NASA spacecraft finally gets up close with Pluto

Humanity has visited Pluto for the first time, opening a new chapter in space exploration. This is the last and most detailed image sent to Earth before the spacecraft’s closest approach to......

Danger in the hills

Extensive anthropogenic interference, as part of developmental activities, is a significant factor that increases this hazard manifold. As a result, the landscape in the Himalayan, north-eastern......

US launches incubator programme to mentor Indian start-ups

India emerges as a top destination to set up incubators for global firms The US government is looking to mentor Indian start-ups, hoping that some of them would scale up their operations and set......

IT has transformed India: Ganesh Natarajan

Finance Minister P Chidambaram presented the Budget in Parliament on February 28.What impact will it have on the information technology sector?Will the Budget help India's business process......

Brevity is the key to good ads

Finance Minister P Chidambaram presented the Union Budget for 2007-08 in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.Has he made life easier for those related to the advertising industry? What does it mean for the......

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

IMAGE: Former World No 1, Serena Williams is a 7-time Wimbledon champion. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Former world number one Serena Williams has received a wildcard for Wimbledon and......

Deaths on the football pitch

Peter Biaksangzuala (circled) died from injuries suffered in his goal celebrations for Bethlehem Vengthlang FC during Mizoram Premier League match on Tuesday. Photograph: Courtesy: Mizoram Premier......

Smile on her lips, Pinki sets off for Wimbledon

The British High Commissioner Sir James Bevan feels her cute smile will light up the hallowed Centre Court at SW 19 as well as bring luck to the nation's big hope Andy Murray, but 11-year-old Pinki......