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Research showing why hierarchy exists will aid the development of artificial intelligence
Research showing why hierarchy exists will aid the development of artificial intelligence. Like large businesses, many biological networks are hierarchically organised, such as gene, protein, neural, and metabolic networks. This means they have separate units that can each be repeatedly divided into smaller and smaller subunits. For example, the human brain has separate areas for motor
Renowned Hindi writer Mudrarakshasa passes away
Distinguished Hindi writer, activist, thinker and cultural personality Mudrarakshasa passed away on 13 June 2016 following a prolonged illness in Lucknow. He was 82. Born in Behta near Lucknow in 1931, He graduated from Lucknow University and was then employed as Assistant Editor of Gyanodaya that was published from Calcutta from 1955 to 1958.
Lara Croft Go, djay Pro, and Ulysses Among Apple Design Award Winners
Every year Apple showcases some of the best designed apps on the App Store with its Apple Design Award. Crossy Road, Workflow, and Fantastical 2 were among the apps to win an Apple Design Award in 2015 and this year has an equally great list of winners. Like last year, this year's list of winners includes two apps made by students. These are Linum and Dividr. Linum is a simple
Ranu Langthasa appointed as first woman chairperson of NCHAC in Assam
Ranu Langthasa was unanimously appointed as the chairperson of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) in Assam on 13 June 2016.With this, she also became the first women chairperson to be appointed to the post since the formation of Autonomous Council in 1950s.
Hubble Telescope uncovers Solitary Galaxy, UGC 4879
Hubble telescope of NASA captured the drizzle of stars scattered across this image forming a galaxy known as UGC 4879. It is an irregular dwarf galaxy which is smaller and messier than its cosmic cousins. It also lacks the majestic swirl of a spiral or the coherence of an elliptical. This galaxy is isolated and at a distance of 2.3 million light years from its closest neighbor, Leo A which
Cheaper, easier loans for green energy projects
NEW DELHI: Renewable energy has received a big financial stimulus as loans have become easier and cheaper for projects because there are hardly any projects in pipeline for the conventional thermal and hydropower sectors. Power sector financiers Rural Electrification Corp (REC) and Power FinanceBSE 1.09 % Corp (PFC) have shifted focus to renewable projects and are offering attractive terms, officials said. REC last week reduced interest rates to renewable projects by 50
BHEL commissions 195 MW unit at Muzaffarpur plant
NEW DELHI: State-run power equipment maker BHELBSE 0.87 % has commissioned another 195 MW unit at Muzaffarpur thermal power station in Bihar. This is the second 195 MW unit to be commissioned by BHEL at the 2x195 MW Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station Stage-II of Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Limited (KBUNL), a joint venture of NTPC and BSPGCL, the company said in a press release. According to the statement, the first 195 MW unit was commissioned in March, 2015.
Ministry of Finance releases draft for model GST law
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Finance on Tuesday released the draft for the model Goods and Services Tax (GST) law for consultation in the public. The draft was released post the meeting of finance minister Arun Jaitley's meeting with counterparts of 22 states and representatives of seven other in Kolkata. The GST has been touted as the biggest reform post the economic liberalization in 1991, but has faced hurdles in its passage in the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) due to strong
India's cotton planting may fall to 7-yr low: Industry group
MUMBAI: Cotton planting in India, the world's biggest producer, is likely to fall to the lowest in seven years in the 2016/2017 marketing season as farmers switch to other crops, potentially cutting production and exports of the fibre. A pest attack in key cotton growing states and forecasts of good monsoon rains are also prompting farmers to plant other crops such as sugarcane, peanut and pulses. Lower cotton shipments from India could support global prices, now trading near their
Vodafone launches services in Sela Pass at 13,700 feet in Arunachal Pradesh
SELA PASS (ARUNACHAL PRADESH): Mobile network provider Vodafone India has launched its SuperNet network and services in high-altitude mountain SELA PASS in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. A Vodafone India press release today said that with the launch made last week, the private sector mobile service provider now offers full-fledged voice and data services to the residents and visitors to this high-altitude mountain pass located 13,700 feet above sea level. With this
10 Chinese nationals served 'Leave India' notice by Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha government today issued "Leave India" notices to ten Chinese nationals who were working on an expansion project of the Adani Group-controlled Dhamra Port Company Limited in Bhadrak district of the state, a government official said. "The state government has asked the Director of Intelligence and the Superintendent of Police, Bhadrak district to execute Leave India notices on the Chinese nationals," Home Secretary Asit Tripathy told reporters here.
