Chinese researchers announced Saturday to have developed a vaccine for H7N9 bird flu virus, after the flu strain left over 130 people infected, of which 45 died.


Chinese researchers develop bird flu vaccine


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A second Software Technology Park would be set up in Tripura to boost information technology in the country's northeast region and to reach out to people of rural and remote areas with e-governance, a minister said here Saturday.


Tripura to get second software technology park


The first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) that tripped Oct 22 was reconnected to the grid Friday night, said a senior official.


Kudankulam N-plant restarts power generation, connected to grid


The Indian Air Force Friday launched a 3G network for its staff, becoming the first among the forces to have a 3G network.


Air force launches 3G network


Wipro Ltd Friday announced the setting up of a mobility centre of excellence at Hyderabad in partnership with Kony, a US-based mobile application development firm.


Wipro sets up mobility centre in Hyderabad


The first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) that tripped Oct 22 is expected to be reconnected to the grid Friday night/Saturday, said informed sources.


Kudankulam N-plant to reconnect to the grid Oct 26


Scientists have claimed that women who stay fit during their pregnancy have babies with healthier hearts.


Fit pregnant women give birth to healthier babies: Study


An electronic fund management system, which would provide wages more swiftly to workers under the central government's rural jobs scheme MGNREGA, will be introduced across the country by Dec 1, officials said here Friday.

New electronic system to disburse MGNREGA payment

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Cuban researchers are working on developing two cholera oral-vaccines, one of which is in advanced clinical trials, experts said here.


Cuba to develop two cholera vaccines


Making the court proceedings entirely "paperless", the Delhi High Court will Friday usher in e-filing facility of documents for litigants - the first of its kind initiative in the country.


Delhi High Court to inaugurate e-filing of case papers Friday


BlackBerry Thursday introduced a new smartphone called Z30 in India priced at Rs.39,990. The all-touch device is targeted at the urban youth and will be available for sale in Indian markets early next week.


BlackBerry introduces new smartphone priced at Rs.39,990


The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V. (EADS) will fund Indian universities and institutes for research projects in aerospace, the global aerospace major said Wednesday.


EADS to fund aerospace research in India


After receiving its third spectrum carrier from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited that provides telecom services under the MTS brand announced Wednesday the roll-out of its 3G-plus telecom network across all circles.


Sistema Shyam rolls out 3G-plus network across circles


Panjab University, known for its alumni like Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Nobel Laureate Hargobind Khorana, contributed to science in India and internationally -- a facet that is not well known. Now that is about to change.


Little known: Panjab University's big contribution to science


The Karnataka government will allot land to IT companies outside Bangalore in tier-two cities across the state in proportion to jobs they would generate, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Tuesday.


Karnataka links land allotment to IT jobs


Widespread use of paint that is laden with lead and other toxins poses new health challenges to pregnant mothers and infants, said a new study by the UN Environmental Program launched Tuesday in Nairobi.


Lead in paint compromises health of pregnant mothers: study


Researchers in the US have claimed that they have invented a hair restoration method that can solve the problem of baldness.


New cure for hair loss?


Finnish mobile handset maker Nokia Tuesday unveiled three new Asha phone models at the annual Nokia World event at Abu Dhabi, a company statement said here.


Nokia launches 3 Asha models, tablet at annual event


Infants who are bottle-fed are more likely to develop hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS), a form of stomach obstruction, than those who are breastfed, according to US researchers.


Bottle feeding may increase stomach obstruction in infants


There has been a 280 percent rise in cancer patients in the past three decades in Kerala, reveals a study by the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) here.


Kerala records rise in cancer cases in 30 years


Experience the thrill associated with "Dhoom" via a mobile game. Yash Raj Films (YRF) Licensing Monday announced a multi-title tie-up with 99Games Online Pvt. Ltd. to create games around the popular Bollywood franchise.

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