'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.''Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.''It often means we......

'The Problem With Quick Fixes Is...'

'...they always address problems superficially, never tackling root causes.''Currently, the policy response will focus on immediate relief -- getting people to safety, providing facilities,......

'We Want World-Class Innovation, But...'

'...hesitate to support the risk-taking it requires.' 'Researchers are frequently asked questions like, "What's the guarantee this will work?" or "Has this been demonstrated before?" -- as though......

PG medical counselling only online now, colleges can't admit directly: NMC

Counselling for post-graduate medical admissions will be done only in online mode now and colleges will have to declare fees for each course beforehand, the National Medical Commission has said......

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968.At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.They......

Meet the Harvard grads who offer a novel way to teach students

With Xseed, a for-profit start-up, teachers are reskilling themselves and offering a route out of rote to children in schools. Image: Ashish Nagpal, founder of Xseed says his teaching modules are......

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

The story of Gunvant Jain, an IIT-ian who borrowed money from his father to launch an educational start-up, as told by Indrani Roy / Rediff.com Image: Gunvant Jain. As a youngster, Gunvant Jain......

Better growth for IT companies? Here's Rohan Murty's prescription!

An excerpt from a speech by Narayana Murthy's son that addresses key questions on employee productivity The IT services industry in India faces two key challenges today. One, creating......

'I am on my toes when I work with a woman director'

'Their sensibilities are far more mature and complex than men's. I have to be very careful while working with them.' Neeraj Kabi, who rose to prominence with his performance as an ailing monk in......

Link found between heading and cognitive impairment?

IMAGE: In this file photo, Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo scores off a header. Repetitive heading may increase risk of cognitive impairment in later life, shows FA studyPhotograph: Massimo......