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New York technology leader to head UW-Bothell campus - Seattle Times: Local

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The University of Washington has picked an academic leader with extensive experience in science and technology to be the next chancellor of its Bothell campus. Bjong Wolf Yeigh, professor and president of the State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNYIT), will be the next UW-Bot

A shot of hope - Latest News

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

India should once again be the world's vaccine capital

High court will hear Medtronic patent case - Twincities.com: Business

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday, May 20, to consider which side bears the burden of proof in some patent disputes. The case, Medtronic Inc. v. Boston Scientific Corp., concerns devices made by Medtronic that deliver electrical jolts to the heart when it fails to pump normally.

Brit woman says her good looks get her bullied and harassed at work - New Kerala: India News

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

London, May 21 : A university graduate from Britain thinks that her slim figure, attractive face and glossy hair made her a target for sleazy advances from male colleagues and bitchiness from jealous females.

Kohler ordered to pay $9.6 million in patent suit - Boston Globe: Massachusetts

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Kohler ordered to pay $9.6 million in patent suit

Unable to pay fee, student attempts suicide on SVU campus - The Hindu: Today's Paper

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Unable to pay fee, student attempts suicide on SVU campus

Vacancies of research fellows - The Hindu: Today's Paper

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Vacancies of research fellows

Engagements - The Hindu: Today's Paper

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Engagements

Brit woman says her good looks get her bullied and harassed at work - Latest News

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

A university graduate from Britain thinks that her slim figure, attractive face and glossy hair made her a target for sleazy advances from male colleagues and bitchiness from jealous females.Laura Fernee, 33, who studied science and medical ...

‘Indians are not copycats’: Dr Krishna M. Ella - Deccan Chronicle: Lifestyle

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

He is “adamant” and “arrogant”, and he has no qualms about being either. In fact, this attitude has worked in favour of Dr Krishna M. Ella, Chairman -MD of the Genome Valley-based Bharath Biotech. He was in the news recently, worldwide, for unveiling the phase III results of India’s first

Call to take action on bio-medical wastes - The Assam Tribune

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Call to take action on bio-medical wastes

Israeli consulate inaugurated in city - Hindu: Bangalore

Special Correspondent — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Israel’s third consulate in India — the other two being in New Delhi and Mumbai — was inaugurated here on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, which also marked the 65th anniversary of the fou...

Op-Ed Contributor: The Outrageous Cost of a Gene Test - NY Times: Editorials

By DAVID B. AGUS — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Op-Ed Contributor: The Outrageous Cost of a Gene Test

Kevin Kimberlin: Gene Patents Drive Medical Innovation - Wall St. Journal: Opinion

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The BRACAnalysis test has warned one million woman of their risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Immigration: A wider better welcome mat - LA Times: Commentary

By Linda P.B. Katehi — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The U.S. should do more to welcome and keep talented foreign students.

As an immigrant and an engineer, I know the magnetic pull that the United States exerts on anyone who dreams of a career in science. From the time I watched NASA technicians on television during the first lunar landing in 1969, I resolved to get the best scientific education that my talents and circumstances would allow.

Karnatak University move to close departments draws flak - Latest News

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

AIDSO says terming the varsity's decision to close down 11 post-graduate departments in the university citing a shortage of students as reason as unfortunate and condemnable

Healthcare managers - The Hindu: Today's Paper

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Healthcare managers

Mechanical Engineering - The Hindu: Today's Paper

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Mechanical Engineering

Biotechnology is research-oriented - The Hindu: Today's Paper

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Biotechnology is research-oriented

Choosing research is need of the hour, says Shanta - The Hindu: Today's Paper

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Choosing research is need of the hour, says Shanta

Clinical research, an attractive new discipline - The Hindu: Today's Paper

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Clinical research, an attractive new discipline

Pawar's daughter on panel that will examine biotechnology Bill - Down to Earth

admin — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Supriya Sule joins Parliament panel on science and technology; panel to submit report on Bill that gives easy access to GM crops in three months

Supriya Sule, entrepreneur and MPBy a strange coincidence, daughter of agriculture minister Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, has been appointed member of the very panel to which the controversial Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) Bill has been referred.

Padmavati Varsity PG courses get poor response - newindianexpress.com

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Indian team wins biz venture competition in South Africa - Financial Chronicle

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

An Indian and a Nigerian team have won a trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland next year, after being declared the winners of the India-Africa Business Venture Competition. Four teams from India, two from Nigeria and one each from South Africa and Kenya made their presentations before a grand jury comprising of accomplished professionals from Africa and India for the award, sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs. Each team was tasked with developing innovative ways to benefit communities at large. The winning team from India, 'Team Life Catalyst Technologies of India', represented by Sagar Laygude from IIT Madras, aims to make innovative products based on advancements in biotechnology. They focused on blood glucose monitoring for the Indian diabetic population through a simple-to-use low-cost blood glucose sensor called the 'Rubellite Glucose Sensor'. The other winning team, presented a plan to sell Nigeria's most affordable, culturally suitable, healthy livestock ...

IGCAR upbeat on n-power future - newindianexpress.com

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT