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From biodiversity to biotech


Biological matter drawn from animals and plants in India could be transforming into biofuels in the labs of foreign corporations. Kanchi Kohli reads between the lines.




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Can new technologies tackle urban waste?


While there is certainly a difference in the methods by which waste is disposed of in the global North and South, there are new European technologies in this field which deserve to be looked at, albeit at some future date. Darryl D'Monte reports from a recent event in Naples.




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Infotech and creating resources


Information technology can and must expand from merely being an agent of the trickle-down effect to active resource mobilization, says Krishna Rupanagunta.




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How to Spot a Great Tech Investment? SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Has the Answer

Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, shared his insights and quoted Yoda, the Star Wars Jedi master, during a conversation with WSJ Editor in Chief Gerard Baker at the CEO Council meeting in Tokyo.




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Why Big Tech Is Getting Into Finance

In 2019, many large tech firms announced plans to offer financial products and services. WSJ’s Liz Hoffman explains why Google, Apple, and others are offering products that might someday replace your wallet.




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Motion Sick? This Tech Company Thinks It Might Have a Solution

If you’ve read a book in a car, you probably know what motion sickness feels like. WSJ’s Tim Higgins visits Massachusetts-based ClearMotion, which is betting its suspension technology could provide a solution as we move closer towards a future with driverless cars. Photo: Max Esposito/WSJ




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Biotech policy : task force report


Suman Sahai comments on the recently released report of Task Force on Biotechnology policy.




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The politics of farm technologies


Much of the agrarian crisis is the result of unwanted and cost-intensive technologies that have been forced on the farmers. Scientists were unknowingly trying to promote the commercial interests of the seed, tractor and the pesticides industry. And we don't need to repeat this error, says Devinder Sharma.




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Biotech Policy: secretive and hasty


The government's stance towards biotechnology shows such disregard for the public interest that even its own Expert Committee is not privy to the proposed new policy. Suman Sahai protests the reckless endorsement of vested interests while many other stakeholders are kept in the dark.




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Hi-tech, low nutrition


P Sainath reports on the serious problem of rural hunger in Andhra Pradesh, and the politics of free lunches.
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Technology Transforms Rural Women


Shruti Gupta on a project in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkand that uses technology to enhance income generation opportunities through productive use of natural resources.




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Reaching out with valuable technology


This IIT Kharagpur professor's vision is to remove the digital divide between the visually impaired and the sighted world. Rasika Dhavse profiles Anupam Basu and his innovation, Sparsha.




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Tech to the aid of autistic children


Recent research has shown that computer/digital technologies can help children with autism (and other disabilities) learn and communicate better. A computer training workshop for parents and children was held recently at Bangalore. Shuchi Grover reports.




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Cost-effective technology stalled by Pune government


In Pune, bureaucratic meddling and lack of vision are threatening a simple, cost-effective eco-technology which treats heavily polluted water and turns messed-up water bodies into clean ones, reports Surekha Sule.




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Vidarbha farmers get market-savvy with hi-tech solution


Reuters Market Light, a professional content service, has been changing the way Vidarbha farmers make decisions on sowing, selling farm produce, and other important matters and increase their profits. Jaideep Hardikar reports.




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What's new in Formula 1 technically?

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AKTU B.Tech 1st semester result announced




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Finnish University selects Namma Kudla lass for Doctorate of Technology




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My travails with technology

I am eating humble pie today when online is the new offline. A few months back when my daughter and husband bought me a smartphone I thoughtlessly declared the old one equally good. My daughter...




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Reliance Jio Sells 2.3% Stake to US Tech Fund Vista Equity Partners for Rs 11,367 Crore

This is the third high profile-investment in Reliance Jio in as many weeks.




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New Smartphone Battery Tech by Indian Scientists Can Keep Your Phone Charged for Days

Scientists may have overcome the rapid battery degradation issue in Lithium-sulfur ion batteries, hence finally making them commercially viable.




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Covid-19 Effect: HUL Expects Technology Adoption in Offline Business Areas

HUL said that is also planning to serve its customers through any channels, be it format stores, Kirana stores or online.




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New AI Tech by TCS Can Help Find Defects in Processors

The solution harnesses the company's contextual knowledge of the semiconductor industry and the power of deep learning technology.




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Many US States Are Exploring House Arrest Technology to Keep COVID-19 Patients at Home

House arrest tech includes battery-powered ankle bracelets or location-tracking apps.




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VVS Laxman Had Beautiful Technique, Was Hard to Get Through: Brett Lee

In particular, the Hyderabad batsman is remembered for his memorable 281-run knock at the famous Eden Gardens Test in 2001 which India won conceding a follow-on in 2001.




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AIFF Technical Committee Recommends Foreign Players Cap in ISL, I-League

All India Football Federation recommended the implementation of the 3+1 foreigners' rule in Indian Super League and I-League starting XIs.




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Foreplay Techniques To Arouse A Woman!

Making love starts getting sensual if some foreplay is done. Foreplay before lovemaking is a nice option to open up the comfort level and make her feel wanted. Through this you can get to know each others desires, anxieties and fantasies




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Technical Loan Write-off Route Should Not be Applied for Fugitives: Chidambaram to Govt

His remarks came after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that wilful defaulters were beneficiaries of 'phone banking' under the UPA regime and the Modi government is chasing them to recover the dues.




