant the Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology the status of a university, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said here.

Shakira finds motherhood relaxing

June 9, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Washington, June 9 (ANI): Shakira, who welcomed her first child with Spanish football star Gerard Pique in January, has revealed that motherhood relaxes her.

19.7 percent students in Pakistan smoke sheesha: Study

June 9, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Islamabad, June 9 (ANI): 19.7 percent of students from college and universities in Pakistan smoke sheesha, a study has revealed.

Nebraska woman took nude photos to get back at Catholic School

June 9, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Washington, June 9 (ANI): A Nebraska woman is facing charges after she bares it all at her former high school.

Microsoft enters Myanmar market

June 9, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Yangon, June 9 (IANS) Software giant Microsoft has officially announced its entry in Myanmar, partnering with Myanmar Information Technology Pte Ltd., state media reported Sunday.

UK teen takes 24,000-mile road trip to raise funds for injured troops

June 9, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Washington, June 9 (ANI): A UK based teen has taken upon himself to raise money and awareness for the wounded troops and their families.

Five killed in California shooting rampage (Third Lead)

June 8, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Washington, June 8 (IANS) A gunman, clad in black tactical gear and carrying an automatic rifle, killed four people in Santa Monica College in California, just a 10-minute drive away from a place where US President Barack Obama was for a fundraiser. The gunman was later killed by police.

Five killed in California shooting rampage

June 8, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Washington, June 8 (IANS) A gunman, clad in black tactical gear and carrying an automatic rifle, killed four people in Santa Monica College in California, authorities said Saturday. Police later shot and killed the gunman.

13 lakh voters removed from Delhi rolls

June 8, 2013 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Vijay Dev has ordered the removal of 13 lakh voters from the national capital's electoral rolls, as part of a summary revision exercise.

Six killed in California shooting rampage

June 8, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, June 8 (IANS) A gunman clad in black tactical gear and carrying an automatic rifle killed six people and wounded five others in Santa Monica College in South California, before he was shot and killed by police.

Six killed in US college shooting

June 8, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Washington (IANS) Six people were killed in a shooting rampage at a college in the US state of California Friday, CNN reported.

Technology great enabler of small tourism businesses: Chandy

June 7, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said Friday the digital technology has opened up vast global markets for start-up businesses in the travel and tourism sector, and that young entrepreneurs need to take advantage of it.

IBS Software wins global award

June 7, 2013 at 5:37 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 7 (IANS) Technopark headquartered IBS Software Services has been awarded the prestigious "Information Technology for the Air Cargo Industry Award 2013", instituted by Britain-based Air Cargo Week.

How bird flu viruses adapt to humans

June 7, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): Two new studies have identified mutations that increase the infectivity of H5N1 and H7N9 viruses through improved binding to receptors in the human respiratory tract.

CII CEO's delegation to visit UK from June 9 to 12

June 7, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): S.Gopalakrishnan, President, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Executive Vice Chairman, Infosys, will be leading CII's annual CEOs delegation to United Kingdom from June 9 t0 12.

Hawks, eagles, attack US Army's new realistic robotic bird drone

June 7, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): A robotic bird created for the US Army for being used as a miniature spy drone is so convincing that it has been attacked by hawks and eagles, according to researchers.

Russia's Karasev denies rumours of NBA draft guarantee

June 7, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Moscow, June 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian basketball prospect Sergey Karasev has said he has not received any first-round promise from an NBA (National Basketball Association) team ahead of the draft later this month.

Facebook could boost confidence of first-gen college students

June 7, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): Facebook connections can help first-generation college applicants believe in their abilities to both apply to school and excel once they have gotten enrolled, a new study has suggested.

Safeguards needed to protect privacy, free speech in India: HRW

June 7, 2013 at 11:45 AM

New York, June 7 (ANI): The Indian government should enact clear laws to ensure that increased surveillance of phones and the Internet does not undermine rights to privacy and free expression, Human Rights Watch said today.

NASA plans to launch satellite to explore Sun

June 6, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Washington, June 6 (IANS/EFE) Preparations are underway for the June 26 launch of the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, to explore the sun's lower atmosphere, or interface region, NASA said.

Saudi Arabia bans communication application viber

June 6, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Riyadh, June 6 (ANI): Saudi Arabia's telecom regulator has banned use of the web-based communication application Viber, which is hard for the state to monitor and deprives licensed telecom companies of revenue from international calls and texts.

Life on earth may have come from out of this world

June 6, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Washington, June 6 (ANI): A new research has suggested that icy comets that crashed into Earth millions of years ago could have produced life building organic compounds, including the building blocks of proteins and nucleobases pairs of DNA and RNA.

