 Heart break - World-class drag-flicker Sohail Abbas feels that the two neighbouring countries should play more often as this is the only way both the team will get a chance to master the Asian style of the game. After the Asian style of playing failed to create an impact in the ongoing Hero...
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She’s the man - In her silent way, Sonia Gandhi is changing India. The impact of her social legislation against poverty (NREGS), against corruption (Right to Information Act), and now against inequality (Women’s Bill) is epic. The impact might not be clear to us immediately, but that is because we...
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Think it through - In the popular soap Mahi Way, the protagonist, Mahi Talwar (portrayed by Pushti) plays a girl who goes through several complexes because of her weight. In real life too, the actress reportedly had to cope with weighty issues. That is, until she decided to stop conforming...
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Rapportive - A Gmail add-on that gets rid of those pesky ads at the side and replaces it with helpful information...
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South Korea unveils recharging road for eco-friendly buses - Seoul: South Korean researchers launched an environmentally friendly public transport system using a “recharging road” – with a vehicle sucking power magnetically from buried electric strips.
The Online Electric Vehicle (OLEV), towing three buses, went into service at an amusement park ...
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Researchers make biodegradable plastic from plants - San Francisco: IBM researchers said they have discovered a way to make Earth-friendly plastic from plants that could replace petroleum-based products tough on the environment. The breakthrough promises biodegradable plastics made in a way that saves on energy,...
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Tapeworm related brain disease can be eliminated with a new pig vaccine - Sydney: A pig vaccine can eliminate the spread of a fatal form of brain disease known as neurocysticercosis. Tapeworm plays a vital role in the disease. The disease causes cysts on the brain and spinal column – the most common cause of acquired epilepsy in the developing world where...
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Shiver me timbers - For centuries, seafarers were plagued by wood-eating gribble that destroyed their ships, and these creatures continue to wreak damage on wooden piers and docks in coastal areas. But new research by scientists at the BBSRC Sustainable Bioenergy Centre at the Universities of York...
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Intex IN 4420 and IN 4470 - After launching the triple-SIM handset a few weeks ago, Intex Technologies has now brought out two new dual-SIM GSM+GSM candybar mobile phones, the IN 4420 and the IN 4470...
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Mi-fone mi-Q - The Mi-Q1 phone from relative newcomer Mi-fone features a 2-inch touchscreen with a QWERTY keypad and dual SIM capabilities. The
device does GPRS, WAP, Bluetooth and sports a 1 Megapixel camera. A single charge can provide upto 2.5 hours of talktime...
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Neat Chat - Quickly create a private, custom chatroom for you and your family or friends to talk in large groups...
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studybass.com - This is an awesome Web site to learn how to play the bass guitar. www.studybass.com has interactive tutorials that will transform you from a beginner to a veteran in no time. Providing all the guidance you require along the way for free. The site is meant to help you create your own tunes...
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North is the new south - This refers to the report ‘Aspiring constable killed during police recruitment drive’ (MM, March 9). It is shocking that those who want to protect us were themselves hurt in the stampede at Kalina police grounds. The reasons for this incident must be investigated and authorities must look...
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Wednesday March 10 2010 - This year, there will be opportunities to use your resources, so you will be able to achieve the short-term targets you set for yourself. Finances will be stable and some gains are likely. Relationships that have been stressful and difficult will take a turn for the better. Work on making...
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Shabana takes a break - On Sunday, Shabana Azmi slipped on the stairs of her home, fractured her leg but still managed to climb on stage the same evening to perform a complex double role in the play Broken Images. But now all further shows of Broken Images in Delhi, Bangalore and Chandigrah...
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