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With 811 colleges, Pune varsity 2nd largest in country

MUMBAI: Pune University has grown larger than its much older counterpart in Mumbai. This year, Pune went on to add many more colleges under its ambit, thus emerging as the second largest university of the country. According to the latest data from the University Grants Commission, Hyderabad's

This car folds up half and parks itself

With a click on a smartphone, the experimental "Armadillo-T" electric car made in South Korea will park itself and fold nearly in half, freeing up space in crowded cities. The quirky two-seater, named after the animal whose shell it resembles, may never see production but it is part of a tren

Microsoft announces Imagine Cup 2014 competition

PUNE: Microsoft India has announced the launch of Imagine Cup 2014, inviting applications from student software developers. Currently in its twelfth year, Imagine Cup is a global student technology programme and competition that provides opportunities for students across all disciplines to te

BlackBerry Z30 launched in India, with 5-inch display, Rs 39,990 price tag

BlackBerry Ltd may be a sinking ship, but that has not stopped it from launching a premium product, BlackBerry Z30 smartphone on Thursday in India. To win customers it even priced the top-end product at the lower end of the slab reserved for matching products from rivals like Apple Inc, Samsung,

5 Interview Mistakes That Will Sabotage Your Chances

If you’re interviewing for a new position, you might accidentally give your interviewer simple reasons to reject your candidacy, even if you are the most qualified for the role. Here are five interview mistakes that might damage your chances for hire – and easy tactics to avoid trapping yourself

Mars mission launch trial today

The stage is all set for the launch of India's prestigious Rs 430-crore Mars Orbiter Mission, with Indian Satellite Research Organisation (Isro) officials giving it a final touch on Thursday by carrying out a launch rehearsal at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here. The eight-and-a-half-hour s

The Most Important Step In Your Job Search

The Most Important Step In Your Job Search Is… Research. Researching an employer before, during and after applying is crucial to the job application process. The information you receive will not only give you guidance but could also land you the job. Here are some places and people to gather info

Nokia World reveals phablets and tablets in Abu Dhabi

Nokia has unveiled its first phablets - extra-large phones - as well as its first tablet computer. The Windows Phone handsets introduce the ability to change which objects in a photo are in focus after it is taken. The Windows RT tablet has a 4G data chip, unlike Microsoft's recently unveiled Su

How IT training is changing

NEW DELHI: Information technology training institutes are diversifying and expanding operations as students show continued interest in the sector even as job prospects remain gloomy. Key players in the IT training business like NIIT, Aptech and Appin Technology Lab (ATL) are diversifying and

Apple launches iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display

NEW DELHI: Apple took design cues from its smaller iPad mini and made the larger format tablet thinner and lighter, renaming it iPad Air. It also revamped the iPad mini with Retina display. The new iPads have a number of small internal improvements which were seen in the recently launched iPh

7 Tips To Becoming A Leader At Work

Becoming a leader at work can be a challenge. You want to be a leader but you do not carry the title. So, how do you go about positioning yourself as a leader at work? There are many ways, but listed below are some that comes to mind. You can use these actions that will inevitably position yo

Now, move photos from one screen to another by touch!

Now you can move images and videos from a smartphone to another tablet just by touch! Scientists have developed a new technology whereby a ring, structure nail or wristband acts as a user interface allowing files to be transferred directly from one screen to another by touch. The new InTou

10 Ways To Network Your Way To A New Job

Getting a job can be a major challenge, especially if it is your first job or you’re over 50. Think of the job market in your area and how many people will be applying for a job listed on an online job board or local newspaper. All applicants are your competitors for the prized job. How will

World's first fully bionic man walks, talks and breathes

M Scientists have developed the world's first robot human made entirely of prosthetic parts and he can walk, talk and even has a beating heart. The robot, which cost almost USD 1 million to build, was assembled from prosthetic body parts and artificial organs donated by laboratories around the

Govt to raise funds for developing schools

The State government will improve government schools by raising donations from philanthropists, according to Minister of State for Primary and Secondary Education, Kimmane Ratnakar. "There are a total of 50,000 schools in the State and the government requires not less than Rs 6,000 crore for

Binatone launches tablet PC for kids priced at Rs 9,999

Electronics company Binatone has launched its first android-based tablet PC, App Star, designed for kids above 4 years, priced at Rs 9,999. "This 'APP STAR' is packed full of software suitable for children of 4 years and above. It has preloaded fun games, educational apps, art studios, e-book

Work From Home: 3 Ways To Make Money In Your Pajamas

If you are looking for ways to make money without ever leaving the comfort of your own home, finding jobs online is a great way to supplement your income. All you need is a good computer, an Internet connection and the time to dedicate for working. Below are three ways you can work from home (an

Panasonic India launches P11, T11 and T21 dual-SIM Android smartphones

  Panasonic has launched three new mid-range dual-SIM smartphones for the Indian market, the Panasonic P11, T11 and T21, all three of which are based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Recently, the Panasonic P11 and Panasonic T11 were available through an online retailer. However, the Panasonic