Telecom department defers spectrum auction to Feb 3
New Delhi – The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the dates of auction of spectrum in 1,800 megahertz (MHz) and 900 MHz bands. The auction will now start on Feb 3, next year, instead of Jan 23, it was announced Monday. Total spectrum put to auction is 46 MHz in 900 MHz band... read more »
NCP backs Rahul’s stand on reconsideration of Adarsh report
NCP on Monday backed Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s pitch for reconsideration of Maharashtra government’s decision rejecting a judicial panel’s report on Adarsh scam which had indicted some senior Congress leaders, including former Chief Ministers. “We will support any decision to... read more »
Jose Mourinho labels Luis Suarez `acrobatic swimming pool` diver
London – Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly called Liverpool’s Luis Suarez an ‘acrobatic swimming pool’ diver and accused the striker of trying to con a penalty. Mourinho said that the Uruguayan should have been booked for cheating after a challenge by Chelsea striker Samuel... read more »
Legal adviser says Snowden would love to be back in US under `right conditi...
Washington – A top legal adviser to whistleblower Edward Snowden has reportedly said that the former NSA contractor would love to be back in the US if the conditions were right. The former analyst allegedly revealed classified data related to the US’ mass surveillance operations that aimed... read more »
Now, barcode scanner like device to spot blinding eye disease
Washington – Scientists have developed a new hand-held optical device that can detect eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration, with just a simple... read more »
Google Glass may become surgeon’s new BFF
Washington – In what could turn out to be a major breakthrough in the surgical world, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alabama-Birmingham prepared for a shoulder replacement... read more »
Warner says has finally understood how he almost wasted valuable Baggy Green opportunity
Melbourne – Australian opener David Warner has admitted that his baggy green Test cap came too easy for him, adding that after two years, he has finally understood how little he... read more »
Gerrard plays down talk of Liverpool winning Premier League title
Johannesburg – Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has played down talk of a first Premier League title for the side in almost a quarter of a century and insisted that the destination of... read more »
Worst airlines in terms of quality of food in US revealed
New York – A new survey has revealed that the worst airline food is offered by American carriers – Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air – in their domestic flights. Charles Platkin of... read more »
