http://www.rxpgnews.com/ Medical News and Information Tue, 15 May 2007 02:05:15 PST en-us http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Biggest-cluster-of-dinosaur-eggs-found-in-central-India_27811.shtml India Sci-Tech Bhopal, May 14 - A team of Indian palaeontologists has discovered a nest with 12 dinosaur eggs - the largest in a single nest - in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. The fossilised eggs will be subjected to radio scan to ascertain whether there is an embryo inside them. Mon, 14 May 2007 10:31:32 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Biggest-cluster-of-dinosaur-eggs-found-in-central-India_27811.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Nurture-creative-leaders-for-growth-Kalam_27559.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, May 11 - For a prosperous and developed India, it is imperative to nurture creative leaders, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam said Friday. Fri, 11 May 2007 23:00:04 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Nurture-creative-leaders-for-growth-Kalam_27559.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Committee-to-explore-mass-rapid-transport-system-for-Chandigarh_27400.shtml India Sci-Tech Chandigarh, May 10 - The hopes of having a mass rapid transport system - project for Chandigarh has been revived with the Chandigarh administration Thursday constituting a 10-member committee to review an earlier report submitted on the project. Thu, 10 May 2007 21:08:01 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Committee-to-explore-mass-rapid-transport-system-for-Chandigarh_27400.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Hi-tech-landmines-baffle-Jharkhand-Police_27341.shtml India Sci-Tech Ranchi, May 10 - When some Jharkhand cops succeeded in tracing a radio signal-based landmine this week, they considered themselves lucky. For, Maoists in the state are increasingly going high-tech with their landmines, resulting in heavy casualties in the police force. Thu, 10 May 2007 16:42:29 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Hi-tech-landmines-baffle-Jharkhand-Police_27341.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indian-Army-test-fires-Prithvi-1-missile---_27146.shtml India Sci-Tech Balasore -, May 9 - The Indian Army Wednesday successfully conducted a user trial of the surface-to-surface medium-range Prithvi-1 missile from a military base in Orissa, an official said. Wed, 09 May 2007 13:49:34 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indian-Army-test-fires-Prithvi-1-missile---_27146.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indian-BPOs-successfully-competing-with-global-rivals-study_27139.shtml India Sci-Tech Mumbai, May 9 - Indian BPOs have achieved a critical mass and are now successfully competing with major global suppliers of business process outsourcing, says a new study. Wed, 09 May 2007 12:36:07 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indian-BPOs-successfully-competing-with-global-rivals-study_27139.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Army-tests-surface-to-surface-Prithvi-1-missile_27121.shtml India Sci-Tech Balasore -, May 9 - India Wednesday tested its surface to surface medium range Prithvi-1 missile from a defence base in Orissa. Wed, 09 May 2007 11:00:01 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Army-tests-surface-to-surface-Prithvi-1-missile_27121.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Chandigarh-village-gets-e-governance_26925.shtml India Sci-Tech Chandigarh, May 7 - Khuda Jassu village in the union territory of Chandigarh Monday had its first brush with modern technology after the administration opened its first rural e-governance facilitation centre there. Mon, 07 May 2007 19:57:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Chandigarh-village-gets-e-governance_26925.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Yamuna-a-major-problem-scientist_26618.shtml India Sci-Tech Agra, May 5 - The man heading India's space programme says the pollution of the river Yamuna is a major problem. Sat, 05 May 2007 12:47:46 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Yamuna-a-major-problem-scientist_26618.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indias-would-be-space-tourist-gets-tips-from-Kalam_26381.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, May 3 - Counting the months till he lifts off into space as India's first tourist, Santhosh George Kulangara Thursday got some vital tips on the vast extraterrestrial canvas from President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Thu, 03 May 2007 20:59:50 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indias-would-be-space-tourist-gets-tips-from-Kalam_26381.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Kolkata-geek-finds-global-slot-to-organise-music-on-PC_26237.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, May 3 - At 23, most youngsters are uncertain of themselves. But Debarshi Rishi Ray has used his IT skills to propel a global project forward to organize the music on computers in a useful way. Thu, 03 May 2007 08:23:04 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Kolkata-geek-finds-global-slot-to-organise-music-on-PC_26237.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Malayalam-web-portals-for-all-panchayats-in-Kerala-soon_25934.shtml India Sci-Tech Thiruvananthapuram, April 30 - Gram panchayats - in Kerala would soon have their own custom-made web portals with all the information relating to the panchayat in Malayalam. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:01:01 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Malayalam-web-portals-for-all-panchayats-in-Kerala-soon_25934.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-global-community-differ-on-tourism-in-Antarctica_25895.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, April 30 - Tourism in the icy Antarctica continent seems to have become a prickly issue with India, which is hosting the ongoing Antarctica Treaty Consultative Meeting - here, vehemently opposed to it as against the treaty members. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:42:24 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-global-community-differ-on-tourism-in-Antarctica_25895.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-for-third-research-base-in-Antarctica_25882.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, April 30 - India Monday formally sought permission of the Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty - to set up a third research base in the icy continent in order to bolster its scientific research there. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:18:39 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-for-third-research-base-in-Antarctica_25882.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Antarctic-treaty-meet-to-focus-on-human-intervention_25814.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, April 29 - The 30th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting - beginning in New Delhi Monday will deliberate on the impact of human intervention and climate change on the continent. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:59:34 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Antarctic-treaty-meet-to-focus-on-human-intervention_25814.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/1007-DRDO-scientists-quit-in-five-years_25439.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, April 26 - The Defence Research and Development Organisation -, criticised for huge time and cost overruns in its multifarious projects, saw 1,007 scientists quitting in the past five years 'due to increased opportunities available in private sectors', parliament was informed Thursday. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:42:53 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/1007-DRDO-scientists-quit-in-five-years_25439.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/C.N.R.-Rao-criticises-Indias-declining-scientific-research_25325.shtml India Sci-Tech Kolkata, April 25 - Internationally acclaimed pioneer in chemistry and one of India's most celebrated scientists, C.N.R. Rao Wednesday took a dig at India's scientific research output and its declining contribution to the world of science. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:30:39 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/C.N.R.-Rao-criticises-Indias-declining-scientific-research_25325.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/All-Chandigarh-police-stations-get-CCTV_25128.shtml India Sci-Tech Chandigarh, April 24 - All 11 police stations in Chandigarh have been installed with close-circuit television - cameras to ensure fair and transparent dealings between police personnel and citizens. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:13:27 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/All-Chandigarh-police-stations-get-CCTV_25128.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-planning-satellite-earth-station-in-Antarctica_24785.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, April 21 - India is planning to build a Satellite Earth Station at Maitri -, its second base in the Antarctica, to facilitate instant data transfer from the ice continent. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 20:48:20 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-planning-satellite-earth-station-in-Antarctica_24785.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-opposes-tourism-in-Antarctica_24768.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, April 21 - India Saturday strongly opposed the commercial exploitation of Antarctica through tourism as the trend is aggravating global warming and leading to a rise in the sea level. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:44:54 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-opposes-tourism-in-Antarctica_24768.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Five-percent-less-rains-predicted-for-India_24508.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, April 19 - India will receive five percent less rainfall during this year's monsoon season, the ministry of earth sciences said in its annual long-term prediction Thursday, based on a new statistical forecast system. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:40:38 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Five-percent-less-rains-predicted-for-India_24508.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-develops-first-floating-desalination-plant_24372.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, April 18 - India has developed a floating desalination plant - the first of its kind in the world - off the Chennai coastline. With a capacity of one million litres per day, it will prepare fresh water from ocean water to address the acute potable water shortage in coastal India. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:28:24 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-develops-first-floating-desalination-plant_24372.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-tests-intermediate-range-nuclear-capable-missile_23515.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, April 12 - Indian scientists successfully tested a fire-and-forget Agni-III Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile - Thursday. Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:12:56 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-tests-intermediate-range-nuclear-capable-missile_23515.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Flowserve-manufacturing-facility-in-Coimbatore_23507.shtml India Sci-Tech Coimbatore, April 12 - Flowserve Corporation, a global provider of fluid motion and control products and services, opened its new pump manufacturing facility in Coimbatore Thursday. Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:53:12 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Flowserve-manufacturing-facility-in-Coimbatore_23507.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-successfully-tests-Agni-III-ballistic-missile_23484.shtml India Sci-Tech Balasore/New Delhi, April 12 - Trailing a plume of orange and yellow smoke, India's nuclear capable Agni-III ballistic missile, designed and developed by its scientists, soared aloft Thursday to mark a major milestone in the country's efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in rocket technology. Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:58:58 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-successfully-tests-Agni-III-ballistic-missile_23484.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-successfully-tests-Agni-III-missile_23433.shtml India Sci-Tech Balasore, April 12 - Marking a new milestone in missile technology, India Thursday successfully tested its home-grown nuclear capable Agni-III ballistic missile, with a range of over 3,000 km, from a defence base in Orissa. Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:29:54 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-successfully-tests-Agni-III-missile_23433.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/ISRO-eyes-mission-to-Mars_23377.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, April 11 - The Indian Space Research Organisation - is open to launch a mission to Mars if the government gives a green signal, a top official of the space agency said here Wednesday. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:33:35 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/ISRO-eyes-mission-to-Mars_23377.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-Australia-sign-agreement-on-biotechnology_23195.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, April 10 - India and Australia Tuesday signed an agreement to jointly promote biotechnology in both countries. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:19:30 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-Australia-sign-agreement-on-biotechnology_23195.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Electricity-consumer-receives-Rs-2.34-bn-shock_22890.shtml India Sci-Tech Chandigarh, April 8 - An electricity consumer in Haryana has got a shocker heavier than the electric jolt. He has been asked to cough up a bill of Rs 2.34 bn - for the electricity used in his two-bedroom middle-income group house. Sun, 08 Apr 2007 16:36:16 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Electricity-consumer-receives-Rs-2.34-bn-shock_22890.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-Brazil-South-Africa-to-collaborate-in-nano-technology_22693.shtml India Sci-Tech Kalpakkam, April 6 - Indian scientists here Friday met their counterparts from South Africa and Brazil to discuss ways and means of collaborating in the field of nano-technology. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:34:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-Brazil-South-Africa-to-collaborate-in-nano-technology_22693.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Pigeon-feathers-to-judge-pollution-levels_22597.shtml India Sci-Tech Jaipur, April 6 - Can the pollution level of a city be judged by pigeon feathers? Yes, if research done at a university here is to be believed. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:50:25 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Pigeon-feathers-to-judge-pollution-levels_22597.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-successfully-tests-nuclear-capable-Dhanush-missile-_21750.shtml India Sci-Tech Balasore -, March 30 - Notching a major milestone in its missile technology, India Friday successfully test fired its indigenous Dhanush missile - the nuclear-capable naval version of the Prithvi short-range ballistic missile - from a war ship off the Orissa coast. The mission objectives were met 'satisfactorily', defence sources said. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:14:23 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-successfully-tests-nuclear-capable-Dhanush-missile-_21750.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-successfully-tests-nuclear-capable-Dhanush-missile_21725.shtml India Sci-Tech Balasore -, March 30 - India Friday successfully test fired its indigenous Dhanush missile - the nuclear-capable naval version of the Prithvi short-range ballistic missile - from a war ship off the Orissa coast, defence sources said. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:38:59 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-successfully-tests-nuclear-capable-Dhanush-missile_21725.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Yahoo%21-Google-abet-censorship-in-China-Amnesty_21544.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, March 29 - Software giants Microsoft, Google and Yahoo! have been collaborating with the Chinese authorities to curtail freedom of expression and suppress dissent against their proclaimed values, Amnesty International said. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:10:42 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Yahoo%21-Google-abet-censorship-in-China-Amnesty_21544.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-tests-Astra-missile-again---_21507.shtml India Sci-Tech Balasore, March 29 - India Thursday conducted another test of its home grown air-to-air missile Astra, considered a new system in the guided missile development programme, from a military base in Orissa. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:47:09 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-tests-Astra-missile-again---_21507.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Software-skills-for-societys-sake_21464.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 29 - Subramanya Sastry holds a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin but chooses to deploy his software skills for the development sector back home. His tool, NewsRack.in, allows one to track and archive news on the web in easily accessible categories. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:17:20 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Software-skills-for-societys-sake_21464.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Space-scientist-Goel-bags-Aryabhata-award_21241.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 27 - India's top space scientist P.S. Goel, who is also a secretary in the union ministry of earth sciences, has been selected for the Aryabhata award by the Astronautical Society of India -. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:56:34 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Space-scientist-Goel-bags-Aryabhata-award_21241.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Singapore-company-opts-for-Kerala-IT-firm-solution_21088.shtml India Sci-Tech Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 - SunTec, a Kerala-based IT company, Monday announced that its billing solution - Transaction Billing Management System-Financial - - has been selected by DBS Bank, one of the largest financial services companies in South-east Asia. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:17:44 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Singapore-company-opts-for-Kerala-IT-firm-solution_21088.