Agni-II missile successfully test-fired
August 9th, 2012 - 11:15 am ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) India Thursday successfully test-fired its nuclear capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile from a military base in Odisha, a defence official said.The test was conducted from Wheeler's ... Read more...
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India may test fire Agni II missile Thursday
August 8th, 2012 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IANS) India may test fire its nuclear capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile Thursday from a base in Odisha, official sources said Wednesday.The test is likely ... Read more...
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Microsoft India employees display innovative skills
May 17th, 2012 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Spectacles for the blind, a real-time communication between speech impaired and others and a guide to expecting mothers are some of the projects showcased by ... Read more...
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Russian Air Force gets first modernized AN-124s
May 17th, 2012 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian Air Force has received three modernized Antonov AN-124-100 super-heavy transport aircraft as part of an update programme for its transport fleet, Air Force ... Read more...
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Now smartphones will help you navigate mega malls
May 13th, 2012 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, May 13 (IANS) Your smartphone helps you smoothly navigate highways and streets of an unfamiliar city. But once you enter a mega mall, its global positioning system (GPS) goes ... Read more...
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China launches two satellites
April 30th, 2012 - 1:02 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 30 (IANS) China Monday successfully launched into space two navigation satellites, authorities said.The launch of the 12th and 13th satellites for the Beidou global navigation and positioning network ... Read more...
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China to launch moon-landing craft
March 5th, 2012 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 5 (IANS) China will launch a moon-landing craft next year as part of its third lunar exploration programme, an official said Monday.Chang'e-3 has "legs" to support the spacecraft ... Read more...
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India’s Agni-IV n-capable missile showcased
January 26th, 2012 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Agni-IV, India's latest nuclear-capable strategic missile, was showcased publicly for the first time Thursday at the Republic Day parade.The missile formed part of a tableau ... Read more...
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Scientists home in on seals’ amazing navigation skills
November 20th, 2011 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 20 (IANS)Some seals can point out on the spot they had been born even after spending five years out at sea, a study reveals.
Antarctic fur seals', arguably ... Read more...
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Fruit Bats use internal maps to navigate
August 17th, 2011 - 7:10 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Jerusalem, Aug 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have identified that the Egyptian fruit bats are naturally equipped with internal compass and visual maps that makes it possible ... Read more...
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GPS dependent UK can be dismantled instantly by terrorists
March 8th, 2011 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 8 (ANI): Engineers have warned that the Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) navigation system, on which Britain is greatly dependent, is vulnerable and could be misused by terrorists to create chaos ... Read more...
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Sony Unveils NGP, Successor To PSP
January 27th, 2011 - 8:11 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sony has taken the wrap off the latest handheld gaming device NGP which is probably going to replace its popular PSP gaming device. NGP stands for ... Read more...
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New system turns canines into remotely guided ’super dogs’
January 23rd, 2011 - 2:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 23 (ANI): Auburn University researchers have developed a new system that would turn a canines into remotely guided 'super dogs' that can take on risky tasks.David M. Bevly, an associate ... Read more...
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Dogs Guided Remotely Can Perform Risky Jobs, Claims New Study
January 20th, 2011 - 8:29 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) So far the trained dogs used by cops and detective agencies used to find explosives and suspects required a human handler nearby. However, if a new ... Read more...
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Agni-II plus missile test fails
December 10th, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by ANI
Bhubaneswar, Dec 10 (ANI): The experimental Launch of Agni-2-P Missile experienced a trajectory deviation immediately after the lift-off from the Wheeler island, off the coast of Orissa this morning, leading to the ... Read more...
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India’s Agni-II-plus missile test fails (Lead)
December 10th, 2010 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The experimental launch of an Agni-II-plus missile failed Friday, the defence ministry said.The missile "experienced a trajectory deviation immediately after lift-off" from the Wheeler island, off ... Read more...
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U.S. Spec Mitsubishi i-MiEV Has Been Unveiled
November 10th, 2010 - 9:17 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It is true that Nissan has outpaced other car manufacturers in the race for electric cars but Mitsubishi was among the first few companies to declare ... Read more...
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Let your fingers feel driving directions, if you don’t hear them
September 27th, 2010 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 27 (ANI): Researchers have developed a way through which drivers can feel the directions through their fingertips if they are unable to hear them.University of Utah study has found if ... Read more...
