Thai King Bhumibol, world’s longest-reigning monarch, dies – palace
October 13, 2016
BANGKOK— Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch who was seen as head of an institution central to Thai identity and as a father-figure to the nation, died in hospital on Thursday, the palace announced. He was 88.
Samsung Note 7 fiasco: Why do smartphones explode?
October 13, 2016
Smartphones have become an integral part of our life-style. Right from the time we wake-up, to check notifications and news, till the time we fall asleep while chatting with friends, they have undeniably become an important part of our lives. Now imagine that these phones double up as small explosive devices, which can burst at any instant.
Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature
October 13, 2016
Bob Dylan, regarded as the voice of a generation for his influential songs from the 1960s onwards, has won the Nobel Prize for Literature in a surprise decision that gave a singer-songwriter one of the world's most prestigious cultural awards.
Why does US President Obama take off his wedding ring before...
October 12, 2016
The biggest concern most of us have when shaking hands is whether or not to use sanitizer afterward — especially during cold and flu season. But then again, most of us aren't the president of the United States.
U.S. President Barack Obama's hand with wedding ring
Medical bulletins on Jayalalithaa’s health hide more than they reveal
October 12, 2016
CHENNAI – Alongside rumors that continue to swirl over the health of Tamil Nadu’s ailing chief minister J Jayalalithaa, the medical bulletins issued by the hospital have themselves become a subject of speculation.
The bulletins released by the Apollo hospital are brief, guarded and hide more than reveal anything on the chief minister.
IND vs NZ – 3rd Test Match: New Zealand succumb to...
October 11, 2016
Brief Scorecard: India 577 for 5 dec (Kohli 211, Rahane 188) and 216 for 3 dec (Pujara 101*, Gambhir 50) beat New Zealand 299 (Guptill 72, Neesham 71, Latham 53, Ashwin 6-81) and 153 (Ashwin 7-59) by 321 runs
These New Images Of Chinese Aircraft Carrier Should Concern India
October 11, 2016
New Delhi: New images indicate that China is racing towards completion of its first home-grown aircraft carrier.
Completed structure of Type 001-A, China's first home-grown aircraft carrier (right).
Obama vows to send people to Mars by the 2030s
October 11, 2016
U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to help send people to Mars within the next 15 years, pledging to work with private companies to "to build new habitats that can sustain and transport astronauts on long-duration missions in deep space."
Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa on respiratory support, under watch of intensivists:...
October 10, 2016
CHENNAI – In a medical bulletin issued on Monday, Apollo Hospital in Chennai said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s condition is being constantly monitored by intensivists (specialists treating critically-ill patients) and other consultants in an expert panel formed to oversee her treatment.
IND vs NZ – 3rd Test Match: Kohli, Rahane send New...
October 9, 2016
Brief Scorecard: New Zealand 28 for 0 trail India 557 for 5 dec (Kohli 211, Rahane 188, Rohit 51*) by 529 runs
Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane shared a century stand for the fourth wicket, India v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Indore, 1st day, October 8, 2016 - AFP
