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Ocean of hope: Time we explored the blue economy

A blueprint for ocean-dependent economic development in order to improve the quality of life of people in the country.

Drones can be public and security hazards, too. One flying in the vicinity of an airport and hitting an aircraft would cause a tragedy. Already many narrow misses have been reported from all over the world.

Gadget watch: Be secure in the drone age

Some will use drones to pursue their nefarious interests. Regulation is therefore a must and we must do it before events overtake us.

12 Jun 2018 6:11 AM

‘Ocean Lover’ Afroz Shah talks to his team before gearing up to take the plunge into the deep blue sea.

Pollution Fight: Fishing for ocean plastic

Amidst reports of the growing plastic menace in the deep seas, this man takes it upon himself to clean them, starting from the beaches.

12 Jun 2018 6:08 AM

Runversation: Will to fight makes triathlon a cakewalk

67-year-old Mary Houbolt, a cancer survivor, participated in over 20 triathlons including nine full Ironman triathlons.

04 Jun 2018 2:14 AM

Anti-Sterlite protests in Tuticorin forced police to open fire, killing 13 people.

Businesswise: Corporates lend your ears and heart also

Values like protection of environment and pro-people must supercede economics.

04 Jun 2018 2:11 AM

Dangerous liaison: N Chandrababu Naidu crosses Lakshman rekha in federal fight

By threatening to stop paying Central taxes, Mr Naidu is playing to the domestic gallery at the cost of the nation.

04 Jun 2018 2:08 AM

U.S. Institute for Standards and Technolo-gy recommends users to come up with a password of 16 characters, ideally a mix of letters and numbers

Digital Security: Is it time to move on from passwords?

According to many cybersecurity experts, the crux of the problem is in weak, guessable passwords and poor password management.

01 Jun 2018 2:27 AM

What’s more, among the spin-offs of designing these hypersonic vehicles is the ability to equip India’s next generation fighter jets with ‘Stealth’ capability to avoid detection by radars of adversaries.

Into the future: Fast, low-cost flying machine

The travel time between any two destinations on the globe will take less than an hour in this new craft.

01 Jun 2018 2:23 AM

Cryptocurrencies can be transferred from one wallet to another wallet safely and securely.

Virtual Money: The demise of banking

A cryptowallet is like having a mini bank in the pocket.

01 Jun 2018 2:21 AM

Once you get rid of the clutter that’s keeping you from achieving your aim, you’ll be ready for just about anything.

Runversation: Be a possibilitarian

You can’t move forward if you’re stuck where you are — this is life’s fundamental truth.

21 May 2018 5:51 AM

As per the new method only a micro sample of maternal blood is required for sex determination; it can be collected with a prick on the finger.

Birthright: Foetal test to get simpler

A new method makes testing foetal sex determination very simple; but it comes with ethical and legal issues.

21 May 2018 5:48 AM

In the future, access to Information and Communication Technologies is only going to increase. while there might be negatives, one cannot turn a blind eye to the positives that come along.

Network: Connectivity on go has more merits than ills

A recent study found that having access to ICT while travelling had a positive impact on multi-tasking.

21 May 2018 5:45 AM

Footloose: Helping all to travel freely

Neha Arora curates trips for people with disabilities irrespective of age, gender or disability.

14 May 2018 1:44 AM

The Choose Water Bottle is a completely plastic free, decomposable bottle that aims to replace plastic water bottles.

Real problem: Biodegradable plastic is the way out to curb pollution

The global production capacity of biodegradable plastic is 4 mt currently. It needs to be increased urgently.

14 May 2018 1:38 AM

Bill Gates is more concerned about the benefits his organisations like Microsoft or Gates Foundation can reap.

Access control: Why it makes sense for Gates to promote Aadhaar

Gates is the man who built Microsoft Windows, among the world’s most vulnerable operating systems.

14 May 2018 1:33 AM

The study subjects consisted entirely of female undergraduate students.

Shoutout: It pays to be grateful

Study shows that being consciously grateful improves our altruistic streak and could make ourselves and the world a little better.

30 Apr 2018 2:46 AM

The miniature paper batteries are filled with a little sewage water for production of electricity. The cost of each unit less than Rs 5.

Electrifying idea: Here comes 1st bioelectric toilet

By treating water and making it recyclable, it is being ensured that there is always water in the toilet.

30 Apr 2018 2:42 AM

Health industry in India lacks seamless information exchange between hospitals, labs and patients. The concept of interoperability is practically non-existent.

Antidote: Pharma cos want access to your medical history

The argument being forwarded is that you can consult with expert doctors for better treatment by using blockchain system.

30 Apr 2018 2:39 AM

Recently a T-shirt with a message highlighting the Army’s role was quite in vogue.

Thinking cap: Wearing your hate is the new fashion trend

Against the backdrop of social media, it is a new threat to social harmony.

23 Apr 2018 3:09 AM

Runversation: Running past the problems of life

Everyone is unique in their own way. Some even take their disabilities to stand out.

23 Apr 2018 3:05 AM

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