Knowledge

Personal Computers better than smartphones to spread knowledge across the country

Countries globally have realised that creativity, education and employability require devices with greater intelligence than mobiles -- and those machines still happen to be personal computers (PCs) and laptops, a top executive from global printing and personal computer major HP Inc. told IANS in a free-wheeling interview here.

Our connection to the internet is affecting how we think: Study

People are less willing to rely on their knowledge and say they know something when they have access to the Internet, suggesting that our connection to the web is affecting how we think.

Making India a knowledge superpower: Govt seeks suggestions for new education policy

The aim of the initiative is to make India a knowledge superpower by equipping its students with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Research efforts must advance the realms of knowledge: President Pranab

Research endeavours must advance the realms of knowledge and improve the lives of the common man, said President Pranab Mukherjee.

Indian scientists craft portable blood-disorder detection kit

Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) Harnessing the technology that powers new-age mobile phones, Indian scientists are set to develop a portable and affordable kit - a lab-on-a-chip - detection system for sickle cell anemia, a common inherited blood disorder in the tribal belts of India's central and southern parts. Debjani Paul, Ninad Mehendale and Ammar Jagirdar from the Indian Institute of Technology-Powai, (IIT-P) will "make the most" of the mobile phone revolution to extend their data processing, sharing and imaging prowess to craft inexpensive diagnostic kits for sickle cell anemia (SCA).

With Israeli teens missing, Palestinian unity frays

GAZA (Reuters) - The disappearance of three Jewish youths in the occupied West Bank has rocked reconciliation between Palestinian political factions and risks sinking a new unity government, analysts and officials have said. Israel has accused the Islamist group Hamas of orchestrating the kidnapping of the three teenagers last Thursday and has detained at least 240 Palestinians during a massive search mission that has so far failed to uncover the missing trio. Hamas has refused to confirm or deny any involvement in the abduction, but many Palestinians believe that only it has the knowledge or network needed to snatch three young men and keep them hidden from view for almost a week.

The Higgs boson discovery inspires hope for humanity

The momentous finding validates the endeavour of scientific quest, and rekindles the passion for discovering the unknown. Above all else, it shows us that the human race has a shared destiny.

Gujarat innovates a new trail in Right to Education

Gujarat's Rules for the Right to Education Act focus on outcomes rather than just inputs. Parents and children are also at the centre of the innovation.