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Everything you need to know about Mini Sectt.narnaul: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Lunch-hour love shacks a rage in Vietnam (Feature)

May 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Hanoi, May 16 (IANS) On a cloudy noon, a man in office outfit with dark glasses and a woman in a sun-resistant cloak with a mask muffling her head entered a room at a mini hotel in Vietnam's capital Hanoi. About an hour later, they checked out, again covertly.

Oz students attempt to break world record for longest 30-hr touch football game

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Sydney, May 10 (ANI): Students of an Australian university have been aiming to try and break the world record for the longest touch football game by playing for 30 hours.

Festival to promote indigenous culture held in Tripura

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Agartala, May 3 (ANI): Festivals are a great way of showcasing the cultural heritage of a region. Recently, a three-day long festival was organized in Tripura where people from different tribes put up an array of enthralling performances.

Brit woman gives birth to 2 pairs of identical twins

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 26 (ANI): A mum has spoken of her joy at giving birth to two sets of identical twins.

Microsoft working on 'Windows powered mobile devices'

April 20, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Software giant Microsoft is working with manufacturers to produce a line of small touch-screen devices powered by Windows.

Apple loses world's most valuable firm title to Exxon as shares hit 18-mnth low

April 18, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has lost its title as the world's most valuable publicly traded company after the firm's shares fell below 400 dollars for the first time in a year and half.

Chinese sailor completes record-setting solo circumnavigation of globe

April 5, 2013 at 1:49 PM

Qingdao (China), April 5 (IANS) After nearly 138 days at sea, Chinese sailor Guo Chuan successfully returned to his starting point here Friday morning to become the first man to complete non-stop solo circumnavigation of the world.

Mini Mathur to host celeb chat show

April 4, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Popular anchor Mini Mathur, who has hosted TV shows and live events, reveals that she is set to host a celebrity chat show soon.

Google Nexus 7: Features, Price and Specifications

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Asus and Google have collaborated to unveil a new version of Nexus 7 tablet. 2nd generation Google Nexus 7 will be available for Rs 10,900 approx. It is an upgraded version of already available Nexus 7.

US denies Apple's trademark application for iPad mini

April 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Apr 1 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has been denied a trademark for the popular iPad Mini by the US authority.

Cold sores could increase risk of memory impairment

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): The virus that causes cold sores, along with other viral or bacterial infections, may be associated with cognitive problems, a new study suggests.

Chinese company sues Apple over patent dispute

March 28, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Shanghai, March 28 (IANS) A Chinese company has sued Apple Inc, accusing the US-based tech giant of intellectual property right infringement regarding software used in its popular Siri software.

Celebs promote dry, eco-friendly Holi

March 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Film and TV artists are known for hosting and enjoying lavish Holi parties, but this year, celebrities are endorsing dry and eco-friendly colours to combat with the severe drought situation that looms over many parts of Maharashtra.

Parineeti adds grace to Masaba's Benarasi collection

March 22, 2013 at 11:38 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Actress Parineeti Chopra displayed her usual joyous self while Friday walking the ramp for designer Masaba at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer-Resort 2013.

Mini 'blood labs' can help predict heart attack

March 20, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, Mar. 20 (ANI): Scientists have created a microchip, which can be implanted under the skin, to give early-warning wireless readings of heart attacks.

Dredging Corporation to raise Rs.500 crore through public issue

March 8, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) will raise Rs.500 crore through public issue of tax-free bonds of face value of Rs.1,000 each, said its chairman and managing director D.K.Mohanty Friday.

Clot-buster pill with aspirin could slash stroke risk

March 2, 2013 at 12:03 PM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): Thousands of stroke patients could cut the risk of severe repeat attacks by popping a clot-busting pill and an aspirin every day.

ISRO successfully launches Indo-French satellite 'SARAL', six mini satellites

February 25, 2013 at 6:59 PM

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Feb.25 (ANI): The Indian Space research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday successfully launched the Indo-French satellite 'SARAL'.

