Solar Impulse: Preparing for history

The Solar Impulse HB-SIA, which has 12,000 solar cells built into its 64.3-meter (193-foot) wings, is a prototype for an aircraft that its creators hope will carry out its first circumnavigation of the globe from 2012.

Ground staff prepare the solar-powered HB-SIA Solar Impulse prototype aircraft before a test flight at Payerne airport early morning April 18, 2011.

The Royal Family: Who's who

The world's eyes are on Britain for the upcoming royal wedding, and Prince William and Kate Middleton are fast becoming two of the most recognisable faces on the planet.

But how much do you know about the rest of the British monarchy?

We look at the main players in the most famous dynasty in the world. Click through to find out more about Queen Elizabeth II and her relatives.

Broke Mexicana Air hostesses pose for Playboy

Former Mexicana Airlines flight attendant Gina Itxel poses for photographers while signing a poster of the cover of the April 2011's Mexican edition of Playboy magazine during a news conference in Mexico City. group of flight attendants from Mexicana airlines, which has been in limbo since supending operations last year, pose almost nude in this month's edition of Playboy Mexico, which went on sale in April this year

Dada or Didi? A new Act in the Great Bengal Drama

After thirty four years in power in West Bengal, the Left is at the crossroads. Criticised by the opposition as well as the people, it finds itself facing the stigma of being voted out of office. Is this good news for Bengal? Or is the TMC uprising just a flash in the pan? The Left remains confident of victory.

Kings XI defeat Royals by 48 runs-IPL 2011

Kings XI Punjab's total of 195/7 proved to be too much for the Rajasthan Royals in Mohali

• SL Exodus: Deadline extended
• CSK face formidable Mumbai
• Kolkata take on Bangalore

Is The EU Getting Ready To Invade Libya?

France and Italy announced Wednesday that they will send military officers to advise rebels fighting for the ouster of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime.

Britain has announced that it is expanding its presence in Libya with military advisers while the European Union said it is prepared to send troops for humanitarian assistance if requested by the United Nations.

NATO military commanders conceded Tuesday they are unable to stop Muammar Gadhafi's shelling of the rebel-held city of Misrata, where hospitals are overwhelmed with casualties.

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Vacancy in HAL

Nasik Division is inviting applications from the eligible candidates for the following posts:

Executive Cadre:

Ø      Deputy Manager- Human Resources (Legal)

Ø      Deputy Manager- Civil (Work & Services)

Ø       Team Leader (Warranty Cell)

Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities (Visually Handicapped / Hearing Handicapped) in Non-Executive cadre: 

Ø   Diploma Trainee (Mechanical) / Scale 6 (D-6)

Ø   Technician Trainee (Fitter) /Scale 5 (C-5 )

Ø   Accounts Trainee / Scale 5 (C-5 )

Ø    Admin. Trainee / Scale 5 (C-5 )




for further details-http://www.hal-india.com/careersnew.asp

Air India Express passenger plane from Dubai crashed

An Air India Express passenger plane from Dubai crashed outside the Mangalore airport on Saturday, killing 158 people. There were reports of some survivors.

First in Space, First into the Mind

This week the world, especially Russia, celebrated a great technological achievement that occurred on April 12, 1961. Yuri Gagarin became the first known human to enter outer space, when his Vostok 1 spacecraft orbited Earth. In one sense, it reflected humanities longing to manipulate and control the environment, including humankinds curiosity to explore the unknown world and universe. In another way, though, Russia's space capsule, that survived the hostilities of time and space, mirrored conflicts taking place back on Earth between the United States and Soviet Union. Vostok 1 was actually developed in a Cold War atmosphere of mistrust, aggressive competition, and military superiority. At the same time, the Soviet Union kept secret that it broke the official rules set by the Federation Aeronautics International. Instead of landing with his capsule making the flight legitimate- most certainly risking serious injury or death-Gagarin ejected from his capsule at 7km altitude and parachuted down. Still, Gagarin displayed tremendous courage in becoming the first human cosmonaut to enter space and orbit Earth. It was also a Cold War victory for Russia.

TV on the Radio returns with light tunes

   Having reunited and it's members returned from their various side projects, TV on the Radio has finally released its new album "Nine Types of Light." TV on the Radio has built up a relished grooviness and art-rock reputation that has turned notably softer on their new release. Lighter lullabies were not the most expected result this time around, especially after 2008's highly praised, "Dear Science," which was full of dancy, post-apocalyptic disco numbers. Nonetheless, TV on the Radio has regrouped and changed it up for album number four. Ten tracks long, "Nine Types Of Light" was released in the US on April 12, and features classic, harmonically blended TVOTR tunes like groover, "New Cannonball Blues." Despite solid tracks, the band isn't doing much branching out. The majority of tracks are along the same sound as Return To Cookie Mountain's, "I Was A Lover." No doubt, it has textured, elegant sounds that are out-of-this-world-interesting, but when a slight psychedelic twist is added to 10 strains of "I Was A Lover," a listener can't help but feel a bit dull. Of the number of albums released by TV on the Radio, Nine Types Of Light is sort of the black sheep, the odd one out, the outcast. Arguably, it is the one lacking in passionate rage, which is what TV on the Radio has earned a reputation for. The golden track of the album is "Will Do," but compared to its brothers and sisters, the album contains no "Dancing Choose," "Wolf Like Me," or "Staring at the Sun" sort of hit. The album doesn't create an immediate connection, rather a subtle love after a few very close listens. One thing that is not missing from the album is the style of intelligent lyricism. Let us hope that while TV on the Radio prepares for their next release, this siesta of an album is a precursor, a building of energy for the dancing/throbbing/bobbing/swaying/swooning still to come.