McDermott expecting Johnson to `bowl even faster` in `home` Perth Test
Sydney – Australian bowling coach Craig McDermott expects express paceman Mitchell Johnson to bowl even faster when the adrenalin of a home Perth Test kicks in, according to reports. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Johnson has destroyed England’s batting line-up in consecutive... read more »
Manned exploration of Mars possible as radiation risk found `manageable`
Washington – Scientists have established from the radiation measurements received from the Radiation Assessment Detector on NASA’s Curiosity rover that even though manned missions to Mars could be risky, the radiation hazards are more manageable than originally believed. Two forms of... read more »
Cabinet clears 900 Mhz, 1800 Mhz spectrum auction prices
New Delhi – The Union Cabinet has approved the finalization of the reserve price for auction of spectrum in 1800 MHz band for all service areas and for 900 MHz band in Metro service areas of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. As recommended by the Empowered Group of Ministers, Cabinet approved the... read more »
Experts say line between professional and personal life `blurring`
Washington – A new study has shown that now-a-days employers disregard the motto of keeping professional and personal lives separate, and like to profit from their employees ‘free’ time and non-professional aptitudes. Last century, it was very clear where work stopped and play started –... read more »
‘A true Gandhian, a giant among men has passed away,’ says PM on Mandela
New Delhi – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday mourned the passing away of South Africa’s first president Nelson Mandela. In a statement, Dr. Singh said: “A giant... read more »
Sensex down over 26 points in early trade
The benchmark BSE Sensex on Friday fell by over 26 points in early trade due to profit-booking by funds and speculators after yesterday’s rally amid a weak Asian trend. The 30-share... read more »
Rupee up 13 paise against dollar in early trade
Continuing its rising streak for the third straight day, the rupee on Friday appreciated by 13 paise to 61.62 against the dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market on... read more »
We will not see the likes of Mandela again: Obama
Describing himself as one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from Nelson Mandela, US President Barack Obama mourned the death on Friday of the South African anti-apartheid icon... read more »
Cabinet clears bill for creation of Telangana state
New Delhi/Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh is set to be split into! two with the union cabinet Thursday approving the draft bill for carving out Telangana as the 29th state of India. About 57 years... read more »
