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Bhitarkanika: Home to over one lakh birds

Bhitarkanika: Home to over one lakh birdsA census conducted at Bhitarkanika National Park in Orissa this year has shown the presence of over one lakh birds.

"An estimated 1,01,293 birds, including migratory feathered guests were sighted during the annual bird census 2008, carried out in the water bodies of the Bhitarkanika National park and its nearby areas on December 11 and 12," informed Rajnagar forest (Mangrove) and Wildlife Division DFO P K Behera.

Carbon Nanotubes can help in detecting Cancer Agents

Carbon Nanotubes can help in detecting Cancer AgentsThe technology of nanotubes is becoming quite crucial these days as it has multiple uses in various fields.

And now, with the aim to detect the carcinogens inside living cells, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have succeeded in developing customized carbon nanotubes that are capable to act as sensors.

Chip vendors on track for losses

Chip vendors on track for lossesAccording to Gartner, the worldwide semiconductor industry has been hit by the softening consumer and business demand as it recorded an estimated revenue decline of US$12 billion for 2008, compared to last year.

The effects of constrained budgets are being felt by the semiconductor companies. Moreover, there has been a tremendous slowdown in demand of products like cars, consumer electronics and Pc's that has led to the lower revenues. Components for sectors ranging from the technology industry to the medical industry are made by the semiconductor industry.

Microsoft’s first app for iPhone launched

Microsoft’s first app for iPhone launchedWhile ignoring its own Windows Mobile platform, Microsoft has launched its first program for Apple's iPhone.

The maiden iPhone effort on the part of Microsoft is the freebie SeaDragon Mobile that is capable enough to let the users browse photo collections, or pan or zoom around virtual walls of thousands of photos, with just a few taps or pinches on their iPhone's screen.

Optimizer Technology to benefit mobile users

Optimizer Technology to benefit mobile usersWith the aim to make cost-effective and scalable network, BPL mobile has collaborated with Motorola's multi-vendor intelligent optimization service. The step taken by the companies will bring an enhancement in quality and betterment in coverage.

Basically, Motorola's MVIOS is a comprehensive mix of expert resource, specialized tools, and seven-step optimization methodology and a rapid and accurate network usage in a multi-vendor infrastructure would be obtained via the help of the service.

Elections are a boon for hoteliers in Chota Kashmir

Elections are a boon for hoteliers in Chota KashmirJammu, Dec. 17 : The extended polls in Jammu and Kashmir being held in seven phases has given hoteliers and guest house owners a big reason to smile in the picturesque town of Bhaderwah.

The reason being that the hotel industry had suffered a major slump following the Amarnath land row issue.

Now, during election time, hotels and guest houses are said to be in great demand.

Bhaderwah is also known as Chota Kashmir (Little Kashmir) because of its scenic beauty and snow-clad mountains.

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