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-tests-Astra-missile-for-second-time-in-two-days-_21058.shtml India Sci-Tech Balasore -, March 26 - India Monday test-fired for the second time in two days its home-grown air-to-air missile Astra, considered a new system in the guided missile development programme, from a defence base in this eastern coastal state. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:14:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-tests-Astra-missile-for-second-time-in-two-days-_21058.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/ISRO-employees-say-no-to-dish-TV-gift_20917.shtml India Sci-Tech Thiruvananthapuram, March 25 - Not many will refuse a dish TV as a gift. But that's just what employees of the Indian Space Research Organisation - across the country have done. Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:52:10 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/ISRO-employees-say-no-to-dish-TV-gift_20917.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Computer-training-programme-to-counter-child-trafficking_20846.shtml India Sci-Tech Chennai, March 24 - A non governmental organisation Saturday launched a computer training programme here for girls from underprivileged families in an effort to combat trafficking by enabling them access to information to check of job proposal. Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:59:35 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Computer-training-programme-to-counter-child-trafficking_20846.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/An-Indian-techie-does-his-bit-for-knowledge-sharing_20622.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, March 23 - An Indian techie is contributing to the knowledge sharing platform with his publications on the theme of information and communication technology for development, or ICT4D, through the Internet. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 07:43:37 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/An-Indian-techie-does-his-bit-for-knowledge-sharing_20622.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Rohini-forensic-lab-to-be-upgraded_20601.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, March 22 - The Delhi government Thursday told the Delhi High Court about its plan to technologically upgrade its forensic science laboratory at Rohini in West Delhi and fill up all its vacancies to facilitate quick investigation into criminal cases. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:42:09 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Rohini-forensic-lab-to-be-upgraded_20601.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-Commonwealth-to-bridge-digital-divide_20448.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, March 21 - India's efforts to bridge the digital divide in the Commonwealth will get an impetus at an international e-partnership summit here Friday that will be attended by Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:56:08 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-Commonwealth-to-bridge-digital-divide_20448.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Intel-unveils-energy-efficient-quad-core-processors_20306.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 20 - Intel Corporation, the world's largest chip-maker, has unveiled two quad-core server processors that consume 35-60 percent less power compared to the existing servers. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:11:45 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Intel-unveils-energy-efficient-quad-core-processors_20306.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/International-telecom-fair-opens-in-Delhi_20322.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, March 20 - A three-day international exposition on information, communication and technology - began here Tuesday with over 400 participants from 30 countries including China, US, Taiwan, Germany, Australia, Britain, France, Japan and Hong Kong among others. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:05:31 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/International-telecom-fair-opens-in-Delhi_20322.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indian-microchip-for-Big-Bang-research-in-Geneva_19001.shtml India Sci-Tech Kolkata, March 20 - A premier nuclear physics institute here has come up with India's first indigenously designed microchip that will facilitate research on the Big Bang theory in Geneva's CERN, the world's largest particle physics laboratory. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:49:06 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indian-microchip-for-Big-Bang-research-in-Geneva_19001.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Chandigarh-gets-cyber-security-research-centre_20182.shtml India Sci-Tech Chandigarh, March 19 - A cyber security research centre - the first of its kind in the country - was set up here Monday to deal with issues like data protection, confidentiality and data privacy. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:16:30 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Chandigarh-gets-cyber-security-research-centre_20182.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Infosys-others-seek-CISF-help-on-network-security_19932.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, March 17 - IT major Infosys and many top companies and establishments in the country have asked the Central Industrial Security Force -, known for its guard duty at airports and industrial establishments, for its lesser known expertise in the area of network security. Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:37:01 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Infosys-others-seek-CISF-help-on-network-security_19932.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Insat-4B-placed-in-near-geosynchronous-orbit_19906.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 16 - India's latest communication satellite Insat-4B was placed in the near-geosynchronous orbit Friday in the third and final orbit-raising operation conducted from the Master Control Facility - at Hassan in Karnataka. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:20:46 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Insat-4B-placed-in-near-geosynchronous-orbit_19906.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-must-join-joint-fuel-management-convention-IAEA_19762.shtml India Sci-Tech Mumbai, March 15 - India must join the International Atomic Energy Agency's - joint convention on spent fuel and waste management, the international nuclear watchdog said here Thursday. