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What if bacteria from Earth invade Mars?

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This can well be an interesting plot to make a sci-fi movie. As the scientific community gears up for a manned mission to Mars, there are apprehensions about invaders to the red planet – in the form of micro-organisms from the Earth!

Astronomers fear that organisms on an exploring spacecraft or a landing vehicle have the potential to contaminate Mars.

This would make it difficult for scientists to determine whether a life form existed on another planet or was introduced there by explorers.

Now, smartphone that folds in to different shapes

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A new phone has been developed that can be transformed from single screen to widescreen in an instant, making it the world’s first foldable smartphone.

PaperFold’s displays can be folded, detached and flipped to create different shapes and it can even be turned into a mini laptop, the Daily Star reported.

The device, which is developed by Canadian designers, is currently just a prototype, but can change smartphone design forever.

‘Most expensive’ flat in UK fetches 140 mln pounds

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An apartment in London, which overlooks the famous Royal Park, has become the most expensive flat ever sold after an unknown buyer reportedly purchased it for a whopping 140 million dollars.

The 16,000 sq ft Penthouse D at One Hyde Park was sold by the CPC Group but they refused to comment on the sale price or reveal the Eastern European purchaser’s identity, the Daily Express reported.

The flat apparently has no internal walls, flooring or bathrooms, but after being furnished and restored by the buyer it will sell for around 175 million pounds. (ANI)

Riteish dedicates his first National Award to dad

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Actor-producer Riteish Deshmukh is elated about receiving his first National Award for his second production venture “Yellow” and he has dedicated it to his late father Vilasrao Deshmukh.

Riteish’s second Marathi venture “Yellow” won the Special Jury and Special Mention awards at the 61st National Film Awards. He received the honour from President Pranab Mukherjee May 3 at the 61st National Film Awards ceremony here.

“My first National Award. This one is for my father. He would have been proud and said with a smile, ‘Well done beta’,” tweeted the son of the late minister.

Selena Gomez to sell house for $3.5 mn?

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Singer Selena Gomez is reportedly planning to sell her mansion in Tarzana here for $3.495 million.

The 21-year-old purchased the property in 2011 for $2.75 million, but she’s set to make a profit after putting it on the market for $3.495 million, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The house has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and a gym, according to The Agency, a real estate company.

She also has a house in nearby Calabasas.IANS

North Korea releases report detailing list of ‘human rights abuses’ in US

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North Korea has reportedly released a report listing human rights abuses in the US.

A news article titled “News Analysis on Poor Human Rights Records in US,” was released by the official Korean Central News Agency on Wednesday.

According to FOX News, the article discusses racial discrimination, unemployment and poverty and refers to the US as “the world’s worst human right abuser and tundra of a human being’s rights to existence”.

Obama gets serious as he goes through jokes

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President Barack Obama’s former chief speechwriter, Jon Favreau revealed that president got serious as he went through one of the jokes.

Favreau, who recently appeared on Open Mike with Mike Allen said that in 2011, Jon Lovett, David Axelrod and him were about to go into the Oval office on the day of the correspondents’ dinner to do one more last run through, Politico reported.

Favreau asserted that Obama was like, there was one joke he would like to change and he said that since the punch line had Osama bin Laden in it, he wanted another bad guy to use, some other dictator. (ANI)

Why you should abstain from alcohol before trying to conceive

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A new research has suggested that women should avoid drinking alcohol before they try to get pregnant otherwise the baby may end up with intestinal birth defect.

Lead investigator Jean Goodman, division director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Loyola University Health System, said that a woman can conceive at any point in her cycle, so women should avoid alcohol well in advance of becoming pregnant.

Human fat could help in treating brain cancer

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Researchers have claimed that they have used stem cells derived from human body fat to treat brain cancer in mice.

Scientists from Johns Hopkins University said that their biological treatment procedure using mesenchymal stem cells, which were harvested from human fat tissue, was able to successfully treat mice with the most common and aggressive form of brain tumor, significantly extending their lives.

Bookies bets heavy on Malla Reddy, Bandaru

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They are giving the Malkajgiri Lok Sabha seat to the TDP, Musheerabad to the BJP and the Khairatabad Assembly seat to the YSR Congress.

