February 2012
13 posts
Science's second coming to India →
A couple of weeks ago, some of us got into an interesting conversation with Howard Gardner, who was on a visit to India to deliver a series of lectures. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential psychologists in the world today. Author of 25 books that have been translated into 28 languages and best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, in 1995, he mounted a study that lasted...
Oil surges after Iran uranium warning →
Oil prices surged on Friday as the UN’s nuclear watchdog said Iran had significantly increased its production of higher-grade uranium over the past six months and had failed to dispel concerns that it was pursuing atomic weapons.
Mriganka Sur reveals the mysteries of the brain →
How is the brain wired? How does it code and decode information? What causes developmental disorders like autism and diseases like Alzheimer’s? These are the questions that have occupied neuroscientist Mriganka Sur over the past 30 years.
Raja acted on his own in 2G case: Justice Ganguly →
Former Supreme Court judge Ashok Kumar Ganguly says that former Telecom Minsiter A Raja acted unilaterally in the 2G spectrum mess and that his Cabinet colleagues are not to be blamed.
A Raja solely responsible for 2G spectrum mess:... →
Former Supreme Court judge Ashok Kumar Ganguly says that former Telecom Minsiter A Raja acted unilaterally in the 2G spectrum mess and that his Cabinet colleagues are not to be blamed.
Letter from Forbes India Editor: Celebrate the... →
No one is switching off lights at 6 pm or slashing salaries and headcount by a quarter and cutting back on travel budgets. Actually, there are very few Indian firms exhibiting those typical knee-jerk reactions that one associates with tough times.
Nations and innovation →
The US, ranked number one, has always been a leader in innovation. However, after the recession, innovation has taken a backseat in the USA. This could possibly hamper job creation.
Tata improves on emerging market sales →
Strong sales in emerging markets helped Tata Motors report better than expected third-quarter profits.
US defends Asian military strategy →
US military officials defended their shift of resources to Asia on Tuesday.
kafila.org →
Follow the Penguin: The one book Everyone is... →
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How to Predict the Spread of News on Twitter -... →