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:58:04 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-must-join-joint-fuel-management-convention-IAEA_19762.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Google-turns-desi-with-Hindi-news-service_18870.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 15 - Google, the world's largest search engine, Thursday launched its Hindi news service and Hindi transliteration on blogger as its web publishing service. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:31:37 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Google-turns-desi-with-Hindi-news-service_18870.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Satellite-database-to-aid-urban-planning_19752.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, March 15 - A total of 137 cities and towns in India have been covered under the National Urban Information System - scheme to develop a spatial information database for urban planning, Minister of State for Urban Development Ajay Maken said Thursday. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:11:50 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Satellite-database-to-aid-urban-planning_19752.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Sorghum-cultivation-can-provide-ethanol-and-food-say-scientists_18843.shtml India Sci-Tech Hyderabad, March 15 - An international crop research institute near here has announced plans to introduce cultivation of sweet sorghum in a big way - a rich source of ethanol biofuel - that will not only contribute to the livelihood of poor and marginal dry-land farmers but also provide them food security. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:16:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Sorghum-cultivation-can-provide-ethanol-and-food-say-scientists_18843.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Insat-4B-placed-in-intermediate-orbit_19454.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 13 - Insat-4B, the Indian communication satellite, was placed in intermediate orbit early Tuesday by the Master Control Facility - of the Indian Space Research Organisation - in Karnataka. Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:12:56 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Insat-4B-placed-in-intermediate-orbit_19454.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Sibal-honours-renowned-biotechnologists_18786.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, March 12 - Several biotechnologists including veteran scientist Manju Sharma were Monday honoured by Minister of Science and Technology Kapil Sibal for their contribution on the field of biotechnology. Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:52:16 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Sibal-honours-renowned-biotechnologists_18786.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Insat-4B-put-in-orbit-to-boost-DTH-service_19280.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 12 - India's telecommunications satellite Insat-4B, which will augment direct-to-home - television and communication services, was launched early Monday from Kourou in French Guyana and placed into geo-synchronous transfer orbit. Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:51:53 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Insat-4B-put-in-orbit-to-boost-DTH-service_19280.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Insat-4B-launched-placed-in-transfer-orbit_19237.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 12 - India's communication satellite Insat-4B was launched early Monday on board the European Ariane-5 from Kourou in French Guyana and placed successfully in geo-synchronous transfer orbit. Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:02:04 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Insat-4B-launched-placed-in-transfer-orbit_19237.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Simputer-project-open-sources-its-software_19201.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 11 - The Simputer project, struggling against odds, has open sourced one of its prominent software - in a move which could see many more techies playing around with the self-contained handheld computer project and contributing to it. Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:21:26 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Simputer-project-open-sources-its-software_19201.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Snag-delays-Insat-4B-lift-off_19187.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 11 - The much-awaited launch early Sunday of India's latest indigenously built communications satellite Insat-4B has been postponed by 24 hours due to a technical snag in the launch pad of the Ariane-5 at Kourou in French Guyana. Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:21:19 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Snag-delays-Insat-4B-lift-off_19187.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Countdown-for-Insat-4B-launch-from-French-Guyana_18604.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 9 - The countdown has begun for the launch of the telecommunications satellite Insat-4B, primarily meant for direct to home - television services, on Sunday from Kourou in French Guyana. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:27:14 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Countdown-for-Insat-4B-launch-from-French-Guyana_18604.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Holes-found-in-black-hole-theories_18577.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, March 9 - In a discovery that may have profound implications, an Indian theoretical physicist and his British collaborator have given a surprising new twist to one of the great mysteries about black holes. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:23:07 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Holes-found-in-black-hole-theories_18577.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Whopping-255-percent-increase-in-cyber-crimes-in-Delhi_18274.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, March 6 - There was a whopping 255 percent increase in the number of complaints related to cyber crimes last year over the previous year, according to a report commissioned by the cyber cell of the Delhi Police. Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:51:46 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Whopping-255-percent-increase-in-cyber-crimes-in-Delhi_18274.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Computers-gather-dust-in-Ranchi-police-stations_17761.shtml India Sci-Tech Ranchi, March 2 - Computers given to police stations in the Jharkhand capital are mainly gathering dust - neither the cops have been trained to use them nor have the machines been installed. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:02:35 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Computers-gather-dust-in-Ranchi-police-stations_17761.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Jharkhand-ill-prepared-to-combat-cyber-crimes_17469.shtml India Sci-Tech Ranchi, Feb 28 - Even though cyber crimes are on the rise in the state, Jharkhand is yet to formulate a policy or set up a separate cell to fight such new-age offences. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:34:32 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Jharkhand-ill-prepared-to-combat-cyber-crimes_17469.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Conmen-in-Rs.400-mn-SMS-scam-arrested_17308.shtml India Sci-Tech Mumbai, Feb 27 - The alleged mastermind behind a Rs.400 million - rupee SMS fraud that duped at least 50,000 people has been arrested here along with an associate more than two months after the scam was unearthed. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:09:19 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Conmen-in-Rs.400-mn-SMS-scam-arrested_17308.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Government-says-no-to-entrepreneurs-nuclear-technology_17046.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Feb 25 - The government has refused to make use of a 'cost-effective' technology to produce heavy water developed by a researcher as the Atomic Energy Act of 1962 bars it from accessing any privately developed technology in this sensitive field. Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:30:03 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Government-says-no-to-entrepreneurs-nuclear-technology_17046.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-poised-for-breakthrough-in-nanotechnology-experts_17039.shtml India Sci-Tech Agra, Feb 25 - Indo-US collaboration in broadening the horizons of research in nano and quantum computing will open up new frontiers to speed up data transmission processes and unravel the mysteries of nature, said experts at a seminar here. Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:05:28 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-poised-for-breakthrough-in-nanotechnology-experts_17039.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indian-US-scientists-discuss-nano-computing-at-Agra_16886.shtml India Sci-Tech Agra, Feb 24 - Scores of eminent scientists from India and the US discussed several key issues in the field of nano computing at the Indo-US Shared Vision Workshop on soft, quantum and nano computing being held here. Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:41:06 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indian-US-scientists-discuss-nano-computing-at-Agra_16886.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Shivshankar-Menon-heads-to-US-on-Wednesday_16234.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Feb 19 - As India and the US negotiate a bilateral civil nuclear cooperation agreement, Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon leaves for Washington Wednesday on a four-day official visit for a meeting of a bilateral group in the area of high technology. Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:27:58 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Shivshankar-Menon-heads-to-US-on-Wednesday_16234.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Being-taken-for-a-ride-in-Mumbai-Complain-online_15813.shtml India Sci-Tech Mumbai, Feb 16 - Mad at the cabbie? Don't fret and don't get taken for a ride. Just head for your laptop or the nearest cyber café and file an online complaint with the Mumbai traffic police that promise immediate action. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:25:21 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Being-taken-for-a-ride-in-Mumbai-Complain-online_15813.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Defective-heat-shield-caused-Indian-missile-glitch_15563.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Feb 14 - A defective heat shield caused the failure of the first test-firing of the indigenously developed nuclear capable intermediate range ballistic missile - Agni-III last year, a top scientist said Wednesday. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:12:04 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Defective-heat-shield-caused-Indian-missile-glitch_15563.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Two-eclipses-to-enthral-skywatchers-in-March_15498.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Feb 14 - Early risers are in for a celestial treat in March with India witnessing a total lunar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse within a fortnight of each other. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:07:58 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Two-eclipses-to-enthral-skywatchers-in-March_15498.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/IT-firm-director-arrested-for-US-drug-cartel-link-_15448.shtml India Sci-Tech Kolkata, Feb 13 - The director of an IT company in West Bengal, arrested for alleged involvement with a US firm linked to a drug cartel, was laundering huge sums of drug money in various international bank accounts in Hong Kong, Luxembourg, the US and Sweden. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:40:42 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/IT-firm-director-arrested-for-US-drug-cartel-link-_15448.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Software-CEO-arrested-for-US-drug-cartel-link_15405.shtml India Sci-Tech Kolkata, Feb 13 - The director of an IT company in West Bengal, arrested for alleged involvement with a US firm linked to a drug cartel, was an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology --Delhi who did his post-graduation from North Carolina University. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:40:51 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Software-CEO-arrested-for-US-drug-cartel-link_15405.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Setting-up-a-radio-station-for-just-Rs.50000%21_15210.