PM congratulates scientists for PSLV Successful launch

Hailing the successful launch of PSLV carrying its Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-1), Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said it was an important milestone in India’s space programme and congratulated the ISRO scientists for displaying mastery of the complex launch vehicle technology.

The Prime Minister called the Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) K Radhakrishnan to congratulate him and the scientists for the successful launch.

“I would like to warmly congratulate all scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch today of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C19 carrying the Radar Imaging Satellite -1(RISAT -1), the heaviest satellite launched till date using PSLV, ” the Premier said.

“The twentieth consecutive successful launch of the PSLV is an important milestone in our space programme and is testimony to ISRO’s mastery of the complex launch vehicle technology,” he added.

The Prime Minister also expressed confidence that RISAT-1′s all weather, day-night imaging ability would significantly contribute to the nation’s remote sensing capabilities.

“The country is proud of ISRO’s achievements and I wish the organisation all success in its future endeavours,” PM said.

India’s first indigenous all-weather Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-1), whose images will facilitate agriculture and disaster management, was launched successfully on board the PSLV-C19 from Sriharikota in the early hours of Thursday.

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Six-leg baby successfully operated by Doctors

Doctors in a Karachi hospital have successfully removed the extra limbs of a baby boy who was born with six legs.The operation lasted for about two hours, and the baby is now in stable condition, doctors at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) in Karachi said on Thursday.Birth defects like the Mermaid syndrome, a deformity where the legs are fused together, Craniopagus, a phenomenon where twins are joined at the head, and Dicephalic parapagus, a condition of having two heads, occur rarely but prove challenging to the medical world. Here are some instances of successful treatment of congenital diseases.

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World's Smallest Puppy with 1 ounce Born on 10 March 2012

 

Beyonce, a Dachshund mix female puppy who weighed just 1 ounce and could fit into a teaspoon when found, could be the world's smallest dog, according to animal rescuers in Northern California. They have submitted an application to the Guinness World Records for Beyonce to be considered the world's smallest dog.

This March 10, 2012 photo provided by El Dorado DOG Photography shows a female Dachshund mix named Beyonce next to a cookie in El Dorado Hills, Calif. The puppy named after one of the world's biggest pop stars could set the world's record for tiniest dog. Animal rescuers in Northern California say that Beyonce was so small at birth that she could fit into a spoon.

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China's alleged link with the Indian Maoist insurgency emerged

From prospective Naxal links to become no.1 in the art market, 6 reasons to track China closely.

1 China's feeding India's Maoist insurgency?New evidence of China's alleged link with the Indian Maoist insurgency has emerged.

2 China beats US to become no.1 in the world art mart

China's share of the global art market rose from 23 percent in 2010 to 30 percent last year, pushing the US to second place with a share of 29 percent.

3 China is the no. 1 mobile phone giant

A report from Reuters, Hong Kong shows that 'China, the world's largest mobile phone market, saw a 1.23 percent monthly increase in the total number of mobile subscribers to 999.7 million in February, data from the country's three telecommunications operators showed.'

4 Consumption, not investment to drive China's growth in 2012

'Now consumption will overtake investment as China's biggest driver of economic growth in 2012 for the first time in more than a decade, the Ministry of Commerce's research institute said in a report.'

5 Brands moving out of China

A Reuters report from Paris says, 'A string of countries on and around the fringes of western Europe are becoming new centres of fashion clothing manufacture as China moves up the industrial value chain and brands discover adaptable suppliers closer to home. Sourcing from China is getting more expensive, but it is still cheap, so a decision to go for Made in Morocco or Made in Moldova instead is not all about price…
While 'Asia remains the European branded fashion industry's manufacturing powerhouse, representing 75 percent of sourcing in 2012, according to a study by the Institut Francais de la Mode.

6 The World TT champs

The 51st edition of the TT World Championships in Dortmund is on.'The Chinese dominance is reflected in the number of world team titles in the history of the tournament, which is organised every alternate year with the singles singles event.The Chinese men hold a record of 17 wins and so as the women.Japan is second in the list with seven titles in the men's category and eight in women. Hungary was a very strong table tennis nation in the past, winning the men's championships the first five times since 1926 with overall total of 12.From the 1960s onwards, China emerged as the new dominant power.'

