Science & Health

India's Medical Equipment Sector Likely to Grow to $7.7 billion by 2016

"India has made considerable strides in developing innovative industries across a number of sectors and maintains strong potential to do the same in medical devices," said Maulik Nanavaty, president for neuromodulation at Boston Scientific

Jul 25, 2015

China's Biggest Solar Plant Coming up in Gobi Desert

The new solar plant will come up in Gobi Desert and will be spread across 26 km.

Jul 24, 2015

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Russian sailors film themselves prodding alive giant squid as it tries to eat their catch

Giant squids are rarely seen alive by humans

Jul 24, 2015

Astronomers Discover Earth-like Planet Orbiting Sun-like Star

The planet, which is about 60 percent bigger than Earth, is located 1,400 light years away in the constellation Cygnus.

Jul 24, 2015

Keralites Shine in Delhi AIIMS Union Elections, Win All Posts Except One

Abhijith S, hailing from Kollam, has been elected as the president of MBBS students' union in AIIMS.

Jul 23, 2015

Assam: 13 Die of Encephalitis in Jorhat District

While seven died due to acute encephalitis syndrome, six succumbed to Japanese encephalitis.

Jul 23, 2015

South Sudan: Over 1,200 Cholera Cases Recorded, 39 Dead

More than 1,210 cholera cases, including 39 deaths, have been reported mostly in Juba and Bor counties.

Jul 22, 2015

100 Million Year Old Fossils Found in Australia

The discovery of the fossils will provide an insight into Australia's ancient inland sea which is now a rugged outback country

Jul 21, 2015

Isro Successfully Tests India's First High Thrust Cryogenic Rocket Engine

The indigenously developed high thrust cryogenic rocket engine was successfully ground tested for 800 seconds.

Jul 20, 2015

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China: RoboCup 2015 opens in Hefei City

A world-wide competition on robot making and operation RoboCup 2015 opened on19 July in Hefei City of east Chinas Anhui Province.

Jul 20, 2015

Ebola Toll Exceeds 11,250 in West Africa: WHO

A total of 27,643 cases of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) have been reported since the outbreak of the disease

Jul 18, 2015

Moon, Venus and Jupiter Conjunction 2015: How and When to Watch Live with Your Naked Eyes

Two planets - Venus and Jupiter – put up a spectacular celestial show earlier this month, aligning next to each other. An even more interesting and rare astronomical phenomenon will take place on Friday, July 17 with the crescent moon, Venus and Jupiter conjunction set to form a triangle.

Jul 17, 2015

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