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Feb 12 - As India opens up a new sector that has long been the monopoly of the government, a hundred and one questions hang over the heads of those wanting to launch community radio stations. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:13:12 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Setting-up-a-radio-station-for-just-Rs.50000%21_15210.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Mumbais-Arthur-Road-Jail-gets-mobile-jammers_15005.shtml India Sci-Tech Mumbai, Feb 10 - With criminals lodged in the high-security Arthur Road Jail running organised crime syndicates from inside the jail with impunity, prison authorities Saturday installed a state-of-the-art mobile phone jamming system as part of its long-overdue security upgrade. Sat, 10 Feb 2007 14:20:48 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Mumbais-Arthur-Road-Jail-gets-mobile-jammers_15005.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Villagers-Dalits-seek-to-create-stories-of-their-own_14818.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, Feb 9 - In a digital era, how do rural and poor communities share stories with one another? By a Nokia mobile phone, with adapted software, if academics in London and campaigners here get positive results from their project. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:47:53 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Villagers-Dalits-seek-to-create-stories-of-their-own_14818.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Internet-radio---harbinger-of-music-revolution_14810.shtml India Sci-Tech Bangalore, Feb 9 - It's called RadioVeRVe, it's hiding out there in cyberspace and can come to you via your mobile phone. The Internet radio, you might not even be aware of, sees itself at the forefront of the 'Indian independent music revolution'. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:18:27 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Internet-radio---harbinger-of-music-revolution_14810.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indian-villages-can-produce-Michael-Faradays-Scientist_14763.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Feb 8 - Exhorting the youth to take up science as a career, renowned scientist C.N.R. Rao Thursday said Indian villages can produce scientists like Michael Faraday. Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:56:17 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Indian-villages-can-produce-Michael-Faradays-Scientist_14763.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-to-e-connect-20-African-countries_14766.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Feb 8 - In a joint initiative with African countries, India would make the Pan-African e-network operational to provide several IT solutions like tele-education and tele-medicine in Africa by the first half of 2007, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam said here Thursday. Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:54:52 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-to-e-connect-20-African-countries_14766.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/For-turtle-tales-transmitters-on-call_14661.shtml India Sci-Tech Bhubaneswar, Feb 8 - Where do those endangered Olive Ridley turtles go once they have nested on the beaches of Orissa? What routes do they follow? Now a study is all set to find out by fitting many of these reptiles with transmitters. Thu, 08 Feb 2007 07:58:12 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/For-turtle-tales-transmitters-on-call_14661.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Unesco-optimistic-about-community-radio-in-India_14468.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Feb 6 - Unesco has voiced optimism about the role for community radio opening up in India following its participation in a major broadcast exhibition here. Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:53:53 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Unesco-optimistic-about-community-radio-in-India_14468.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Delhi-to-host-first-India-EU-science-meet_14429.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Feb 5 - Thirty-seven delegates from 20 European Union countries including seven science ministers would participate in the first EU-India ministerial meeting on science here beginning Wednesday. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 22:40:23 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Delhi-to-host-first-India-EU-science-meet_14429.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Roadblocks-hit-community-radio-campaigners_14319.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Feb 5 - Months after India opened up low-powered FM radio broadcasting to community groups, those eligible to apply for licences are finding many roadblocks and a shortage of skills in a field dominated by the government for generations. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:41:38 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Roadblocks-hit-community-radio-campaigners_14319.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-tests-supersonic-BrahMos-missile-_14271.shtml India Sci-Tech Balasore - Feb 4 - India Sunday successfully test fired the land version of the supersonic anti-ship cruise missile BrahMos, jointly developed by India and Russia, from a base in Orissa, a military official said. Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:22:06 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/India-tests-supersonic-BrahMos-missile-_14271.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Gotheborg-engineer-basks-in-limelight-_14103.shtml India Sci-Tech Chennai, Feb 3 - Bengt Goran Nilsson, chief engineer of a replica of 18th century Swedish ship Gotheborg that sailed here, says they got a hero's welcome in both China and India. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:59:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Gotheborg-engineer-basks-in-limelight-_14103.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Get-cyberspace-knowledge-sans-a-bumpy-ride_14094.shtml India Sci-Tech Mumbai, Feb 3 - Surf the Internet without being connected to cyberspace? Unbelievable but true! An Indian-linked technology company is making this happen. