World's first solar plane to fly across US

World's first solar plane to fly across US The Solar Impulse plane, which requires zero fuel and relies solely on solar panels and battery power, would be the world's first plane powered purely by solar energy. HOUSTON: A first of its kind ultra-lightweight plane powered completely by the sun is set to fly coast-to-coast this spring. The Solar Impulse plane will stop in Dallas city in Texas during its historic cross-country...

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8 Indian spices that prevent cancer

8 Indian spices that prevent cancer 8 Indian spices that prevent cancer (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Not every battle is struck by a wave of violence and not every fight culminates in bloodshed. When the opposition in question is an adamant disease like cancer, our armoury should be packed with a lifestyle of regular health check-ups and a diet including foods that double as anti-cancer agents. When actress Lisa...

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YouTube video showing woman using 'mobile phone' in the 1930s goes viral

YouTube video showing woman using 'mobile phone' in the 1930s goes viral A video running viral on Youtube which reportedly shows a woman speaking on a wireless device in a 1938 film could be the proof of the world's first mobile phone.The short video clip, which is believed to have attracted over 342,000 views on YouTube, features a woman named Gertrude Jones.In the clip, she is speaking on a prewar prototype of a mobile phone which ...

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IPL 6: Aircel introduces Rs. 164 'extra talk time with CSK' recharge

IPL 6: Aircel introduces Rs. 164 'extra talk time with CSK' recharge As the IPL fever grips the nation, telecom operator Aircel has decided to leverage its association with Chennai Super Kings and launch an initiative called "Extra Talk Time with CSK". Under this scheme subscribers will get a full talk time on the recharge of Rs. 164. And an extra talk time if Chennai Super Kings scores over 164 runs in a match.For instance, in a match,...

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Windows Blue poised to become Windows 8.1

Windows Blue poised to become Windows 8.1 The Windows Blue operating system update is likely to be named "Windows 8.1" when it arrives this summer, according to sources. Microsoft officials supposedly have decided on the final name for Windows Blue. The final decision, one of my sources told me, is that it will be Windows 8.1. The client version of Blue, codenamed Windows Blue, is a refresh of Windows 8. It is expected to be released...

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Dropbox drops in to help out with Yahoo Mail

Dropbox drops in to help out with Yahoo Mail The companies are teaming up to let users send, receive and manage Dropbox files within Yahoo's e-mail service. (Credit: Yahoo) Yahoo has integrated cloud storage service Dropbox into its e-mail system, the company announced today. The two companies have partnered to allow users to send, receive and manage Dropbox files within Yahoo Mail. "This integration allows you to share and store files...

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Google expands its Google+ single sign-in feature

Google expands its Google+ single sign-in feature Google+ users will find even more ways to use the same log-in credentials to access Web sites, apps, and share information. (Credit: Google) Google is taking a bigger page from Facebook and Twitter by expanding the way in which you can use your Google+ credentials. The Google+ sign-in feature lets you use your Google account to access certain Web sites and Web apps without having to create...

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Microsoft's Outlook.com calendar gets a makeover

Microsoft's Outlook.com calendar gets a makeover Microsoft has revamped its Hotmail calendar, turning it into a modernized Outlook.com. Microsoft is finally applying a metro look and feel to its Web-based calendar. On April 2, Microsoft officials revealed that the new Outlook.com calendar is rolling out now and will be available around the world this week at https://calendar.live.com/. More from today's blog post about the calendar refresh: "Outlook.com...

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IE11, Windows Blue could support Google's SPDY protocol

IE11, Windows Blue could support Google's SPDY protocol Bloggers have spotted evidence of Google's approach to speed up communications between browsers and Web servers -- even though Microsoft offered a rival proposal for the same idea. Another tantalizing tidbit has emerged from last month's leaked IE11 build: the possibility that the next version of Internet Explorer could support Google's SPDY technology for faster browser-server...

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Today`s Quotes

“A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” ...

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A look at engineering and technology graduates talent pool

A look at engineering and technology graduates talent pool The race for a seat at India’s most coveted engineering institutions is hotting up, with the JEE (Main) scheduled for April 7. The race for a seat at India's most coveted engineering institutions is hotting up, with the JEE (Main) scheduled for April 7. While only the very best will make it to the top few institutes, engineering as an option will remain a big draw for...

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TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Technologies likely to report muted growth for March quarter

TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Technologies likely to report muted growth for March quarter Aggregate revenue for TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Technologies is expected to grow 2.2% for the March 2013 quarter, compared with 3.6% in the previous quarter. Wipro Ltd. BSE 431.35 -5.80 (-1.33%) Vol:1595512 shares traded NSE 431.00 -6.15 (-1.41%) Vol:875529 shares traded Prices|Financials|Company Info|Reports India's...

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Lied on your resume? Small deception could get you fired!

Lied on your resume? Small deception could get you fired!   According to a survey conducted by a global consultancy firm, lying on your resume can have serious repercussions.  The tough job market is forcing most employees to fudge their job applications as they hide or exaggerate facts, reveals a survey conducted by global consultancy firm Hill & Associates. However, even a small...

