Superslim silicene

You're never far from silicon. This material is used to make the computer chips inside cell phones, computers, MP3 players and other electronic devices. Even if you don't use these devices, silicon is just beneath your feet: It makes up more than one-quarter of the weight of the Earth's crust. Silicon comes in many forms, from large rock crystals to tiny grains of sand. Now there’s one more: Scientists have created sheets of silicon that are only one atom thick. This creation is called silicene. If you zoom in far enough with a powerful microscope, each sheet looks like a honeycomb. Both structures are made of connected hexagons. At a scientific...

Read more »

Fat weighs heavy on the brain

Obesity, or being extremely overweight, isn't problematic only because of the extra pounds. The condition also boosts a person’s risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Now research indicates that obesity also leads to problems with memory, thinking and reasoning. The good news, an international team of scientists reports, is that the damage may be undone through weight loss. Earlier studies had connected obesity-related diseases to cognitive problems. The word cognitive comes from cognition, which refers to the brain processes involved in gathering, analyzing and using information. In the previous studies, people with heart disease or...

Read more »

Samsung Galaxy S II Launching May 1st

Samsung have confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S II will be launching in the UK on May 1st. The new smartphone will be available across all major networks and retailers. The SIM-Free price of the  Galaxy S II is expected to come in at £600, which we at 3G reported earlier in the month. The Samsung Galaxy S II is the successor to original Galaxy S, which is Samsung's most successful smartphone. The Galaxy S II is a real powerhouse that will be at the pinnacle of smartphone technology. The mobile is the first to feature Samsung's Super AMOLED Plus touch-screen and is a huge 4.27 inches in size. It's powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz mobile...

Read more »

HP Application Transformation Solutions Deliver Flexibility and Speed

In today's world of instant gratification, everyone expects secure, seamless access to information no matter where or when they want it. This requires an Instant-On Enterprise that can rapidly innovate and respond. "Innovation is what separates market makers from market followers," said Eyad Shihabi, Managing Director and Enterprise Business Lead, HP Middle EastHP Middle EastLoading.... "At HPHPLoading..., we believe technology is the innovation engine for the enterprise and we have the unique portfolio to fuel it." New research conducted on behalf of HPHPLoading... reveals the role of innovation in organizations today. Ninety-five percent...

Read more »

Intel new Xeon E3-1200 family processor

Intel's Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 family is an entry-level server processor built to meet the demands of small business applications, ranging from collaboration tools to storage and back-up applications. With up to 30% greater performance over the previous generation, the Xeon processor E3-1200 product family is faster and provides higher reliability than a desktop computer running similar applications, Intel said. Support for Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory ensures system reliability by preventing glitches that cause data breaches and downtime, and with small businesses facing a harsher climate of security threats the Xeon processor...

Read more »

Sathya Sai Baba critical but stable

Sathya Sai Baba, who has been undergoing treatment for multi-organ dysfunction, continued to be critical on Wednesday but doctors attending on him were satisfied with his response to the treatment. “Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who is under treatment in this hospital for multi-organ failure, is showing positive but slow response in the treatment given to him,” a bulletin issued by A.N. Safaya, Director of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences here, said. “He is still on the ventilator and is on intermittent hemodialysis. His vital parameters of health are nearly normal,” it said. “The continued stable state of health is a matter of...

Read more »

Delhi superbug a symptom of India’s ills

From objecting to biological samples in the form of “swabs of seepage water and tap water” being smuggled out of the country “on the sly” by British scientists, to calling the resultant Lancet report a western plot to kill India’s potentially $2.3 billion medical tourism industry, New Delhi’s defensive rhetoric appears misplaced as cases of poor health standards surface each day in India’s capital city. A study, published last August in The Lancet Infectious Diseases citing the drug resistant NDM-1 bug that had evolved in India, and named after New Delhi, raised global concerns when the World Health Organisation endorsed the report. Since...

Read more »

Obesity, smoking lift stillbirth risk

STILL HURTING: Laura Hurley with son Mitchell and a mould of the feet of her stillborn daughter Tabitha-Rose. Ms Hurley said having another baby did not mean the hurt of losing her daughter had gone away. Stillbirth rates in New Zealand will not drop unless more is done to tackle obesity and other avoidable pregnancy risk factors, new research says. A comprehensive series of articles published in prestigious medical journal The Lancet has gathered data and research from throughout the world to paint a global picture of stillbirth. The authors estimate 2.65 million babies are stillborn every year. They have called for action to halve that...

Read more »

Salman Khan promotes `Teen Thay Bhai`

Mumbai: Bollywood star Salman Khan went out of his way to help the cast of "Teen Thay Bhai" in promoting the film and reached out to his friends and fans on Twitter to watch the film, releasing Friday. Producer Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, along with the cast - Om Puri, Shreyas Talpade and Deepak Dobriyal and Ragini Khanna and director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, were promoting the film and while moving from one floor to another in Mumbai`s Filmistan Studio, when they bumped into Salman. The actor was also shooting there. "Salman asked them what they were promoting and when he heard the name of the film, found it very interesting as he has always...

Read more »

Role swap for Abhishek Bachchan - yet again

Mumbai: Not many know it, but actor Abhishek Bachchan has for the second time taken on a role not originally meant for him. The character of a cop in his upcoming film "Dum Maaro Dum", directed by Rohan Sippy, was first supposed to be played by Telugu star Rana Daggubati. "When Rohan came to me with this film, he wanted me to play the role of DJ Joki, the role that Rana is playing now," Abhishek, who celebrated his 35th birthday in February, told reporters. "But when I read the script, I told him that I want to do ACP Vishnu Kamath`s role instead, because I felt I would be able to do that role better and Rohan agreed." "I liked the attitude...