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:36:47 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Get-cyberspace-knowledge-sans-a-bumpy-ride_14094.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Swedish-scientist-dreams-of-studying-Andaman-reef_14015.shtml India Sci-Tech Chennai, Feb 2 - Swedish marine biologist Matz Berggren, who sailed here on a replica of 18th century ship Gotheborg, says he has always dreamt of studying the fauna on the reefs of the Andaman Islands. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:34:10 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Swedish-scientist-dreams-of-studying-Andaman-reef_14015.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Tiny-working-trains-from-a-self-taught-innovator-_13979.shtml India Sci-Tech Mumbai, Feb 2 - Tiny trains, steam engines and other such objects clutter the table before Iqbal Ahmed, who is credited with building the world's smallest working steam engine. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:05:41 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Tiny-working-trains-from-a-self-taught-innovator-_13979.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Blogs-help-raise-social-issues-in-Madhya-Pradesh_13853.shtml India Sci-Tech Bhopal, Feb 1 - Blogs are fast catching on in Madhya Pradesh where it provides a platform to activists and officials to voice concern on social issues like safe motherhood and children's plight. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:32:09 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Blogs-help-raise-social-issues-in-Madhya-Pradesh_13853.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/The-Mundu-messenger---how-to-reach-the-billions_13835.shtml India Sci-Tech Mumbai, Feb 1 - Imagine a software company that looks with disdain at the desktop computer - and instead believes that mobile solutions are the way to reach the 'next billion'. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:00:43 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/The-Mundu-messenger---how-to-reach-the-billions_13835.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Tihar-prison-to-become-hi-tech-for-better-security_13832.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Jan 31 - Tihar Jail, one of Asia's biggest prisons, will deploy 250 closed circuit TV cameras and mobile jammers, as also make available adequate videoconferencing facilities to better manage security. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:42:28 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Tihar-prison-to-become-hi-tech-for-better-security_13832.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/EU-India-to-have-science-icons-event-next-month_13795.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Jan 31 - President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam will address Nobel laureates from Europe, scientists and 500 handpicked doctoral students here Feb 8 in what is being termed the first EU-India science icons event. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:38:28 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/EU-India-to-have-science-icons-event-next-month_13795.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/President-to-inaugurate-biodiversity-conservation-facility_13637.shtml India Sci-Tech Hyderabad, Jan 30 - President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will dedicate to the nation the much awaited Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species - on the city's outskirts Feb 1. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:31:47 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/President-to-inaugurate-biodiversity-conservation-facility_13637.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Transfer-of-Kerala-biotech-facility-to-centre-delayed_13563.shtml India Sci-Tech Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 - The transfer of the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology from the Kerala government to the central government has been delayed as an agreement between the two sides is yet be inked, an official said Monday. Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:08:40 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Transfer-of-Kerala-biotech-facility-to-centre-delayed_13563.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Mulling-alternatives-to-animal-testing-in-India_13401.shtml India Sci-Tech Chennai, Jan 28 - The use of animals in experiments for India's drug and cosmetics industry and ways to reduce it will be under the spotlight at a gathering of international experts here from Monday. Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:57:15 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Mulling-alternatives-to-animal-testing-in-India_13401.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Bloggers-in-desi-cyberspace-growing-fast-offered-awards_13362.shtml India Sci-Tech New Delhi, Jan 28 - Blogs are a buzzword in cyberspace currently but no one seems sure exactly on how many India actually has. While listings put the figure at a few hundred blogs, an upcoming contest for bloggers refers to a claim by a recent MSN survey which indicates the number of 'active' bloggers to be as high as 3.5 million. Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:53:22 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Bloggers-in-desi-cyberspace-growing-fast-offered-awards_13362.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/An-engineer-is-harbinger-of-change-in-Tamil-Nadu-village_13339.shtml India Sci-Tech Madurai, Jan 28 - Guess who is the most popular man in Thambaipatti village in Madurai district? An assistant engineer from the Tami Nadu Water and Drainage department -. Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:21:34 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/An-engineer-is-harbinger-of-change-in-Tamil-Nadu-village_13339.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Robotics-dinosaur-virtual-art-at-IIT-techfest_13165.shtml India Sci-Tech Mumbai, Jan 26 - Fun, robotics, videoconference talks from some of the planet's big names in science and tech and a drastic re-look at alternatives to the copyright model are on the menu for this year's Techfest2007, the student festival of one of India's premier technology training centres, IIT-Bombay. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:20:18 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/science-technology/Robotics-dinosaur-virtual-art-at-IIT-techfest_13165.shtml