15 distinct regions identified in Antarctica
June 14th, 2012 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 14 (IANS) Scientists have identified 15 distinct regions of Antarctica and its near-shore islands, based on the geography, geology, climate, flora and fauna of the ice-free areas, including ... Read more...
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Nandana, Mantena part ways, say they’ll team up for film
May 15th, 2012 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Actress Nandana Sen and producer Madhu Mantena have ended their nine-year-long relationship. The former is shifting to New York and the couple felt that a long-distance ... Read more...
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Missiles of the world - a look at countries’ arsenals
April 19th, 2012 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Before India entered into the elite club with the Thursday launch of Agni-V missile, only five countries - the US, Russia, China, France and Britain ... Read more...
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Agni-V, India’s ‘China Killer’ (To go with Agni-V launch story)
April 19th, 2012 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) India Thursday successfully launched its long-range Agni-V ballistic missile. Here are some salient features of the missile and the test, which propelled the country into ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
India creates history, tests 5,000 km Agni-V missile (Second Lead)
April 19th, 2012 - 11:40 am ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) India Thursday created history with the successful testing of the much awaited Agni-V long-range ballistic nuclear-capable missile, described as 'China killer', that can accurately hit ... Read more...
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India poses no missile threat: NATO
April 19th, 2012 - 3:35 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, April 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NATO does not consider India as a missile threat despite the country's advanced missile development programme, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said.India is all ... Read more...
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Agni-V test in a fortnight: DRDO chief
March 31st, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India will join an elite group of nations such as the US, Russia and China with inter-continental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) when it tests the over ... Read more...
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‘Nuclear-capable Agni-V to be tested soon’
January 15th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Jan 15 (IANS) India's ambitious 5,000-km range Agni-V nuclear-capable missile will be launched soon, a senior scientist said here Sunday.Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief controller R&D; (Missiles ... Read more...
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5,000-km Agni-V missile test in February
November 16th, 2011 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) India will enter a league of select nations with missile capability to hit targets at 5,000 km range when it tests its Agni-V long-range nuclear-capable ... Read more...
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US deploys more missiles than Russia
October 26th, 2011 - 10:56 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US has deployed some 300 more missiles than Russia, according to data published by the Department of State.According to the facts-sheet of the New ... Read more...
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India not developing ICBM
September 28th, 2011 - 1:14 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) India Tuesday said it was not developing an inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) that have the capability to strike targets about 7,500 km away.However, it will ... Read more...
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Small satellites can be armed to protect space assets: Scientist
January 6th, 2011 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
By Venkatachari Jagannathan
Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) A constellation of small satellites -- each weighing 30-60 kg -- can be armed to protect the country's space assets in the future though at ... Read more...
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US lost link with 50 nuclear warheads for 45 minutes
October 27th, 2010 - 6:20 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 27 (IANS) The US military lost communication with 50 of its nuclear missiles last week for about 45 minutes due to an engineering failure, the Wall Street Journal said.A ... Read more...
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Russia tests new ballistic missile
October 8th, 2010 - 3:34 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Oct 8 (IANS) Russia has successfully tested the new Bulava inter-continental ballistic missile, the defence ministry said.The launch was made Thursday from the Northern Fleet's heavy strategic cruiser Dmitry Donskoi. The ... Read more...
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Latif targets getting Test status for Afghanistan in two years time
September 15th, 2010 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Sept 15 (ANI): Former Pakistan Test captain Rashid Latif, who is all set to join Afghanistan cricket team as its head coach following his resignation as the wicket-keeping coach of the ... Read more...
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5,000-km Agni-V missile ready for test firing: Antony
August 27th, 2010 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 27 (IANS) India's indegenous 5,000-km range Agni-V nuclear-capable missile that can hit targets in northernmost China is ready for test-firing, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said here Friday but declined ... Read more...
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Inter-continental love, spirituality and salsa (IANS Books This Week)
June 24th, 2010 - 10:00 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The mercury is steadily climbing the Celsius scale. And a book is the best coolant if you are stuck indoors thanks to the harsh sun. ... Read more...
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British boxing ace Amir Khan offers to play boxing event in Pakistan
January 7th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Jan 7(ANI): Light welterweight world boxing champion Amir Khan has said that he would be holding an exclusive meeting with Pakistan pugilists to give them tips in the sport and ... Read more...
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British boxing ace Amir Khan to arrive Pakistan on Wednesday
January 6th, 2010 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Jan. 6 (ANI): British boxing champion Amir Khan is arriving in Pakistan today(Wednesday) to participate in the concluding ceremony of the Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Tournament.The Pakistani-origin boxer became the ... Read more...
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Beach polo enthralls audience in Goa
January 1st, 2010 - 8:27 pm ICT by ANI
Panjim, Jan 1 (ANI): An exhibition beach polo match mesmerised tourists here on New Year's eve.Hundreds of tourists both foreigners and locals thronged the Inter Continental The Grand Resort Goa located at ... Read more...
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Zardari’s UN General Assembly speech written by Siegel was worth 25,000 dollars!
October 16th, 2009 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Oct.16 (ANI): When Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari stepped on to the podium to address the United Nations General Assembly last month, people in Pakistan expected him to put forth their ... Read more...
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Rio Ferdinand wants to become world champion
December 17th, 2008 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 17 (ANI): Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand wants to become a world champion to seal the most successful year of his career after having domestic and European medals in ... Read more...
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China hikes military budget
March 4th, 2008 - 8:11 pm ICT by admin
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DPA
Beijing, March 4 (DPA) China announced 17.6 percent increase in its annual military budget Tuesday, but denied the US charge that Chinese military build-up could fuel instability in Asia. The draft defence ... Read more...
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Two killed in Delhi car crash
February 24th, 2008 - 8:18 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Two people were killed and as many injured in a car crash near India Gate here early Sunday morning, police said. According to the police, the accident ... Read more...
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