Material heal thyself
Washington – Researchers have developed computational models to design a new polymer gel that would enable complex materials to regenerate themselves. Principal investigator is Anna C. Balazs, PhD, the Swanson School’s Distinguished Robert v. d. Luft Professor of chemical and petroleum... read more »
Wenger claims `does not envy` Man City’s `star-studded squad`
London – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that he does not envy Manchester City’s squad as he prepares for Saturday’s Premier League visit to the Etihad Stadium, according to reports. According to the BBC, City manager Manuel Pellegrini spent more than 90m pounds on five... read more »
Dean Jones suggests `three umpire-formula` for `ensuring fairness` in crick...
Sydney – Former cricketer Dean Jones has said that it is time the ICC followed the Australian Football League’s example and introduced three umpires on the ground. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Jones said that the game today has become so quick the two umpires standing cannot... read more »
Dewani appeals to UK court to block extradition to South Africa
Johannesburg – Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani’s lawyers have appealed to the UK judges to block his extradition to South Africa until he is fit to stand trial. The appeal addressed two key issues that whether a person who is unfit to plead is “an accused” and whether... read more »
AAP’s performance surprising, says BJP
New Delhi – The BJP admitted Sunday that the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) stunning performance in Delhi elections was “surprising” but maintained that it would form a... read more »
China rejects Japanese resolution on air defence zone
Beijing – The foreign affairs committee of the National People’s Congress said China’s top legislature firmly oppose a Japanese resolution on the country’s East... read more »
Sheila Dikshit trails to Kejriwal
New Delhi – In Delhi’s most keenly watched contest, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) founder Arvind Kejriwal Sunday edged past Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in New Delhi assembly... read more »
AIADMK leads in Yercaud
Chennai – The ruling AIADMK was on the winning track Sunday in the Yercaud constituency in Tamil Nadu, with its candidate P. Saroja leading over DMK’s V. Maran by over 4,800... read more »
BJP leads in Delhi, AAP makes waves
New Delhi – The Congress was headed for a rout in Delhi Sunday, with the BJP seemingly on the winning track but the debutant Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) putting up a spectacular show in the battle... read more »
