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Science can now explain why sun’s atmosphere is hotter than its surface

Researchers have found substantial evidence to explain why the Sun’s outer atmosphere is much hotter than its surface. As per scientists, ‘Nanoflares’ – a continuous infusion of impulsive...

August 2, 2014

Dongfeng-41: China’s 12,000-kms intercontinental missile

Enhancing the reach of its fire-power, China’s has unveiled the sophisticated Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), which has a range of 12,000 kms, placing it among the world’s longest-range missiles....

August 2, 2014

SHERLOC: Raman UV spectrometer to be sent with Mars 2020 rover mission to sense habitability

NASA recently revealed its plan for a comprehensive Mars mission in 2020. It will send a rover to the Red Planet for conducting an unprecedented detailed study of...

August 2, 2014

NASA releases list of Payloads to be installed onto Mars 2020 Rover Mission

NASA released a list mentioning payloads to be sent on the new Mars Rover 2020 mission by the end of year 2020. The Mars 2020 rover’s framework will...

August 2, 2014

Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award to Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali

Famous film director Muzaffar Ali (69), who had directed the Bollywood classic “Umrao Jaan”, has been chosen for Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award for his extraordinary contribution towards...

August 1, 2014

No conclusive data available on effects of Mobile Phone/Tower on Health: ICMR

As per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), there are no conclusive data available on the issue of Health Hazards due to radiation emitted from cell phone and...

August 1, 2014

Supreme court asks Centre to submit proposal to expedite criminal justice system

The Supreme Court has said that the judiciary cannot fast-track cases against MPs and in fact asked the government to submit a proposal within a month to expedite...

August 1, 2014

Government conferred Navratna status on CONCOR

Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Department of Public Enterprises, Government of India granted Navratna status to Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR). The company provides logistics...

August 1, 2014

Robert Frederick Panara: Pioneer of Deaf Studies passed away

Robert Frederick Panara (94), the pioneer of deaf studies passed away in Rochester, US. Robert was an author, a poet, a professor who later went on to become...

August 1, 2014

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