Indian-origin engineer develops device to improve hand function
New York: An Indian-origin engineer has developed a mechanised human hand to improve its function for those who have suffered nerve damage and have undergone surgery. The device, tested in cadaver hands, is one of the first instruments created that could improve the transmission of mechanical forces and movement while implanted inside the body."This technology is definitely going to work and it will merge artificial mechanisms with biologica
Super 30 founder Anand Kumar invited to speak at MIT and Harvard
New York: Indian mathematician and founder of Super 30, Anand Kumar, has been invited by the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University to speak on his globally acclaimed effort to mentor students from the underpri
Indian-Americans hail Modis UNGA speech
United Nations: Indian-Americans from across the US hailed the maiden speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, with some saying that the speech reflects that India has arrived on the world stage with a strong voice. "This is once in a l
Sikh-Americans ask Modi to resolve their passport, visa issues
New York: A delegation of Sikh-Americans has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove the hurdles faced by them while applying for visas or renewal of passports, particularly by those who had applied for political asylum in 1980s. "The N
Gujarat riots haunt Modi on landmark US visit, New York court issues summons
New York: Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in New York for his landmark 5-day visit to the US, he was greeted by a summon from a court in the city over his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots when he was the chief minister of the s
Jayalalithaa convicted in DA case, gets 4 years in jail, Rs 100 cr fine; to step down as Tamil Nadu CM
Bangalore: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was on Saturday sentenced to four years in jail in an 18-year-old corruption case and fined a staggering Rs 100 crore by a special court whose verdict unseats her from the post and could send her to
UKs leading newspaper group Trinity Mirror admits phone hacking; apologises to Shobna Gulati
London: UK's leading newspaper group 'Trinity Mirror' that publishes three tabloids have for the first time accepted involvement in the phone-hacking scandal and apologised to four celebrities, including Indian-origin soap actress Shobna Gulati, who
Indian scientists more religious than British peers
London: Indian scientists are significantly more religious than their British conuterparts, according to the first cross-national study of religion and spirituality among scientists. The surveys and in-depth interviews with scientists showed that whi
Modis navratri fast not an issue: White House
Washington: In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi observing 'Navratri' fast during his US visit, the White House said this is unlikely to be an issue as they respectfully accommodate the practices of visitors. "We are aware of the Prime Minist
