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New textile weathers temperature shift

Reversible fabrics of the future may help keep wearers comfortable in any weather.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 3rd Feb 2018

Big increase in allocation for Nepal

India’s annual financial allocation to Nepal for 2018-19 has nearly doubled under the recent Union Budget.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Feb 2018

Mihir Computer System

India commissioned its High Performance Computer (HPC) system - named 'Mihir' (meaning Sun) - at the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Feb 2018

Government’s view on cryptocurrency splits opinions.

The Finance Minister’s statement in his Budget speech on crypto currencies does not mean that it is illegal to hold these currencies, but only means it is illegal to transact using them in place of legal tender, according to industry players and analysts.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Feb 2018

Big investment in island nations, with eye on maritime diplomacy

A quiet maritime strategic diplomacy has emerged as the key theme of this year’s Union budget, as the government has allocated large sums of money — hitherto meant for key neighbouring countries.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Feb 2018