Indian men's 4x400m relay team breaks 18-year-old national record
The Indian men's 4x400m relay team on 12 June 2016 created a new national record, clocking 3:02.17 at the International Sprint and Relay Teams Cup at Erzurum, Turkey. The team improved the previous record of 3:02.62 set at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok. On the other hand, the Indian women's 4x400m relay team clocked 3:30.16 and jumped to world No 12 in the rankings. In
Lewis Hamilton wins 2016 Canada Grand Prix of Formula One
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton from Great Britain has 2016 Canada Grand Prix title of Formula One. It was his second title of the season after winning 2016 Monaco Grand Prix in May 2016. This was Hamilton’s fifth Canada Grand Prix title in his career and the second in a row. Previously he had won the titles in 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Canada Grand Prix was the seventh race of the 2016 season and was held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
SPN India launches new FTA Hindi movie channel- 'Sony WAH'
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has expanded the scope of its Hindi movie channels from three to four with the launch of ‘Sony WAH’, a free-to-air (FTA) channel. Based on a deep understanding of audiences across different strata in the Hindi-speaking markets (HSM) landscape, Sony WAH a premium FTA Hindi movie channel will cater to the unserved needs of rural and
Ogilvy Mumbai wins communication mandate for Robomate+ in India
Ogilvy Mumbai has been tasked to conceptualise the launch of Robomate+ and further sustain the brand to drive usage across its many different consumer segments. Robomate+ is an online education portal that provides interactive study material for students. It is India’s largest Video Platform for students helping them to prepare better for exams such as JEE, CA, CPT, CAT and board exams such as CBSE and ICSE. On the appointment, Dr
Medulla's Vinayak Shinde, Swapna Kulkarni chosen for global RB, Cannes Lions Health Innovation Hack
Indian healthcare specialist Medulla has two representatives selected for the RB and Lions Health Innovation Hack at Cannes, amongst a select group of 12 candidates globally. Vinayak Shinde, Creative Director, Medulla Communications and Swapna Kulkarni, Medical Consultant, Medulla Communications have been selected by RB and Lions Health team to be a part of this global
Agri output to double with Rs 80k-cr irrigation scheme, others
To boost agriculture production, the government is planning to bring two crore hectares of land under irrigation through various schemes including Rs 80,000-crore AIBP, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today said. Terming severe water crisis in 11 states as the main cause behind farmers' plight, the Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister said irrigation schemes were being
Kwid, Celerio, Eeco, Scorpio and Eon fail Global NCAP crash test
Five Indian car models have failed the 2016 Global NCAP test. Renault Kwid, Maruti Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Eeco, Mahindra Scorpio and Hyundai Eon showed low levels of adult occupation. The Renault Kwid was tested in three versions, including one with airbags, but each was rated as zero star for adult safety. Reacting to the tests, Renault said it has sought to improve the safety
Sebi begins to recover Rs 55,000cr from defaulters
Markets regulator Sebi has initiated recovery proceedings against defaulters to collect more than Rs 55,000 crore, largely on account of its clampdown on illicit money-pooling schemes. Ever since it was given powers in October 2013 to recover penalties and investors' money collected fraudulently, Sebi has initiated nearly 900 recovery proceedings, of which more than 200 have been fully
India records 10-yr low in public private investments: World Bank
India recorded a 10-year low in investments in public-private sector in the year 2015, adding to contraction that pulled down the global investment to below its five-year average of USD 124.1 billion, the World Bank has said. In its latest annual report, the World Bank said global investment in 2015 decreased to USD 111.6 billion, below the five-year average of USD 124.1 billion from
India's NSG membership will touch 'raw nerve' with Pakistan: China
An op-ed commentary in state-run Global Times titled "India mustn't let nuclear ambitions blind itself" said New Delhi's NSG membership will set off a nuclear confrontation in the region. "India and Pakistan, both nuclear powers in the region, keep alert to each other's nuclear capabilities. India's application for NSG membership and its potential consequences will inevitably touch a raw
Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai quits
Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai, who is facing corruption charges, has resigned, official sources said today. The Transport Ministry has been given to Health and PWD Minister Satyendra Jain, the sources told reports. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sources did not say why Rai had quit but said he had stepped down "due to health reasons". Rai said on Monday that he was prepared to go to jail if charges of corruption in an app-based premium bus service scheme were proved. He was to go to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today.
