Will he or won't he: Will President Biden pardon his son Hunter before he leaves office? Apparently, the pardon list has been given final touchesWith the 2024 U.S. election on the horizon, all eyes are on President Joe Biden as he finalizes his last list of presidential pardons. As i...
26 Oct, 2024, 07.06 PM IST
Copenhagen ice library can give you a rare glimpse into the history of climate changeThe Ice Core Archive, housing 25 kilometres (15 miles) of ice collected primarily from Greenland, is helping scientists understand changes ...
02 Dec, 2023, 06.00 PM IST
In ‘good company! How this techie got a date, and bagged dates for an interview, through a Bumble matchA techie has just landed a date (in more ways than one) with his Bumble match!
24 Jan, 2023, 06.40 PM IST
Beyond the dating game: People use Tinder for self-promotion, political campaigningThe app's off-label use appropriates its infrastructure, and sociocultural meanings.
07 Feb, 2020, 05.14 PM IST
Why Canada-raised artist Caroline Fernandez can't have enough of BengaluruHer attraction to Bengaluru stemmed from the city's many trees and its salubrious weather.
06 Feb, 2017, 10.51 AM IST
Algae could be a new green power sourceAlso known as cyanobacteria, blue-green algae are the most prosperous microorganisms on Earth, evolutionarily speaking, researchers said.
25 Nov, 2015, 04.54 PM IST
Airtel Africa appoints ex-MTN executive as MD for ChadAirtel Africa has appointed former executive of MTN, Anwar Soussa, as the Managing Director for Airtel Chad with effect from May 1.
23 Apr, 2015, 12.06 PM IST
YouTube and Instagram can boost learningResearchers investigated how an after-school programme in Quebec is revolutionising learning for at-risk youth by using social media as a t...
20 Apr, 2015, 06.40 PM IST
Bans don't help smokers kick the butt: StudyBan on smoking in public spaces may not motivate smokers to light up less behind their own closed doors or quit altogether, a study has cla...
04 Mar, 2015, 04.46 PM IST
Over 90 new gene regions tied to obesity identifiedResearchers with the GIANT analysed genetic samples from more than 300,000 individuals and found 97 sites in the human genome associated wi...
18 Feb, 2015, 04.46 PM IST
Facebook games may help strengthen family bonds: StudyThe research shows that beyond being a fun distraction, social network games can offer family members a meaningful way to interact and meet...
19 Nov, 2014, 05.31 PM IST
Stressed at work? Fix things at home firstKeep things in order at home to have an organised and healthy environment at work.
17 Sep, 2014, 05.59 PM IST
Queer film fest kicks off next weekThe five-day festival will be showcasing 154 films, starting with the opening night feature Out in the Dark, a story of a love affair.
16 May, 2014, 11.22 AM IST
Canadian Universities in India to woo undergraduate studentsDelegates of nine Canadian universities arrived here today seeking Indian students to Canada as a premier destination for higher education.
19 Aug, 2013, 11.33 PM IST
Staying in a job is bad for you: StudyStaying in a job that you hate for the sake of loyalty or for lack of alternatives is bad both for you and your employer, a new study has c...
05 May, 2012, 02.15 PM IST
Asian Indian-owned biz have strong impact on US statesAccording to a survey, about 308,514 Asian Indian-owned biz in the US employs 850,191 people with an annual payroll of $26 bn.
02 May, 2011, 04.09 PM IST
- Online learning helps schoolchildren fare better: study
Educationists have developed a new web-based tool that helps primary schoolchildren to concentrate better and develop literacy skills.
04 Jul, 2008, 12.57 PM IST