NEWS AT A GLANCE
Human Go champion wins first match against computer
South Korean Go champion Lee Sedol scored his first win over the Go playing computer software on Sunday.
Posted On :14/Mar/2016 10:11:37 AM
Myopia in Indian school going children increased in last decade, says study
A study conducted by AIIMS has said that over 13 per cent of school going children in India are myopic.
Posted On :14/Mar/2016 10:07:37 AM
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards 2016
The national final of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) 2016 was held here at Chennai.
Posted On :14/Mar/2016 10:04:06 AM
SEBI announces measures to curb financial fraud
Markets regulator SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) barred wilful loan defaulters from raising public funds, taking control of listed firms and holding board positions.
Posted On :14/Mar/2016 9:59:36 AM
Use of talc on genitals leads to higher risk of ovarian cancer, says study
A study published in the journal Epidemiology has said that using talcum powder in the genital areas increases the risk of ovarian cancer.
Posted On :14/Mar/2016 9:20:24 AM
UK to start driverless car testing in 2017
The British government has said that trial for driverless cars on the motorways will begin in 2017.
Posted On :14/Mar/2016 9:18:11 AM
28 new A/C buses for express transport corporation
Chennai Transport Officials have informed that 28 new air-conditioned buses will be added before end March to the Express Transport
Posted On :13/Mar/2016 2:37:02 PM
Japanese scientists discover bacteria which can destroy plastic material
A variety of products including PET bottles, buckets, etc are being made in plastic and sold.
Posted On :13/Mar/2016 2:34:09 PM
Jewellery shops open in T Nagar - Sovereign price shoots up by Rs.2320
In the recent budget presented in the parliament, the central government imposed 1 percent Kalal Tax on gold jewellery items.
Posted On :13/Mar/2016 2:28:30 PM
RBI Deputy Governor talks about exports in the country
On Saturday, Reserve Bank of India’s Deputy Governor H.R. Khan spoke about CAD and exports.
Posted On :13/Mar/2016 10:55:07 AM
190 percent bonus announced for CTS employees
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS) has announced a 190 percent bonus for its top executives.
Posted On :13/Mar/2016 10:51:06 AM
Aadhaar Bill passed in Lok Sabha
The Aadhaar Bill 2016 was passed in the Lok Sabha. Earlier Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley insisted that its focus was on the usage of government money for targeted subsidy.
Posted On :13/Mar/2016 10:47:35 AM
Removal of healthy breast in cancer patients needless, says study
A recent study has said that thousands of women are having their breasts removed needlessly.
Posted On :13/Mar/2016 10:44:59 AM
EPFO settles 104.38 lakh claims in the current fiscal CBT
While taking stock of the performance of EPFO in the month of February 2016, Dr V.P. Joy, the newly appointed Central P.F. Commissioner, noted that for the period April 2015 to February 2016.
Posted On :12/Mar/2016 6:45:49 PM
Howrah - Yesvantpur express rescheduled
Train No.12863 Howrah - Yesvantpur express(via Katpadi), scheduled to leave Howrah at 20.35 hrs. on 12.03.2016.
Posted On :12/Mar/2016 6:14:46 PM
Harley Davidson : Expansion of company planned in smaller cities
Internationally acclaimed 2-wheeler manufacturer, Harley Davidson, has planned to expand its manufacture/business by focusing on smaller cities.
Posted On :12/Mar/2016 6:12:53 PM
A single SMS will be enough to get a railway coach cleaned
If the passengers find that the coaches they are to board rather unclean and dirty, all they need to do is send SMS to the number 58888.
Posted On :12/Mar/2016 5:30:58 PM
Prospects of heavy rains in Northern India States
Indian Meteorological Centre has warned that the states of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi are likely to have heavy rains for the next 2 to 3 days.
Posted On :12/Mar/2016 5:26:48 PM
Cucumber is a good cure for so many illnesses
Cucumber has the medicinal properties to cure blood pressure, pain in the joints, and several other complaints.
Posted On :12/Mar/2016 5:15:57 PM
Famous Ridley cycles to be introduced in India
The leading international manufacturer of racing cycles, Ridley, is being introduced in India by TI Cycles Company.
Posted On :12/Mar/2016 5:12:23 PM