Remote controlled helicopter flown with the power of thought

June 5, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): A remote controlled helicopter was flown through a series of hoops around a college gymnasium in Minnesota, using just the power of thought.

Charger designed to hack any Apple iOS device

June 5, 2013 at 1:37 PM

London, June 5 (ANI): Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a charger, which is capable of hacking any iOS when plugged in.

Kenya to increase broadband access

June 5, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Nairobi, June 5 (IANS) Kenya plans to increase the country's broadband access to 20 percent by the year 2017, a top official said.

Richa Chadda ready for 'typical' Bollywood romance

June 5, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) "Gangs Of Wasseypur" actress Richa Chadda says "Ishqeria" will see her in a typical romantic role opposite Neil Nitin Mukesh.

NASA to launch next solar satellite on June 26

June 5, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): NASA is preparing to launch its next scientific satellite this month that will provide the most detailed look ever at the Sun's lower atmosphere or interface region.

Cambridge students horrified over 'rape and torture' initiation ceremony question in exam

June 4, 2013 at 4:33 PM

London, June 4 (ANI): Students of Cambridge University were shocked after a question about an initiation ceremony involving a drunken orgy of oral sex, male rape and naked torture turned up in an exam paper.

Cambridge students horrified over 'rape and torture' initiation ceremony question in exam

June 4, 2013 at 4:17 PM

London, June 4 (ANI): Students of Cambridge University were shocked after a question about an initiation ceremony involving a drunken orgy of oral sex, male rape and naked torture turned up in an exam paper.

60 percent of Bangladesh garment factories 'vulnerable to collapse', says survey

June 4, 2013 at 3:45 PM

London, June 4 (ANI): A majority of garment factories in Bangladesh are in danger of collapse, according to a survey by engineers in the country.

Altered gut microbiota could help predict diabetes

June 4, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Washington, June 4 (ANI): Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden and Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have found that patients with type 2 diabetes have an altered gut microbiota.

Women refuse to befriend sexually promiscuous female peers

June 4, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Washington, June 4 (ANI): College-aged women have negative opinions about sexually promiscuous female peers and consider them as unsuitable for friendship, a new study has suggested.

India launches fellowship for US institute

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India Monday announced a fellowship in honour of Satish Dhawan, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which will provide students an opportunity to study at his alma mater, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), an official said.

I endorse technology if it's fool-proof: Tendulkar

June 2, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar is still not sure the Decision Review System (DRS) is close to 100 percent fool-proof for him to accept it.

How NASA proposes to deflect 'killer' asteroids endangering Earth

June 2, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Washington, June 2 (ANI): What if an asteroid were headed straight for Earth?

Senior athletes perform best at a later age

June 1, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Washington, June 1 (ANI): Researchers at Indiana University, who compared the performance of elite track and field athletes younger than 20 and those 20 and older, found that only a minority of the star junior athletes saw similar success as senior athletes.

Avinash Chander appointed scientific advisor to Defence Minister

June 1, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Dr. Avinash Chander has been appointed as the new scientific advisor to Defence Minister, Secretary Department of Defence Research and Development and DG DRDO.

Sleep deprivation causes men to over perceive women's sexual interest and intent

June 1, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Washington, June 1 (ANI): One night of sleep deprivation leads to an increase in men's perceptions of both women's interest in and intent to have sex, a new study has suggested.

President Mukherjee lauds contribution of armed forces

May 31, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Pune, May 31 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said the contribution of the armed forces in strengthening our democratic polity and pluralistic society is unique.

6 in 10 people still lack access to flush toilets and adequate sanitation

May 31, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Washington, May 31 (ANI): The number of people who don't have access to flush toilets or other adequate sanitation is almost twice the previous estimate, according to American Chemical Society's (ACS') award-winning Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions podcast series.

Career after 12th Science

May 31, 2013 at 3:07 PM

It is more or less true that more you go deeper into pursuing your education the career options and its multitude of offerings become clearer to you and so whatever you have thought yourself to be most suited to as the options of career after 12th science it must come under meticulous scrutiny once you pass 12th grade.

'Bade Acche Lagte Hain' completes two years

May 31, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Popular family drama "Bade Acche Lagte Hain" has completed two successful years on the small screen. It's lead actor Ram Kapoor thanked the audiences for the success of the show.

Shakira loves breastfeeding

May 31, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS) Singer Shakira loves breastfeeding her four-month-old son Milan and says she "can't "stop".

I'm going to breastfeed my son until he goes to college, says Shakira

May 31, 2013 at 12:09 PM

London, May 31 (ANI): Shakira has revealed that the best thing about motherhood is breastfeeding, insisting that she wants to do it until her son starts going to college.