Read more »

Fans Gift Skirts To Deepika

Deepika Padukone gets fan mail delivered to her house on a daily basis. Most of it consists of soft toys, chocolates and greeting cards from fans professing their love for her. Not this time! When the leggy lass returned home from her Aarakshan shoot in Bhopal, she was shocked to see the nine skirts lined up in her mail! A source reveals, "Usually her fan mail is kept in a separate room. So whenever she comes back from outdoor shoots, she personally sits and reads through each one. There are times when she's replied to her fan's letters as well. But nothing could prepare her for the nine skirts!" The length of the skirts vary. "Some are...

Read more »

IIMs continue to dominate Indian B-school list

CNBC-TV18 on Wednesday released 'The A-List of B-Schools Rankings 2011'. IIM Ahmedabad led the rankings and continues to be the benchmark for MBA education in India. This year's survey, conducted in collaboration with research organization C-Fore, saw 113 B-Schools and 208 recruiting companies participating. The rankings were dominated by the IIMs as IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Lucknow followed next. MDI, XLRI, NITIE and FMS broke this monopoly as they took up the next four positions. NITIE made significant gains along with IIM Kozhikode to break into the Top 10. XLRI and FMS saw a minor drop in their rankings this ye...

Read more »

RIL starts projects to expand polyester capacity

Reliance Industries said on Wednesday it had started work on polyester projects in the country as it aims to consolidate its position as the world's largest integrated polyester producer. Reliance plans to add over the next few years 2.3 million tonnes of capacity for making purified terephthalic acid at Dahej in Gujarat, and 395,000 tonnes of polyester filament yarn capacity at Silvassa, also in western India, it said in a statement. The company also plans to add 540,000 tonnes of polyethylene terephthalate capacity at Dahej, it said. Reliance operates in sectors including petrochemicals, refining, oil and gas exploration and reta...

Read more »

Bric summit in China seeks influence for huge economies

The leaders of the so-called Bric nations are meeting in China for a day. South Africa has become the fifth member of the Bric nations - which currently includes Brazil, Russia, India and China. The summit is set to focus on reforms to the global financial system - they have 40% of the world's population and almost a fifth of the world's growth. It is little wonder then that the so called Brics want a greater say in global affairs. The organisation was formed as a counterweight to Western powers. And ever since the global financial crisis, the influence of the Brics - particularly of China - has grown. This summit is set to focus on economic issues such as rules governing international trade. While the Bric nations have been driving global economic growth it is still unclear whether...

Read more »

Egypt: Hosni Mubarak, Sons Detained For Investigation

Cairo:  Egypt's ousted President Hosni Mubarak was put under detention in his hospital room Wednesday for investigation on accusations of corruption, abuse of power and killings of protesters in a dramatic step Wednesday that brought celebrations from the movement that drove him from office. Mubarak's two sons, Gamal and Alaa, were also detained for questioning and taken to Cairo's Torah prison, where a string of former top regime figures -- including the former prime minister, ruling party chief and Mubarak's chief of staff -- are already languishing, facing similar investigations on corruption. The move was brought by enormous public...

Read more »

Gilani Criticises US For Drone Strikes

Islamabad  : Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today criticised US drone attacks in Pakistan’s tribal belt, saying Islamabad is applying diplomatic pressure on Washington to stop the missile strikes as they undermine efforts to fight extremism and terrorism. Gilani made the remarks in the National Assembly or lower house of parliament hours after US drones targeted a compound in the restive South Waziristan tribal region, killing six suspected militants. The strike was the first since March 17, when over 40 people were killed as the CIA-operated spy planes targeted what Pakistani officials said was a tribal jirga. Pakistan is a responsible...

Read more »

Manmohan Singh Meets Hu Jintao

Sanya (China) : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chinese President Hu Jintao met here today, with the Indian leader conveying the intention to expand cooperation in all areas and strengthen the strategic and economic partnership. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation with particular focus on economy and trade, amid India's concerns over the imbalance in favour of China. In his opening remarks at the meeting, Singh told Hu that India was "keen to expand areas of cooperation" with China. "I wish to reaffirm the desire to strengthen strategic and economic partnership with...

Read more »

Gujarat Has Become Benchmark For Development In India: Modi

Ahmedabad : Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today claimed that the state has become a benchmark for development in the country. “In the (ongoing)elections in the five states, one thing has come to fore, that Gujarat has become benchmark of development,” Modi said while addressing a public meeting after inaugurating two bridges here in the presence of BJP leader L K Advani. “In these elections, those who were impressed by Gujarat had said that they would develop their state on lines of our state. And those who are against Gujarat, drew comparison saying that they have developed their state better than us,” Modi said. “This only shows...

Read more »

Not A Single Train Stopped As Bleeding Athlete Lay On Track For 4 Hours

Bareilly : As details of the athlete throwing incident emerged, it has come to light that Arunima alias Sonu Sinha, a national level volleball and football player, lay on the track for nearly four hours, but not a single train driver or guard who passed through that section stopped the train and came forward to help, railway sources said. The incident took place on Monday night between 2 and 3 am, when the robbers pushed Arunima from the Padmavati Express. Arunima had taken the train from Faizabad via Lucknow to find out the result of her interview for a job in CISF in Noida. Arunima lay on the track bleeding with one of her legs severed....

Read more »