Fortune Magazine names tech billionaire Elon Musk ‘Businessperson of the Ye...
Washington – Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been named the top businessperson of 2013. Fortune Magazine named Musk based on the revenues and stock price gains from three companies he founded – Tesla, SpaceX and SolarCity. His name was also selected for the ‘cultural impact’ he has... read more »
Fear of pain worse than pain itself
Washington – When faced with inevitable pain, most people choose to “get it out of the way” as soon as possible, a new study suggests. In the study, which was conducted from the Institute for Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London, and the Wellcome Trust Centre for... read more »
How playing video games make people think and feel alike
Washington – A new study suggests that playing computer games makes brains feel and think alike. People adopt each other’s poses and gestures, much like infectious yawning. What is less known is that the very physiology of interacting people shows a type of mimicry – which we call... read more »
Fun at work helps retain employees but may hurt productivity
Washington – A new study has suggested that within the hospitality industry, manager support for fun is instrumental in reducing employee turnover, particularly for younger employees, but could also reduce employee productivity. Michael J. Tews, assistant professor of hospitality management,... read more »
Israeli PM heads to Russia to advise against deal with Iran
JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embarked on a flight to Russia on Wednesday morning to discuss the Iranian nuclear plan with Russian President Vladimir... read more »
Antony pulls up Navy on INS Sindhurakshak sinking
Pulling up the Navy on the sinking of the INS Sindhurakshak submarine in which 18 personnel lost their lives, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Wednesday asked the force “not to fritter... read more »
Saina wins but Kashyap, Sindhu crash out of Hong Kong Open
Saina Nehwal advanced to the second round with an easy win, but it turned out to be a disappointing day for the Indians overall as Parupalli Kashyap and P.V. Sindhu failed to cross the... read more »
If Modi had morality, he should have quit after Godhra riots: Tewari
Panaji (Goa) – Speaking on the sidelines of the 44th India International Film Festival (IIFF) that is being held here, Congress Party leader and Information and Broadcasting Minister... read more »
Antony compliments navy on INS Vikramaditya commissioning
New Delhi – Defence Minister A.K.Antony has complimented the Indian Navy for the commissioning of the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. Antony, who was speaking after inaugurating a naval... read more »