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Tips to cure baldness, dandruff

Tips to cure baldness, dandruff Tips to cure baldness, dandruff (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Recently, Lady Gaga joined the list of other celebrities to use anti-baldness cream as she feared she was losing more hair. It's not just who are possessive about their mane beauty. All of us fuss about hairstyle which is what makes one stand out. Here are a few common hair-related problems we encounter and some tips...

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Petrol price cut by Re 1/litre

Petrol price cut by Re 1/litre NEW DELHI: State-run fuel retailers on Monday decided to pare petrol price by 85 paise a litre, excluding local levies, to pass on to consumers the benefit of falling international rates. The second reduction in as many weeks would take effect from intervening midnight of Monday and Tuesday. After including VAT, or local levies, the reduction in Delhi would be Rs 1 a litre and the petrol would cost Rs 67.29 per litre against Rs 68.34. In Mumbai, the fuel would cost Rs 1.07 less at Rs 74.14 per litre....

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Revenge at Eden on Mike Hussey's mind

Revenge at Eden on Mike Hussey's mind Hussey, who retired from international cricket at the end of 2012, is back to serve Chennai Super Kings, something he has done with distinction for the last five seasons. CHENNAI: "Goal for this season? We'd love to go and win the IPL in Kolkata." Clean, crisp and sharp, the answer shows qualities that definitely define Michael Hussey's style. "They ( Kolkata Knight Riders) came and...

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Microsoft, Google swap April Fools' barbs

Microsoft, Google swap April Fools' barbs Rankling each other is nothing new, but the two tech rivals clearly saved some special jabs for today.   Microsoft and Google have both gotten in some April Fools' Day zingers against each other. The two competitors often trade insults about each other's respective search engines, online office suites, and other products. But April Fools' Day inspired them to create a couple of full-blown...

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Today`s quotes

“The reason I talk to myself is because I’m the only one whose answers I accept.” ...

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Lack of entry-level talent worries IT companies like Infosys and Wipro

Lack of entry-level talent worries IT companies like Infosys and Wipro According to a research, only students from tier 1 engineering colleges, are fit to work in software products firms like Microsoft and Google. Wipro Ltd. BSE 437.15 1.35 (0.31%) Vol:91205 shares traded NSE 437.15 -0.80 (-0.18%) Vol:3358225 shares traded Prices|Financials|Company Info|Reports MUMBAI: Indian companies are increasingly...

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Smoking right after waking up raises cancer risk

Smoking right after waking up raises cancer risk WASHINGTON: Smoking a cigarette immediately after waking up in the morning may increase the risk of developing lung or oral cancer, a new study has warned. "We found that smokers who consume cigarettes immediately after waking have higher levels of NNAL — a metabolite of the tobaccospecific carcinogen NNK — in their blood than smokers who refrain from smoking a half hour...

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5 Teas that make you slim!

5 Teas that make you slim! Five teas that make you slim! The brew that energises can also help you lose weight. Here's how... It's widely known that just one cup of tea can prevent strokes, arthritis, tooth decay and even keep cancer at bay. While it's regarded as nature's tranquiliser for its soothing properties, the brew also has another great benefit - it helps shed weight. Scientists have shown that tea has high...

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83 Chinese miners feared killed

83 Chinese miners feared killed BEIJING: With rescuers finding 11 bodies more than two days after a goldmine subsided in Tibet, hopes of saving the remaining 72 miners receded with unnamed officials saying on Sunday they were feared dead. Hampering operations was the break-down of the excavator and severe damage to the narrow roads leading to the mine following the landslide. The workers are buried 30 meters deep into the mine. Many rescuers were found digging into the debris with bare hands, state media said,...

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Don't want to burden Yuvraj Singh with captaincy: Allan Donald

Don't want to burden Yuvraj Singh with captaincy: Allan Donald I just felt I want Yuvi to win games first. I don't want to him to be burdened with the captaincy issue," said Allan Donald. The Pune Warriors India's newly-appointed coach, Allan Donald talks about his team and the season ahead. He also looks forward to India's forthcoming tour of SA and, of course, his wish is to see Sachin Tendulkar in action, one last...

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Watch out for these rising stars in IPL 6

Watch out for these rising stars in IPL 6 Having captained India Under-19 to the World Cup triumph by scoring an unbeaten hundred in the final in Australia, Chand became a national hero. Glenn Maxwell, Mumbai Indians | He is the million-dollar man of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League. Mumbai Indians paid through their noses to get this Victorian to don the blue jersey. Maxwell made his mark in Australia's...

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Google declares end of YouTube in April Fool's prank

Google declares end of YouTube in April Fool's prank In an elaborate ruse, the world's most popular video site announces it's been nothing but a contest site this whole time and says it's going dark for the next decade. Is the world's biggest video site about to go offline for a decade? The best April Fool's pranks are absurd but also have a kernel of believability at their core just big enough to reel people in. ...

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