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Fish can remember things up to five months

Fish can remember things up to five monthsAs per earlier beliefs, fish can remember things only up to three seconds. However, a new research has suggested that this could be false. The research has found that fish can remember things up to five months.

In order to reach this conclusion, a month was spent by researchers at the Israeli Technion Institute of Technology in Haifa in schooling young fish to associate a certain sound with feeding time.

Following this, the fish was released by them into the wild and when the fish became adults after five months, the sounds were repeated.   

Foreign satellites to be launched by ISRO in 2009

Foreign satellites to be launched by ISRO in 2009A respectable position among the international space research organizations has already been made by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) by launching Chandrayaan on 22nd October, 2008. For now, it is time for Indian Space Professionals to have a strong presence in the international satellite-building and launch service.

ISRO is all determined to make a prominent place among the other organizations, as it is planning to unveil four foreign satellites this year.

Aamir Khan and Preity Zinta to pair up again

Aamir Khan and Preity Zinta to pair up againAfter entertaining viewers with their sizzling chemistry in Dil Chahta hai, bollywood’s Mr. perfectionist Aamir Khan and bubbly Preity Zinta are pairing up again in Yash Chopra’s upcoming flick.  

According to the sources, Yash Chopra has himself penned down the script of the flick. The rumor mills say that the movie, which is yet to get any title, is also going to be a romantic one like all Chopra films.

Centre Govt To Make Yoga Compulsory In Schools

Centre Govt To Make Yoga Compulsory In SchoolsIn a major announcement on Thursday, Union health minister Anbumani Ramadoss said that the Central Government is planning to make yoga compulsory in all schools as well as colleges, including private institutions.

While inaugurating a seminar on “disease control priorities in India,”, organised by D G Vaishnav College, Dr. Anbumani stated that pupils should understand the value of yoga that had been known to thwart lots of health-related troubles including hypertension plus heart diseases.

Audi India posts three-fold increase in 2008

Audi India posts three-fold increase in 2008German luxury carmaker, Audi India reported three-fold increase in its luxury cars sales in 2008, at a time when entire automobile sector is facing the heat of global slowdown. Audi sold 1,050 units in the country in the year 2008 as compared to 349 units during the previous year.

NYSE stops trading in Satyam stock

NYSE stops trading in Satyam stockThe New York Stock Exchange has stopped dealing with Satyam Computer Services after revelation of large scale financial misdoing in its business conduct. Shares of beleaguered Satyam Computer Services were not traded at NYSE as per the report from stock exchange.

The regulation officer at exchange said, "NYSE regulation is currently evaluating the news relating to Satyam and will continue to closely monitor further developments. Trading was halted prior to the opening of the market. The security will remain halted until further notice."

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