IIT-Bhubaneswar to promote research
Bhubaneswar – The Indian Institute of Technology-Bhubaneswar (IIT-B) has inked a research-oriented pact with the US based Dr. Dash Foundation (DDF), official statement said Monday. The memorandum of understanding between IIT-B and the Minneapolis-based DDF was signed at the weekend to carry... read more »
Let’s not hatch eggs before they’re laid: Nigaar on Gauahar-Kus...
Mumbai – Gauahar Khan’s elder sister Nigaar Z. Khan believes it’s too early to predict whether the “Bigg Boss – Saath 7” winner will marry co-contestant Kushal Tandon, saying: “Let’s not hatch eggs before they are laid.” Their mother believes... read more »
RBI says tapering effect on economy to be limited
The Reserve Bank has said the country is ready for the US Federal Reserve’s tapering, and has pegged the current account deficit at below 3 per cent for this fiscal in its eighth Financial Stability Report. “External sector risks have been considerably reduced and the effect of the tapering on... read more »
Sensex trades flat in pre-noon session
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities was trading flat at 15.31 points or 0.07 percent down during the pre-noon trade Monday. Good buying was observed in the metal and auto sectors, while selling pressure was seen in the baking index (bankex) and IT sectors. The 30-scrip sensitive... read more »
Mixing right cocktail of proteins can help build better malaria vaccine
Washington – Researchers including an Indian-origin scientist have suggested that that a cocktail of AMA1 proteins from only a few different strains can overcome major limitations of... read more »
McDonald`s shuts down `advice` website post criticism
New York – Fast food chain McDonald’s Corp has shut down a website that warned its own employees against eating fast food, after it garnered negative publicity. The McResource... read more »
Concussions may lead to Alzheimer’s disease
Washington – A new study has suggested that a history of concussion involving at least a momentary loss of consciousness could be related to the onset of Alzheimer’s-associated... read more »
NASA and Japan’s space agency announce launch date for global precipitation satellite
Washington – NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are planning to launch a new satellite at 1:07 pm to 3:07 pm EST, Feb. 27, from JAXA’s Tanegashima Space... read more »
Tottenham draws 1-1 with West Brom in Premier League
Johannesburg – New Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood has suffered a frustrating start to his reign after the club drew 1-1 with West Bromwich Albion at White Hart Lane on Thursday in the... read more »
