Protests over Rafale deal, construction of Ram Mandir wash out Parliament

The Lok Sabha was on Wednesday adjourned for the day following protests by opposition members on various issues including the Rafale deal, construction of Ram Temple and Cauvery river water.......

Acid attack victims to get quota in central govt jobs

People with autism, mental illnesses, intellectual disability and victims of acid attacks will now get quota in central government jobs, an official order said. In case of direct recruitment, four......

Why is Obama keen on unlocking the brain?

US President Barack Obama has announced a new research initiative designed to revolutionise the understanding of the human brain. "As humans, we can identify galaxies light years away, we can study......

The brain is his fiefdom

When neurologist Vilayanur S Ramachandran was 12, he told his father he wanted to be a scientist. His father suggested that he go to medical school instead, because doctors are assured of a living......

A biz guru cracks the Indian code!

It's day four of our journey into the heart of India's culture, and we're holed up inside the sprawling Bangalore Oberoi hotel. Somehow, this immaculately manicured property blocks out the......

Review: Haridas is a heartwarming film

S Saraswathi says Haridas disples the myths and ignorance surrounding autism and emphasises the importance of a father’s role in the life of his child. Director G N R Kumaravelan of......