Ibises` flight precision stuns researchers

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 20:04

Ibises flying in a V formation synchronise the flapping of their wings with a degree of precision previously thought impossible, astounded researchers said Wednesday.

Scientists reveal how falcons stalk their preys in flight

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 19:55

Scientists have revealed that falcons head off their prey by flying in a way that the target appears stationary in the falcon`s visual field.

Govt allocates Rs 4.67 cr for improving infrastructure of college

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 12:12

Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 4.67 crore towards improving the infrastructure of an arts college at Paramakudi in Ramanadhapuram district.

Birds fly in `V` formation to save energy: Study

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 04:44

The next time you see birds flying in a "V`` formation, consider this: A new study says they choreograph the flapping of their wings with exquisite precision to help them on their way.

Kerala CM advised complete rest for three more days

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 15:50

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who was discharged from hospital yesterday, has been advised complete rest for three more days, state Minister for Information K C Joseph said Wednesday.

Students, cops hurt as SFI march turns violent in Kerela

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:27

A protest march taken out by the CPI(M)`s youth wing SFI against the UDF Government`s move to grant autonomy to several colleges in Kerala turned violent on Wednesday, resulting in injuries to some student activists and police personnel, police said.

Patna College needs urgent restoration, say experts

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 12:45

The 150-year-old institution, Patna college, is in dire need of restoration, both "institutional" and "architectural.

185 students shortlisted for interview by Infosys

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 19:52

A total of 185 final year engineering students were shortlisted for interview during a three-day campus drive conducted by IT major Infosys at city based Kathir College of Engineering.

Alleged baby swapping case in Malda

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 13:42

With 13 crib deaths in the past three days, the Malda Medical College and Hospital authorities were grappling with a fresh problem as a woman has alleged that her baby has been swapped.

13 infants die in 2 days at West Bengal hospital

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 09:22

Eight more infants died in the Malda Medical College and Hospital on Thursday, taking the death toll in the past two-days up to 13, hospital sources said.

Police takes away child`s body for cremation in WB

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 14:10

The body of a five-year-old girl child was taken away from her home at Uluberia in West Bengal`s Howrah district and cremated by the police.

Fest- the talent test

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 11:13

College fests are a good playground to test your skills. Gauri Rane and Patricia Mascarenhas discuss the qualities students pick up at these fun events.