Triple Eclipse
The world will witness a rare astronomical event- a series of triple eclipses starting July 2009. The fist in the series of triple eclipses will be a lunar eclipse on July 7 which will be followed by a solar eclipse
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Archive for June, 2009
172 schools facing closure
A total of 172 government primary schools in Goa with less than 15 students each are facing temporary closure. The directorate of education (DoE) has identified these schools and a decision on their temporary closure is expected before the end
Vatican’s Celestial Eye, Seeking Not Angels but Data
An image of a spiral galaxy 102 million light-years from Earth taken by the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope in Arizona. Christopher J. Corbally, the Jesuit priest who is vice director of the Vatican Observatory Research Group said that the idea
Firstlook : KAMINEY
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the movie stars Shahid (in a double role) and yeah, Priyanka Chopra (reportedly without any make-up). Finding a spot under the famous action/drama genre in Bollywood, Kaminey tells the story of two twins (Charlie and Guddu),
Zilla Panchayat Elections in Taligao & St.Cruz
The state government has notified that by-elections to the two North Goa zilla panchayat constituencies of Taleigao and St Cruz will be held on August 9. The government has also notified by-elections to two village panchayat wards in Carambolim (Tiswadi
Single Men opt to become fathers
Motherhood makes a woman complete. Now, single men too are staking claim to complete manhood by becoming a parent. Surrogate capital Anand, where infertility specialist Dr Naina Patel has helped hundreds of childless couples from all over the world, is
Apple Slicer
An apple a day will keep the doctor away, but an apple spiral in your martini is more fun. Banish the doctor and feel better about getting some fiber in your diet with the Giro Apple Slicer (approx. Rs.1650). Made
Free Insulin For Diabetes Patients in Goa
Starting August 15, 2009, the state government for the first time will provide free insulin to diabetes patients who cannot control the disease with tablets, health minister Vishwajit Rane announced on Saturday. Addressing a press conference, Rane said that the
Touchphone for the Blind
The B-Touch mobile phone takes the iPhone touchscreen revolution a step ahead by incorporating innovate features to make a touchscreen cellphone for the blind. Limitation of senses does not hinder the sensitivity of this phone coz it combines technologies of
Amazing Concept
Whoa… This is just… Amazing. Like something M.C. Escher would create for his own backyard paradise. The Obelisk by Dedon ($5000) is an all-in-one patio furniture set of four lounge chairs & coffee table that can be stored in a