AAI bags national award for solar power projects
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has been conferred the National Award for Best Performing Central PSU for Roof Top Solar Power initiatives. It has installed 4.8 megawatt peak power (MWp) rooftop solar plants at 13 airports, generating approximately 51 lakh units of solar energy. Further, 4.9 MWp solar plants are expected to be installed at 14 other airports by December.
India Leadership Conclave Power Brand Awards 2016
India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards also known as ILC Power Brands today declared winners in the non-voting category the top names from cinema, medicine, yoga, social sector at the Asia’s most awaited annual edition currently in its 7th year in the individual jury category. These prestigious awards at Indian Affairs awards has been reviewed
Zuckerberg, Pichai, Cook among highest-rated CEOs
NEW DELHI: Getting a 99% approval rating from your employees is no mean feat. American chief executive officers (CEOs) Bob Bechek of management consulting firm Bain and Co, Scott Scherr of Ultimate Software and Dominic Barton of Mckinsey have achieved this to become the top three highest rated CEOs, in that order, according to the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards
Research scholar bags young scientist award
Shabuddin Shaik, research scholar, department of Zoology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, has been conferred with young scientist award by Dr. K.V Rao Scientific Society in the stream of biological sciences. Mr. Shaik’s paper ‘Enigmatic Indian Cave Biodiversity,’ under the guidance of Professor Emeritus, Y. Ranga Reddy, won him the award, a citation and a cash award of
Himachal HC directs HRTC employees not to go on strike
Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday directed Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) employees to not go on strike on June 14-15 and asked the principal secretary (Transport) to redress the legitimate grievances of the employees by June 20. The orders were passed by a Division Bench, headed by Chief Justice Mansoor Ahmad Mir, on a petition filed by Community
Bill Murray to be awarded Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize
Actor and comedian Bill Murray has been chosen to receive the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Murray, the star of such movies as "Groundhog Day" and "Rushmore," will be awarded the prize named for the great 19th century U.S. novelist and satirist on Oct. 23, the Kennedy Center said in a statement on
Google Doodle commemorates birth anniversary of ace physician Karl Landsteiner
June 14: The 148th birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner, a famous Austrian and American biologist and physician was commemorated by Google with a doodle on its homepage. Though his name might not be very popular and well-known but his work is. With his discoveries, Karl Landsteiner, has saved the lives of millions of people around the world. In the year 1900, he
Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards also known as ILC Power Brands declared winners
India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards also known as ILC Power Brands declared winners in the non-voting category the top names from cinema, medicine, yoga, social sector at the Asia's most awaited annual edition currently in its 7th year in the individual jury category. These prestigious awards at Indian Affairs awards has been reviewed by
Volkswagen awards £2bn global media account to PHD
HD has triumphed in the race to win Volkswagen Group's estimated £2 billion global media planning and buying account. It is a major coup for Omnicom Media Group’s PHD which beat WPP’s MediaCom and Interpublic’s Mediabrands to drive off with the German car maker, the world’s fifth biggest advertiser, in a global consolidation covering more than 30 countries, including
Alastair Cook Receives the CBE Award
England sporting captains past and present, Alan Shearer and Alastair Cook head the sports stars to receive honours in Queen Elizabeth II's birthday honours list. Shearer, former skipper of the national football side, and present cricket captain Cook are both made Commanders of the British Empire (CBE). Several notable female sporting personalities also feature including Martine
Hubble Telescope spots solitary dwarf galaxy UGC 4879
