Bridging the skill gap!

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 17:27

Academia must partner with the industry to create appropriately skilled engineers, says S Ramesh Shankar.

Tata-led Neotel, NIIT in educational partnership in S Africa

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 15:06

The Tata-led Neotel telecoms consortium in South Africa has teamed up with the NIIT and a South African community centre network to boost IT skills capacity in the African country.

I have learnt a lot from my fiance: Olivia Wilde

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 17:29

Olivia Wilde says her fiance Jason Sudeikis encourages her to take risks as an actor.

Mother chimps crucial for offspring`s social skills

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 20:42

Just like in humans, chimpanzee mothers play a crucial role in the development of social skills in their offspring, a new study has found.

Mother chimps help offspring develop social skills

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 13:35

A new research has observed that chimpanzees, who are orphaned, frequently engaged in social play, but their play bouts were much shorter and resulted in aggression more often.

Bruce Willis loves to bargain

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 09:03

Actor Bruce Willis has admitted that he cannot resist the lure of a bargain and that he loves to shop at cut-price store Costco.

Its official! Mating skills improve with age

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 21:43

Older male nightingales are far better at wooing their female counterparts, than their young competitors, a new study has revealed.

Hugh Jackman flaunts driving skills on `Top Gear`

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 09:35

Hugh Jackman enthralled the host and the viewers of motoring television show `Top Gear`, by flaunting his driving skills.

India, Australia welcome signing of MoU to promote agriculture, retail

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 19:20

Education ministers of India and Australia have welcomed the signing of a Memoranda of Understanding between Australian and Indian industry and sector skill councils in agriculture, mining, retail and telecommunications, with media and entertainment working under an agreed engagement plan.

New software helps `overcome social phobias through virtual conversation`

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 16:18

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is building new software to coach people on how to interact with others in social situations.

Now, automated `coach` to help people improve interview skills

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 15:50

New software developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology can be used to help people practice their interpersonal skills until they feel more comfortable with situations such as a job interview or a first date.