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CAPRISA discovered potent antibodies to neutralize HIV

March 13, 2014

The Center for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) discovered antibodies that are capable of neutralizing HIV strains. It is a remarkable discovery of potent antibodies that could neutralize and kill multiple strains of HIV. Researchers studied ..

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“Akron”: Indian-American owned firm developing zero pressure tyre for US army

March 12, 2014

An Indian-American owned engineering firm, Akron (Ohio-based American Engineering Group (AEG)) has received a $1 million Phase-II project grant from the US Department of Defense to develop tyres that will continue running even after being shredded by roadside bombs or ..

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“Phantom”- World’s first 3D model of human fingerprint developed by Indian-American scientist Mr. Anil Jain

March 11, 2014

An Indian-American scientist, Mr. Anil Jain from Michigan State University built the world’s first three-dimensional (3D) model of a human fingerprint known as Phantom. About Phantom – 3D model of human fingerprint A method that takes a two-dimensional image of ..

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Google launched indoor maps in India

March 11, 2014

The technology giant, Google launched indoor maps in India that would help users to access detailed floor plans indoor venues in India. Indoor maps enable users to view and navigate floor plans of several commercial locations viz. airports, shopping malls, ..

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“Earclip-type Wearable PC”- Japanese researchers testing tiny ear computer

March 5, 2014

Japanese researchers are testing tiny ear computer that is worn on the ear and can be controlled with the blink of an eye or the click of a tongue. About Earclip-type Wearable PC device Invented by: Engineer Kazuhiro Taniguchi (Hiroshima ..

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India's first electric bus launched in Bangalore

March 4, 2014

As an initiative of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, India’s first electric zero-emission bus officially launched in Bangalore by the Karnataka Transport Minister R Ramalinga Reddy. Features of India first electric zero-emission bus Air-conditioned and has the capacity to seat ..

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Planet bonanza: NASA announces discovery of 715 new worlds

March 3, 2014

The NASA’s Kepler mission announced the discovery of 715 new planets. These newly-verified planets orbit 305 stars, revealed multiple-planet systems much like our own solar system.  This discovery marks a significant increase in the number of known small-sized planets more ..

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India’s Largest Solar Power Plant launched in Madhya Pradesh

March 3, 2014

Welspun Solar MP project, the largest Solar Power Plant of India launched at Bhagwanpur in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. About Welspun Solar MP project The 151-megawatt photovoltaic plant. World’s 2nd largest & Asia’s Largest solar project (Single Plant). Constructed by: Welspun ..

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“Venom GT”- world's fastest car recorded 435 km/hr (270 Miles/hr)

March 3, 2014

The US car manufacturer Hennessey developed the world’s fastest car “ Venom GT” with a top speed of an incredible 435 km/hr. The firm set a new record for the fastest car in the world during a test run at ..

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Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala 2014

March 3, 2014

The second edition of Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala 2014 (GAF) held at Queen of Arabian Sea, Kochi in Kerala. About Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala 2014 Five days International Expo with more than 350 stalls. Chief Guest:Mauritius President Mr. Rajkeswar Puryaag. ..

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