worlds-first-solar-planeBertrand Picard, a Swiss adventurer is all set to unveil a prototype of a solar-powered plane he hopes eventually to fly around the world. According to a report by BBC News, the initial version of the solar plane, spanning 61 metres but weighing just 1,500 kg, will undergo trials... [Read More]

The family of Michael Jackson is planning to bury the late ‘King of Pop’ at his fantasy themed abode, Neverland, on Wednesday. The family had earlier held a meeting to plan the pop icon’s last rites and they want to bury Jackson at the California ranch, a family member told British... [Read More]

Second seed Roger Federer continued to scythe through the men’s draw with a 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 fourth-round victory over Sweden’s Robin Soderling on Monday. Federer beat Soderling in the French Open final earlier this month and the Swede had been expected to give the five-time champion his... [Read More]

The Indian economy is expected to grow at around 7 per cent in the current financial year (2009-10) if the monsoons do not suffer further delay, said Suresh Tendulkar, chairman of Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council. “The delay in monsoons, as of now, is not of major concern and would... [Read More]

Just what is it about a hotel room that inspires outrageous, flamboyant, or destructive behaviour? Is it the anonymity that leads guests to believe they’re not accountable — or the coddling of an unflappable staff? Do people go wild in hotels to attract attention, or to spite the attention... [Read More]

Ten years down the line in a marriage, most couples find it hard to keep their relationships steady, but that’s not the case with soccer ace David Beckham and his wife Victoria. The couple will celebrate 10 years of wedded bliss on July 4 and their love seems to be growing stronger every year. Now,... [Read More]

President Barack Obama scoffed at the idea that he should apologize to Iran’s leaders for criticizing their violent crackdown on demonstrators and said Friday it was President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who must answer to his own people. Standing next to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Obama said the... [Read More]

Aussie actress Cate Blanchett has been deemed as a better choice to have a Barbie doll fashioned on than Nicole Kidman. Robert Best, who is the US Barbie Collectibles principal designer, and the creative director of the doll ranges, is keen to turn both actresses into dolls. But he sees Blanchett, 40,... [Read More]