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DRDO develops depth detector “Tarangini”

December 13, 2012

Scientists from the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Lab, have developed a device named “Tarangini” which can fathom underwater depth and can also measure the hardness of the bottom surface. Application: Tarangini ..

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Yeddyurappa unveils “Karnataka Janata Party”

December 13, 2012

The former Chief Minister, B.S. Yeddyurappa, formally launched his Karnataka Janata Paksha (KJP) at a convention which gathered huge crowd.

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Apple joins hands with Google to bid for over $500 million Kodak patents

December 13, 2012

Apple Inc. and Google Inc. came together to offer more than $500 million to buy Eastman Kodak Co. (EKDKQ)’s patents out of bankruptcy. Why Apple and Google came together despite being competitors? Despite being competitors in the smartphone market, the ..

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India plans to ink MLAT with four nations

December 12, 2012

India plans to ink Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with four countries namelyOman, Azerbaijan, Israel and Nepal to pursue criminal investigation and confiscation of money or property involved therein. What is Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT)? MLAT is an agreement ..

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Lionel Messi creates record for most goals in a year

December 12, 2012

Argentinean footballer Lionel Messi, popularly known as "The Flea", broke German great Gerd Mueller’s 40-year-old record for most goals in a year by scoring for the 86thgoal in 2012.

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Geophysicist Devendra Lal passed away

December 12, 2012

Devendra Lal (83), who was a geophysicist and visiting professor at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) of the University of California, San Diego, has passed away. Contibutions:

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“IPv6” available in India

December 12, 2012

The new version internet address “IPv6” is now available in India. This version will provide advantage over previous IPv4 version as it will accommodate larger number of users each assigned with specific address. IPv4 provides limited space and service providers ..

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ISRO to skip December launch for SARAL

December 12, 2012

ISRO which had slated to launch Indo-French spacecraft "SARAL" on 12-12-12 may skip the launch due to technical issues and additional tests proposed to improve reliability. The launch is now expected in January-February, 2013. Click here for more on SARAL:

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