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Karnataka seeks ISRO's tech support to improve efficiency of road transport corps

Bengaluru, Apr 29: The Karnataka government has sought the help of ISRO on improving the efficiency of road transport corporations in the state, using its technology. Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, who is also the Minister in-charge of Transport Department,




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Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 VII With Alpha 9 Technology Launched In India

Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 VII, a premium compact camera was launched in India. The camera is priced at Rs. 96,990 and is available at all Sony centers, Alpha Flagship stores, authorized Sony dealers, and major electronic stores. The new RX100 VII is




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Facebook Sues Thailand Based Indian Techie For Spreading Fake News On Coronavirus

Facebook has filed a case against a Thailand-based Indiantechie for running a software application company that passesaround their advertising analysis process and pushed fake adsas well as false information about coronavirus on its socialmedia platform. Facebook filed the case




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HCL Tech Slips Nearly 5 Percent On Disappointing Q4 2018 Results

Shares of HCL Technologies plunged nearly 5 percent on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) after the IT major reported a lower than expected 1.5 percent quarter on quarter rise in its net profit at Rs 22.27 billion for the quarter ending




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AIFF technical committee recommends four foreign players in domestic league from next season

The proposal was made during a video conference meeting of AIFF's technical committee, under the chairmanship of Shyam Thapa on Friday.




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Technical View: Nifty closes above 9,500 to form bullish candle, 9,700 in sight

According to Sahaj Agrawal of Kotak Securities, the Nifty is expected to test 9,900-10,000 levels in the next few weeks.




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Technical View: Nifty forms strong bullish candle on weekly monthly scales, 10,000 crucial

Traders should use the dip, if any, between 9,750–9,700 to create fresh longs with a stop below 9,600 on a closing basis, Mazhar Mohammad says.




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Technical View: Nifty forms Island Reversal pattern, further selling likely

"Some support on the downside can be expected around 9,250 levels," said Mazhar Mohammad, Chief Strategist – Technical Research Trading Advisory, Chartviewindia.in.




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Technical View: Nifty forms bearish candle, traders can avoid long positions

Traders should avoid long positions whereas fresh shorting can be considered below 9,190 for a target of 8,900 levels, says Mazhar Mohammad.




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Technical View: Nifty trades in narrow range, forms a Spinning Top; 9,100 crucial

It#39;s just a breather and the bias will remain on the negative side till Nifty trades below 9,700, Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking says.




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Technical View: Nifty forms Inside Bar candle, will stay in 9,100-9,350 range

Traders are advised to wait for a minor breakout in either direction before initiating trading bets.




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Technical View: Nifty forms bearish candle on weekly chart, weakness seen if index breaks 9,200

Traders are advised to remain neutral and intraday traders can consider initiating shorts below 9,190 and look for a modest target of 9,100 levels.




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8 Technologies That Are Being Used During COVID-19 Crisis

The rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced the countries to take necessary steps, which include the use of technologies to tackle the spread of the virus. Technology is proving to be an important method in combating the novel coronavirus.




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Salasar Techno share price rises nearly 8% on order win of Rs 29 crore

The share touched its 52-week high Rs 213.35 and 52-week low Rs 68.80 on 29 May, 2019 and 30 March, 2020, respectively.




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Engineering Admissions 2018 Open At Karpagam Institute Of Technology

Karpagam Institute of Technology, Coimbatore has opened engineering admissions for various streams under the BE and BTech degrees. Here are the list of courses for the academic year 2018 to 2019 that are open for application currently: BE Mechanical Engineering




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Tech-led Wall Street rebound set to lead Asia higher

Early on Tuesday trading in Asia, futures for the SP 500 were up 0.1% and the Australian SP/ASX 200 futures were up 0.32%.




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Wall Street snaps two-day slump on lift from tech titans

Major US indexes opened lower but moved higher throughout the afternoon to snap two-day losing streaks.




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SP 500, Dow drop as financial sector declines counter tech gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 218.45 points, or 0.91%, to 23,664.64, the SP 500 lost 20.02 points, or 0.70%, to 2,848.42 and the Nasdaq Composite added 45.27 points, or 0.51%, to 8,854.39.




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Tech Giants Google, TCS, Cognizant Etc. To Proceed With Campus Hires Stalled Due To Lockdown

Several Tech giants, MNCs and companies including Google, TCS, Cognizant, Capgemini, Wipro, etc. have decided to go ahead with the process of honouring campus hires stalled due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic induced lockdown. Despite a bleak revenue picture, companies are




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Sell NIIT Technologies; target of Rs 950: Dolat Capital

Dolat Capital is bearish on NIIT Technologies has recommended sell rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 950 in its research report dated May 06, 2020.




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Buy NIIT Technologies; target of Rs 1340: Prabhudas Lilladher

Prabhudas Lilladher is bullish on NIIT Technologies has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1340 in its research report dated May 06, 2020.




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Volvo partners with Luminar for LiDAR tech; plans to sell self-driving cars by 2022

For those of you who don’t know, LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging. It emits millions of pulses of laser light to create a 3D map of its surroundings.