Pilot passport project to be launched in two cities
Software major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will launch a pilot project for the ambitious Passport Seva Project - a public-private initiative to...
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30 IST
Southern African countries launch Free Trade Area
The 14 member countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Sunday announced the launch of a Free Trade Area (FTA) to boost...
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30 IST
Indian-American devises nano-springs to protect mobile phones
An Indian-American scientist has devised tiny, shock-absorbing carbon nano springs to protect delicate electronic devices like mobile phones from...
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30 IST
India hopes to send spacecraft to moon: PM
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said that India hopes to send a spacecraft to the moon this year and called it "an important milestone".
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30 IST
Faculty shortage: IITs to go on a global hunt
All the seven old IITs are facing a shortage of teaching staff between 15 to 25 percent. The 13 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) battling a severe faculty crunch are set to go on a global hunt to appoint "quality young teachers".
IT sector to get abundant 'employable' talent
Realizing the need for a huge talent pool, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), along with Nasscom and IT industry experts has approved a new curriculum, which will address the gap between theory and practice in the IT Industry.