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IN PICS: 18 kg meteorite discovered in Antarctica

An international team of scientists has discovered a 18kg meteorite in Antarctica -- the largest in nearly 25 years, which may help unlock the secrets of our solar system. Scientists, working at......

US-Russian team inspects Indian Antarctic stations

A joint US-Russian team has concluded a 10-day trip to inspect foreign research stations in Antarctica, including those of India. Besides inspecting the two Indian stations -- Bharati and Maitri......

Discovered: Mystery lake, Nazi archives in Antarctica

Russian scientists claim to have achieved a major breakthrough by drilling into Antarctic lake buried under the ice for 20 million years, a feat which could offer a glimpse of unique life forms.......

Melting Antarctic glacier spells trouble

In a new research into the impact of melting ice on global sea level, scientists have found that thinning ice in Antarctica is contributing nearly 10 per cent of sea level rise and Pine Island......

Antarctic glaciers are melting faster!

The glaciers of West Antarctica are melting at a faster rate and have the potential to raise sea-level by 1.5 metres, claim researchers.Researchers are trying to study glacier or ice sheet......

Eco-tourists to Antarctica add to global warming

Over 40,000 eco-tourists visiting Antarctica every year are adding to global warming that results in melting of the polar ice caps, a new research has found. Most of these tourists to the......

2003 third warmest in 150 years

The year 2003 turned out to be the 3rd warmest in the past one-and-half century. Also, the size of the Antarctic ozone hole expanded during the year to match the all-time high and the extent of......

'American CEOs' packages jump 28% in 2010'

After two consecutive years of decline, the pay package for top American executives saw a growth of 28 per cent in 2010, with the bonus payout component witnessing the maximum growth, says......

10 steps to drive the 'Decade of Innovation'

We must accept that one of the greatest tragedies of modern India is not challenging the youth and other institutions intensively enough, says Anil K Gupta. If various technical universities......

Japan's ripple effect may reach India

On the face of it, India's exposure to Japan looks rather limited as only 2.4 per cent of India's total imports ($3.9 billion) in the first half of FY11 have come from Japan. A large portion of......

Meet Bollywood's Sexiest Woman

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to. Kareena Kapoor looks gorgeous in a red-hot gown during the launch of Stardust's latest issue, in Mumbai on Wednesday night. ......

Bond girl to play Aung San Suu Kyi?

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Hollywood star Michelle Yeoh is apparently planning to play Aung San Suu Kyi in a film about the Burmese......

The Biggest Losers of Reality TV

There is a theory that the real winners on reality television aren't the people who win the grand prize, but the ones who come very near before finally losing out. This week, as we saw a Kaun......

A movie starring Oprah, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Oprah Winfrey is set to return to the big screen with Oscar-winners Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep in a new comedy......

Aamir Khan's publicity bandwagon hits the road

For the 3 Idiots star, zipping from one event to the other, playing drums and piano and addressing the press is all in a day's work. Aamir Khan has been one busy man these days. The star was......

'There are no questions regarding Viru's captaincy'

Virender Sehwag's sharp dip in form has been a cause of concern for the Indian team management but as far as Delhi Daredevils' director of coaching TA Sekar is concerned, the senior batsman is......

Hard work ahead, Jayawardene warns Lankans

Sri Lanka beat minnows Canada in their opening World Cup match easily, but former captain Mahela Jayawardene warned his team-mates that there's hard work ahead, as their real test of character in......

Where are the Germans in Die Mannschaft?

They are the footballing version of the English cricket team. As many as 11 members of Die Mannschaft's 23-man squad for the ongoing World Cup have their origins in a country other than Germany.......

Dunga's Brazil, more sombre than Samba

Dunga is the Portuguese name for Dopey, the smallest of Snow White's seven dwarfs, but for many people it would have been more appropriate if Brazil's coach had been named after Grumpy. Real name......

Critics to closely study Maradona's decisions and tactics

Argentina's Lionel Messi heads into the World Cup as the player everyone wants to see but it will be the strengths and weaknesses of coach Diego Maradona that will determine how far the South......

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QNA

Q. 2 countries falling in temprate zone
Shriy Bali: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/2-countries-falling-in-temprate-zone/25587383/answers/

Q. what is the Health and Environmental Effects of Ozone Layer Depletion ?
Jameel Ahmed: A. Well the Northern temperate zone is from the tropic of cancer (23.5 degrees north to the arctic circle). So, most of Canada, some of the US, much...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-is-the-health-and-environmental-effects-of-ozone-layer-/24706440/answers/25587415

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One-third of its rise comes from melting mountain glaciers

IMAGE: Meltwater pounded at surface in accumulation zone, Columbia Glacier, Alaska, July 2008. Click here for more information. Earlier estimates... ...

http://webnewswire.com/node/1604447

Rare and Exclusive Mackinlay's Shackleton Scotch Whisky launched at Delhi Duty Free

Delhi Duty Free Brings Whyte & Mackay's Rare and Exclusive Mackinlay's Shackleton Scotch Whisky to India ~A recreation of the century old... ...

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Satellite data help pinpoint glaciers' role in sea level rise

Washington, May 17 : A new study of glaciers worldwide using observations from two NASA satellites has helped resolve differences in estimates of... ...

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/21153/.html

NASA satellite data reveals glaciers` role in sea level rise

Washington: Observations from two NASA satellites have helped scientists resolve differences in estimates of how fast glaciers worldwide are... ...

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/nasa-satellite-data-reveals-glaciers-role-in-sea-level-rise_849104.html

UPDATE 1-Chief executives and the itch to quit

By Andrew Callus LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - On approaching his 60th birthday this year, long-serving Tullow Oil boss Aidan Heavey told staff he... ...

http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/05/16/bosses-quitting-idINL6N0DX1XV20130516

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