Largest human Christmas tree in Thailand sets new world record
Melbourne – One of the largest shopping mall in Thailand tapped into the holiday spirit by involving 852 schoolchildren to make a human Christmas tree. The children, dressed in green and red hoodies, sought to break the Guinness world record for the largest human Christmas tree, News.com.au... read more »
Future homes may be more-or-less computers
New Delhi – A researcher has said that in the future we may not be needing a TV or computer and instead are home would be one. Chief creative officer for design firm Frog, Mark Rolston’s RoomE concept does exactly that. He asserted that people may be able to point at the kitchen cabinet and... read more »
Google patents software to help you manage social media presence
London – Google has reportedly patented plans for software that would help people better manage their social media presence by posting on the user’s behalf. The software slowly learns how one reacts on social networks and can mimic their usual responses to updates and messages from friends... read more »
Microsoft records 1mn unit sales of latest Xbox One within 24 hours of debu...
Washington – Microsoft has reportedly recorded one million unit sales of its latest kinect motions sensor Xbox One gaming console in the first 24 hours of its launch. Last week, rival Sony also reached the one million unit sales with its latest PlayStation 4 in the US ad Canada... read more »
17 killed in Latvia supermarket roof collapse
Riga – At least 17 people died Friday with dozens still trapped in the debris after the roof of a supermarket collapsed in a suburb of Riga, the Latvian capital, officials said. Three... read more »
China’s military modernization is challenging US military power
A US congressional panel, which advises lawmakers on the national security implications of the relationship between Washington and Beijing, has warned that China could possess the largest... read more »
Aap gives alternative; hand over raw footage or accept sting video as doctored
New Delhi – Rejecting the sting operation against some of its leaders, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Friday said the tapes were doctored and it was mulling legal action against the... read more »
Manufacturing share in India’s GDP at lowest in 10 years: report
Mumbai – Share of manufacturing in India’s gross domestic product (GDP) has declined to 15.1 percent this year, the lowest level in the past 10 years, a research report showed... read more »
US commemorates JFK; international media descends on Dallas
Washington – As America prepared to mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination Friday with solemn ceremonies across the nation, President Barack Obama ordered... read more »
