Innovation

Now, diesel made from fermented sugar

Sweet diesel! Scientists have discovered a process to convert sugar directly into renewable diesel that could replace fossil fuels used in vehicles. »

Nov 12 2012, 15:55

Curing cancer goes beyond chemotherapy

For all practical purposes, Perfint Healthcare can add a middle name: Evangelist. In cancer, where the triad of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation fo... »

Nov 12 2012, 15:54

Eris life sciences: Drug money

After politics, it is perhaps the branded generics market in India where the incumbency factor plays out in full force for new entrants. »

Nov 07 2012, 12:25

Dining goes digital as iPad replaces paper menus

Mumbai start-up’s Titbit app serves up a new dining experience; saves money for restaurants too »

Nov 02 2012, 17:29

Halloween apps for a spooky and safe night

APP-HALLOWEEN:Halloween apps for a spooky and safe night »

Oct 30 2012, 18:16

Cheaper LED lamps to be inspired from fireflies

South Korean scientists have copied the structure of a firefly's underbelly to create what they say is an improved and cheaper LED lens that they hope... »

Oct 30 2012, 18:10

Five apps that can change the way we live

Mobile start-ups showcase their talent at Nasscom’s Emergeout 2012 »

Oct 18 2012, 14:56

A start up that predicts lifestyle diseases

Imagine pre-empting the bugbear of the 21st century – lifestyle diseases – and living happily ever after. The answer could lie in rapid genetic te... »

Oct 17 2012, 16:33

Mangosense: The Art of Telling Tales to Children

An online edutainment portal bootstraps its way into the hearts of children, moms and teachers too! »

Oct 11 2012, 11:09

TouchMagix: Touch screens go uber-tech

This futuristic touch-based or gesture-controlled technology converts flat surfaces into interactive screens. And it’s catching on – in the advert... »

Sep 28 2012, 16:36