NASA 'solves' 2,000-year supernova mystery
New infrared observations from NASA telescopes have revealed how the first supernova ever recorded occurred and how its shattered remains ultimately spread out to great distances.
The US space agency said Monday its Spitzer Space Telescope and Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) had solved a mystery dating from 2,000 years ago when Chinese astronomers witnessed what turned out to be an exploding star.
The findings show that the stellar explosion …
7aum Arivu - second biggest ever in North America
Bharat Creations will release 7th sense and 7aum Arivu in about forty states in the US and 10 cities in Canada. The number of cities that this film will be screened in the US is 57. After Endhiran, this film is to be the second biggest release for a Tamil film in the US.
7aum Arivu’s release is being expected with bated breath by fans all over the world ever since the audio and trailer was out. With just a couple of days more to go for its release, …
Apple wins Australian ban in Samsung tablet case
US technology giant Apple on Thursday won a temporary ban on Samsung selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia, the latest victory in its global battle over patents related to the iPad.
The Federal Court of Australia granted an interim order against the sale of the Galaxy 10.1, ruling that Apple had established a prima facie case that the South Korean company had breached touchscreen technology copyrights.
"Despite the force of Samsung's submissions …
NASA-backed space taxi to fly in test next summer
A seven-seat space taxi backed by NASA to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station will make a high-altitude test flight next summer, officials said on Tuesday.
Sierra Nevada Corp's "Dream Chaser" space plane, which resembles a miniature space shuttle, is one of four space taxis being developed by private industry with backing from the US government.
For the unmanned test flight, it will be carried into the skies by WhiteKnightTwo, …
Apple unveils updated iPhone, stock slips
Apple on Tuesday unveiled an updated iPhone complete with a built-in "personal assistant" in a move that failed to dazzle investors but promised to keep the smartphones ahead of the pack.
Apple shares slipped on Wall Street after the California gadget maker showed off a slick, improved version of the iPhone but not the revamped next-generation iPhone 5 smartphone many had hoped for.
Apple's new chief executive Tim Cook, who replaced ailing founder …
10 more theaters for Oosaravelli in USA
Adding to the existing tally of 91 theaters in USA, Oosaravelli movie will now be having additional 10 more theaters in the Unites States taking the total number of theaters tally to 101, a new record for a Telugu cinema release in USA. Dooku was screened in 79 theatres in USA but Oosaravelli will be screened in 101 theaters. Similarly in Nizam, Dookudu was screened in 216 theaters whereas Oosaravelli will be screened in 220 theaters. Now Oosaravelli …
World divided on new plan to combat global warming
A new plan to curb global warming risks becoming a battleground between rich and poor nations and could struggle to get off the ground as negotiators battle over the fate of the ailing Kyoto climate pact.
The 1997 Kyoto Protocol covers only emissions from rich nations that produce less than a third of mankind's carbon pollution and its first phase is due to expire end-2012. Poorer nations want it extended, while many rich countries say a broader …
Salman troubled again
Salman Khan had been back to his work only recently after undergoing a surgery for facial nerve disorder. He had gone for the operation in US following acute pain in the jaw, termed as Trigeminal Neuralgia.
After the treatment, the star was relieved from the pain, but only for temporary. For, now it seems the pain has gradually come back. Reason is the location where Salman is working. He is currently shooting for 'Ek Tha Tiger' in Dublin and owing …
Vijay to endorse new brand
A national telecom company has approached Vijay and has asked him to endorse their product. We hear that an astronomical sum of 5 crores has been offered and Vijay has given the nod. The actor is very selective and is the brand ambassador only for a couple of select products - s soft drink and a leading jewellery chain.
Actors like Madhavan, Suriya and Karthi are already endorsing certain telecom companies and Vijay is the latest to join the bandwagon. …
Ajith and Vijay's kids close?
Ajith's daughter Anoushka and Vijay;s kids Sanjay and Sasha are playmates we hear. The kids regularly visit each others' homes accompanied by their mothers - Shalini and Sangeetha and have a good time playing together. The trio are close buddies and their parents love watching them together.
Ajith and Vijay have proved that two competitors can be really good friends. Looks like their children are the biggest benefactors of their closeness.






