Whale skulls and engine dust: Turner Prize show opens in London galleryOctober 5th, 2009 Turner Prize show opens in LondonLONDON — Artworks by four artists shortlisted for Britain's controversial Turner Prize have gone on display at central London's Tate Britain gallery. The prize always attracts fierce public debate about the nature of art.
9yr-old Karnataka boy sets world record 'limbo-skating' under cars while blindfolded!September 23rd, 2009 LONDON - A 9-year-old boy from Belgaum, Karnataka, has set a new record by doing "limbo-skating" under cars while blindfolded. Rohan Ajit Kokane left onlookers shocked showing them his skilfulness at vanishing under three vehicles, before emerging triumphantly on the other side.
Gas pipeline opens at world's largest aluminium smelterAugust 23rd, 2009 ABU DHABI - Emirates Aluminium (Emal) and Abu Dhabi Gas Industries (Gasco) opened the natural gas pipeline at the world's largest single site aluminium smelter here, WAM news agency reported Sunday. The pipeline, connected to the Emal power plant, will provide it with reliable and uninterrupted supply of natural gas.
World's most powerful supercomputer becomes operationalJuly 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The world's fastest and most powerful supercomputer, named Novo-G, has become operational at the University of Florida. Novo-G gets the first part of its name from the Latin term for make anew, change, alter and the second from G for genesis.
Henry Allingham, world's oldest man dies at 113July 18th, 2009 LONDON - Henry Allingham, who just last month became the world's oldest living person at 113 years, has died, his nursing home near Brighton City, UK said Saturday.
Allingham had gained the status as the planet's oldest living person in June after Tomoji Tanabe of Japan died, also at the age of 113.
Henry Allingham, World's oldest man owes his longevity to 'cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women'; now deadJune 20th, 2009 LONDON - World's oldest man Henry Allingham attributes his longevity to "cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women". The Brit who has spent 113 years and 14 days on this earth, is presently living at St Dunstan's care home for blind ex-service personnel, in Ovingdean, near Brighton.
India seeks global initiatives for energy securityJune 18th, 2009 BRUSSELS - India supports global initiatives that strengthen mutual energy security by promoting "an open, competitive and globally integrated market", Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Jitin Prasada said here at a conference Thursday. The global energy market is far from perfect and has in recent years been hugely susceptible to non-market considerations, he said at the first Conference on Energy Security of Foreign and Energy Ministers of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) forum.
Going into space can leave you short, fat and uglyJune 5th, 2009 LONDON - Making long space voyage might sound thrilling and macho, but it will do no good to your appearance, claim scientists who believe space travel will leave astronauts looking short, fat and bald. Astrobiologist Dr Lewis Dartnell believes that near zero gravity would leave humans stunted and cause their bones and muscles to be underdeveloped.
Bush misses Air Force One, White House food after leaving officeMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - Former US President George W Bush misses flying on Air Force One, eating meals prepared by the White House kitchen staff and drawing inspiration from his encounters with US military personnel. The often-tearful meetings with relatives of fallen soldiers were "in some ways...
Barca's Messi says win in Rome will certify his team as the world's bestMay 8th, 2009 LONDON - Barcelona's Leo Messi reckons the side that wins in Rome will also be able to claim the unofficial title of being the world's best team. The Barca star said: "I hope in Rome we'll see the great football of Barcelona once again.
Now, Google the world's first 100 billion dollar brandApril 30th, 2009 LONDON - Internet search engine Google has become the world's first 100 billion dollar brand. It is worth almost 25 per cent more than rival computing corporation Microsoft, according to the annual BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Brands report.
Noddy celebrates 60th birthday with high-tech makeoverApril 13th, 2009 LONDON - The popular Toyland hero, Noddy, is set for a makeover on its 60th birthday. The character created by renowned writer Enid Blyton in 1949, who started his life with a little red and yellow car, will now have a helicopter, submarine, hovercraft, and roller boots.
Alien worlds with life may snap, crackle and popMarch 25th, 2009 LONDON - In a new research, scientists have suggested that alien worlds which are friendly to life could snap, crackle and pop, in the form of radio signals crackling from their magnetic fields. According to a report in New Scientist, the research was conducted by Joseph Lazio at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC and colleagues.
Will Smith named world's most bankable starFebruary 10th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Will Smith is the most bankable film star in the world, according to a new survey by Forbes.com. The financial magazine's website awarded the 'Hancock' star a perfect 10 in its latest celebrity monitor, based on factors such as previous box office success, appeal to different demographics and ability to acquire financing for a film, reports contactmusic.com.
Brooke Hogan dons hot pant to keep the ratings upJanuary 31st, 2009 LONDON - Brooke Hogan, the daughter of wrestling star Hulk Hogan, is leaving no stones unturned to ensure that the ratings for her TV show are high - in the next series she will be seen on roller blades clad in hot pants and tube top. Thesun.co.uk reports that Brooke is no stranger to wearing skimpy gear on the show 'Brooke Knows Best'.
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