In a move to achieve more efficient, quieter and environmentally friendly aircraft compared to a conventional one, the US space agency has unveiled plans for an electric-powered airplane designated as X-57. With 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them integrated into a uniquely-desi

A whopping 75.6% of respondents in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) usually research a company online before considering a job offer Respondents named 'reputation and culture' (11.9%) and 'work environment' (11.3%) as the two most important aspects to attract talent. (Supplied)

Unlimited data plans are still quite expensive, and users on limited data plans are always concerned about exceeding their data allowance. But fear not as you can easily save on limited mobile data, and even stretch it up to a month. So without further ado, here are seven simple tips to reduc

The results of II PU revaluation announced on Friday have thrown up new state toppers. While Ravish Suresh Bannihatti of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala in Mysuru got 597 marks to overtake previous topper Rakshita Thaman who, had scored 596 in the science stream, Vaishnavi R Ballal from Expert PU College

As expected, Lenovo has launched its budgets Vibe K5 smartphone in India, priced at Rs. 6,999. The smartphone will be available through a flash sale model on Amazon India, with registrations beginning Monday 1pm for the sale at 2pm on June 22. It will be available in Gold, Silver, and Grey color var

Dubai: Four pupils who topped the list of high achievers in 2016-2015’s secondary exams learnt the good news in unexpected fashion — through a telephone call from His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Grade 12 examinat

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple unveiled improvements to maps, messaging and its Siri voice assistant. It’s also bringing an “SOS” feature to its watch to automatically call for help in an emergency. The company previewed new features for its iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch and Mac software as the weeklon

Reuters  Jun 13, 2016 Microsoft Corp agreed to buy LinkedIn Corp for $26.2 billion in its biggest-ever deal, combining the software giant's fast-growing cloud services business with the world's largest online network for professionals. The offer of $196 per share represents a premium of 49.5 p

If you’re looking to boost your workday productivity, that smartphone in your pocket can help! The mobile app revolution has produced hundreds of apps to help ease the stress of everyday life. These applications perform both simple tasks, such as managing your to-do list, and complex ones, such as a

Blogger, general practice physician, CEO, and teacher were voted the best jobs in a new CareerCast opinion poll with 369 respondents. Interestingly, general practice physician and teacher also made the worst jobs list, which highlights the controversy over what people think are the best and worst jo

In a consultation paper released recently, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had sought comments on business models that offer free internet to consumers without violating the differential pricing norms set by it. In an interview, Vishal Misra, a computer science professor at Columbia Uni

For a city that has been losing trees to government projects on one hand and witnessing a number of plantation drives going wrong on the other, a mobile app that promises to monitor and capture a sapling’s life might just be the need of the hour. The app, to be launched on iOS and Android platforms

The question papers for SSLC and II PU examinations will be printed in the examination hall 10 minutes before the commencement of the exams from next year. Higher Education Minister T B Jayachandra told reporters here on Monday that the question papers would be mailed simultaneously to all the ex

Goa will overtake states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in Information Technology (IT) sector in the coming years on account of the state's talented youths, Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said today. "Goa is a blessed state. If the state government is serious and sincere, it can find soluti

June 06, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Admission process for Engineering courses at Anjuman Institute of Technology and Management (AITM) is in full swing. The institute is offering 5% reduction in tuition fees for Engineering courses for all enrolments on or before 10th June 20

NEW DELHI: Next time you say Ok Google to your Android phone, just remember Google is secretly recording your voice commands. Until now, people never really believed that Google actually records their voice commands. But there's concrete evidence now, and that too provided by Google itself. Acc

Rashed A. Al Ansari, General Manager of Al Ansari Exchange (Supplied) Rashed A. Al Ansari, General Manager or Al Ansari Exchange, told Emirates 24l7 that the company plans to increase branches from 170 to 220 and employees numbers from 2,500 to 3,000 in five years as the population of the UAE inc

June 4 A machine that ‘reconditions’ a donor’s lungs outside the body before being transplanted into a recipient is undergoing tests in the United States in the hope that it can radically improve survival rates for people with chronic respiratory diseases. The XPS, manufactured by Swedish company