48 killed, hundreds injured in Argentinian train crash (Lead)
February 23rd, 2012 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, Feb 22 (IANS) At least 48 people were killed and hundreds wounded Wednesday in a commuter train crash at one of the three busiest stations in Argentine capital ... Read more...
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Japanese firm to invest $70 mn in new plant in Mexico
February 14th, 2012 - 12:02 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, Feb 14 (IANS/EFE) Japanese auto parts manufacturer Yorozu said Monday it planned to invest about $70 million to build a new plant in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato.The ... Read more...
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Spinal ozone jab can relieve back pain
May 17th, 2011 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 17 (IANS) A shot of ozone, a form of oxygen found naturally in the atmosphere where it shields us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays, could relieve your ... Read more...
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Japan’s earthquake-proof buildings helped limit damage
March 12th, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Washington/Tokyo, March 12 (IANS) Being a world leader in constructing buildings that can withstand severe shakings during a quake helped Japan after it was hit by a temblor measuring 8.9 ... Read more...
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Mimicking the woodpecker to inspire new-age shock absorbers
February 5th, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 5 (ANI): A new study from the University of California attempts to mimic the woodpecker's pecking action in order to apply it to new-age shock absorbing systems.Sang-Hee Yoon and Sungmin ... Read more...
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Botswana’s President does not want short, fat wife
December 7th, 2010 - 5:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 7 (ANI): President of Botswana Ian Khama, who is considered one of Africa's most eligible bachelors, has revealed he would consider marrying a tall, slim, beautiful woman, but not one ... Read more...
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Anand automotive group looks to double retail revenue
November 21st, 2010 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Nov 21 (IANS) The Rs.4,200 crore automotive component group Anand is planning to double its retail sales to Rs.700 crores within two years, a company official said."It is part of overall ... Read more...
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Botswana president wants a ‘tall and slim’ wife
November 20th, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 20 (ANI): Botswana's president has turned to his aides to help him find a 'tall and slim' wife in a country of 'traditionally built' ladies.Ian Khama, 57, is still ... Read more...
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Chile mine rescue enters final phase (Lead)
October 12th, 2010 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
Copiapo (Chile), Oct 12 (IANS/EFE) The rescue of the 33 miners trapped in a mine in northern Chile since Aug 5 will begin at midnight Tuesday, a minister has said.Mining Minister Laurence ... Read more...
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Tenneco to target commercial vehicles manufacturers
October 1st, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) In a business derisking strategy, the US-based Tenneco Inc, maker of emission control devices and shock absorbers for cars, is looking at the light and heavy commercial vehicles ... Read more...
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This robot can carry you around the room
September 20th, 2010 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 20 (IANS) It can be described as being six feet two inches tall with a remarkable pair of legs and carry around weights of up to 100 kg.
The contraption is ... Read more...
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Driving over potholes may cut fuel consumption in the future
July 24th, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 24 (ANI): Bumpy rides couldn't get more energy-efficient-driving over potholes would actually save fuel in the future, all thanks to a revolutionary new shock absorber.With the contraptions, called GenShocks, motorists ... Read more...
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Bugatti Veyron declared world’s fastest car at 268 m per hour
July 7th, 2010 - 3:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 7 (ANI): The Bugatti Veyron has been declared the world's fastest car at 268 m per hour.The 0-62 mph sprint still takes about 2.5 seconds but 0-124 mph comes up ... Read more...
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Surgery not a treatment option for every patient with herniated disk
June 29th, 2010 - 3:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 29 (ANI): A herniated disk is one of the most frequent causes of low back and leg pain in adults, but not everyone needs to go for surgery, according to ... Read more...
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India’s Economic Survey calls for sweeping reforms
July 2nd, 2009 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Suggesting some sweeping reforms in areas like foreign direct investment, divestment, taxation and the subsidy regime, India's Economic Survey says the country can achieve 7.75 percent growth ... Read more...
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Now, shock absorbers that harness road bumps to generate electricity for vehicles
February 13th, 2009 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, February 13 (ANI): Undergraduate students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found a way to generate electricity by harnessing energy from small bumps in the road.
The researchers say ... Read more...
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Don’t curse the potholes, they can give you energy
February 13th, 2009 - 11:48 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) MIT undergraduates have innovated a shock absorber that harvests energy from small bumps and potholes on the road and generates electricity while easing the ride.
Shakeel Avadhany and ... Read more...
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Bajaj launches XCD 135 DTS-Si
January 21st, 2009 - 9:08 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Bajaj Auto Limited launched a new 135 cc sports-commuter motorcycle ''Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si'' on Wednesday here.
Powered with a 10.5 bhp (horse power) engine and many other ... Read more...
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Gabriel India opens plant in Himachal Pradesh
November 4th, 2008 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Auto parts maker Gabriel India Ltd (GIL) Tuesday inaugurated its new plant in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh.GIL is the flagship company of Anand Automotive Systems.The plant, inaugurated ... Read more...
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Indian-American devises nano-springs to protect mobile phones
August 14th, 2008 - 4:53 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) An Indian-American scientist has devised tiny, shock-absorbing carbon nano springs to protect delicate electronic devices like mobile phones from damage. Apparao Rao, physicist at Clemson University, who led ... Read more...
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Indian-origin scientist brings crack-proof mobiles closer to reality
August 14th, 2008 - 12:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 14 (ANI): An Indian-origin Physics professor at Clemson University has devised a way to make tiny carbon springs with shock-absorbing qualities, which may enable small devices like cell phones ... Read more...
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Flexible, resilient gel may replace damaged cartilage
March 13th, 2008 - 4:56 pm ICT by admin
London, March 13 (ANI): US researchers are investigating whether a flexible, resilient gel has the potential to be used as artificial cartilage to repair ailing joints.
The water-based gel is made ... Read more...
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