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Kindle begins e-book revolution in India

In a unique revolution in the publishing world, two Indian books have made their debut in the virtual world. Converted into the e-book format, both these books can now be downloaded on the e-book reader, Kindle.4:02 PM on October 30

Homi J. Bhabha: the man who visualised India's nuclear capacity

He laid the foundation of India's huge atomic energy establishment almost singlehandedly, nurturing and expanding it with his dynamic vision. Thanks in no small measure to Homi J. Bhabha's dream, India's atomic energy programme has acquired global stature today, capable of designing and testing nuclear weapons and aspiring to meet its growing demands for nuclear energy.10:02 PM on October 29

New lemongrass variety brings hope for drought-hit farmers

In an attempt to diversify the income of farmers, particularly those in the drought-affected areas, the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) here has come up with a new commercial variety of lemongrass plant that can be grown in places with water scarcity.8:06 PM on October 29

Congress upset with Raja for dragging PM into spectrum row

The Congress party is 'unhappy' with Communications Minister A. Raja for dragging Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's name into the controversy over the allotment of 2G spectrum licences.10:01 PM on October 23

Globetrotting exhibition on Darwin reaches Bangalore

Bangalore schoolchildren are exploring the works of noted 19th century English naturalist and 'The Origin of Species' author Charles Darwin at an exhibition here honouring his vast contribution to human knowledge.8:07 PM on October 23

Congress upset with Raja for dragging PM into spectrum controversy

The Congress party is 'unhappy' with Communications Minister A. Raja for dragging Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's name into the controversy over the allotment of 2G spectrum licences.8:03 PM on October 23

Committee to study scientific facet of Indian culture

Ever wondered about the science behind India's culture that dates back to thousands of years? A national committee will be formed to study the scientific basis of the country's rich art and cultural heritage, an official said Wednesday.8:00 PM on October 21

6 Indian cities among 8 top global destinations for outsourcing

Six Indian cities - Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune - are among the eight top global destinations for outsourcing of services, according to a new survey released Tuesday.12:03 AM on October 21

Arrested NASA scientist worked on Chandrayaan-1

A senior NASA scientist who has been arrested in the US for alleged espionage was one of the main investigators of an American scientific instrument that flew aboard India's lunar craft Chandrayaan-1.12:03 AM on October 21

Andhra rural bank selects IBM platform for core banking

The Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank, a leading regional rural bank sponsored by State Bank of India (SBI), selected IBM's hardware platform to run its core banking application across its 530 branches, it was announced Tuesday.12:02 AM on October 21

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky Wednesday

Sky gazers will witness fireworks in the night sky as Orionid meteor showers peak Wednesday.10:05 PM on October 20

Keeping a flower beautiful for years - Indian researchers tell how

Imagine preserving the colour and shape of a flower for nearly 15 years! A team of researchers at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) museology department claims to have developed a technique that can do just that.4:02 PM on October 20

Chandigarh to introduce e-stamping of documents

The Chandigargh administration Wednesday announced that it will introduce e-stamping of the documents in the union territory.9:01 PM on October 14

Greenpeace spreading misinformation on Bt brinjal: Ramesh

Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh Wednesday slammed Greenpeace, a voluntary organisation, for spreading 'wrong information' about the commercialisation of genetically modified Bt brinjal.9:00 PM on October 14

Sonata net remains flat in second quarter

Sonata Software posted a net profit of Rs.21 crore in the second quarter this fiscal, registering a flat growth year-on-year, the IT consulting and services firm said Wednesday.8:30 PM on October 14