26 Sep 2016

Yahoo in Japan contemplates four-day work weeks

According to sources, Yahoo Japan Corp. is deliberating four-day work weeks for its 5,800 employees altogether.

PM Modi's outreach towards Muslims and Dalits

In BJP's National Council meeting on Sunday, PM Modi urged party cadres to focus on "social justice" by empowering the Dalit and Muslim communities.

Highly-qualified girl from MP seeks euthanasia from PM

Laxmi Yadav, a specially-abled girl from Madhya Pradesh, wrote to PM Modi seeking euthanasia after being rejected for employment across the state.

Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer dies at 87

American Golf legend Arnold Palmer died in a hospital in Pittsburgh before his cardiac surgery. He was 87.

Tata Steel begins talks with unions on asset sale

Tata Steel will begin talks with British steelworks' trade union to discuss the impasse over its £15 billion pension plan for the company's workers.

Congress may be asked to vacate its Delhi headquarters

The BJP Government may propose that Congress empty its headquarters on 24 Akbar Road and three other bungalows in Lutyens' Delhi.

Jubilant FoodWorks' stocks slump, loses Rs.6,200 in market value

With one of India's biggest fast-food company facing the departure of the CEO next year, Jubilant FoodWorks' market value took a hit and its shares slumped.

Jeremy Corbyn re-elected as Labour party leader

After witnessing motions and voters looking to oust him from the Labour party, British politician Jeremy Corbyn was re-elected as the Labour party leader.

25 Sep 2016

Sony artificial intelligence writes its first pop song

While artificial intelligence systems have been tested in diverse fields from playing Go to working in law firms, Sony CSL Research Laboratory just used its FlowMachines AI to write two complete pop songs for the first time.

Canara bank to raise Rs.1128 crore via rights issue

State-owned Canara Bank revealed its plans to raise up to Rs.1,128 crore to fund business growth through rights issuance.

Amsterdam to launch self-driving Roboats in 2017

Amsterdam's canals are set to witness 'Roboats' - the world's first driverless boats - that will be launched in 2017.

Kairana row: NHRC validates BJP MP's exodus claims

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) released an investigation report validating the exodus claims made by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hukum Singh in Jun'16.

Imperial college professor creates hangover-free alcohol

David Nutt, a former government drugs advisor and professor of the Imperial College, London, created a synthetic version of alcohol called "alcosynth".