Social networking turns people into slacktivists

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 19:18

British researchers have shown that people declaring support for a charity on social media are less likely to donate for the cause later on.

Anna Hazare first recipient of new Canadian award

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 20:58

Indian anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare is the inaugural recipient of a new Canadian award that recognises individuals who fight abuse of power and suppression of human rights.

Candian universities to woo Indian students

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 13:39

Officials from nine Canadian universities will visit India for two weeks to meet students in selected schools in five cities to hold information sessions on how Canada can be a premier destination for higher education.

How stars` ages and their orbits are linked

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 10:22

Astronomers have tried to show a link between stars` ages and their orbits using the Hubble Space Telescope.

Lean, mean microbes survive in world`s oceans

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 21:25

A new study has found that planktonic bacteria inhabiting the world`s oceans have streamlined their genetic makeup to become lean, mean survival machines.