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Tata sends strong signal with new vehicles April 10, 2012 13:41

INDIA’S leading auto maker, Tata Motors is taking the automobile world by storm with the unveiling of its wide range of new generation passenger and commercial vehicles and concepts. With over 20 vehicle models displayed…

Common pesticide behind beehive collapse April 09, 2012 16:42

Imidacloprid, a common pesticide, may have been responsible for the sharp Pinpointing the cause of the problem is crucial because bees, beyond producing honey, are prime pollinators of roughly one-third of the crop species, including…

E-learning tablets fight it out April 09, 2012 16:31

Micromax Funbook, priced at Rs 6,499, is set to get some stiff competition from another digital education and entertainment device - HCL MeTab U1, priced at Rs 7,999. With the "aim of combining learning with…

Apple's 7.85-inch iPad exists! April 07, 2012 17:55

The news of Apple launching a smaller iPad has been in the news for quite sometime now. Although the iPad has been the most successful tablet till date, their market share is being cannibalized to…

Guidelines for govt. departments using networking sites soon April 06, 2012 16:25

At a time when the Prime Minister, chief ministers and even the Chief Election Commissioner are trying to connect to people through social networking sites, Government is set to come out with guidelines for State…

Micromax to launch phone with solar panel April 04, 2012 16:26

Globally, Micromax may not be a frequently heard of brand. However, in India, the brand has a wide audience and the brand is very popular for their handsets, mainly because they cater to a very…

Recreating planetary sounds from Mars, Venus April 03, 2012 16:55

Scientists have for the first time recreated the sound of lightning and whirlwinds from Mars and Venus and also how we would hear human voices on their surface. A team from the University of Southampton,…

Google tracks our each online move? March 30, 2012 12:02

The weekly report even tells you "how you spend your time per week" based on location information gleaned from GPS signals. A post on the official Google blog this week said: Internet users watch out!…

Cleaning with fuel production-machine: Boon March 30, 2012 11:47

This machine cleans your sewage and also produces fuel; the wonder will be a boon to developing world was developed in the US. Scientists at the ACS displayed a machine which could clean the sewage…

Cardiac plug to curb strokes launched in India March 29, 2012 11:24

This is the latest from the world of medicine launched in India-Now patients get a device to shield from cardiac strokes says medical fraternity. Amplatzer cardiac plug, a boon to heart patients which would help…

Plants, animals affected by Human noises March 28, 2012 11:34

The study appeared in the March 21 issue of Proceedings of the Royal Society B suggests that human noise could affect the animal and plant life. The research conducted by Clinton Francis of the National…

Nuke Plants lead to H-Economy, AP U-rich March 27, 2012 11:17

A world without pollution and without having to burn the fossil fuels is the dream of every citizen across the globe. And such is possible in hydrogen economy. The 243 rd National Meeting of the…