Scientist Vasant Gowarikar passes away

Scientist Vasant Gowarikar passes away A protégé of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, he was part of the illustrious band of scientists who initiated India’s satellite research programme. Space veteran and eminent scientist Vasant Gowarikar passed away after a brief illness at the city’s Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, aged 81. Mr. Gowarikar, a protégé of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, was part of the illustrious band of scientists who initiated India’s satellite research programme and included luminaries such as A. P. J. Kalam, E. V. Chitnis, Pramod Kale and U. R. Rao among others.He pioneered solid propelant development...

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Sony making up for PSN outage, offering discounts, subscription extensions

Sony making up for PSN outage, offering discounts, subscription extensions After the Playstation network was taken down by Lizard Squad, Sony is trying to win back its disgruntled gamers. In an official blog post, the company has appreciated members for their patience and also announced extension of subscription for its premium subscribers and is also offering discounts for others. Sony will extend the subscription with five additional days for those who signed up for a PlayStation Plus account before the December 25. “The extension will be automatically applied, so no action is necessary to receive...

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CES 2015: Why the ‘Internet of Things’ will dominate this edition of CES in a big way

CES 2015: Why the ‘Internet of Things’ will dominate this edition of CES in a big way The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015 is one of the most awaited tech events for those waiting to see what the latest developments and trends in technology are likely to be. The event isn’t just about smartphones and tablets, but about the kind of technology that will be big soon, maybe not in 2015 but perhaps in the coming decade. The highlight of CES 2015 is The Internet of Things (IoT) and how it will change...

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