Successful Mars mission helps ISRO end year on high note
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai – The successful launch of India’s first inter-planetary Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), the sending up of India’s first navigation satellite midnight, the launch of the Indo-French satellite SARAL, and signing up a couple of satellite launch... read more »
Bharatiya Mahila Bank to open four branches in northeast
Agartala – The Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) will open four more branches in four capital cities of the northeastern states, officials said here Tuesday. “Four branches of BMB would be set up in Agartala (Tripura), Shillong (Meghalaya), Gangtok (Sikkim) and Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh)... read more »
Sensex trades flat during pre-noon session
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading flat at 7.76 points or 0.04 percent up during the pre-noon trade Tuesday. Good buying was seen in capital goods and healthcare sectors, while selling pressure was seen in metal sector. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of... read more »
‘Anthaku Mundhua…’ to be screened at IIFFSA
Chennai – Telugu romantic-drama “Anthaku Mundhu Aa Tharavatha”, which was lauded by critics and audiences alike, is now travelling to foreign soil to be screened at the upcoming 2nd Indian International Film Festival of South Africa (IIFFSA). IIFFSA, a multi-city event, is... read more »
Nadal, Serena win 2013 Men’s, Women’s Champions of the Champions award
Washington – Serena Williams has won the Women’s Champions of Champions while Rafael Nadal took home the Men’s Champions of Champions award at the L’Equipe’s... read more »
Chewing gum could be culprit behind teens` migraine headaches
Washington – Researchers have said that the lip smacking, bubble popping, discarded gum, could be giving migraine headaches to teenagers. Now, Dr. Nathan Watemberg of Tel Aviv... read more »
New `groundbreaking` breakthrough links autism symptoms to gut microbes
Washington – Researchers have shown that feeding mice a beneficial type of bacteria can ameliorate autism-like symptoms. The autism study strengthens the recent scientific... read more »
Nelson Mandela memorial interpreter admitted to psychiatric hospital
London – The interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s funeral, who was accused of making up sign language, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Thamsanqa Jantjie ‘might... read more »
ADHD drugs may cause prolonged and painful erections
Wellington – Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pills can cause prolonged and painful erections, it has been revealed. According to US regulators, Ritalin and similar medicines with the... read more »
