How the tabby cat got its stripes

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 12:53

In the first study to identify a molecular basis of coat patterning in mammals, feral cats in Northern California have enabled researchers to unlock the biological secret behind a rare, striped cheetah.

Serena Williams wins Stanford title

Last Updated: Monday, July 16, 2012, 08:38

Williams overcame a shaky start and two service breaks to beat lucky loser Coco Vandeweghe 7-5, 6-3 Sunday for her second straight Stanford title.

Ponzi scam: Allen Stanford jailed for 110 years

Last Updated: Friday, June 15, 2012, 15:17

Texan financier Allen Stanford has been sentenced to 110 years in prison for orchestrating a USD 7 billion Ponzi scheme.

Stanford jailed for 110 years in fraud case

Last Updated: Friday, June 15, 2012, 12:13

Disgraced American businessman Allen Stanford, who bankrolled a USD 20 million Twenty20 match between England and West Indies before being convicted of defrauding investors, has been sentenced to 110 years in prison.

Scientists turn DNA into living hard drives

Last Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012, 19:41

Scientists claim to have developed a way to turn living cells into rewritable digital data storages -- like "living hard drives".

Assam ties up with US varsity to document traditional practices

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 09:23

Assam has tied up with the Stanford University in the US for documenting the rich culture in the state.

Three stay tied for lead at HSBC Women’s Champions

Last Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 22:45

Americans Katie Futcher and Angela Stanford and South Korea’s Jenny Shin all shot 1-under 71s on Saturday to stay tied for the lead after three rounds of the $1.4 million HSBC Women’s Champions.

Commercialisation of cricket corrupted players: Paul Condon

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 15:51

Former ICC Anti-Corruption Unit chief Paul Condon feels that the commercialisation of cricket with the advent of Twenty20 leagues such as Stanford Super Series played a major role in encouraging players to adopt corrupt means for earning quick money.

Cricket mogul Stanford out of prison hospital

Last Updated: Friday, November 11, 2011, 13:18

Financier and cricket mogul Allen Stanford has moved out of a prison hospital where he was being treated for drug addiction, federal prison records showed Thursday.

Amjad Ali Khan to teach at Stanford University

Last Updated: Friday, October 21, 2011, 17:09

Amjad Ali Khan will be teaching for two and half months at Stanford University, according to an announcement from the university.

Apple to hold private memorial for Jobs Sunday: Source

Last Updated: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 10:08

Apple Inc co-founder and technology visionary Steve Jobs will be memorialized at a private service at Stanford University on Sunday, a source with knowledge of the event said.