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After live portal, Airtel launches Wiz Kid
2008-04-01 00:00:00 Airtel launched Wiz Kid, a pack of 50educational games for children for its broadband users. The games are targeted for children between four and 12 years. It would be available with parental control. More About: Live , Portal , Airtel
Tech tales
2008-03-29 00:00:00 In olden days, making an STD call was a tough task, and the arrival of TV sets resulted in public celebrations by the families. But technological advancement has made these things ordinary. Efforts are still needed to make it all pervasive. More About: Tech , Tales
Vaccination program under fire for causing TZP phenomenon
2008-03-27 00:00:00 A federal courts order to provide compensation to a girl suffering from a mitochondrial disorder has stirred up a hornets nest.The verdict casts doubt on the need for vaccination and has brought the pro and anti-vaccination lobbies at loggerheads. More About: Fire , Program , Phenomenon
BARC water filter brings hope for clean water at low cost
2008-03-21 00:00:00 Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) develops a low cost alternative for high-end ultra-violet water purifier that not only cleans water better than the UV counterparts, but also doesnt need power supply for producing clean water. More About: Cost , Clean , Water , Hope , Filter
Holi hai, this time it is organic!
2008-03-21 00:00:00 Enjoy Holi not only with organic colours but also with sweets, Biriyani and Palao containing organic colours. Jadavpur Universitys researchers have successfully developed it from flowers. More About: Time , Organic
Sky Bus to ease congestion, awaits governments nod
2008-03-21 00:00:00 One of the greatest Indian innovations the Sky Bus is all set to minimise the ever-increasing congestion. But the common man are still waiting to see the innovation, as the Government has not given Sky Bus, a go-ahead, for commercial purposes. More About: Congestion , Ease
Clandestine imports cannot do the country proud!
2008-03-21 00:00:00 Senator Markey fumed about the scandal, India has military and space cooperation with Iran . . . sensitive US missile technologies India has misappropriated may wind up benefiting Tehran. This will be absolutely unacceptable. More About: Country , Clandestine , Imports , Proud
Electronic surveillance and privacy rights in India
2008-03-21 00:00:00 We look at the legal position regarding the e-surveillance power of India and its consequences if the government exceeds the same. The balance between privacy rights and e-surveillance powers of the government is must. More About: Electronic , Surveillance , Rights , Privacy
Cyber laws and network security
2008-03-14 00:00:00 With the growth in business use of the Internet, network security is rapidly becoming crucial to the development of the Internet. Soon, security will be an integral part of our day-to-day use of the Internet and other networks. More About: Security , Laws , Network Security , Network , Cyber
Indian research on fibroids gets awards
2008-03-12 00:00:00 Mumbai gynaecologist Dr Prakash Trivedi gets the National Award for major breakthrough research in Fibroids and Infertility, involving reduction of size, arresting of growth and removal of growth surgically of fibroids. More About: Awards , Research , Indian
Dr Venter concedes being late with invention
2008-03-05 00:00:00 The solution will simultaneously lick the engineering challenge of carbon sequestration and sustainable energy generation. The artificial organism will be out next year, which will consume carbon dioxide and can be used to battle global warming. More About: Invention , Late
Is Blogging bowing down to Citizen Journalism in 2008?
2008-03-05 00:00:00 Citizen Journalism , which provides a much-needed breather for online scribblers for voicing their concerns and sharing their opinions with others on more serious grounds related to society, politics, economics is a threat to blogging. More About: Blogging , Bowing , Citizen , 2008
AP: First Digital City in the country
2008-03-05 00:00:00 The government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to set up a Digital Entertainment City (DEC) in Hyderabad, the first of its kind in the country. It has taken certain precautions considering the blunders it committed during the Fabcity allotments. More About: Country
Your mobile is more than just a cell phone
2008-03-05 00:00:00 You can read a complete book on your mobile phone on payment of just a small amount. Your mobile is now your library. Beating computers, this device ensures you entire library anywhere. It offers much more than making calls. More About: Mobile , Phone , Cell Phone , Cell , Cell-phone
World Wide Telescope: Microsofts Valentine gift to users
2008-03-05 00:00:00 The WWT would be in the form of a downloadable application, currently to be provided only on the Windows platform. Users would be able to roam the entire night sky and even zoom in and out of a particular part of space till the data allows them to. More About: World , Telescope , Valentine , Gift , Wide
Bio-Diesel: The fuel for future
2008-03-05 00:00:00 It is time we switched over to bio-diesel, the fuel of the future. The earlier it is done, the better. After all, our trade deficit is courtesy oil imports. When we have the requisite infrastructure and human resources why delay the switch-over? More About: Diesel , Future , Fuel
Techies educated in cyber crime
2008-02-17 00:00:00 A seminar on cyber crime and internet security was addressed by eminent technocrats. The participants were future honchos of India Inc now studying at the various manage-ment colleges. The next generation managers found the seminar enlightening. More About: Crime , Cyber
ICAG organised CISAC 2008
2008-02-17 00:00:00 Indian Chapters Advisory Group (ICAG) organised CISAC 2008 , a Conference on Information Security Audit and Control. KVSS Prasad Rao, Chairman, National Technical Research Organisation inaugurated it at New Delhi on February 15.
