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Trojan asteroid seen in Earth's orbit by Wise telescope
Astronomers have detected an asteroid not far from Earth, moving in the same orbit around the Sun. The 200-300m-wide rock sits in front of our planet at a gravitational "sweet spot", and poses no danger. Its position in the sky makes it a so-called Trojan asteroid - a type previously detected only a
CAT 2011 takes on a new avatar: One section less, 5 extra minutes
Bangalore - 26 July 2011: The Common Admission Test (CAT) is getting a format makeover. The test, which holds the key to admissions to the 13 IIMs and other major B-schools in the country, will be conducted between October 22 and November 18, 2011. Though the number of questions remain the same,
IOCL Scholarship Last Date 15th September 2011
INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED Scholarship Last date for application is Thursday15th September 2011. So hurry! Your dreams are waiting for you... Announcing 2600 Academic & 50 Sports Scholarshipsfor Students of 10+/ITI, Engineering, MBBS & MBA CoursesIndian Oil Corporation Ltd., India's largest com
LAST DATES to apply for Pre-Matric Scholarship, Post Matric Scholarship Extended
LAST DATES to apply for Pre-Matric Scholarship, Post Matric Scholarship & Pre-Examination Coaching for UPSC/KPSC EXTENDED Pre-Matric Scholarship 2011-12 (Fresh & Renewal)Last date for students to submit filled in applications to respective School HM/Principal extended to30 July 2011.Last date for
New moon found orbiting Pluto
Washington - 21 July 2011 (IANS): Astronomers have discovered a fourth moon orbiting the icy dwarf planet Pluto, the NASA has announced. The tiny, new satellite - temporarily designated P4 - was uncovered in a survey using the Hubble space telescope, searching for rings around the planet, Xinhua
Apple Declares the Optical Disc Obsolete
21 July 2011: With the launch of the new Mac minis this morning, Apple declared the optical disc obsolete. "Mac mini is designed without an optical disc drive," the company said in the device's promotional materials. "Because these days, you don't need one." Certainly not for Apple software. This mo
Indian media and the recent Mumbai attacks
Even before the real perpetrators of the recent attack on Mumbai are brought into light, even before the investigation and investigators have come out with evidences against the outfits behind the attack, some sections of the media, civil society, and politicians have given their verdict; 'Islamic T
July 16, 2011 - Naqsh E Nawayath
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AMU scientist makes a rare discovery
Aligarh: A group of researchers of Aligarh Muslim University led by Prof. Wasim Ahmad of department of Zoology, has discovered a new genus of soil-inhabiting nematode from the grasslands in Kaziranaga National Park, Assam. The team's finding, published in the latest issue of Nematology (an Inter
Google+ has '10 million users'
New Delhi - 13 July 2011: Google+ is surely giving Facebook a run for its money! According to a researcher, Google+ could be on the verge of hitting the 10 million users mark in just two weeks.Paul Allen, the founder of Ancestry.com, has estimated that Google+ is just a step away from hitting its
Neptune completes first revolution of sun
New Delhi - 11 July 2011 (PTI): Neptune -- the blue coloured eighth planet of the solar system, will this year complete its first revolution of the sun since its discovery in 1846. The heavenly body will celebrate its birthday on July 13 at 03:06 IST when it reaches approximately the same helioce
Facebook launches video chat with Skype to challenge Google+
Palo Alto - Facebook will integrate Skype video chat into its social networking service, striking a deal to cement its role as a hub for communications. The agreement, announced by Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg at the company's Palo Alto, California headquarters on Wednesday, deepens i
Educating Muslim women in modern India: Problems and perspectives
The proportion of Muslim women who are illiterate is substantially higher for rural north India than for the entire country - more than 85 per cent reported themselves to be illiterate. Fewer than 17 per cent of Muslim women ever enrolled completed eight years of schooling and fewer than 10 per
Get into IIM after Class 12: Indore gears up for a 5-year course
BANGALORE/MUMBAI: Now, IIM aspirants don't have to wait to get a bachelor's degree before taking the entrance test; at least a few can hope to step into India's topmanagement schoolright after school.The Indian Institute of Management-Indore has launched a five-year integrated post-graduate programm
Admission in Marine engg and Nautical Science without Donation
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Scholarships for Minority Students - 2011-12
1. Incentive Scheme (UTTEJANA)Implemented byDistrict Office of Backward Classes & Minorities (D.O.B.C.M) Offices in Every District of Karnataka Who can apply?1. Students of 1st & 2nd PUC, Degree & Post Graduation.2. Annual Income: Less than Rs.2 Lakh.3. Secured Pass Marks in Previous Years Exam.
July 1,2011 - Naqsh E Nawayath
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Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning
The new captain jumped from the deck, fully dressed, and sprinted through the water. A former lifeguard, he kept his eyes on his victim as he headed straight for the couple swimming between their anchored sportfisher and the beach. "I think he thinks you're drowning," the husband said to his wife.