newsOptical fibres show promise for Brain-like Computer
London, March 12 (IANS) Using optical fibres made of speciality glass, the researchers from the University of Southampton in Britain have shown that computers that function like the human brain
Su-Kam to install solar inverters for Delhi Jal Board
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Announcing an achievement in renewable energy, power back-up solutions provider Su-Kam on Thursday said it has bagged order for installing a 50 KW grid-tie system for
England players let coach Moores down: Afghanistan coach
Sydney, March 12 (IANS) As they head to a dead rubber on Friday, Afghanistan coach Andy Moles on Thursday expressed his sympathy for Peter Moores, saying the England coach was let down by his
Himachal CM dances in assembly
Shimla, March 12 (IANS) Amid pandemonium in the assembly created by the main opposition BJP, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Thursday found a unique way of jeering at the
Australian batsman try helmets with neck safety feature
Hobart, March 12 (IANS) Australian cricketers on Thursday tried out a new helmet attachment that is designed to protect back of the neck and head.At training, the likes of Steven Smith, Glenn
A bakery worker's daughter gets her wings
Hyderabad, March 12 (IANS) Unlike girls of her age who dream of becoming doctors or engineers, she wanted to be something different. Many laughed at her dream, but today she is one among the few
India, Mauritius will work to avoid tax treaty abuse: Modi
Port Louis, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured that India would work with Mauritius to avoid the "abuse" of the double taxation avoidance agreement and added that the
'Ghar wapasi' to farmers, BJP re-orients for UP's Mission 2017 (News Analysis)
Lucknow, March 12 (IANS) From 'sabka saath, sabka vikas' to 'ghar wapasi' to 'kisan ke liye bhajpa', the Bharatiya Janata Party's credos are changing fast as it braces for the Uttar Pradesh
Greenpeace welcomes relief to Priya Pillai
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Greenpeace India on Thursday welcomed the relief granted to activist Priya Pillai by the Delhi High Court which quashed the 'look out' circular against her."Greenpeace
Gayle doubtful for Windies' do-or-die clash
Napier, March 12 (IANS) With just two wins from five cricket World Cup Pool B matches, the West Indies are now in deep trouble with explosive opener Chris Gayle struggling with back injury ahead
Gilchrist praises Sangakkara with hilarious tweet
Melbourne, March 12 (IANS) Former Australian batting star Adam Gilchrist acknowledged wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara’s record-breaking One-Day International (ODI) cricket feats with a
New Zealand favourites but India fantastic, says Warner
Melbourne, March 12 (IANS) Australian swashbuckling opener David Warner on Thursday said co-hosts New Zealand’s new ball bowlers and consistent batting unit makes them the favourites but
CPI-M refutes Modi's views on Left rule
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The CPI-M on Thursday quoted official data to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims that West Bengal suffered economically during 34 years of Left Front
Undeterred Mooney's sole focus on beating Pakistan
Adelaide, March 12 (IANS) Ireland's pacer John Mooney on Thursday said he is not affected by a Zimbabwean newspaper article that his country's cricket board has slammed as a "vicious personal
INTACH documenting traditional Jagannath pilgrimage route
Bhubaneswar, March 12 (IANS) The INTACH has started listing and documenting a 484-km-long traditional route that was once used by thousands of pilgrims to visit the Jagannath temple in Odisha, a
Keep close surveillance on Masrat, Centre asks Sayeed
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir government has been told to keep "close surveillance" on separatist leader Masrat Alam, whose release
Big B to attend unveiling of Gandhi statue in London
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will attend an event in London, where a statue of late Indian icon Mahatma Gandhi, known for his non-violence movement against British rule, will
US scientist questions green nod to Indian hydel projects
Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) A top American researcher has questioned the scientific accuracy of environmental impact assessment reports for India's hydropower projects, criticising the process behind
Congress should accept coal block responsibility: Naidu
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Not just an individual but the Congress party should take the responsibility for the coal block allocation case, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said on
HC refuses to immediately lift ban on BBC documentary
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday declined to immediately revoke the ban on the telecast of controversial BBC documentary "India's Daughter" on the December 16, 2012,