Desert Storm to kick off Monday

February 17, 2013 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Tuesday onwards it will be time for the battle of quads and motos in the wild outback of Rajasthan as champion bikers vie for top honours at the 11th Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm.

Mock earthquake drill ends up in fiasco in Gurgaon

February 7, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 7 (IANS) A mock earthquake drill here failed Thursday because of non-cooperation of other agencies, including an expressway contractor, volunteers have said, and added that the equipments did not work and a hospital failed to provide stretchers for dummy victims.

Historic win for Kush Maini

February 4, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Muro Lecce (Italy), Feb 4 (IANS) Kush Maini, the 12-year-old from Bangalore, became the first Indian to win a World Masters Series Karting race when he took the top honours in the 60 Mini category at the La Conca International Circuit here.

Mini asteroid to make record-setting close approach to Earth

February 3, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, February 3(ANI): A 45-metre lump of space rock with the destructive power of an H-bomb will narrowly miss Earth on February 15, it has been reported.

'Leaked pictures' reveal parts of new Apple 'iPhone 6' handsets

January 29, 2013 at 11:50 AM

London, Jan 29 (ANI): Pictures of what is believed to be parts of the upcoming Apple iPhone 6 have been leaked on the Internet, a report has said.

Apple working on '128GB version of iPad'

January 29, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Washington, Jan 29 (ANI): Tech giant Apple is said to be working on a new iPad model that has more storage capacity, a report has said.

Parikshit Sahni gizmo freak

January 24, 2013 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Veteran TV actor Parikshit Sahni proves that age is no bar when it comes to keeping pace with the latest technology. Though nearing 70, he stays abreast of the latest applications and even doles out tips to others.

National Service Scheme Volunteers meet Vice President

January 24, 2013 at 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers met Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari here today.

Mini rubber bands give shoes instant grip on slippery grounds

January 22, 2013 at 4:48 PM

London, January 22 (ANI): Walking in snowfall could be dangerous as you are likely to slip, but help is at hand.

Sony unveils thinnest and lightest tablet in world with Xperia Tablet Z

January 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM

London, Jan. 22 (ANI): Sony is back with a brand new Android tablet, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, which is the world's thinnest and lightest 10 inch tablet.

Hearing loss may accelerate cognitive decline in older adults

January 22, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Washington, January 22 (ANI): Hearing loss in older adults appears to be associated with accelerated cognitive decline and cognitive impairment, a study has suggested.

Apple may see drop in profits for first time in nine years

January 21, 2013 at 5:28 PM

London, Jan. 21 (ANI): Apple, whose shares have lost 20 percent in the last three months, might be suffering its first decline in profits in nine years.

Argentina wins its first auto race

January 16, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Buenos Aires, Jan 16 (IANS) Argentine auto racer Orlando Terranova (BMW) won the country's first car race in the 2013 Dakar Rally, after winning Day 10 of the off-road race.

Qatari wins Day 6 of Dakar Rally

January 11, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Santiago, Jan 11 (IANS) Qatari auto racer Prince Nasser Al Attiyah, behind the wheel of a Buggy, won Day 6 of the legendary Dakar Rally.

TV host's job highly underrated: Mini Mathur (TV Snippets)

January 10, 2013 at 8:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Popular anchor Mini Mathur says a TV host's work is often not considered important enough despite the fact that it is the host who keeps a show together.

Govt. approves 10 percent stake sale in Engineers India Ltd.

January 10, 2013 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved disinvestment of 10 percent paid up equity in Engineers India Ltd. (EIL) out of its equity capital holding of 80.40 percent through a prospectus based Further Public Offering (FPO), in the domestic market as per SEBI rules and regulations.

Government to disinvest 10 percent stake in Engineers India

January 10, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved disinvesting 10 percent of the government stake in Engineers India Ltd. (EIL) through a follow-on public offering (FPO) this fiscal that could bring in Rs.800 crore.

