NASA`s `superhero` `genderless` robot Valkyrie may explore Mars in future
Washington – NASA has unveiled their new “superhero” robot Valkyrie that could one day be used to explore Mars. The NASA-designed robot is 1.9-metres tall and weighs 125 kilograms. According to IEEE, though the robot is genderless, it has been designed to have female... read more »
Anna Hazare’s indefinite fast for Jan Lokpal Bill enters third day
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra) – Veteran social activist Anna Hazare’s indefinite fast for Jan Lokpal Bill entered third today. The anti-corruption crusader, who started his fast-unto-death on Tuesday to press for immediate passage of Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament, said that he won’t... read more »
Mandela memorial translator branded `fake`
Johannesburg – South African Translators’ Institute (Sati) has claimed that the African National Congress (ANC) was aware about the “dodgy” behavior of the sign language interpreter, who embarrassed the country at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service with his blunders. The man... read more »
Facebook to join Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index
Washington – Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) will join its S&P 500 stock index after the close of trading on December 20. The move is the social media network’s rise into one of the biggest, most powerful U.S. companies. According to Fox News, the decision follows Facebook reporting its... read more »
New online game reveals how much your personal data is exposed to risk
Sydney – A new online game allows users to understand how much their personal data is at risk of getting exposed and how much even the smallest piece of that information can be a... read more »
Jean Todt unanimously re-elected as FIA president
London – Jean Todt was unanimously re-elected as president of Formula One’s world governing body by the FIA general assembly on Friday, according to reports. According to the... read more »
Cairns confirms `still intends to appear` in boxing match with Doull despite `fixing` row
Wellington – Tainted New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns last night confirmed he still intends to appear in the Fight For Life charity boxing extravaganza in Auckland next Saturday... read more »
Now, `smart iPad baby seat` to take care of toddlers when you are away at work!
Washington – Working parents can now heave a sigh of relief as a smart baby seat has been developed that holds an iPad in front of the baby’s eyes and lets her play and learn with... read more »
Haddin reveals `daughter’s battle against cancer` helped hi...
Sydney – Brad Haddin has credited his second coming as an Australian cricketer to the perspective offered by his daughter’s battle against cancer, according to reports. According to the... read more »
