Jupiter’s icy moon Europa harboring clay-like material
Washington – Researchers analyzing the data from NASA’s Galileo mission have found clay-type minerals at the surface of Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. This is the first time such minerals have been detected on Europa’s surface and it seems to have been delivered by a spectacular collision... read more »
Clarke hoping to create history by leading Oz to win in his 100th Test at P...
London – Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed hope of winning the Perth Test, as he prepares for his 100th Test. Clarke said that there is a lot of excitement surrounding the Test, already 2-0 up in the series adding that it is going to be a tough match. According to the Daily... read more »
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 »
Modi trying to protect Godhra riots perpetrators: Minority minister
New Delhi – Minority Affairs Minister K. Rahman Khan Thursday accused BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi of trying to protect the perpetrators of the violence... read more »
Farooq Abdullah to seek re-election from Srinagar
Srinagar – Union minister and National Conference (NC) patron Farooq Abdullah Thursday announced he would seek re-election to the Lok Sabha from Srinagar parliamentary constituency... read more »
Kerala’s ancient drama, dance and rhythm in Dubai
By Malavika Vettath Dubai – The staging of an unabridged Malayalam classic in the colours and drama of Kathakali; the rich repertoire of Koodiyattam, a 2,000-year-old Sanskrit... read more »
Nanoscience needs targeted funding: C.N.R Rao
Bangalore – The government should ensure targeted funding to promote nanoscience and nanotechnolog! y in solving pressing societal problems and improve the quality of life! , a top... read more »
Second Ashes Test: Australia end Day 1 at 273/5
Adelaide – Australia were 273/5 at the close of play on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against England at the Adel! aide Oval here Thursday. Early showers interrupted the morning session but... read more »
