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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Smartphone users can now ‘feel’ images and objects seen on their touchscreen! In a game-changing invention, engineers at Disney Research, Pittsburgh, have developed a new technique that allows you to feel the texture of objects seen on a flat touchscreen. The novel algorithm enables a pers

You know the saying, “Applying to jobs is a full-time job”? Don’t listen to it. What You Should Be Doing If You’re Unemployed Applying to jobs you’re not qualified for (which 50% of job seekers reportedly do!) is counter-productive to your job search. Competition is too fierce. Even qualifi

BANGALORE: Here's some bad news for MBA students: an Assocham study says campus hiring in B-schools except top institutes like the IIMs has dropped 40-50%. There's a similar dip in the number of fresh admissions. The Assocham paper, "B-schools are facing the consequences of economic slowdown"

Samsung Galaxy Round curved display smartphone launched as Note 3 variant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Wednesday launched the world's first smartphone with a curved display, a variant of the Galaxy Note which moves the Asian giant a step closer to achieving wearable devices with flexible - eve

BANGALORE: Karnataka, often called a "progressive state", has the highest dropout rate among Muslim students. On an average, 50,000 students from the community dropout of school each year, a majority of them at the high school level, according to a survey done by the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).