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has uncovered a mysterious solitary dwarf galaxy known as UGC 4879. The galaxy is smaller and messier than its cosmic cousins and lacks the majestic swirl of a spiral or the coherence of an elliptical. Key findings The galaxy UGC 4879 is very isolated and consists of a scattered drizzle of stars. It about 2.3 million light years away from its closest
RBI introduces Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines called Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A). The main aim of these guidelines is to (i) Strengthen the lenders’ ability to deal with stressed assets and (ii) Put real assets back on track of entities facing genuine difficulties by providing an avenue for reworking financial structure. Key Facts The RBI has
Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad takes charge of Chief Justice of Manipur HC
The senior-most Judge of the Manipur High Court Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad has assumed charge of the Chief Justice of the High Court. He succeeded Justice Laxmi Kanta Mohapatra who has relinquished the charge of office. Earlier in February 2016, President Pranab Mukherjee had transferred Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad from Jharkhand High Court to Manipur High Court in
India, Ghana sign three agreements
India and Ghana have signed three bilateral agreements to strengthen co-operation in varied fields. These agreements were signed after delegation level talks between President Pranab Mukherjee and his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama in Accra. The signed agreements include one for visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports and one for setting up a Joint
India likely to woo China for NSG membership
As India’s membership of the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is set to come up for discussion at the group's meet in Seoul later this month, India will most likely go all out to persuade China to support India’s candidature. India may seize the opportunity at the approaching Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in Tashkent which will be attended by both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese president Xi Jinping.
Censor Board Clears 'Udta Punjab' After 13 Cuts Under 'A' Category
CBFC chairman Pahlaj Nihalani said that the Censor board has cleared the much talked about Bollywood film 'Udta Punjab' with 13 cuts under the 'A' category. Nihalani had been attacked by the Bollywood film industry for suggesting a large number of cuts in the movie which is themed on the drug problem of Punjab. The nine members of the Central Board of Film
India to have its first air ambulance service soon
Bangalore-based Aviators Air Rescue has come together with the US-based Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH) to set up India's first dedicated helicopter emergency medical services. A person can avail of this service by getting covered through United India Assurance for Rs 8,999 per
Delhi Govt Cracks Down on 5 Pvt Hospitals
The Delhi Government has imposed a fine of over Rs. 700 crore on five private hospitals in the capital for not providing free healthcare to the economically poor. The hospitals have been asked to deposit "unwarranted profits" of more than Rs. 700 crore that they made by denying treatment to patients from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). The hospitals say the
BJP narrows margin with Congress in Rajya Sabha
BJP narrowed its gap with Congress’s Rajya Sabha numbers as it won 11 out of the 27 contested RS seats across 7 states. In the remaining 8 states, 30 candidates won unopposed. BJP-backed independent candidate, media mogul Subhash Chandra, won from Haryana after 14 votes of Congress MLAs were declared invalid. Other prominent winners include Congress’s Kapil Sibal, Oscar Fernandes, and Jairam Ramesh; BJP’s M J Akbar, M Venkaiah Naidu, Nirmala Sitharaman,
Indian Economy To Grow At 7.8% In 2016-17, Led By Consumption: DBS
New Delhi: Recovery in the Indian economy is likely to continue and the GDP growth is expected to be higher at 7.8 per cent in the current fiscal year, although it will be "uneven", propped largely by "strong consumption" and public expenditure, says a DBS report. According to the global financial services firm, doubts remain however on the underlying inconsistencies in the GDP
India's Coal Imports Decline 19% In May
New Delhi: Coal imports declined by 19.2 per cent to 16.38 million tonnes last month on the back of sufficient availability of domestic fuel. Imports in May last year stood at 20.29 million tonnes, according to mjunction services, an online procurement and sales platform jointly floated by SAIL and Tata Steel. According to mjunction services CEO and MD Viresh Oberoi, the import of non-