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A strong earthquake of 7.1 magnitude Hits Chile (South America)

A strong earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on the Richter scale was felt at 19:38 (local time) on Sunday in central Chile, as indicated by the U.S. Geological Survey, and created great alarm among the population.

The epicenter, with a depth of 30 kilometers was recorded northwest of the city of Talca, the capital of Maule region, one of the most affected by the earthquake of February 27, 2010.

The BBC World Service partner in Chile, Rodrigo Bustamante, said the National Emergency Office (Onemi) of the country ordered the precautionary evacuation of the coastal towns between the regions of Valparaíso and Bío.

Moments later, the evacuation was discarded.

The Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy (SHOA) said the quake "is not eligible to generate tsunami."

In the Chilean capital (Santiago) many people ran out into open places because the tremor lasted for at least 40 seconds.

Hitherto unknown damage caused by the tremor.

Some of our readers indicated through the BBC page on Facebook that mobile systems are still collapsed and vibration "was very strong."

• This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

Magnitude	7.1
Date-Time	Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 22:37:06 UTC Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 06:37:06 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location	35.183°S, 71.792°W
Depth	34.8 km (21.6 miles)
Region	MAULE, CHILE
Distances	27 km (16 miles) NNW of Talca, Maule, Chile 55 km (34 miles) WSW of Curico, Maule, Chile 99 km (61 miles) NNE of Cauquenes, Maule, Chile 219 km (136 miles) SSW of SANTIAGO, Region Metropolitana, Chile
Location Uncertainty	horizontal +/- 17.2 km (10.7 miles); depth +/- 3.5 km (2.2 miles)
Parameters	NST=434, Nph=442, Dmin=23.4 km, Rmss=0.98 sec, Gp= 58°, M-type=(unknown type), Version=8
Source	Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D) Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event ID	usc0008pwq

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The longest wedding dress in the world : 2750 Meters

Emma, a 17 year-old model, poses as she wears the wedding dress with the longest train in the world during a Guinness World Record attempt in Bucharest, March 20, 2012. The 2,750 meter long train broke a previous record of 2,488 meters. It is made of 4,700 meters of material using 1,857 needles, taking 100 days to made. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (ROMANIA - Tags: SOCIETY)

Emma, a 17 year-old model, smiles on a hot air balloon as she wears the wedding dress with the longest tail in the world during a Guinness World Record attempt in Bucharest, March 20, 2012. The 2,750 meter long train broke a previous record of 2,488 meters. It is made of 4,700 meters of material using 1,857 needles, taking 100 days to made. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (ROMANIA - Tags: SOCIETY) 

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Strong earthquake @ 6.8 M shakes northern Japan Today

A strong earthquake shook northern Japan on Wednesday evening, and a small tsunami was forecast for part of its Pacific coast.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the tremor was 6.8 magnitude. A tsunami of about a half-meter was forecast for Hokkaido island's central and eastern Pacific coast, and for Aomori and Iwate prefectures.

Iwate prefecture, or state, was heavily damaged by last year's earthquake and tsunami. Thousands of aftershocks have shaken the region since then, nearly all of them of minor or moderate strength.

The epicenter was about 146 miles (235 kilometers) south of Kushiro, Japan, on Hokkaido island. It was a relatively shallow 16 miles (26 kilometers) below the ocean floor.

The quake was not felt in Tokyo, more than 450 miles (730 kilometers) away.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said there was no threat of a Pacific-wide wave.

Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/strong-earthquake-shakes-northern-japan-185913&cp

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Japan Costal Hits with another Earth Quake With M 6.8 Today ( 14 March 2012)

Japan Hit with another Earth Quake With M 6.8 Today ( 14 March 2012), Japan coastal area Hit with another Earth Quake With M 6.8 Today ( 14 March 2012),UTC 9:08 Japan Costal Area Hit with 6.8M Earthquake today 14 March 2012

A strong earthquake has shaken northern Japan, and regional tsunami advisories have been issued.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said Wednesday evening's earthquake was 6.8 preliminary magnitude off the coast. A tsunami of about a half-meter was expected for Aomori and Iwate prefectures.

