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New ‘Taliban killer’ sights for British troopers on Afghanistan frontier

London, Sep 9(ANI): After reports of British soldiers facing weapons’ shortage in the Afghanistan frontier, a range of new thermal weapons’ sights has been launched to enable soldiers to dominate the battlefield in Afghanistan.

According to reports, the British Ministry of Defence will buy almost 11,000 new sights for 150 million pounds, allowing the Army to [...]

Giant robotic cages may one day roam the seas as future fish farms

Washington, August 19 (ANI): If scientists have their way, giant robotic cages may one day roam the seas as future fish farms, which could help produce greener, healthier, and more numerous fish.

According to a report in National Geographic News, scientists propose that in the future, giant, autonomous fish farms may whir through the open ocean, [...]

Britain’s biggest UFO mystery revealed by Air Force base chief

London, Jul 9 (ANI): For years, Britain’s biggest UFO mystery had been kept under wraps, but now an Air Force official has admitted that an “extra-terrestrial” craft did visit the air base at Rendlesham Forest in 1980.

Former Deputy Base Commander Col Charles Halt claimed that even though the incident was later covered up, “extra-terrestrials” had [...]

The quiet Sainik’s first LS attempt

MUMBAI: He is the most unlikely Shiv Sainik. He is liked by Muslims, does not discriminate on the basis of religion, is soft spoken and, what is
more, firmly refuses to criticise his opponent. Sixty-three-year-old Suresh Gambhir is the Sena nominee for the Mumbai South-Central Lok Sabha seat.
A simple measure of his popularity lies in [...]

6 volunteers’ 105-day stay in small steel tins to help scientists prepare for Mars mission

London, March 29 (ANI): Six volunteers will be locked up in small steel tins off a parking lot in Moscow for 105 days, as scientists simulate a space rocket ride to Mars.

The cramped metal capsules will be connected by cables and corrugated metal pipes in a hanger at the back of the Institute of Medical [...]

Wright urges young Black Caps to study Indian batting style

Napier (New Zealand), Mar.25 (ANI): Former Indian cricket team coach John Wright has urged New Zealand’s inexperienced batting unit to carefully note of how the Indian batters go about their business while at the crease.

Having seen Sachin Tendulkar, Rahuld Dravid and Virender Sehwag and V V [...]

Haddin sees Hughes making a mark on Proteas tour

Potchefstroom (South Africa), Feb.20 (ANI): Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin believes that batting prodigy Phillip Hughes will be a huge success on the current tour of South Africa and beyond.

Haddin knows Hughes better than any other Australian player and predicts immediate success for his 20-year-old NSW teammate because of his ability.

“He’s one of those players who [...]