How to distinguish between stars and brown dwarfs
Washington – Researchers have found clear observational evidence for the theoretically predicted break between very low mass stars and brown dwarfs. The data came from the SOAR (Southern Astrophysical Research) 4.1-m telescope and the SMARTS (Small and Moderate Aperture Research Telescope... read more »
Arvind Kejriwal or Narendra Modi? A re-poll in Delhi could witness a whole ...
Narendra Modi has converted wins into big wins, and big wins into landslides, a preliminary analysis of Semifinals 2013 reveals. In Delhi, however, it’s AAP that has changed the game. The Delhi polls were the most unique we have ever seen in the last 20 years. A party formed less than a year... read more »
`The Sound of Music` star Eleanor Parker passes away at 91
Washington – Eleanor Parker, who gained fame for her role of a baroness vying for the affections of Colonel Von Trapp, played by Christopher Plummer in ‘The Sound of Music’, has died at the age of 91. According to a family friend Richard Gale, the Oscar nominated actress died due to... read more »
Costa Concordia Captain abandoned ship leaving almost 300 people on board
Washington – An Italian court has heard that a coastguard official aboard the doomed cruise liner Costa Concordia had told its captain, Francesco Schettino, to get back on the ship as he fled on a lifeboat leaving almost 300 people to die in the capsizing vessel. The phone conversations... read more »
Petition to Goa governor over Tejpal case
Panaji – The probe into allegations of rape against Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal should be shifted from the Crime Branch and that BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi should be... read more »
Syrian chemical weapons removal programme on track: official
United Nations – The head of the joint United Nation! s and Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons team charged with eliminating chemical weapons in Syria said Wednesday... read more »
Income inequality ‘defining challenge’ for US: Obama
Washington – President Barack Obama Wednesday said incom! e inequality is the “defining challenge” for the US while a growing middle class is the engine of the... read more »
Sensex regains 21k mark, soars 439 points
The benchmark BSE Sensex on Thursday regained psychological 21,000 level by surging over 439 points in the opening trade on heavy fund inflows amidst exit polls forecasting good show by the... read more »
Phelps: “If I feel like coming back, I could”
Sao Paulo – Retired swimming legend Michael Phelps has left open the possibility of competing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The 18-time gold medal winner earlier this year ruled out a comeback... read more »
