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Smartphone – A Modern-day Necessity?
The spectacular rise of smartphones continues. Last year, Apple alone sold 90 million iPhones, a staggering increase from the 10 million it sold in 2008. In 2006, 30% of all mobile phone users used their phones to surf the Internet; in 2009 this number was more than 70%. So is the smartphone becoming a modern necessity - the new PC?
Electron Microscopes Take Focus in India
Radical development in the industrial sector globally has led to the advancement of scientific instruments necessary for new inventions. Intense competition among emerging economies such as India and China has led them to increase their R&D spends on scientific instruments to lead the way in scientific innovations.
Will Stem Cells in Orthopedics Displace Medical Devices?
The Medical Devices market is one of the largest in the Healthcare industry (after Pharmaceuticals). It has a number of branches such as orthopedic instruments, medical equipment, diagnostic aid, medical supplies, and surgical instruments. The increasing demand for healthcare services across the globe is driving the growth of the medical devices market and making it a lucrative one for global healthcare players.
Why India Needs Smart Grids
With a population of over a billion people and a current GDP growth rate of about 8 percent, India is certainly one of the fastest growing countries in the world. Despite its robust economic growth, the country is still plagued by basic problems such as shortage of electricity, with nearly 40 percent of its rural households having no access to electricity.
