An Indian scientist in Britain has been granted a prestigious fellowship worth 1,068,000  pounds (around $1.8 million) by a top British agency that funds research in engineering and the physical sciences.


Indian scientist wins top British research fellowship


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India Friday successfully test-fired its Akash medium-range surface-to-air missile from a defence base in Odisha for the second time in two days, an official said.


India successfully test-fires Akash missile


Sijo Kuruvilla George, chief executive officer of the Kochi Startup Village, has been invited to take part in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), conducted by the US Department of State to foster professional ties and mutual understanding with other countries.


Startup Village CEO invited to US leadership programme


President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, President Park Geun-hye of South Korea and  Mexican billionnaire Carlos Slim Friday won the World Telecommunication and Information Society (WTIS) Award 2014.


ITU award for presidents of Rwanda, South Korea


Move over smart phones if you are interested in fitness trackers on the go. Here come headphones that can monitor your heart rate and blood pressure.


Humble headphone to monitor pulse, BP?


The national capital experienced the hottest May 1 after 2010 as the maximum temperature settled four notches above the season's average at 42.8 degrees Celsius, Met officials said.


Hottest May 1 after 2010, Friday to be cloudy


There is good news for those who do not want to spend too much time on the dental chair as researchers have now discovered a new dental filling material that is faster to harden.


Now, get out of that dentist's chamber fast!


India has some of the world's best developers and they have huge advantage over start-ups in other countries, believes Microsoft,  engaged in developing, licensing and supporting a range of software products and services.


Indian start-ups have huge advantage over other countries: Microsoft


Washington, May 1 (IANS/EFE) A type of protein found in coral species in the ocean waters around Australia prevents the HIV virus, which causes AIDS, from penetrating the cells of the body's immune system, a new study says.


Protein in Australian coral blocks HIV


Soundarya R. Ashwin, daughter of Indian cinestar Rajinikanth, has pulled off many firsts with her directorial debut "Kochadaiiyaan", touted as the country's first 'photo-realistic performance capture' entertainer. But pulling it off wasn't a bed of roses for the young woman, who dealt with the lack of technical expertise and worked around a "miniscule" budget to create it.


My core team was my saving grace: Soundarya on 'Kochadaiiyaan' (Interview)


Filmmaker Mani Shankar, who brought holography to India in association with his partner Hamed Saberi, says that after the Indian parliamentary elections, the 2016 US presidential elections are their next destination.


Nobody has the kind of experience in holograms like I do: Mani Shankar


Videocon Telecom plans to invest Rs.1,240 crore in its existing four circles during 2014-15 on network expansion, IT infrastructure and service platforms, Arvind Bali, director and chief executive officer of the company said here Wednesday.


Videocon Telecom plans Rs.1,240 crore investment in 2014-15


In a bid to strengthen relationship with India in the areas of research and teaching, an Australian university has signed agreements with two Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).


Australian varsity signs MoU with two oldest IITs


Technology company iBerry said it will launch a new smartphone named "Auxus Nuclea X" next week that would be sold exclusively through e-commerce portal eBay.


iBerry to launch smartphone 'Auxus Nuclea X'


Quashing an earlier decision by the government, the Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) Tuesday allowed telecom service providers to provide 3G services beyond their licensed areas.


Telecom tribunal allows 3G roaming deals


Finnish technology giant Nokia Tuesday named India-born Rajeev Suri as its chief executive officer (CEO).


India-born Rajiv Suri named Nokia CEO


In an alarming research, a team of scientists at Stanford University have identified significant changes in the patterns of extreme wet and dry events that are increasing the risk of drought and flood in central India.


'Extreme wet, dry spells up drought, flood risks in India'


You leave your fingerprints all over - from computer keyboards or door knobs - but do you know that your smart phone leaves real-time fingerprints that cannot be removed?


Smart phone leaves fingerprints too: Indian-origin scientists


Facebook may not be all that bad for your kids. According to a study, university students who used a Facebook group as part of a large sociology class did better on course assignments and felt a stronger sense of belonging.


Facebook is your new classroom teacher!


Harnessing of renewable energy like wind, solar and biomass could address India's energy needs, a senior Indian official averred here Monday.


'Renewable energy could address India's energy needs'


It may sound bizarre but breathing test on smart phones that could check for signs of cancer may be available in next two years.

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