Iwate was in the region heavily damaged by last year's earthquake and tsunami.

The epicenter was about 146 miles south of Kushiro, Japan, on Hokkaido, Japan's northern island. It was a relatively shallow 16 miles from the ocean floor.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said there was no threat there or across the Pacific.

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Magnitude	6.8
Date-Time	Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 09:08:37 UTC Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 07:08:37 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location	40.899°N, 144.923°E
Depth	26.6 km (16.5 miles)
Region	OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Distances	235 km (146 miles) S of Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan 265 km (164 miles) SSE of Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan 293 km (182 miles) E of Hachinohe, Honshu, Japan 734 km (456 miles) NE of TOKYO, Japan
Location Uncertainty	horizontal +/- 14.5 km (9.0 miles); depth +/- 7.8 km (4.8 miles)
Parameters	NST=228, Nph=228, Dmin=192.6 km, Rmss=0.94 sec, Gp= 36°, M-type=teleseismic moment magnitude (Mw), Version=A
Source	Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D) Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event ID	usb0008gs0

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Top 10 Super Power Countries of the World Sep 2011

01. The United States of America

United States of America is the number one super power in the world. It is the most influential country that contains the world’s strongest army and a powerful democracy, as well. United States reached to the highest powerful position after a long struggle and hard work. It is more commonly known as the Super power and it contains a highly influential media. This country is a prestigious and influential member of a number of influential bodies.

Following list has been created after conducting a number of surveys; here are the most powerful countries of the world, 09 more Countries after the break...

02. Russian Federation

This country contains the world’s second most powerful army and it controls several states in the Central 

Asian region. This country contains a large population. Due to its heavy population, it is safe from all kind of external influences on its internal politics, economic and financial issues.It can turn into a super power due to its powerful force.

03. Peoples Republic of China

This country contains the world’s 4th largest GNP. This country has received supremacy over France and Great Britain in last few years. This country contains a large and powerful army.

04. France

It is the world’s 5th most powerful country and it is the prestigious and influential member of UN Security Council. It is a nuclear power country with the influence on many African nations.

05. Britain

Britain is the member of UN Security Council and it is a powerful nuclear country. It is considered to have the world’s most stable democracy. This country influences on world politics. It is number one in music, films, media and other activities. This country is also the member of European Union.

06. Japan

Japan contains a large economy and it is one of the leading democratic power countries. This country has a large population but due to tough competition, it comes after above five countries.

07. Republic of India

This country is very popular and contains a powerful democracy. It is a rapidly growing country and it is a nuclear power.

08. Federal Republic of Germany

It contains the world’s third largest economy and it is the most influential and powerful member of the European Union. Germany lost much of its influence on world during the WWII.

09. Pakistan

Pakistan has a large population of Muslims and it is a nuclear power. It has one of the strongest world armies. It has greatly influenced by dictatorship and military interference and due to which its democracy becomes weak. This country has a great potential to grow.

10. Republic of Brazil

It is a large Latin American county, it is considered to have the world’s largest Portuguese speaking population. This country has an influential and stable media. This country has secure relations with rest of the world.

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Victorious Anna Hazare breaks fast after 12 days

Social activist Anna Hazare drinks coconut water and honey offered by Simran, second left, and Ikra to break his fast in New Delhi, on Sunday.From Ramlila Maidan to Ralegan Siddi -- Anna Hazare's village -- celebrations at full blast replaced days of protests as the Gandhian broke his fast on Sunday, with his supporters marking "people's victory" with dancing, waving of the tri colour and handing out of sweets and flowers. The festivities which began last night after Parliament passed a resolution agreeing in-principle to Hazare's three demands on Lokpal issue, reached a crescendo when the Gandhian accepted a glass of coconut water from a Dalit and a Muslim girl -- Simran and Ikrah -- at 10:20 am, breaking his 288 hours of fast that began on August 16 . As Hazare started his address at the Maidan in Delhi, people who had started descending on the historic ground since early this morning, jostled with each other to get a glimpse of the 74-year-old. "This is a triumph of people. It is a triumph of our democracy. People have come out in large numbers as everybody is affected by corruption," said Riti Borah, a 28-year-old management professional.

