Shimla: Manual record-keeping that’s eye-popping efficient
byShimla: Allan Delves and his sister Jayna, both from Sussex in the United Kingdom are pleasantly surprised by the efficiency of the birth and…
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Auspicious wedding date in 10,000 years a big flop
byBeijing: The most auspicious and romantic day in 10,000 years for weddings in China turned out to be a big flop as many couples who…
Bathroom is the most hygienic place to eat in most hotel rooms!
byLondon: The next time you spend a holiday at a hotel, do not order food in bed. A new study says a bathroom is actually…
Galaxy may host 17 bn Earth-size planets
byWashington (IANS) At least 17 billion Earth-size planets may inhabit the Milky Way galaxy, RIA Novosti reported citing a new study by US astronomers. According…
A laser documentary to repay a debt
byChicago: Indian American Manick Sorcar, who has devised a laser show to pay tribute to two eminent Indians, Swami Vivekananda and magician P.C. Sorcar, says…
In Halifax (Canada), you do not need friends
byHalifax (Canada) : One does not seem to be lonely in Canada. From the person at the security check at Toronto airport to the…
2,300-year-old Mayan objects found in Mexico
byMexico City: Mexican archaeologists have found handicrafts from the Mayan culture in the southeastern states of Yucatan and Campeche, notable among which are ceramics some…
Four Indian Americans named 2013 Marshall Scholars
byWashington: Four Indian Americans are among the recipients of the prestigious Marshall Scholarships, giving them the opportunity to study at a university of their choice…
Fish ear bones can reveal past climates
bySydney: Fish ear bones and their distinctive growth rings can offer clues to climate change impact in aquatic environments, says a latest finding. The ear…
Watch that big, bright Jupiter tonight
byNew Delhi: As the sun goes down today, Jupiter, the largest celestial body after the Sun in the solar system, can be seen in the…