PM congratulates scientists for PSLV Successful launch

Hailing the successful launch of PSLV carrying its Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-1), Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said it was an important milestone in India’s space programme and congratulated the ISRO scientists for displaying mastery of the complex launch vehicle technology.The Prime Minister called the Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman Indian Space Research

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Six-leg baby successfully operated by Doctors

Doctors in a Karachi hospital have successfully removed the extra limbs of a baby boy who was born with six legs.The operation lasted for about two hours, and the baby is now in stable condition, doctors at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) in Karachi said on Thursday.Birth defects like the Mermaid syndrome, a deformity where the legs are fused together, Craniopagus, a phenomenon

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China, India, Pakistan's Missiles Comparison India Place II nd

CHINA’s BALLISTIC MISSILESNamePropellant, stages                     RangeDF-3ALiquid, single stage2,800 km with two tonnethermonuclear warheadDF-4ALiquid, two stagesAbout 5,000 km with two tonne thermonuclear warheadDF-5ALiquid, two stagesOver 10,000 km with two tonnethermonuclear warheadDF-21Solid, two stages3,000 km with 700 kg nuclearwarheadDF-31Solid, three stagesOver 10,000 km with 1,000

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World's Smallest Puppy with 1 ounce Born on 10 March 2012

 Beyonce, a Dachshund mix female puppy who weighed just 1 ounce and could fit into a teaspoon when found, could be the world's smallest dog, according to animal rescuers in Northern California. They have submitted an application to the Guinness World Records for Beyonce to be considered the world's smallest dog.This March 10, 2012 photo provided by El Dorado DOG Photography shows a female

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Do You Believe? 560,000 cancer deaths during 2010 in INDIA Bwt 30-69yrs

The risk of dying from cancer is nearly the same in rural and urban areas and the highest among the least educated, according to a study described as the first to provide nationally representative estimates of cancer deaths across India.The study, by researchers at the University of Toronto, Canada, and collaborating Indian institutions, challenges a common perception that cancer in India is

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China's alleged link with the Indian Maoist insurgency emerged

From prospective Naxal links to become no.1 in the art market, 6 reasons to track China closely.1 China's feeding India's Maoist insurgency?New evidence of China's alleged link with the Indian Maoist insurgency has emerged.2 China beats US to become no.1 in the world art martChina's share of the global art market rose from 23 percent in 2010 to 30 percent last year, pushing the US to second place

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French 'spiderman' conquers 215m Bakrie Tower

French climber Alain Robert has successfully scaled the 50 floors and the 705-foot-high Bakrie Tower, one of Jakarta's tallest building. Alain Robert is well known for scaling structures like the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, the Sydney Opera House in Australia and the Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse Tower in Paris.

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Solar storm does'nt threaten the Astronauts

Powerful solar storms that spread large amounts of radiation into space this week, does not pose a risk to the six astronauts who were at the International Space Station, officials said the National Aeronautics Space Agency and the U.S. (NASA)."No danger, no protection is needed," said NASA spokesman Rob Navias told space.com. The sun was spitting fire two bursts of fierce on Tuesday (March 6)

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Today's Doodles's History & Information

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (March 27, 1886 – August 17, 1969) was a German architect. He is commonly referred to and addressed as Mies, his surname.Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, along with Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier, are widely regarded as the pioneering masters of Modern architecture. Mies, like many of his post-World War I contemporaries, sought to establish a new architectural style that could

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A strong earthquake of 7.1 magnitude Hits Chile (South America)

A strong earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on the Richter scale was felt at 19:38 (local time) on Sunday in central Chile, as indicated by the U.S. Geological Survey, and created great alarm among the population.The epicenter, with a depth of 30 kilometers was recorded northwest of the city of Talca, the capital of Maule region, one of the most affected by the earthquake of February 27, 2010.The BBC

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The longest wedding dress in the world : 2750 Meters

Emma, a 17 year-old model, poses as she wears the wedding dress with the longest train in the world during a Guinness World Record attempt in Bucharest, March 20, 2012. The 2,750 meter long train broke a previous record of 2,488 meters. It is made of 4,700 meters of material using 1,857 needles, taking 100 days to made. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (ROMANIA - Tags: SOCIETY)Emma, a 17 year-old model,

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Fascinating Indian Snakes Pictures Collection & News

About 30,000 snakebites are reported every year in India. Of these most fatalities are attributed to The Big Four – the Indian Cobra, Common Krait, Russell’s Viper and Saw-scaled Viper. However, snakes are among the most misunderstood creatures. Although some snakes are worshipped, there are several superstitions around them. They are killed on sight even though they control crop pests like rats

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