NCC to grow, change training syllabus
July 5th, 2012 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The National Cadet Corps (NCC), India's military youth movement in schools and colleges, is all set to grow with the defence ministry planning to increase ... Read more...
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Need to reform institutions in tune with times: President
October 18th, 2011 - 11:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Tuesday emphasised the need to reform India's institutions in accordance with the demands of the rapidly changing socio-economic conditions.Speaking at the inauguration ... Read more...
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‘End-use energy efficiency need of the hour’
August 28th, 2011 - 1:19 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IANS) Observing that India might face severe energy crunch in the future, a top official has said serious steps should be taken to ensure end-use energy efficiency."We ... Read more...
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Study reveals that despite ban on Cell phone usage while driving accident rates still high
July 8th, 2011 - 8:05 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York City, July 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study has rubbished the long-held assertion that using hands-free phone while driving reduces the risk of having an accident when compared with using ... Read more...
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China bans 43 online pornographic novels (Lead)
June 7th, 2011 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 7 (IANS) China has banned 43 pornographic novels published online.Xinhua said that the Beijing Cultural Law Enforcement Agency had also taken action against 24 websites and demanded the ... Read more...
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China bans 43 online pornographic novels
June 7th, 2011 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 7 (IANS) In an anti-pornography move, China has banned 43 risque novels published online, Xinhua quoted a notice issued by the National Office against Pornographic and Illegal ... Read more...
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Interaction between farm scientists, industry inadequate: Hooda
December 4th, 2010 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Dec 4 (IANS) The interaction between scientists of farming universities in India and industry is inadequate and their collaboration can help in faster economic growth, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda ... Read more...
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Emotionally-charged global warming messages can backfire: Study
November 18th, 2010 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): A new study has pointed out that dire messages about global warming could backfire and actually increase scepticism about climate change among the general public."Our study indicates that ... Read more...
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Beaver Island: Where Technology Has Made Small Inroads
November 9th, 2010 - 8:39 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It is quite hard to imagine a province of the united states where residents are living happily without technology that has otherwise become a part and ... Read more...
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Modern humans emerged far earlier than thought, fossils in China suggest
October 26th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): Researchers have discovered well-dated human fossils in southern China that markedly change anthropologists' perceptions of the emergence of modern humans in the eastern Old World.The discovery of early ... Read more...
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3D English Version Of Endhiran/Robot: Will It Be Any Different?
October 22nd, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 22, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Amidst the entire hullabaloo surrounding the enormous success of the sci- fi ‘Endhiran’ or Robot, there are several tabloids reporting that now, after having seen the ... Read more...
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Stallone to receive lifetime achievement honour
October 5th, 2010 - 11:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 5 (IANS) Action superstar Sylvester Stallone is set to be honoured for his contribution to the movie industry at the upcoming Hollywood Film Festival in Los Angeles.The "Rambo" star ... Read more...
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Hyundai launches all new i10
September 23rd, 2010 - 10:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) India's second largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) Thursday launched its hatchback car Next Gen i10 at a price ranging from Rs.3.49 lakh to Rs.5.91 ... Read more...
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Nissan Ad Campaign Kick Starts Today
August 26th, 2010 - 7:53 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Aug 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Nissan the Japanese car giant has unveiled a new series of ad campaigns to showcase its technological innovations. At the forefront of this campaign is ... Read more...
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Vice President Ansari calls for emphasis on education research
August 7th, 2010 - 9:02 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 7 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Saturday expressed concern at the dwindling number of students pursuing academic research in the field of science and technology.Ansari called for ... Read more...
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Delhi power firm, IIT tie-up to reduce power loss
July 13th, 2010 - 1:30 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) and the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi have come together to improve the quality and reliability of power supply by reducing ... Read more...
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What is the secret of ancient Chinese super-strong mortar?
May 31st, 2010 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 31 (IANS) What is the secret of an ancient Chinese super-strong mortar made from sticky rice?
