Renewable energy expert S.P. Gon Chaudhuri was robbed of cash and valuables, including medals, after armed assailants barged into his house, the scientist said Monday.


Kolkata eco-scientist robbed at gunpoint


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Residents of this south Goa village have cobbled up an action committee to campaign against a proposed National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Cuncolim, 40 km from the state capital.


Goa villagers oppose technology institute in forest


A new mobile phone app that aims to help report sexual harassment to authorities would be pilot-tested by girl students of Jamia Millia Islamia Monday, an official said.


Mobile app to help girls facing sexual threats


Technology firms Microsoft and Google are set to sue the US government to win the right to reveal more information about official requests for user data in the wake of revelations by Edward Snowden, the Guardian reported Saturday.


Microsoft, Google to sue US government


Hundreds of school and college students Friday flocked to the Edinburgh International Science Festival at the sprawling Bhartiya city here for participating in a host of events, workshops and cultural events.


Edinburgh science fest draws Bangalore students in droves


An ultra modern 4G-enabled control room, serviced by Reliance GO in big cities, including Ghaziabad, will help the Uttar Pradesh police become technologically advanced.


'UP police to be 4G-enabled'


A five-member delegation from Sweden's Kumla city, led by Mayor Katarina Hansson, visited the Infopark here to study the investment opportunities and growth plans in Kerala's IT sector.


Swedes visit Kerala to study IT growth plans


India's first 'military' satellite (GSAT-7) was successfully put into the geosynchronous transfer orbit early Friday by the European Space Agency's (ESA) heavy rocket, authorities said.


India's first 'military' satellite launched successfully


India's first 'military' satellite (GSAT-7) was successfully put into the geosynchronous transfer orbit early Friday by the European Space Agency's (ESA) heavy rocket.


India's first 'military' satellite launched


India's first dedicated satellite for defence applications  is ready for launch Friday from the European space consortium, Arianespace, from Kourou spaceport in French Guiana. The satellite is designed to meet the Indian Navy's telecommunication needs.


India's first defence satellite GSAT-7 ready for launch


Subhanjan Saha has his eyes in the sky. A three metre by one metre drone, or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), built by him from scratch has garnered widespread attention - but unfortunately, the top brass in India's defence and aeronautics sectors are yet to respond.


Kolkata student builds a drone 


A brain protein called RbAp48 may be responsible for the memory loss that normally occurs in older individuals, a US study has revealed.


Brain protein linked to age-related memory loss


The richer the microbial flora in the intestines, the better the health, says a study that links gut microbes with overall health.


Better health linked to diversity of gut microbes


Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) Wednesday announced that they have officially raised the level of severity of the radioactive water leak at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant to level three.


Severity of radioactive leak raised at Japan plant


India's first dedicated satellite for maritime communications  will be launched Friday from the European space consortium, Arianespace, from Kourou spaceport in French Guiana.


GSAT-7 set for launch Friday, to boost maritime security


Infosys' board member Ashok Vemuri has resigned, the global software major announced Wednesday.


Ashok Vemuri quits Infosys board


A compound found in broccoli could be key to preventing or slowing the progress of the most common form of arthritis, according to new research.


Broccoli could help prevent osteoarthritis: Study


Kerala will soon have a world-class life sciences park.


Kerala to get life sciences park


Get away from healthy eating habits and regular exercises if you want to lose weight as new research shows that smartphones also play a big role in getting into shape.


Want to lose weight? Use smartphones


Tech-friendly Karnataka plans to build five electronics clusters in the state to attract investments, boost production and generate employment.


Karnataka to build electronics clusters to fuel growth


Bharat Biotech, a leading biotechnology company specializing in vaccines, Monday launched a new vaccine for typhoid that can be given to infants below two years of age and to adults too.

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