France, Spain, Argentina top Day Two of Dakar Rally

January 7, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Lima (Peru), Jan 7 (IANS) French, Spanish and Argentine riders won the second stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally, in the auto, motorbike and quad (4x4) categories, respectively.

Wake up India, B'wood celebs express angst

December 29, 2012 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities are "angry" and "ashamed" following the death Saturday of the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim in a Singapore hospital, where she had been airlifted for treatment. Her fight for life must not be forgotten and India needs to "wake up", they said.

Apple drops 'patent claim' against Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini

December 29, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Islamabad, Dec 29 (ANI): Apple has agreed to drop its patent claims against Samsung's Galaxy S III Mini after the South Korean mobile maker said it would not sell the gadget in the United States.

Cabinet approves stake sale in Rashtriya Chemicals

December 26, 2012 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved the disinvestment of 12.5 percent paid up equity capital of the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.

Apple may launch another iPad in 2013

December 25, 2012 at 6:45 PM

London, Dec 25 (IANS) Apple may launch a fifth generation tablet next March, in keeping with its yearly Spring releases of previous models, a media report said Tuesday.

Apple to unveil new iPad in March: Report

December 25, 2012 at 11:41 AM

London, Dec 25 (ANI): Tech giant Apple is planning to launch a fifth generation tablet in March, a report has claimed.

Mini camera allows 'lifeloggers' to broadcast their lives online

December 24, 2012 at 6:37 PM

London, December 24 (ANI): A growing band of 'lifeloggers' record every single day in minute detail and store it digitally for future reference, using a mini camera that takes a photo every 30 seconds and uploads it onto the net.

10 Christmas toys that break stereotypes

December 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Thinking of a toy race car for the boy? A new doll for the girl? Forget about it, say US toymakers. This Christmas, it's all about breaking stereotypes - and sales records - by "re-purposing" classic, gender-oriented toys in ways that appeal to girls and boys alike.

Mini 'Nile River' discovered on Saturn's moon Titan

December 13, 2012 at 11:04 AM

Washington, December 13 (ANI): Scientists with NASA's Cassini mission have spotted what appears to be a miniature version of the Nile River on Saturn's largest moon, Titan.

Mini 'Harry Potter' movie on floors?

December 11, 2012 at 12:16 PM

London, Dec 11 (IANS) A mini movie on the "Harry Potter" franchise is reportedly being shot secretly at studios.

Another TSA agent arrested in US over stealing from passengers at airport

December 7, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Washington, Dec. 7 (ANI): A US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent has reportedly been arrested over charges of stealing from passengers traveling through New York's John F. Kennedy Airport, adding to the long list of TSA officers accused of theft of passenger belongings, according to a report.

Apple's much-awaited iPad mini launched in India

December 7, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Washington, Dec 7 (ANI): Tech giant Apple's much awaited smaller version of the iPad has finally been released in India with a price tag of 21,900 rupees for the basic version.

Rescue dogs trained to drive car

December 6, 2012 at 4:52 PM

London, Dec. 6 (ANI): Three rescue dogs in New Zealand have been taught how to drive a car to prove how intelligent dogs can be, in an attempt to encourage more potential owners to come forward.

Apple's popularity among gadget fans dropping

December 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Sydney, Dec. 2 (ANI): Apple, the company that changed the way to listening music and touching mobile phones, is in danger of losing its fans.

Frank Lampard's ex Elen Rivas gives away old stuff at car boot sale

December 2, 2012 at 12:03 PM

London, Dec 2 (ANI): Frank Lampard's former fiancee Elen Rivas was spotted flogging a load of her gear at a car boot sale.

28 Brit girls cram in Mini car to break world record

November 17, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, Nov 17 (ANI): A group of 28 gym girls from Eastbourne, East Sussex broke the record for being the most people crammed in a modern Mini, completing the feat in 18 minutes at Potters Field in central London.

iPad Mini 2 'with retina display' on its way: Report

November 8, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Washington, Nov 8 (ANI): Tech giant Apple, which is yet to release its much awaited iPad mini, has already started working on an upgraded version of the computer tablet that would feature 'retina display', sources have claimed.

Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini to be launched on Nov 8

November 2, 2012 at 11:03 AM

London, Nov 2 (ANI): South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung has announced it is launching its much awaited Galaxy SIII mini on 8 November.

Mini-supermassive black hole identified

October 25, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Washington, October 25 (ANI): Astronomers have been able to identify one of the lowest mass supermassive black holes ever observed in the middle of a galaxy, thanks to NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and several other observatories.

Apple's new 7-inch 'iPad Mini' to hit stores on Nov. 2

October 21, 2012 at 11:10 AM

Washington, Oct. 21 (ANI): The long-awaited downsized clone of Apple's iPad tablet is set to hit US stores on November 2, according to a report.

Entries open for Script-2013 short film fest

October 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Kochi, Oct 19 (IANS) Have you made a socially relevant short film? Your chance to showcase it is here -- entries for Script-2013, a unique festival for short films with socially relevant themes, are now open now.

Soon, car system that can monitor your health while driving

October 13, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Washington, October 13 (ANI): Researchers have been working with BMW on a project for their Mini Cooper line called Nigel - the system creates a log using 230 sensors in the vehicle of whatever happens inside.

Apple likely to unveil 'iPad Mini' at October 23 event

October 13, 2012 at 10:56 AM

London, Oct 13 (ANI): Apple is reportedly planning to host an event on October 23, where the tech giant is expected to unveil its new mini iPad.

Apple iPad mini likely to be Wi-Fi-only

October 11, 2012 at 10:52 AM

London, Oct 11 (ANI): The Apple 'iPad mini', which is likely to be released on October 17, would be a Wi-Fi only tablet, reports have claimed.

Apple 'orders 10 mln iPad Minis' for Q4

October 9, 2012 at 10:28 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has reportedly placed an order for 10 million units of the iPad Mini with component suppliers in Asia in the fourth quarter.

Apple set to unveil 'smaller tablet' to take on Amazon, Google

October 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM

London, Oct 3 (ANI): Tech giant Apple is reportedly planning to unveil a mini version of the iPad this month to take on rival firms Amazon and Google.

What women really keep in their handbags

September 28, 2012 at 2:38 PM

London, September 28 (ANI): Loo roll, spare knickers, chocolate and an iPod are among the belongings most women carry with them in their handbags at all times, a new survey has revealed.

Liz Hurley accused of 'sexualising' youngsters with bikini range for kids

September 17, 2012 at 2:06 PM

London, September 17 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley, who has never been shy about flaunting her own body in order to promote her swimwear business, has been accused of sexualising young girls through her bikini range for children.

'Mini' stroke can lead to serious disability

September 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Washington, September 14 (ANI): Patients with transient ischemic attack, TIA or "mini" stroke, can have serious disability, but doctors consider it too mild to treat, according to a study.

Here's how Apple invented iconic iPhone

September 12, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Sydney, Sept 12 (ANI): The remarkable story of how tech giant Apple, which has been credited for creating the revolutionary iPod and Mactintoch computers, and how it invented its first iconic iPhone, has been finally revealed.

'Emerging Kerala' runs into protesting Kerala

September 12, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Kochi, Sep 12 (IANS) "Emerging Kerala", the three-day event meant to showcase the state to potential investors, ran into a wall of protest on the very day of its inauguration here Wednesday.

One-stop shop for Pakistani designers now in India

September 11, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) From Karma, Libas, Fahad Hussayn to Rizwan Beyg, the Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) is bringing some of their most renowned designers' labels to India through PFDC - The Boulevard, a design store that is set to open here Sep 20.

Amazon introduces new Kindle e-reader, HD tablet

September 7, 2012 at 12:31 PM

San Francisco, Sep 7 (IANS) Online retail giant Amazon Thursday introduced a new suite of its Kindle devices, from e-reader Kindle Paperwhite with front-lit display to 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD tablet computer.

