Yearly Archives: 2015
Technology-savvy militants are latest worry of Indian intelligence agencies
September 11, 2015
Gigantic Ice Slab Found on Mars Just Below the Planet’s Surface
September 11, 2015
A giant slab of ice as big as California and Texas combined lurks just beneath the surface of Mars between its equator and North Pole, researchers say.
This image shows a digital terrain model of the crater investigated by the University of Arizona's Ali Bramson. Image released August 26, 2015.
Mecca crane collapse kills 65
September 11, 2015
United Arab Emirates – The death toll from the collapse of a crane in the Muslim holy city of Mecca has risen to 65, Saudi Arabia's civil defence authority has said.
Eighty people were injured when the crane fell on the Grand Mosque, the civil defence authority tweeted.
Experts Find ‘New Species Of Human Relative’
September 10, 2015
Human-Like Species Homo Naledi Discovered
Scientists in South Africa say they have found "a new species of human relative" after the discovery of fossils in a cave.
The creature, named Homo Naledi, is described as having a surprising mix of human and primitive characteristics, according to paleoanthropologist John Hawks.
New Government Decision Involves Compulsory Return For US-bound Doctors
September 10, 2015
The American Dream of Indian doctors may soon hit a snag, with the government deciding that it will not issue them the "No Obligation To Return To India" certificate any more.
Learnt Hindi While Selling Tea, Says Indian Prime Minister Modi
September 10, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Gujarati from Mehsana district, today said he learnt the national language while selling tea at railway stations.
Janmashtami Celebration at Hare Krishna Temple Draws Thousands of Devotees
September 10, 2015
By Geeta Goindi
Scenes from 'Janmashtami' at Hare Krishna Temple in Potomac, MD. Idyllic outdoor setting
Japan Open: Saina cruises, Kashyap to face Srikanth; Sindhu, Jwala-Ashwini bow out
September 10, 2015
Tokyo: Top Indian singles shuttlers Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap, Kidambi Srikanth and H.S. Prannoy all progressed to the second round of their respective categories after notching up contrasting victories in their openers at the $275,000 Japan Open Superseries here on Wednesday.
Moon, Venus and Mars Offer Triple Skywatching Treat Early Thursday
September 10, 2015
If you want to see an eye-catching celestial display involving a slender crescent moon and two bright planets, be sure to wake up an hour before sunrise on Thursday morning (Sept. 10).
TN Global Investors Meet: Adani Group, HCL, MRF, ITC pledge Rs 30,000 cr investment
September 10, 2015
CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU – India's top industrial houses including Adani Group, HCL, MRF and ITC among others have pledged investments worth over Rs 30,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, on first day of the state's first-ever Global Investor Meet (GIM) on Wednesday.
