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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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“Braigo”- a low-cost Braille printer invented by Indian-origin boy Shubham Banerjee

March 3, 2014

The Indian-origin, Master Shubham Banerjee (12) invented Braigo, a low-cost Braille printer by using toy construction Lego pieces in USA.  About Braigo, a low-cost Braille printer A mash-up of Braille and LEGO. Cost: $350. Designed from the Lego Mindstorms EV3 ..

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Dr. Madan Babu won the Protein Science Young Investigator Award for 2014

March 1, 2014

An Indian-born scientist, Dr. M Madan Babu won the Protein Science Young Investigator Award for 2014 at Cambridge, UK. He got the award for his effort in the field of biological system and to understand intrinsically disordered proteins and gene regulation ..

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Indian- American Scientist Sangeeta Bhatia developed cheap paper diagnostic for cancer

February 27, 2014

The Indian-American scientist, Ms. Sangeeta Bhatia developed a simple, cheap, paper test that could improve cancer diagnosis rates and help people to get treated earlier. Ms. Bhatia is professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Howard Hughes Medical Institute. ..

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“1322”- security helpline number launched by Northern Railway for passengers

February 27, 2014

Northern Railway launched 24 x 7 security helpline No.1322 to provide speedy assistance to passengers in the event of thefts, harassment and other criminal incidents on rail premises. The call can be made from a landline or mobile number. Once ..

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What is Tizen? – "Samsung launched Tizen-powered smart watches"

February 27, 2014

Samsung launched second generation Gear smart watches powered by Tizen operating system to break the iOS and Android duopoly in the mobile market. Samsung’s NX300M smart camera was the first device to run on Tizen, and the Gear 2 paves the ..

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“Indira Paryavaran Bhawan” inaugurated by Dr. Manmohan Singh

February 27, 2014

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi, which will house the Ministry of Environment and Forests and has a provision to accommodate its 600 officials. About Indira Paryavaran Bhawan Project of Ministry of Environment and ..

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ISRO: Experimental launch of GLSV Mark III in May/June

February 27, 2014

The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) would carry out an experimental launch of GSLV Mark III in May/ June. The national space agency, ISRO is also set to send its next satellite IRNSS-1B on board rocket PSLV C24 from Satish Dhawan ..

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Online shopping portal for authentic tribal products launched

February 27, 2014

The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched an online shopping portal for sale of authentic tribal products that will seek to create a ‘niche’ market for indigenous artisans. About the e-commerce portal This online portal is initially open for only ..

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