How bras are now going to be measured

May 31, 2013 at 10:33 AM

New York, May 31 (ANI): Jockey International has spent eight years developing a new measurement system, which the company says takes into account the shape of a woman's breasts, not merely bust size.

India and Thailand sign extradition treaty during Manmohan Singh's visit

May 30, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Bangkok, May 30 (ANI): India and Thailand on Thursday signed the extradition treaty, which provides the legal framework for seeking extradition of fugitive offenders, including those involved in terrorism, transnational crimes, economic offences etc.

US mothers now the main breadwinners

May 30, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Washington, May 30 (IANS) Mothers in the US are increasingly becoming the primary breadwinners in their families, a study has revealed.

Short bouts of high intensity training 'enough to improve fitness in inactive men'

May 30, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): Even four minutes of vigorous activity three times per week is enough to be fit and healthy, new research has shown, dispelling the commonly held belief that getting in shape and maintaining it requires hours of training.

Use of nuclear power prevents air-pollution deaths, greenhouse gas emissions: Study

May 30, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): The use of nuclear power has led to prevention of 1.84 million air pollution-related deaths globally and has also prevented the release of 64 billion tons of greenhouse gases that might have erupted from burning coal and other fossil fuels, a new study has revealed.

First puff of smoke: Age of onset falling (May 31 is World No Tobacco Day)

May 30, 2013 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Vulnerable and curious youngsters make for a "soft target" for tobacco companies who glamourise their product, said experts as the age of onset of experiment with cigarettes or other form of tobacco worryingly fell to a startling 11-12 years.

NASA ex-official found dead in Thailand

May 29, 2013 at 8:44 PM

London, May 29 (IANS) A 76-year-old retired NASA official who served on the Apollo Navigation Team has been found dead with a rope around his neck and genitals inside a home in Thailand, a British daily reported Wednesday.

India, Japan highlight importance of strengthening bilateral energy cooperation

May 29, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Tokyo, May 29 (ANI): India and Japan on Wednesday highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral energy cooperation between the two countries.

29 militants killed in Afghan raids within 24 hours: Govt

May 29, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Kabul, May 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghan army and police supported by the NATO-led coalition forces have eliminated 29 armed Taliban militants and detained 45 others during different operations started on Tuesday, the country's Interior Ministry said Wednesday.

Men and women lie about sex to match gender stereotypes

May 29, 2013 at 11:49 AM

Washington, May 29 (ANI): Men and women will lie about their sexual behavior to match cultural expectations about how they should act - even though they wouldn't distort other gender-related behaviors, a new research has suggested.

Kerala Govt. draws sharp criticism over water privatization proposal

May 27, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (ANI): Leaders belonging to the Left Democratic Front staged a protest here on Monday against the water privatization proposal of the Kerala Government.

New urine test technique helps detect breast cancer

May 26, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Washington, May 26 (ANI): A Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher has developed a new screening method that uses urinalysis to diagnose breast cancer - and determine its severity - before it could be detected with a mammogram.

Govt. to set up teacher training institutes at block level across eight teacher deficit states

May 25, 2013 at 2:38 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): The government has decided to establish institutes of teachers training at the block level in 196 districts during the 12th Plan to strengthen teacher training capacity.

Dikshit presents awards to outstanding lecturers for 2012-13

May 24, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday presented awards to outstanding college lecturers for the year 2012-13.

Turning off technology hours before bedtime promotes sound sleep

May 24, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New York, May 24 (ANI): Using your tablet or smartphone before bed can suppress quality sleep, thus putting you at risk for health problems, a new study suggests.

Professor Stephen Hawking set to star in comic book series

May 24, 2013 at 2:06 PM

London, May 24 (ANI): Professor Stephen Hawking has been turned into a comic book hero for an illustrated series about his life.

ESPN layoffs hundreds of employees as TV rights fees rise (Re-issue with correction)

May 23, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Sports media giant ESPN has given pink slips to some of its 7,000 employees on Tuesday, the network said in a statement.

Flexible solar cells and displays may be possible with transparent electrode

May 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A new type of transparent electrode that might find uses in solar cells, flexible displays for computers and consumer electronics and future "optoelectronic" circuits for sensors and information processing has been created.

'Invisible forces' trying to stall Kerala's progress: Minister

May 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (IANS) Kerala Industries and Information Technology Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty Thursday said some invisible forces were trying to stall the state's progress on all fronts but refused to identify them.

ESPN layoffs 7000 workers as TV rights fees rise

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Sports media giant ESPN has given pink slips to nearly 7,000 employees on Tuesday, the network said in a statement.

Coronal mass ejection collisions can be super-elastic

May 22, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): A study has confirmed that collisions of coronal mass ejections (CMEs), emissions of magnetized ionized gas from the Sun, can be super-elastic.