Mars Express flybys `within touching distance` of Red Planet’s moon
London – Mars Express made its closest fly-by yet of Red Planet’s moon, Phobos, skimming past at only 45 km above its surface, on Dec. 29. However, the probe is going too fast to click images of the irregularly shaped moon that is 15 miles wide, the Daily Express reported. Instead,... read more »
Follow Manmohan Singh’s example on how to run coalition: Shinde to Kejriwal...
Mumbai – Asserting that running a coalition government is a ‘difficult task’, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has advised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to follow Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s example on how to run a coalition. “He has got elected as the Chief... read more »
Gen Y most likely to text while driving
Wellington – A new survey has shown that generation Y youngsters are more likely to text while driving. The poll of 2144 New Zealanders conducted by financial research and ratings company Canstar Blue found that respondents aged between 18 and 29 were the most likely to indulge in the... read more »
No question of dividing Tripura, says CM
Agartala – Tripura’s Left Front government would not allow any attempt to divide the northeastern state, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said Monday, asserting that he would resist any such move with all his might. “The Congress-led central government, to get electoral benefits, has... 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... 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... 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... read more »
Pakistan to try ex-president Musharraf for high treason
Islamabad – A special court here is scheduled to begin Tuesday trial of Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf for abrogating the constitution. The trial is the first of a... read more »
Kawasaki launches Z1000, Ninja 1000 in India
New Delhi – Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Kawasaki has launched two premium bikes in India–Z1000 and Ninja 1000. The bikes have been priced at Rs 12 lakh each (ex-showroom Delhi). The... read more »
