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Chandrayaan-1 starts observing the Moon

Chandrayaan-1Paris, Nov 25: After India’s lunar orbiter Chandrayaan-1 released a probe that impacted close to the south pole of the Moon on November 14, the instruments on the spacecraft are being switched on to get the science observations started.

The Moon Impact Probe was dropped close to Shackleton crater, a place close to the south pole, where ice may exist in areas that are never illuminated by the Sun.

It carried three instruments: a video imaging system, a radar altimeter and a mass spectrometer.

Edimax Unveils ‘Networking Home Solution’

Edimax Unveils ‘Networking Home Solution’ EDIMAX has rolled out the integrative concept of the ‘Networking Home Solution’ with the aim that all future digital household products will be attached, managed and shared via one simple interface.

The above idea hails from the idea, demand and application of Networking Home. It’s simple! It permits you to enjoy the convenience of the internet in each and every corner of your home, whether it’s the PC, TV, projector or even your radio.

The concept of Networking Home consists of three most important and fundamental demands, which include:

Tiny microscopic spheres can trap and kill harmful bacteriamful bac

Tiny microscopic spheres can trap and kill harmful bacteriaWashington, November 25: American researchers have developed tiny microscopic spheres that can trap and kill harmful bacteria in the same manner as “roach motels” snare and destroy cockroaches.

Researchers at the University of Florida and the University of New Mexico say that their research may lead to new coatings that will disinfect common surfaces, combat bio-terrorism or sterilize medical devices, reducing the devices’ responsibility for an estimated 1.4 million infection-related deaths each year.

UK-based Cobra Beer to Set up Wineries in India

UK-based Cobra Beer to Set up Wineries in IndiaUK-based Cobra Beer is looking at setting up wineries in the country besides investing more in expanding the company's beer business in the domestic market.

Cobra Beer Promoter and Chairman Karan Bilimoria said "There are many locations in the country such as Uttarakhand and Karnataka where wineries could be created and we are studying the possibility of setting of wineries in the country".

Praful Patel pushes airlines for lower air fares

Civil Aviation Minister Praful PatelCivil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Saturday asked the Airline industry to cut air fares for making air travel cheaper in the country. The government has helped the industry and it is waiting for positive response from the aviation companies.

Agriculture growth likely to stay at 4%: Sharad Pawar

Sharad PawarThe ongoing Global financial crisis would marginally affect Indian agriculture sector and it would remain stable at around 4% growth rate. The views were expressed by Union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, Sharad Pawar.

Mr. Pawar was speaking in the sidelines of a conference organized by Forward Markets Commission in Mumbai.

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