Indian scientist awarded 1.5 million euros grant
Berlin: A young Indian scientist based in Germany has been awarded a grant of 1.5 million euros to investigate the role of gut microbiota in autoimmune diseases of the central nervous system such as Multiple Sclerosis. The Starting Grants of the European Research Council (ERC) seek to give talented scientists at an early stage in their careers the freedom to pursue their most creative ideas. Gurumoorthy Krishnamoorthy, group leader at the Max Pla
Indian killed by robbers in Nigeria
Lagos: A 45-year-old Indian national who was attacked by armed robbers in Nigeria has succumbed to his injuries here, a media report said on Monday. Srivastava Kumar was attacked by armed robbers while working on an agricultural farm in Eleko, Ajah,
India highlighted at Australian cultural extravaganza
Melbourne: For the first time, an Indian theme highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage was part of the biggest cultural festival here, drawing a massive crowd of nearly half a million people. The 12-hour-long 'White Night 2015' had a centre
3 Indians in 100 shortlisted for one way trip to Mars
London: Three Indians, two women and one man, have made it to the list of 100 applicants who will move on to the next round of an ambitious private mission that aims to send four people on a one-way trip to Mars in 2024. From the initial 202,586 appl
Bodies of two Indians found in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Two decomposed bodies of Indian workers have been found in Saudi Arabia, prompting police to start a probe into the matter. The two bodies were discovered in a room in a holiday resort in the Al-Rumeih district, police said. Liquor was
Indian-origin scientist wins USD 500,000 research award
Washington: An Indian-origin scientist has received a USD 500,000 award to develop ultrathin metal sheets that can help produce better rechargeable batteries. The prestigious USD 500,000 National Science Foundation CAREER award was won by Gurpreet Si
International media terms AAP triumph as political earthquake
Washington/London: International media on Tuesday described Aam Aadmi Party's stunning electoral triumph over the BJP in Delhi as a "political earthquake", taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meteoric rise to the helm by saying
LTTE leader wanted in Rajivs killing barred from going abroad
Colombo: A top LTTE leader, who is wanted in India in connection with the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, was today barred from leaving Sri Lanka by a court. Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, who took over the leadership of the Libe
Indian mission in Kuwait issues rules for compensation claims
Dubai: Authorities in Kuwait require legal heirship certificate and Power of Attorney for processing the claim for compensation in case of death of an Indian national in accident, the Indian embassy in Kuwait has said. In case of death of an Indian n
