Scientists discover new way of producing electricity
Scientists at MIT have found a previously unknown phenomenon that can cause powerful waves of energy to shoot through minuscule wires known as carbon nanotubes, a discovery that could lead to a new way of producing electricity.

New tsunami alert briefly sounded on Chile coast
A new tsunami alert was briefly sounded along part of the quake-hit Chilean coast on Wednesday just four days after monster waves ravaged towns and villages, witnesses said.

Testimony of relatives crucial, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that in murder cases eyewitness account of a victim`s close relatives can be considered crucial piece of evidence as they would not implicate an innocent person by shielding the actual accused.

‘CBI cannot have fiduciary relationship with accused’
The CBI cannot claim to have a fiduciary relationship with an accused in an inquiry and reject an RTI application seeking information on the same, the CIC has held.

Mixing of water in UCIL tank caused Bhopal tragedy: Scientist
A scientist, who inspected a contaminated solution in the Union Carbide factory after the 1984 gas leak tragedy, today deposed before a court saying mixing of water in a tank had let to toxic releases.

Italian Spalletti named coach of Zenit St Petersburg
Former AS Roma trainer Luciano Spalletti has been named coach of Zenit St Petersburg, the Russian Premier League club said.

Aymar, Dwyer win world hockey awards
Luciana Aymar of Argentina, Naomi Van As of The Netherlands and Jamie Dwyer were named the World Hockey Players of the Year 2009, here Sunday.

Former Juventus chiefs cleared of transfer irregularities
Former Juventus bosses Luciano Moggi, Antonio Giraudo and Roberto Bettega were on Tuesday acquitted of any wrongdoing related to transfer dealings at the club.

Dalai Lama enters crucifix debate in Italy
The Dalai Lama has rejected a decision by the European Court of Human Rights opposing the display of the crucifix in school classrooms in officially secular Italy, saying it is important to maintain traditions.

UCIL pre-mining development activities on hold in Meghalaya
Meghalaya government on Wednesday decided to put on hold the UCIL`s pre-mining development work in uranium-rich areas of the state and formed a committee to look into the apprehensions expressed by the protesting groups.