Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio to share infrastructure
New Delhi – Telecom service providers Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocomm have concluded a comprehensive telecom infrastructure-sharing arrangement u! nder which they will share infrastructure created by both parties, a statement by Bharti Airtel said here Tuesday. The agreement will... read more »
Bhatkal, Akhtar sent to 10 days’ police custody
New Delhi – Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar were Tuesday sent to 10 days’ police custody by a Delhi court in connection with the Sep 13, 2008 blast in Delhi’s Karol Bagh. Additional Sessions Judge Daya Praka! sh allowed police to quiz... read more »
2G JPC report Congress’ cover-up, lacks credibility: Jaitley
New Delhi – Terming the Joint Parliamentary Committee probe report on 2G spectrum allocations as lacking credibility with even the dissent note having been edited, BJP leader Arun Jaitley Tuesday accused the Congress-led UPA government of subverting institutions to cover up... read more »
Sensex closes flat; capital goods stocks plunge
Mumbai – A key index of the Indian equities markets Tuesday closed flat as a result of profit bookings, a day after it rallied 329.89 points, on the back of the recent state election results. The 30-scrip S&P Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 21,293.58 points,... read more »
Soon, `biopen` that will help draw new bones to repair damaged ones
Melbourne – Scientists are developing a ‘biopen’ that contains stem cells and growth factors, to repair damaged and diseased bone. The device could be ready for trials in human... read more »
Alzheimer’s drug to be developed within five years`
Washington – Scientists have said that a drug that could provide a breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease will be available within the next five years. Recruitment of people aged 55... read more »
Steve McQueen named best director for `12 Years a Slave`
London – Steve McQueen has been named the best director for his film ‘12 Years a Slave’ by the New York Film Critics Circle. ‘American Hustle’ was named as the best film,... read more »
Stan Lee’s new Indian superhero Chakra causes a storm
London – Legendary comic book writer Stan Lee has caused a storm in the comic book world by creating a new Indian superhero Chakra. The story revolves around Raju Rai, a 14-year-old... read more »
Why better sunscreens are needed
Washington – A new study has revealed that even a low level of daily exposure to a common component of sunlight, ultraviolet A1, or UVA1, can cause skin damage at the molecular level after just... read more »
