Slight volatility on account of subdued factory output data and upcoming inflation numbers might impact the bourses in the coming week, even as the Indian markets recover after slipping on the Greek and Chinese crises. Apart from the upcoming macro numbers, investors will focus on domestic issues like the first quarter (Q1) results, the monsoon’s […]
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has provided images of sunspots from the other side of the Sun that is turned away from Earth. While investigating bedrock types on Mars’ Mount Sharp and preparing for a drill test, Curiosity tracked large sunspots from the opposite side of the Sun. “Tracking the sunspot activity on the far side […]
Healing times for skin ulcers and bedsores particularly among diabetics and the elderly can be reduced by a third with the use of low-intensity ultrasound, a study says. The low-intensity ultrasound that transmits vibration through the skin and wakes up cells in wounds, helps to stimulate and accelerate the healing process. The ultrasound treatment also […]
All prominent religious places and shrines in Uttar Pradesh will begin getting uninterrupted electricity from August, an official said on Monday. The UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), which had initiated the process of creating separate feeders for these places following Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s instructions a few months back, was on the verge of completing […]
Overwhelming response to actor-producer Aamir Khan’s tweet regarding a casting call for a new production led to the server of his office to crash. Advait Chandan, who is directing the project, says it’s “really exciting”. Aamir had just last week tweeted that his banner is in search of a fresh female face, who can act […]
Amitabh Bachchan has gone behind the mike for a promotional song for Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). The megastar has lent his voice to a song titled “Le panga”, which has been released in four versions. The 72-year-old, who has sung in some movies as well, shared the news about the new track on his official […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated ace Indian tennis player Leander Paes and top Swiss player Martina Hingis on winning the Wimbledon mixed doubles title. Modi, who is in the Tajikistan capital, said in a message: “More good news from Wimbledon. Congrats again Martina Hingis. Leander your accomplishments are truly inspiring and they make […]
The 42-year-old Indian tennis ace Leander Paes once again defied his age to clinch the mixed doubles crown with Swiss partner Martina Hingis at Wimbledon here, thereby claiming his 16th Grand Slam title. Seeded seventh, Paes and Hingis joined hands one more time to completely thrash Austrian-Hungarian fifth seeds Alexander Peya and Timea Babos 6-1, […]
Hindus are upset over inappropriate portrayal of Hindu god Krishna in a sculpture at a current exhibition at Art Gallery of New South Wales (NSW) in Sydney. A sculpture titled “Everyone no 83” is currently on display as part of the “Conversations” exhibition (till October four) at this Gallery. It shows Lord Krishna and […]
After 17 years involvement with the Australind emergency services cadet unit, Graeme Watson could justifiably lay claim to the title king of the cadets. The 72 members of the Australind Senior High School Emergency Services Cadets overseen by Mr Watson are among more than 8,000 students from 201 units to benefit from the State […]