Cold: A headache for scientists
2008-02-14 00:00:00 Research and investigations are continuous processes. Our scientists have an upper hand on many diseases caused to human beings. But common cold still escapes them and causes unimaginable losses. More About: Cold , Scientists , Headache
E-journalism: The future of news
2008-02-13 00:00:00 Web journalism helps one to read, hear and view the news, all at the same time! Those who cannot access television, radio and newspapers, keep themselves updated, courtesy the electronic edition of newspapers. Yes, change is the only constant! More About: News , Journalism , Future , The Future
Government to push for Indian language IDNs at ICANN Meet
2008-02-11 00:00:00 IDNs are one of the critical factors for democratisation and universalisation of the Internet. It has already introduced 13 language test names, including in the Devanagari and Tamil scripts. Its meeting is being held in New Delhi. More About: Government , Indian , Language , Meet , Icann
How heavily do you depend on MS Word?
2008-02-03 00:00:00 MS Word s spell and grammar check is so bad that people have even questioned it being offered as a feature in a product, which is so widely used. People are also of the opinion that this feature works well for good writers and not for bad ones. More About: Ms word
Taking IT to Villages
2008-02-02 00:00:00 GV Bhat of Sirsi, Karnataka, is taking information technology to the small towns and villages. He has already made a beginning. In a way this will help reduce migration of the rural youth to urban centres. Cost-effectiveness is a big plus. More About: Taking , Ages
ACCESS - IAP collaboration to ensure quality internet experience
2008-01-21 00:00:00 Mobile users in India would soon be able to enjoy the high tech internet applications on mobile phones as world leader ACCESS in collaboration with IAP will launch latest mobile software products in India this year. More About: Internet , Experience , Access , Quality , Collaboration
Locket cardiac monitor Indias gift to the world!
2008-01-21 00:00:00 A timely creation by IITians, a silicon locket-shaped cardiac monitor has put India on the world map once again. This monitor, touted to be the worlds smallest, is a life-saving device and a boon to cardiac patients worldwide. More About: World , Gift , Monitor , The World
It's a seamless world for emerging media
2008-01-21 00:00:00 As the renowned American poet and singer, Jim Morrison once said, Whoever controls the media controls the mind. The emergence of the media in the last 20 years has shaken the pillars of the old printing houses and the broadcasting industry. More About: Media , World
Can Nano lead to manufacture of more fuel-efficient cars?
2008-01-21 00:00:00 Oil price per barrel is hovering around $100, forcing automobile companies to develop new engine technologies to deliver the ultimate in fuel efficiency. Search engine Google is modifying gas-electric hybrid vehicles for the purpose. More About: Cars , Fuel , Nano , Lead , Efficient
MacBook Air: Thinnest laptop ever
2008-01-21 00:00:00 The MacBook Air is the thinnest laptop till date. This ultra-slim laptop is an incredible gadget for the die-hard businessman and general user alike. A brainchild of Apple Inc, the famous iPod manufacturer, MacBook Air was released on January 16. More About: Laptop , Macbook , Macbook Air
Whos the darkest of them all?
2008-01-21 00:00:00 The above question refers not to any human being, but to the blackest and darkest substance in the world invented by Indian American, Pulickel Ajayan. It is a material so black that Ajayan and his research team are seeking a Guinness Book entry.
Secret behind Nanos cost
More articles from this author:2008-01-21 00:00:00 Tata has been able to come up with a car priced so low that it comes for less then the price of a branded DVD player fixed in a Mercedes or a BMW. But for an average middle class family, its a dream come true. More About: Cost , Secret 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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