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Bollywood actor Shammi Kapoor dies, aged 79

Shammi Kapoor appeared in more than 100 films

Tributes have been paid to Indian film star Shammi Kapoor who has died of kidney failure in Mumbai, aged 79 .

The actor belonged to the Indian film industry's famous family of actors which included his father, Prithviraj, and brothers Raj and Shashi Kapoor.
One of the most popular stars of his generation, he starred in hits like Junglee, An Evening in Paris, Chinatown and Kashmir Ki Kali.
During his career, he acted in more than 100 films.
Kapoor had been suffering from kidney disease for some time and had been admitted to hospital last week.
"He had been undergoing dialysis for the last six or seven years but developed complications," Nikhil Gangavane, a family friend who headed the official Shammi Kapoor fan club, said.
'At a loss'
Indian film star Amitabh Bachchan tweeted that with Kapoor's death the "flamboyance and joie de vivre of the [film] industry [was] lost".
Actress Saira Banu, who starred alongside Kapoor in Junglee, told CNN-IBN: "It is a terrible shock. Shammi Kapoor was a wonderful human being. He is eternal."
Film director Karan Johar described the actor on Twitter as "one of the finest and strongest men I knew" while actress Priyanka Chopra said she was "at a loss" after hearing the news.
A prominent star in 1950s and 1960s, fans called Kapoor the "Elvis Presley of India" for his frenetic and agile dancing in romantic hits such as 1957's Tumsa Nahin Dekha (You're One of a Kind) and 1959's Dil Deke Dekho (Give Your Heart and See).
He developed a style of his own and cinema-goers flocked to the theatres just to see the actor's antics and mannerisms.

Kapoor received a lifetime achievement prize at the International Indian Film Academy Awards in 2001

With his infectious on-screen persona and energy, Kapoor was considered the Indian film industry's first real star.
However, he admitted much later that he was never a natural dancer, even if his original moves were a big draw for audiences and made him an unlikely romantic hero.
"The truth is I could never learn to dance. I even tried coaching classes but failed," he told the BBC in a 2006 interview.
"I always had a sense of music and rhythm. And that worked in my favour."

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Mumbai Blasts 2011 Photos, Pictures & Videos

Check here for Mumbai blast 2011 photos, Mumbai blast 2011 pictures, Mumbai blasts 2011 videos etc. A series of bomb attacks in 13th July 2011 once again thundered Mumbai. The blasts was occurred in 3 places namely Saveri bazar, Dadar and Oppara House. 13 people were killed and so many are injured. Some shocking Mumbai blast 13 July 2011 photos, images and videos are given below.

Serial blasts struck Mumbai on the evening of 7/13, less than three years after the 26/11 terrorist attacks of 2008. The three blasts, in sequence, were timed at 6.30 pm, 6.45 pm, and 7 pm IST, and targeted in that order Zaveri Bazaar, Opera House and the Kabutarkhana area of Dadar West.

At least 20 people died and 113 were injured in these blasts. An unexploded device was also said to have been discovered, according to local reports. "There were no other immediate threats, but all metro cities have been put on high alert", Union Home Minsiter P. Chidambaram said.

In the United States, President Barack Obama condemned the attacks. “India is a close friend and partner of the U.S. During my trip to Mumbai, I saw firsthand the strength and resilience of the Indian people, and I have no doubt that India will overcome these deplorable terrorist attacks", he said in a statement.

Mumbai was rocked by serial bomb blasts at 7:00 pm Yesterday, July 13, 2011. Just two days ago was the fifth anniversary of the 7/11 blasts. According to latest reports more than 300 people have been injured, more than 21 people killed and were taken to GT hospital in Mumbai.

There are three blasts have taken place in Opera House, Kabutar Khana and Javeri Bazaar. Home department of Mumbai declared that explosions are terrorist activity. The explosions reportedly occurred inside a bus, car and taxi.

Police forces have rushing to the spots and take actions. The central Govt. is come in action and Mumbai, Delhi and Ahemdabad have been put on high alert.

Watch latest photos here.

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