Citizen scientists can take over 36-year-old satellite, Nasa says
May 23, 2014
CAPE CANAVERAL: A group of citizen scientists can take over a 36-year-old decommissioned robotic space probe that will fly by the Earth in August, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said on Wednesday.
Launched in 1978, the International Sun/Earth Explorer-3 (ISEE-3) spacecraft studied how the stream of charged particles flowing from the sun, the so-called solar wind, interacts with Earth's magnetic field.
Invitation to SAARC heads sparks row, but BJP holds firm
May 23, 2014
Inviting Rajapaksa rubs salt into Tamil wounds: Jayalalithaa
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has described Narendra Modi’s invitation to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa as “tantamount to rubbing salt into the wounds of the already deeply injured Tamil psyche”.
Indian Ambassador Assures Sikh Americans of Full Support
May 22, 2014
By Geeta Goindi
Washington, DC – On May 17, recognizing the contributions and concerns of Sikh Americans, Indian Ambassador Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has assured them of full support from the diplomatic mission here.
Indian Congress Party: Spoke out of loyalty to party and pain,...
May 22, 2014
Former central minister Milind Deora created a flutter in the political circles by launching a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi's advisors for not having ‘their ears to the ground’
SC rejects Srinivasan’s plea for restoring his powers
May 22, 2014
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear N. Srinivasan’s plea for modification of its earlier orders to enable him to function as BCCI President for non-IPL cricketing activities.
Modi effect: Retail investors are returning to the market
May 22, 2014
Market watchers believe the Modi factor and consequent spike in exchange volumes are reasons behind investors coming back to the market
Regional players likely to align in Lok Sabha
May 22, 2014
AIADMK, TMC, BJD to deny Congress main opposition space
The AIADMK, the Trinamool Congress and the BJD have begun talks for floor coordination in the new Lok Sabha.
IPL 7: Lendl Simmons smashes unbeaten ton in MI’s big win...
May 22, 2014
Brief Scorecard: Mumbai Indians 159 for 3 (Simmons 100*) beat Kings XI Punjab 156 for 8 (Bailey 39, Vohra 36, Gopal 2-32) by seven wickets
Simmons single-handedly helped Mumbai chase down the 157-run target set by Punjab
Tremors felt across the country, no damage reported
May 22, 2014
The Indian Tsunami Early Warning System did not issue an alert for the earthquake that struck at 9.51 p.m. IST.
Saina shows the way as India trumps Thailand
May 21, 2014
It was just the kind of victory a struggling Saina Nehwal needed.
Saina Nehwal helped India get off to a fine start by taking out World champion Ratchanok Intanon.
