Have you found your love on Facebook? Read on as the secret behind which types of couples who meet on social networking sites are most likely to marry has now been unlocked.


First came Facebook, then marriage


IANS Automatic

In a breakthrough for pulp and paper industry and environment lovers alike, researchers have genetically engineered trees that would be easier to break down to produce paper and biofuel.


Coming, bio-engineered trees that produce paper


Dubai, April 4 (WAM) Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched a new mobile payment solution called Tap n Go that is expected to redefine the world of mobile payments.


UAE bank launches mobile payment solution


Washington, April 4 (IANS/EFE) The government acknowledged Thursday that the US Agency for International Development launched a project in Cuba to create a Twitter-like social network to increase Cubans' access to information but rejected describing the programme as covert.


US acknowledges 'Cuban Twitter' project


Children can't vote but they can certainly make Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal dance to their tunes, thanks to a unique initiative by a Hyderabad-based firm.


Children can make NaMo, RaGa and AK dance to their tunes!


Bollywood actress Tanishaa Mukerji Thursday launched her Facebook page, which talks about her childhood journey and also offers never-seen-before family pictures.


Tanishaa Mukerji launches Facebook page


In a significant finding, the global environment group Greenpeace has applauded Apple, Facebook and Google for committing to power their data centres with 100 percent renewable energy.


Amazon, Twitter fail on clean energy front: Greenpeace


Are you a lefty? This news would get you off your feet as according to a latest global sex survey, left-handed people are 86 percent more satisfied in bed than right-handed people.


Left-handed people have better sex


Expressing concern about the "quality of education", President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday said "quality education" and "requisite skills" were a must for the country's youth.


Quality of education needs improvement: Mukherjee


Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has become the second largest operator in Nigeria in terms of customer numbers, according to Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the market regulator.


Bharti Airtel is now Nigeria's second largest telecom operator


The India arm of the $32 billion healthcare and well-being giant Royal Philips Thursday unveiled six innovations in areas ranging from miniature ultrasound system and remote critical care to air purification and lighting that have all been developed within the country for global markets.


Philips India delivers six innovations for global distribution


Brazil's defence ministry has started installing a secure digital communication network for federal government offices, a government source said.


Brazil installs spy-proof email network


The Delhi Police's emergency response will be slower on the uptake for two days -- Delhiites will receive a slightly delayed response when they dial 100, it was announced Wednesday.


For 48 hours, Delhi Police's 100 number on manual mode


Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel and IBM Wednesday inked a pact to manage Airtel's infrastructure and application services in India over the next five years, a company statement said here.


Bharti Airtel, IBM join hands for 5 years


An Indian-American scientist Manu Prakash from Stanford University has developed an incredibly low-cost microscope made almost entirely out of paper.


Indian-origin scientist develops paper microscope


In a ground-breaking innovation that could help prevent blindness in millions across the world, scientists have developed an app that allows eye tests anywhere.


An app to test your eyes anywhere on earth


A group of engineering students from Aligarh Muslim University have succeeded in extracting bio-diesel from refined and used mustard oil, university officials said Tuesday.


Aligarh students extract bio-diesel from used mustard oil


Becoming more popular among classmates increases the risk of getting bullied and worsens the negative consequences of being victimised, research shows.


Popular teenagers at schools face greater bullying risk


Tired of using hand sanitiser every time you eat, drink or touch any object? Here comes a door handle that dispenses a dab of hand sanitiser when pushed.


This door handle sanitises hands with a touch!


Tired of reading endless frequently asked questions on the internet or waiting for a call centre executive to receive your call? Haptik, a new mobile app hopes to bail you out of your woes.


Customer care gets makeover with Haptik app


At a time when people from all walks of life are using various social media platforms to send their message across, the trend is just the opposite in case of university scholars.

Page 474 -