Stephen Hawking passes into the ages

One of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Einstein passes into worlds beyond our understanding. IMAGE: Professor Stephen Hawking at a launch event for the Stephen Hawking Medal for......

Right-to-die advocate Jack Kevorkian passes away

Jack Kevorkian, a controversial American Pathologist known as 'Dr Death' for his efforts to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide in the United States, has died in a Detroit area hospital......

Indians swap ice with rice in new bucket challenge

With the ALS ice-bucket challenge going viral on social networking websites, Indian netizens have come up with their own version, posting videos as they donate rice to those in need. In line with......

Indians swap ice with rice in new bucket challenge

With the ALS ice-bucket challenge going viral on social networking websites, Indian netizens have come up with their own version, posting videos as they donate rice to those in need. In line with......

Now, a computer programme that can write thoughts

In a discovery that could provide a new form of communication to millions of people suffering from paralysis or neurological diseases, American scientists have developed a technique that allows......

App that lends voice to text

In early 2010, Nirmala Godhwani, practitioner of classical Indian music for over 40 years, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease in North......

Why you should head to Goa RIGHT NOW!

'One afternoon, I spotted Karan Johar and film critic Rajeev Masand having tea with Nina Gupta, the head of NFDC, and barged into their meeting.' Aseem Chhabra's IFFI diaries... Image: Gulzar and......

Salman wants Katrina in Bajirao Mastani

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali wantsKareena Kapoor to play Mastani in Bajirao Mastani. He wantsRani Mukerji as Bajirao's wife.Salman Khan, who has been signed on as Bajirao, has other ideas. He......

Salman wants Katrina in Bajirao Mastani

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali wantsKareena Kapoor to play Mastani in Bajirao Mastani. He wantsRani Mukerji as Bajirao's wife.Salman Khan, who has been signed on as Bajirao, has other ideas. He......

Watson receives Stewart Award

Tom Watson, who has given millions of dollars for research into the disease that has left his caddie and best friend Bruce Edwards unable to speak, was named the recipient of the Payne Stewart......