Scientists have concluded that the mortar - a paste used to bind and fill gaps ... Read more...
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Ancient Chinese secret of sticky rice mortar busted
May 30th, 2010 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 30 (ANI): The secret behind the ancient Chinese super-strong mortar made from sticky rice has now been revealed.Bingjian Zhang, and colleagues note that construction workers in ancient China developed sticky ... Read more...
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R.K. Sinha takes over as BARC director
May 19th, 2010 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Eminent scientist R.K. Sinha Wednesday took over as director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) from Atomic Energy Commission chairman Srikumar Banerjee, an official said.
Sinha was director ... Read more...
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Geoscientists resolve water crisis in villages in Aurangabad District
May 10th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
Aurangabad, May 10 (ANI): Using revolutionary technological innovations, a team of geoscientists in the drought-prone Marathwada region of Maharashtra has claimed to have resolved the acute water crisis prevailing in the region.Nearly ... Read more...
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Ambika Soni urges broadcasters to pass benefits of technology to consumers
January 29th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni today urged broadcasters to ensure that fruits of new technology actually reach the consumer.Inaugurating the 16th International BES EXPO ... Read more...
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DirecTV 3D Service To Be Launched In 2010
December 30th, 2009 - 7:19 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Dec 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 2009 was a year of technological innovations. Some of the most advanced gadgets were unveiled this year and 2010 is likely to bring in more good ... Read more...
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Finnish companies on the lookout for Indian tie-ups
November 25th, 2009 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Finland is planning to have a larger presence in India, with a delegation of more than 120 members arriving here, seeking to forge tie-ups in areas such ... Read more...
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World Habitat Day 2009 to be celebrated on Oct 5
October 1st, 2009 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): The World Habitat Day (WHD) 2009 will be celebrated on October 5.The United Nations has designated the first Monday in October each year as the WHD. ... Read more...
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Ford harnesses fighter jet technology for its cars
September 13th, 2009 - 4:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 13 (ANI): The Ford Motor Company has reportedly achieved a major success in harnessing fighter jet technology for its cars.The company is said to have harnessed radar technology from ... Read more...
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National action plan on climate change is in place: President Patil
June 5th, 2009 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil on Friday said that India is committed to contributing to the global endeavour to deal with climate change.Speaking at a function to ... Read more...
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Innovation fair at IIT-Delhi for the ‘tech curious’
April 16th, 2009 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Can bamboo replace concrete and steel? Or how about a low-cost tsunami and earthquake warning system? Such and many more projects will be on display at Indian ... Read more...
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Govt. to submit revised plan for climate change, energy security; Saran
February 28th, 2009 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): The Prime Ministers Special Envoy on Climate Change, Shyam Saran, on Saturday said a revised plan on climate change would be submitted for approval to the ... Read more...
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Hip resurfacing’’s success depends upon patient’’s age, gender
November 4th, 2008 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 4 (ANI): While hip resurfacing is considered to be the modern day alternative for total hip replacement, researchers at Rush University Medical Center have suggested that the procedure is ... Read more...
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The computer helper: What you need to know about Chrome
September 23rd, 2008 - 10:12 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 23 (DPA) Google's new Chrome Web browser is being hailed as a game-changer. It is fast, has a clean interface and some snazzy features that other browsers do not have.Does ... Read more...
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Put your best foot forward, wear hi-tech shoes
May 21st, 2008 - 12:32 pm ICT by admin
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The days of anything that looks good on the feet and does not snap into two are finally over in India. This summer, the hip-and-happening ... Read more...
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Latest in recycling: an entire metro rail
April 28th, 2008 - 12:55 pm ICT by admin
By Joydeep Gupta
Singapore, April 28 (IANS) A top official of German engineering major Siemens thinks the Oslo metro train built by the company may be the most climate-friendly railway system yet. Wolfgang ... Read more...
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