Tag: research
Rhino Population Up 35 Times In 107 Years
From a population of barely 75 in 1905, there were over 2,700 Indian rhinos (Rhinoceros unicornis) by 2012, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF-India), a global wildlife advocacy.....
Bus To Run On Biogas In Kolkata From March-end
A 75-seat bus powered by biogas will soon ferry passengers in this metropolis from March 30. The operators claim it will be India's first such bus service.....
Indian Equities Surge On Positive Global Cues, Strong Rupee
Indian equities markets surged on Thursday as positive global cues, appreciation in the rupee and firm crude oil prices lifted investor sentiments. ....
Go Organic To Beat Dandruff
Using an essential oil as a part of your daily routine will not only treat dandruff, but will also give you healthy hair. Lemon oil, basil oil and tea tree oil are some of the oils that you can add to bid adieu to scalp issues, says an expert. ....
Delhi Government Plans Boost In Research For IIIT, Delhi
The Delhi government on Wednesday launched a scheme for IIIT-D to help fund its research programmes and also to encourage the autonomous, self-sustaining institute to raise funds for itself from outside sponsors.....
Moody's Upgrades India Power Sector Outlook
A Moody's Investors Service-ICRA report on Thursday upgraded the outlook for the Indian power sector to "stable" over the next 12-18 months with a Baa3 positive rating, saying it reflects sustained improvement in domestic coal availability.....
HC Asks Centre To Submit Report On Zakir Naik's IRF Ban
The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Union government to file a report on the plea of NRI televangelist Zakir Naik who has challenged the Centre's decision to immediately ban NGO Islamic Research Foundation (IRF).....
Nitish Kumar Rejects BJP Demand To Postpone Longest Human Chain
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday rejected BJP's demand to postpone its programme of forming the world's longest human chain on January 21 in support of prohibition in the state in view of the boat tragedy that claimed 24 lives.....
'Black Hole Man Of India' C.V. Vishveshwara Dead
Veteran scientist C.V. Vishveshwara, known as a pioneer in black hole research in India, has died, researchers associated with LIGO said on Tuesday.....
Indian, British Experts To Battle Delhi Air Pollution
Researchers from India and Britain have partnered for a project that may help tackle health problems associated with air pollution in Delhi.....
