Science
NASA to invest on 22 innovative projects under NIAC; 15 selected for Phase I
Sowmya Seshadri -0
Innovation leads to progress, and this innovation begins only when the world is in need of improvements. NASA accepts 22 early-stage innovative technology proposals that will help transform future human and robotic exploration missions.
The space-agency will now invest on 22 projects under the 2017 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program. Out of these 22, 15 proposals have been selected for...
Health Care
Parliament clears landmark HIV Bill:To grant equal rights to HIV,AIDS patients.
Ramesh Kolanthara -
Parliament passed the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017, seeking to prevent any injustice against HIV or AIDS infected persons on Tuesday with the Lok Sabha passing it. The Bill had got the Rajya Sabha's nod on 21 March.
Political party representatives cutting across party lines give their stamp of approval for the...
Technology
Micromax Evok Power and Evok Note launched in India for Rs 6,999 and Rs 9,499: Specifications, features
Susovan Panda -
Indian handset manufacturer, Micromax has today announced the launch of company’s all-new Evok series in India with the launch of Evok Power and Evok Note. Micromax Evok Power and Evok Note are the first smartphones in the company's new Evok range. The Micromax Evok Power comes with a price tag of Rs. 6,999, while the Evok Note is available...
Technology
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro with 16-Megapixel Front Camera launched in India at Rs 27,990: Price, specifications and features
Susovan Panda -
The South Korean tech-giant and smartphone maker, Samsung has today (Friday) launched a new mid-segment and smaller model of its C Series of phablets, called the Galaxy C7 Pro smartphone in India at a price tag of Rs 27,990. This is Samsung’s second launch of its new Galaxy C series of phablets in India with the Galaxy C9 Pro,...
In 2014, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi announced its first tablet, the Mi Pad with a plastic-back cover. The Mi Pad also came with very powerful hardware but with an affordable price tag. A year later, Xiaomi released its second-gen tablet, Mi Pad 2, that tweaked the formula with the introduction of a metal body and an Intel chipset,...
Technology
After Moto G5, Moto E4 set to launch soon: Leaked specifications and features
Susovan Panda -
Earlier in the week, Lenovo-backed Motorola launched the new mid-range flagship smartphone and also the new member of the G series, Moto G5 in India. Now the company, Motorola mobility will soon be launching an entry-level Moto E4, the successor of Moto E3, which was eventually brought to India as Moto E3 Power with a price tag of Rs...
Technology
Moto G5 launched in India at Rs 11,999: Specifications, features and more
Susovan Panda -
Lenovo-owned brand, Motorola Mobility has finally launched its new flagship smartphone ‘Moto G’ in India today (Tuesday) at a price tag of Rs 11,999. The launch event has taken place at 12:15 IST in New Delhi and the event got live streamed and broadcasted on YouTube. Even, few of us have missed this live launch event, but don’t worry...
Technology
Sony Xperia XZs with 19MP Motion Eye camera and and Snapdragon 820 SoC launched in India at Rs 49,990; Available from April 11
Susovan Panda -
Japanese smartphone-maker Sony announced a number of new smartphones at this year’s World Mobile Congress (WMC 2017) event in Barcelona, including two flagship models, Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZs along with two mid-range smartphones namely Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra. Just within a month of the announcement, Sony on Monday has officially launched its latest smartphone Xperia XZs...
Technology
NIRF rankings released by MHRD; IISc Bangalore adjudged best university, IIT-Madras adjudged best engineering college
Abhishek Sourabh -
The India Rankings 2017 of higher educational institutions under National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) were released by Ministery of Human Resource Development (MHRD) on Monday. This was the second time that the rankings were released after India Rankings – 2016, which were released in April 2016.
The participating institutions were weighed on several parameters. The institutions were assigned points based...
Technology
April feast for star-gazers; Jupiter visit, Lyrids meteor shower and much more
Sowmya Seshadri -
For star-gazers around the world, this month will be a small, but a great treat. Our giant relative will put on a good show throughout the month.
One can view Jupiter all night long. On April 7, it reaches opposition. It will shine the brightest and will appear larger than usual. The solar system is lined up so that Jupiter,...