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Barack Obama To Highlight the Necessity Of Infrastructural Enhancement To Kindle The American Economy
September 6th, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Washington, September 6, 2010 (Just Flashed): The civil servants of the federal administration of Barack Obama in America have asserted that he is determined to unearth new-fangled ways to inspire the ... Read more...
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Trains to use GPS to avoid accidents
August 20th, 2010 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, August 20 (IANS) The global positioning system (GPS) technology will be installed on trains in the next two years to avoid accidents, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said Friday.
GPS is ... Read more...
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Now, a knee replacement implant that is Asia-specific
June 28th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, June 28 (IANS) A knee-joint replacement implant specifically designed for the Asian population was launched by a German company here Monday.
Vincent Marie, chief designer of the knee replacement implant, explained that ... Read more...
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Thales studies integrating military systems with civilian airspace
June 16th, 2010 - 4:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In a step that could have applications in India, aerospace major Thales has completed a year-long technical study on integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with Europe's civilian ... Read more...
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China launches new satellite
June 3rd, 2010 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 3 (IANS) China has launched a new satellite into earth's orbit, adding to its indigenous network of space navigation system, officials said Thursday.
The geostationary orbiter, launched from the Long March ... Read more...
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Patel meets PM, owns moral responsibility for crash (Lead)
May 22nd, 2010 - 11:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel Saturday met Prime Minister Minister Manmohan Singh and owned up moral responsibility for the Air India Express Boeing 737 crash in ... Read more...
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5,000-km range Agni-V to be tested in a year: DRDO
February 10th, 2010 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) With Agni-III all set for induction after three successful trials, India is gearing up to test its 5,000-km range Agni-V ballistic missile in a year's time, a ... Read more...
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Nevada Couple Stranded After Following GPS Instructions
December 29th, 2009 - 8:54 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oregon, Dec.29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) An elderly couple had to spend three snowy days in a forest in eastern Oregon, after the global positioning system of their SUV failed to give ... Read more...
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People overestimate use of holiday gifts
December 6th, 2009 - 11:40 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): A new study has found that people often overestimate how often would they use holiday gifts in daily life.According to researchers, people don't use the new gadgets they ... Read more...
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Flash Works In Jim Carrey Website Confuses Users
November 6th, 2009 - 8:04 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov. 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The new website of the comedy actor Jim Carrey has some brilliant flash works, which certainly goes a long way to showcase the creativity of the ... Read more...
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Now, a ‘molecular GPS’ to help probe aging and disease processes
September 3rd, 2009 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 3 (ANI): Michigan researchers have developed a powerful new GPS-like tool to identify proteins that are affected by a chemical process that is key to aging and disease development.The probe, ... Read more...
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China to launch 2nd navigation satellite on Wednesday
April 13th, 2009 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, April 13 (ANI): China is all set to launch the second satellite, the Chinese version of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), into the orbit on Wednesday.This was announced by a ... Read more...
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Queen to re-launch Royal website
February 1st, 2009 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 01 (ANI): At 82, when many of her contemporaries are turning their backs on technology, the Queen is determined to make her website more user friendly and relevant to ... Read more...
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Now, a sat-nav service that guides boozers to nearest pubs
October 20th, 2008 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 20 (ANI): Beers lovers will no longer have to spend hours hunting down pubs that serve real ale, for a new revolutionary sat-nav service has come to their rescue.Beer ... Read more...
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Gender sensitive Iran to design a car only for women
October 7th, 2008 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct.7 (ANI): Iran''s biggest motor manufacturer has decided to take the country''s gender sensitivity to new levels by producing a car especially for women.
According to a report appearing in The ... Read more...
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Human brains are wired with in-built ‘’sat navs”
September 12th, 2008 - 4:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 12 (ANI): Human brains have an in-built navigation system much like satellite navigation ("sat-nav"), with ingrained maps, grids and compasses, that helps them to navigate through the winding, minor ... Read more...
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US to develop new navigation system for moon
July 22nd, 2008 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
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Washington, July 22 (Xinhua) The US space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is seeking to develop a new navigation system for use on the moon, an official said. The space ... Read more...
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