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Many moonlets made up the Moon, says study
Researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot have said that the Moon, our planet�s constant companion for some 4.5 billion years, may have been forged by a rash of smaller bodies smashing into an embryonic Earth.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 4:02:14 PM
How interest on deposits is taxed?
Much of the demonitised money has seen its end as savings in bank and post office accounts. Although earning an interest, many forget that this interest is liable to tax. Interest earned from saving accounts.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 3:54:47 PM
The State government of Tamil Nadu declares holiday on (17.01.2017) MGR birthday
The Chief Secretary of the state government of Tamil Nadu released the government order declaring the date of the birthday of the former Chief Minister MGR as a holiday.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 11:35:02 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.112 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.112 per sovereign on Saturday morning (Jan 14, 2017).A sovereign was worth Rs.22480.00 and a gram was Rs.2810.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2941.00.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 10:56:47 AM
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 18-01-17
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 18-01-17 between 9.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M. for maintenance work.Supply will be resumed before 2.00 P.M. if the works are completed.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 10:52:17 AM
Significance of Pongal festival
In Tamil Nadu, the Pongal festival heralds the hope of a new era of prosperity. It signifies the end of the harvest season with plenty of hopes pinned on the entire Tamil month of Thai beginning with the Pongal Day.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 10:41:32 AM
Decline in groundwater due to warming Indian Ocean, says study
A new study conducted by IIT Gandhinagar has said that changes in precipitation, which are linked to the warming of the Indian Ocean, is the main reason for recent decline in groundwater storage in India.
Posted On :13/Jan/2017 5:44:42 PM
Reducing salt intake can save lives worldwide, says study
A study conducted by researchers at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy has said that reducing salt intake worldwide by only ten percent could save millions of lives.
Posted On :13/Jan/2017 5:29:38 PM
Apple may launch new tablets this year
Reports have said that Apple Inc. will launch three new tablets in the second quarter of this year. However, there has been no mention of the iPad mini, leading to speculations about Apple killing off the lineup.
Posted On :13/Jan/2017 5:24:43 PM
Alzheimers drug may help fight tooth decay
Scientists from the Dental Institute at Kings College London have found a way to renew living stem cells in tooth pulp using an Alzheimers drug which could help naturally repair decaying teeth.
Posted On :13/Jan/2017 5:20:07 PM
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