Most Brit women own clothes that don't suit them

September 5, 2012 at 3:29 PM

London, September 5 (ANI): Almost three quarters of British women have clothes that do not suit them - and their partners are too scared to tell them, a new study has found.

Curiosity Mars landing likened to 10000km hole-in-one golf score

September 4, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Johannesburg, September 4 (ANI): A South African scientist working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has compared the Curiosity Mars rover landing to a champion golfer scoring a 10 000km hole-in-one.

'Crater wall on lunar surface holds ice'

August 30, 2012 at 1:55 PM

London, Aug 30 (IANS) Small patches of ice make up five to 10 percent of material in walls of the permanently shadowed Shackleton crater, located near the lunar south pole, as due to a small tilt in the lunar spin its interior is permanently dark and very cold, a study says.

Original Mini pips E-type Jaguar, McLaren F1 to be named Britain's greatest car ever

August 29, 2012 at 11:31 PM

London, Aug 29(ANI): The legendary original Mini has topped a poll of car aficionados celebrating the best cars produced in Britain, seeing off competition from classics such as the Jaguar E-type and the Morris Minor for the number one spot.

How to read your own body language

August 19, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Washington, August 19 (ANI): A team of physicians and nurses have outlined a few body language lessons that they feel could help keep you healthy.

Leaked pictures show Apple's new connector for iPad mini, iPhone 5

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

London, Aug 17 (ANI): Pictures showing the new mini connector for Apple's upcoming iPad Mini and iPhone 5 have been published online.

Happy Independence day, says B-town

August 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan rememberes soldiers who sacrificed their lives, while superstar Shah Rukh Khan urges people to be fearless and fight for their rights on the 66th Independence Day Wednesday.

Balmar Lawrie Q1 net up marginally

August 14, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) State-run Balmer Lawrie Tuesday reported a marginal 1.6 percent increase in net profit at Rs.45.63 crore for the quarter ended June 30 from Rs.44.91 crore fore the corresponding period last year.

Sexism row over 'BMWs for the Olympian boys' and none to women

August 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM

London, Aug 12 (ANI): A sexism row has broken out after a dozen British male rowing gold medallists were given BMW cars while none were awarded to the women in the squad.

My wife my greatest critic: Kabir Khan

August 10, 2012 at 1:13 PM

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Whenever Kabir Khan wants an honest opinon on his work, the director relies on his wife, TV anchor Mini Mathur, because she won't hesitate to tell him that his work is "terrible".

Leaked photos show Apple iPad Mini will launch 'without rear-camera'

August 7, 2012 at 12:09 PM

London, Aug 7 (ANI): Leaked pictures of the much-awaited Apple iPad Mini suggest that the new tablet will be launched without a rear-camera, a report has said.

London Olympics powered by environmental efforts

August 6, 2012 at 3:05 PM

Washington, August 6 (ANI): The London 2012 Olympics could be one of the most eco-friendly games yet with its environmentally responsible energy to recyclable venues.

Wearability factor gets prominence at LFW

August 5, 2012 at 6:17 PM

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) The wearability factor seems to have inspired most of the young designers at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week-Winter Festive 2012. From Payal Kapoor, to Mayank Anand to Shraddha Nigam, they all presented collections appropriate for any occassion.

'Official sponsor' BMW's Mini Cooper 'grabbing eyeballs' in London Olympics

August 5, 2012 at 1:53 PM

London, Aug. 5 (ANI): Automobile giant BMW, the official sponsor for the London Olympics 2012, is reportedly gaining promotional mileage through its fleet of remote controlled Mini Coopers that are being used to ferry javelins, shots and discuses back to the throwing area once hurled by the athletes.

Samsung claims Apple's iPhone design was inspired by Sony

July 27, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Sydney, July 27 (ANI): South Korean mobile maker Samsung has claimed that tech giant Apple's iconic iPhone wasn't the firm's own invention but was a rip off of Sony products, according to a report.

