India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-15 was successfully launched by Ariane-5 rocket in the early hours on Wednesday from the spaceport of Kourou in French Guiana. The European launcher blasted off at 03:04am (IST) and hurled the GSAT-15, designed to deliver telecommunications services, as well as dedicated navigation-aid and emergency services, into space in a flawless…
River Thamirabarani Country India State Tamil Nadu District Tirunelveli , Thoothukudi Tributaries -left Karaiyar, Servalar, Gandananathi, Chittar River -right Manimutharu, Pachaiyar Cities Tirunelveli, Ambasamudram Source Pothigai hills Discharge Sri Vai Kundam Image source : http://bit.ly/1Sb0AUV The Thamirabarani River originates from the famous Agastyarkoodam peak in the hills of Western Ghats above Papanasam in the…
Gadgets are more unusual and more clever than normal technological objects and that makes them gain popularity. These wonderful gizmos ease our daily routine and keep us in contact with the innovative movement, making sure we don’t get stuck in the past. But of course, in the world of gadgets there are also some devices…
Swiss giant Nestle on Wednesday said government approved labs have found the newly manufactured samples of instant noodles Maggi safe and the company will start retail sales of the popular snack this month. All samples of the newly manufactured batches from its three plants — Nanjangud (Karnataka), Moga (Punjab) and Bicholim (Goa) — have been…
New research in rats has shown that a cheap drug used to prevent asthma attacks could also help our brains to fight the symptoms of old age – including memory loss, inflammation, and loss of cognitive performance. The drug, known as montelukast, was given to rats over a six-week period and appeared to reduce brain…
Defects during British Rule: There are various defects in our present system of education. In spiel of some reforms introduced here and there in the educational system, the hard fact is that the system as a whole remains as we inherited it from our British rulers. The Britishers designed the educational system as means of…
LARAMIE, WYO. — After her family moved from suburban New Hampshire to the wind-whipped plains of southeastern Wyoming, Monica Morin embraced small-town life, forging lasting friendships and celebrating her own quirky style. Dark-haired, with hipster glasses and a disarming sense of humor, Monica was a “why-not kind of kid,” her mother, Kim Morin, said. The…
A 14-year old schoolboy, who was trying to take a selfie on his cellphone atop a stationary train wagon, was electrocuted and died a few hours later on Tuesday evening, officials said. The incident happened at Nahur station yard in Mumbai when the victim, Sahil C. Eshwarkar, allegedly climbed atop a goods train wagon parked…
Misbah-ul-Haq captained Pakistan defeated England by 127 runs in the third and final Test in Sharjah to claim the series 2-0 and with this victory they moved from 4th to 2nd in the ICC Test Rankings. This is first time in nine years that they have attained the second spot. England slipped to sixth from…
Kolkata: Responding to Sourav Ganguly’s statement that he will fly back to Kolkata if not allowed to open the innings in the Cricket All Stars league, Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday quipped that the former India captain’s “application is being processed”. “Dada your application for the opener’s position is being processed!Hope the off drive is coming…