Agricultural Productivity, Urbanisation To Drive Rural India: Goldman
Agricultural Productivity, Urbanisation To Drive Rural India: Goldman New Delhi: Boosting agricultural productivity, diversifying sources of income and urbanization may help drive the growth of rural India over the coming years, says a report by Goldman Sachs. In the report titled 'India: A Tale of Two Economies - Rural and Urban', Goldman Sachs said urban economic growth
UNHCR cuts 2016 estimate for refugee arrivals in Europe
GENEVA The U.N. refugee agency said on Monday it expects 248,000 refugees and migrants to arrive in Europe via the Eastern Mediterranean this year, far lower than the "up to 1 million" it foresaw at the start of the year. The figure includes 156,000 who have already arrived, UNHCR said in an update of a regional refugee plan first issued in January. The document did not cover the
S&P won't upgrade India unless govt shows 'substantial, quality,' reforms
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's does not expect an upgrade to India's sovereign debt rating in the next year in the absence of substantial, quality reforms, it said on Monday, days after the government's budget slowed the pace of fiscal consolidation. India needs to at least strengthen two of its macroeconomic metrics on growth, inflation and fiscal health, said Kim Eng Tan, Senior
WWDC 2016: From macOS to Messages, the 10 biggest announcements from Apple
Apple flagged off its biggest tech show for developers—WWDC 2016—with announcements showing what it has planned for the rest of the year. After the recent slide in sales, this was an important event for Apple, and the giant has made some great announcements from a much-needed redesign to adding a slew of useful new features. If you haven’t been followed the event, here’s a
Now Microsoft bets on social networking with LinkedIn buy: All you need to know about the deal
US-based multinational technology giant Microsoft Corporation on Monday announced its biggest-ever acquisition deal and said it will buy LinkedIn Corp for a whopping $26.2 billion. The offer price is fixed at $196 per share, representing a premium of 49.5 percent to LinkedIn's Friday closing price. Here's the list of all you need to know about the Microsoft-LinkedIn deal.
May CPI at 21-month high: Even Raghuram Rajan will be praying to the rain gods
The high retail inflation numbers in May, largely a work of zooming food prices, shows why the Reserve Bank of India (RBI’s) was indeed right in holding the policy rate last week. The numbers offer sufficient reasons for RBI governor Raghuram Rajan to keep on hold in August too, if the monsoons play foul. It also tells us why the reported death of CPI inflation may not be true. The
UN assembly elects Israel as committee chair for first time
UNITED NATIONS: The U.N. General Assembly elected Israel to chair one of its six major committees for the first time on Monday, a decision denounced by the Palestinians and Arab nations. In the secret ballot election in the 193-member world body, Israel received 109 "yes" votes. Nobody voted against Israel but there were 23 abstentions, 14 invalid ballots, and 43 votes
USA wins FINA Women Water Polo World League Super Final
The USA Women’s Senior National Team on 12 June 2016 won gold at the FINA Women Water Polo World League Super Final. The team defeated Spain 13-9 in the championship match in Shanghai, China.The victory marks the United States’ third straight FINA World League Super Final title and 10th overall. On the other hand, Australia defeated China 11-3 for the bronze medal.
IT ministry orders blocking of 240 escort service websites in India
A similar effort to block several porn websites in the country had caused uproar with netizens forcing the government to stop moral policing the internet. However, this time, the IT ministry in India is taking another step into the same area, but on another world. The ministry has ordered ISPs to immediately block around 240 websites that are offering escort services. Failing to do so
Scientists use underwater robots to study India's monsoon
NEW DELHI: Scientists from Britain and India will release underwater robots into the Bay of Bengal in a bid to more accurately predict the Indian monsoon critical to millions of farmers, they said Tuesday. Researchers will also fly a plane packed with scientific equipment over the bay to measure the atmosphere as part of the multi-million pound study of the monsoon which hit
