Yearly Archives: 2015
Are You Hackproof? How to Protect Your Identity in 10 Minutes
January 28, 2015
When it comes to safeguarding your digital privacy, you have options. You can freak out every time you order pad thai on Seamless. Or you can go off the grid and move to a cabin in Montana.
Found! 5 Ancient Alien Planets Nearly As Old As the Universe
January 28, 2015
Five rocky alien worlds that are 80 percent as old as the universe itself have been discovered, suggesting that Earth-size planets have been a feature of the Milky Way galaxy almost since its beginning.
Artist's concept of the 11.2-billion-year-old star Kepler-444, which hosts five known rocky planets.
Why the Blizzard Forecast Missed Its Mark
January 27, 2015
National Weather Service experts misjudged the path and impact of the blizzard that struck the Northeast on Monday and Tuesday, in large part because they trusted the wrong forecasting model, several independent meteorologists said.
SRK to Michelle: 5 reasons India loved Obama’s Town Hall speech
January 27, 2015
Barack Obama, whose Republic Day visit to India is pretty much the topic of discussion along the length and breadth of the country, just about won the best speech of the year award.
Barack Obama's January 27 speech in Delhi, arguably, was among the best ones the country has heard from a politician!
Weird Battery Still Runs 175 Years Later
January 27, 2015
Like scientific mysteries? Then check out the Oxford Electric Bell, a battery-powered device that's still ringing 175 years after it was made, the Smithsonian reports.
After Republic Day celebrations, India and US get down to business
January 27, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Barack Obama and Indian President Pranab Mukherjee at the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Monday.
Google explains why it’s not fixing web security in old Android phones
January 26, 2015
You might not be happy that Google isn't fixing a web security flaw in your older Android phone, but the search giant now says that it has some good reasons for holding off.
Terrorism in Pakistan: Army chief presents evidence to US on Indian involvement
January 26, 2015
Islamabad: Pakistan's army chief General Raheel Sharif presented evidence about alleged Indian involvement in terrorism in the country using Afghan soil to American officials during his US visit last year, a parliamentary committee was informed on Monday.
Eminent cartoonist RK Laxman dies at the age of 94
January 26, 2015
Pune, INDIA: Eminent cartoonist RK Laxman passed away on Monday evening, media reports said. A Padma Vibhushan awardee, Laxman's health had taken a turn for the worse and he was on mechanical ventilator support, news reports said on Monday morning.
Eminent Indian Cartoonist - RK Laxman
As Modi hugs Obama, China sends a quick flying kiss
January 26, 2015
US President Barack Obama (right) has attended India's Republic Day parade in Delhi.
