New WiTrack 3D motion-tracker system can see through walls
Sydney – A research group at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has created a high-resolution, 3D motion tracking system that works through walls and other obstructions. Using radio waves, researchers there have created an antennae system called WiTrack that can map the movements of... read more »
Nasri claims neither Real nor Barca would `fancy` facing Man City in CL
Sydney – Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has insisted that even Real Madrid and Barcelona would want to avoid a clash with Manuel Pellegrini’s team in February and March, according to reports. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Nasri has claimed that ‘all of... read more »
Jesus tops list of 2,000 most influential people
London – Jesus Christ has topped the list of 2,000 most influential people ever, followed by French leader Napoleon. The ranking which is based on the people’s significance on the internet, places the Islamic prophet Mohammed on third position, followed by William Shakespeare and Abraham... read more »
Soon, new drugs to help in fight against sleeping sickness
Washington – Researchers have said insights into how the parasites, which cause the sleeping sickness, are able to communicate with one another could help limit the spread of the infection. The findings suggest that new drugs could be designed to disrupt the flow of messages sent between... read more »
Sensex closes 245 points down; automobile stocks plunge
Mumbai – A key index of the Indian equities markets Thursday closed 245.80 points or 1.16 percent down, its third consecutive fall this week, as bearish sentiment was observed ahead... read more »
Ready to pass Lokpal bill without debate: BJP
New Delhi – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday said it was ready to pass the Lokpal bill without debate if it was presented as it was after the select committee’s... read more »
Sri Lanka’s detention of Indian fishermen warlike act: Jayalalithaa
Chennai – India cannot continue with the facile “do not touch” policy with Sri Lanka in the wake of its “brazen” and “warlike” mass abduction of... read more »
Anushka Sharma clocks five years in filmdom
Mumbai – Actress Anushka Sharma, who completed five years in Bollywood Thursday, has thanked her fans for their continued love and support. “Thank you for the beautiful wishes... read more »
Priyanka glams up ‘Gunday’ as cabaret dancer
Mumbai – Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra slips into the role of a glamorous cabaret dancer named Nandita for Yash Raj Films’ “Gunday”. “Gunday”, directed by Ali... read more »