Early reading habits give kids better start at school

July 24, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Melbourne, July 24 (ANI): Children whose parents read regularly to them when they are young, are likely to have better reading, writing, language and numeracy skills, a landmark study has revealed.

Fifty Shades' sex toy sales up by 400 pc

July 20, 2012 at 12:42 PM

London, July 20 (ANI): Sales of a sex toy used by the main characters in the racy book 'Fifty Shades Of Grey,' have spiked by an explosive 400 percent.

Soccer scores for Indo-Bangla friendship in Agartala

July 13, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Agartala, July 13 (ANI): Improving bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh got another shot in its arm through a friendly soccer tournament between the teams of Dhaka and Tripura here recently.

Advertisers could target online customers with personality scale

July 13, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Washington, July 13 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Journalism has developed a method that could help advertisers target online audiences easier by knowing their personality types.

Thai sextuplets named after car brands

July 7, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Bangkok, July 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Thai woman who delivered six children this May has named them after her favourite car brands -- Audi, Fortune (Toyota Fortuner), Porsche, Mini, Volkswagen and Fiat, the Bangkok Post reported.

Chaos at 'Cocktail' event

July 7, 2012 at 2:08 AM

Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) A promotional event of the forthcoming film "Cocktail" turned chaotic when the crowd went out of control, leaving broken camera equipments.

Google shutting down 'outdated, redundant' iGoogle, Google Video and other services

July 4, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Internet search giant Google has announced that it would be shutting down its iGoogle personalized home page and a few other services.

Dual Sim Android Micromax Ninja 2 A56 priced at Rs.5999 to be launched this year

July 4, 2012 at 12:08 PM

New Micromax Ninja 2 A56 smartphone having Android gingerbread operating system and priced at Rs.5999 will be launched this year.

Google axes five products

July 4, 2012 at 6:14 AM

San Francisco, July 4 (IANS) Google Tuesday announced to axe five products that are not core to its business.

Guinness World Records reveals most bonkers sporting champs

July 2, 2012 at 5:19 PM

London, July 2 (ANI): Guinness World Records, the global authority on record-breaking achievement, has revealed a selection of the wackiest feats ever achieved in the world of alternative sport in a new book.

'Mini-city' just for A380s at Dubai airport

June 26, 2012 at 2:35 PM

Dubai, June 26 (IANS) Dubai is set to unveil by the year-end a new airport terminal, which can even pass off as a mini city going by the facilities, exclusively for super jumbo Airbus A380 aircraft.

Immune system may offer protection against Alzheimer's changes in humans

June 16, 2012 at 6:31 PM

There is some ray of hope for those suffering from Alzheimer's. A recent study has shown that the immune system, which removes beta-amyloid, the main Alzheimer's-causing substance in mice's brain may do the same in the case of humans.

Immune system may help protect against Alzheimer's changes in humans

June 16, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, June 16 (ANI): The immune system, which removes beta-amyloid, the main Alzheimer's-causing substance in mice's brain, may also do so in humans, researchers say.

BMW's Mini pays homage to classic film 'The Italian Job' at London 2012

June 13, 2012 at 3:59 PM

London, June 13 (ANI): In an entertaining short film released to celebrate their partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB at the 2012 Games, Mini has dreamt up of a scenario where there is just over a month to go till the Olympics and all the gold medals have been stolen by a mysterious burglar, who has made their getaway through the capital on a motorbike.

Motorola launches Defy XT and Defy Mini in India

June 8, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Motorola Mobility launched two smartphones, Motorola Defy XT and Motorola Defy Mini in India today. Both the phones run Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS and features 512MB RAM, 3.5 mm stereo jack, and expandable memory up to 32GB microSD slot.

Opera Mini 7 browser, now available for future phones

June 2, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Now Opera has launched its Opera Mini 7 version smart page which is an alternative web browser for basic phones.

ICGS Rajtarang commissioned in Chennai

May 19, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Rajtarang, an improved version of fast attack craft for anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations was commissioned by Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju here Saturday.