Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking to step down as Lucasian professor at CambridgeSeptember 30th, 2009 Hawking to step down as Lucasian professorLONDON — Physicist Stephen Hawking is stepping down as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University. The roughly 350-year-old post has been held by such luminaries as Isaac Newton and Charles Babbage, one of the fathers of modern computing.
Physicist Stephen Hawking steps down as Lucasian professor at Cambridge, in UKSeptember 30th, 2009 Hawking steps down as Lucasian professor in UKLONDON — Physicist Stephen Hawking stepped down Wednesday as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University after 30 years in the post. The roughly 350-year-old position has been held by such luminaries as Isaac Newton and Charles Babbage, one of the fathers of modern computing.
'Telepathic' microchip can help paraplegics operate PCs, TV by thoughtSeptember 4th, 2009 LONDON - A British scientist has developed a "telepathic" microchip that can enable paraplegics to operate PCs and television by thought alone. Jon Spratley, 28, who works for Cornwall-based specialist engineering company 42 Technology, developed this chip while studying for a PhD at Birmingham University.
Stephen Hawking to receive Medal of Freedom from Barack ObamaJuly 31st, 2009 LONDON - Stephen Hawking, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University, is among the 16 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. US President Barack Obama announced yesterday the complete list and said that it showed "an incredible diversity of backgrounds" but added: "Each has been an agent of change.
Stephen Hawking's 'A brief history of time' is still a best seller in Cambridge UniversityJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Stephen Hawking says he is 'flattered' by a Cambridge University poll voting "A Brief History of Time" as the publication most likely to have the same impact as Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species for future generations. The online poll was run by the University in preparation for its eagerly-awaited Darwin Anniversary Festival, from July 5-10.
Scientists create artificial black hole that traps sound instead of lightJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - A team of physicists have created an artificial black hole in their lab that traps sound instead of light, in an attempt to detect the theoretical Hawking radiation. The radiation, proposed by physicist Stephen Hawking more than 30 years ago, causes black holes to evaporate over time.
Karunanidhi to be discharged from hospital SaturdayMay 8th, 2009 CHENNAI - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi is likely to be discharged Saturday from a hospital here following his recovery from high fever, hospital authorities said Friday.
Anil and Tina Ambani are a pillar of strength, says Adnan SamiApril 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - Pakistani singer Adnan Sami has shifted his critically-ill father from Criticare to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and says all the arrangements were made following a call to Anil Ambani. 'Within no time at all Anil arranged everything.
British scientist Stephen Hawking 'very ill' in hospitalApril 20th, 2009 LONDON - British physicist Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned author of 'A Brief History of Time', was admitted to hospital in the university city of Cambridge Monday where he was described as being 'very ill'. The 67-year-old scientist, who is wheelchair-bound and speaks with the help of a voice synthesiser as a result of motor neurone disease, was taken to hospital for tests.
Vajpayee undergoes check-up at AIIMS, tests normalMarch 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Saturday underwent what doctors said was 'a regular check-up' at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here. His condition was reported to be normal, though doctors are keeping him in hospital for another day for more tests.
Vajpayee to be discharged after routine check-upMarch 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Friday for a 'routine check-up' is fine and will be discharged Sunday evening, doctors said. Vajpayee, 84, underwent some tests Saturday.
Lata Mangeshkar back on her feet after knee surgeryMarch 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - Legendery singer Lata Mangeshkar, who underwent knee surgery at her own hospital in Pune after suffering from chronic arthritis, said she is on her 'way to recovery' and looking forward to singing again. 'I wouldn't say I'm completely fit.
Vajpayee's condition improves, medical tests normalFebruary 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - There is improvement in former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's clinical condition and his medical tests are normal, a hospital official said Thursday. Vajpayee, 85, was admitted to the VIP Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after he complained of difficulty in breathing Tuesday night.
Vajpayee stable, will undergo more testsFebruary 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here Tuesday night, was stable but would undergo additional tests Wednesday, a hospital official said. 'Vajpayee is stable now.
Saif Ali Khan hospitalisedDecember 24th, 2008 MUMBAI - Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was Thursday admitted to the Lilavati hospital here after he complained of pain in his abdomen, hospital sources said. 'He is suffering from an intestine infection.
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