Scientists have developed a new system that can precisely deliver anti-inflammatory drugs to immune cells gone out of control, while sparing their well-behaved counterparts.


Nanoparticles can activate immune cells, treat diseases


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In a path-breaking research, scientists have discovered a way to transform skin cells into mature, fully functioning liver cells that flourish on their own.


Skin-tillating! Healthy liver cells created in lab


Tencent will join hands with other IT giants to "build a  hedge" for Chinese users against potential internet attacks on them after Windows  XP shutdown April 8.


China's IT giants to hedge against Windows XP shutdown


The Jammu and Kashmir Police Sunday lodged an FIR against those spreading the rumour on social networking that the police force has decided to go on a strike.


FIR against online rumour-mongers in Kashmir


Displaying images that capture how celestial objects look from the viewpoint of a skywatcher, the city is set to host its first exclusive photography exhibition on astronomy from Feb 24.


Kolkata to host its first astronomy photo exhibition


It isn't India alone that faces moves to split big states for one reason or another. If a venture capitalist has his way California, America's largest state, would be split into six separate states with Silicon Valley, home to many Indian techies, turned into its very own state.


Split California into 6: Man behind Hotmail has a pipedream


India will showcase its technology capabilities in Israel in May as relations between the two countries are getting redefined with enhanced cooperation based on innovation in high-tech, IT, biomed, energy and cyber security.


India and Israel bond with technology, innovation


Soon, get your favourite shoes or that wedding dress deliver right in your car irrespective of wherever your vehicle is moving or parked!


Shop online, get delivery straight to your car!


A woman in China, who spent many hours peering at her smartphone in the dark, found that her right retina had become detached.


Long hours on smartphones may affect eyesight


A risk map using environmental and health data can predict epidemics, scientists say.


Scientists develop method to predict epidemics


Enthusiasts can now explore 360 degree online imagery of 30 Indian heritage sites, including the Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar and Red Fort, which were released by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Google.


Google releases imagery of Indian heritage sites


The US is developing a military drone capable of assisting troops while avoiding hostile threats on the ground, such as ambushes and improvised explosive devices or IEDs.


Coming, drones controlled by smart phones


Abundant in the lush hills of northeast India, a variety of plant-like organisms called lichens may hold the key to a potential drug against breast cancer that affects one in 28 women in India,  according to a discovery by  scientists here.


Northeastern lichens may yield drug against breast cancer 


These new apps on your smart phone may help you detect epileptic seizures and get better stroke treatment.


Apps that help detect seizures, treat strokes


Not been able to convince the client about a new product or win over your love in that romantic corner? Fine tune the room light a bit to get maximum results!


Adjust room light to win clients, even love too


Global IT major IBM's big data and predictive analytics will create systems to monitor and manage water supply in Bangalore by the state-run Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).


IBM to set system to monitor Bangalore water supply


Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel is not satisfied with the Feb 14 judgment of the Lagos Court of Appeal and will lodge an appeal at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, a company statement said here Thursday.


Bharti Airtel to appeal against Nigerian court's Econet order


World-renowned physicist Rajendran Raja, who passed away Feb 15 at his home in Illinois in the US at the age of 68, was a simple person and one who loved Kerala culture, according to his family.


Renowned physicist Rajendran Raja was rooted in Kerala culture


The pre-historic legacy of what is now the United States could be redefined thanks to an Indian-born scientist in a New York university who has identified fossils that may be as old as 400 million years through a technique that can benefit many other researchers.


India-born scientist identifies 400-mn-year-old fossils in US


In an acquisition move bigger than Google, Microsoft or Apple have ever done, Facebook has announced to buy mobile messaging service WhatsApp for $19 billion.


Facebook to acquire WhatApp for $19 bn


Google Wednesday said it will host a two-day workshop in Bangalore later this week focused on designing and creating android applications in Indian languages.

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