Comet Ison likely destroyed as it passes sun
Washington – Scientists claim that Comet Ison was completely destroyed after passing the sun. Billed as “the comet of the century”, the ball of dust and ice was travelling at 234 miles a second. But after passing the sun – with temperatures of 2,760 C – it appears to have... read more »
Brain `geotags` memories with spatial information
Washington – A new study has shown how spatial information is incorporated into memories and why remembering an experience can quickly bring to mind other events that happened in the same place. A team of neuroscientists from the University of Pennsylvania and Freiburg University showed used... read more »
Iran plans to increase production of 5% enriched uranium post nuke deal
Washington – Iran is reportedly planning to increase its production of five percent enriched uranium, local official news agency said. Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quoted the head of Iran’s nuclear department, Ali Akbar Salehi, as saying that machines, which were earlier... read more »
YouTube Android app code hints at possible `Music Pass` service
Washington – The YouTube app for Android reportedly consists of a code that hints towards a possible ‘Music Pass’ service, in tune with the video site’s plans to launch a subscription music service. The Google-owned site recently announced its plans to launch a subscription music... read more »
Tejpal evades arrest, police search residence
New Delhi/Panaji – Evading arrest in a sexual assault case against him, Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal went missing Friday as police teams reached his Delhi residence to arrest... read more »
SC issues notice to CBI on Lalu bail plea
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the CBI on Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad Yadav’s petition for bail. He is currently in jail following his... read more »
Everything You Know About Black Friday Is Wrong
Beginning in the nineteen-thirties, thousands of fans thronged Philadelphia’s Municipal Stadium for the Army-Navy football game. As festive as the mood was inside the stadium, it... read more »
Vinod Kambli Former Indian cricketer suffers heart attack
Mumbai – Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli has suffered a heart attack, a report said on Friday. He has been admitted to Mumbai`s Lilavati Hospital. Kambli, 42-year-old, underwent... read more »
Tejpal granted interim bail till 2.30 p.m.
Panaji – Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal has been given interim bail until 2.30 p.m. Friday by the district and sessions court here in Panaji. Goa Police sought time to respond to... read more »
