Not just selfies, your smartphone can now fight air pollution too

Your smartphones could soon help you combat a deadly form of air pollution, thanks to a new low-cost and reliable method of detecting nitrogen dioxide - a significant air pollutant, scientists say.......

Thermo waves may run electronic devices

Thermopower waves may be the ideal power source for tiny electronic devices and micro-systems, says a team led by an Indian-origin scientist. In their research, Sumeet Walia and colleagues at RMIT......

Laptop sales hits all time high

Several factors will converge in the year ahead to make it a lucrative one for laptop makers, say industry sources. The numbers show that while enterprise buyers continue to dominate the laptop......

Infosys hires record global interns in '04

In a testament to the growing star power of Infosys, the IT major hired 26 interns in Bangalore, the largest ever since the program was started five years ago.The internship program called, InStep,......

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

IMAGE: The opening ceremony celebrated traditional Maori culture including the famous Haka war dance. Photograph: David Rowland/Reuters New Zealand opened the ninth Women's World Cup with a shock......