And now the election in Telangana over and the destiny of the candidates sealed in EVMs till May 16, the intense political battle in quite a few constituencies in the region has provided a golden opportunity to punters.

Try pole fitness for fit, flexible body

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Inspired by the benefits of an all-body work-out that improves strength, flexibility and confidence, several men and women are trying pole fitness, a gymnastic workout.

Pole fitness is said to be the most comprehensive and result-oriented workouts possible. It demands the strength of gymnastics, the focus of yoga and gets the heart racing faster than any treadmill, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

According to Aurelian Sports, a new pole fitness and premium fashion brand, the benefits of the regime include:

Leather in spring-summer no more a fashion disaster

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Leather in spring-summer seems like a sweaty affair, but if one picks the right piece, there’s no reason the outfit can’t be a style staple.

If you wish to follow the style, try for a loose-fit leather outfit as it will give you space to breathe. Leave that fitted leather pencil dresses for autumn-winter and try something a lot more breezy during spring-summer, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Celebrities like Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne have flaunted perfect examples of this style.

Now, another ‘ridiculous test of beauty’ trending online

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After the ‘thighgap’ phase and the infamous ‘bikini bridge’, the latest trend doing the rounds online is the ‘finger trap test’ which tells whether they’re pretty or ugly.

According to News.com.au, the test is based on the 3.1 ratio theory used by plastic surgeons for the “perfect profile” and requires you to place your index finger against your chin and nose to see if your lips touch it.

If it does touch, then only are you in the attractive category.

Despite the idiocy of the phenomenon, it is trending very much, especially among women. (ANI)

Shri Govindaraja Textiles to relocate operations in US, invest USD 40 million

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A Tamil Nadu-based textile company has announced to invest USD 40 million in the US state of North Carolina for relocation of its operations which would create as many as 84 new jobs in the next two years.

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory announced yesterday that Shri Govindaraja Textiles (SGT), which is a part of the Jayavilas Group in Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu, will be locating its textile operations in Rockingham County.

“With a strong labour force and proximity to cotton- growing regions and ports, Shri Govindaraja Textiles will succeed in North Carolina,” he said in a statement.

Bring home snack mixes, give some respite to your mom

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This Mother’s Day May 11, bring home some easy-to-make snack mixes which give your mother a chance to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the family.

Easy-to-cook and innovative snack recipes have for long been a mother’s way to delight her kids.

Kitchenware brand Vegit has come up with a range of instant snack mixes which require only a tenth of the cooking time and effort, while retaining the authenticity and pleasure of traditional cooking.

CO2 levels during April were highest in 800,000 years

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Researchers have said that the average level of carbon dioxide has, for the first time, topped 400 parts per million for a full month in April.

They’ve said that it’s likely this record-breaking moment marks the first time in 800,000 years that the Earth’s atmosphere has featured so much CO2, discovery News reported.

Chernobyl’s birds adapting to low-levels of radiation

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A new research has suggested that birds can adapt to the low-levels of radiation found near Chernobyl, where the catastrophic nuclear disaster took place in 1986.

According to the Verge, while going through previous studies, scientists found that birds near the Japanese Fukushima reactor that experienced a meltdown in 2011 had less chances of survival than Chernobyl’s birds, since they probably had more time to adapt.

To test out their theory, scientists collected blood samples and feathers from different bird species in both low and high-radiation that persists around Chernobyl.

TDP accuses YSRC chief Jagan Mohan Reddy of violating poll code

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Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Saturday alleged that YSR Congress Party president Jaganmohan Reddy violated the model code of conduct by stretching his road show beyond stipulated time limit at Mylavaram town in Krishna district.

“Jagan continued his road show at Mylavaram till 12 midnight on Friday, but police did not react and fail to take action against him,” TDP leader Devineni Umamaheswara Rao, who is contesting from Mylavaram Assembly seat, told reporters on Saturday.

Mahaz meets Kabeer’s family

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Members of the Karnataka Muslim Muttahida Mahaz (KMMM), a confederation of 28 Muslim organisations visited Kabeer’s parents, who was shot dead by the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF), earlier this month. They consoled the aggrieved family and assured them of financial help of Rs. 1lakh as compensation. An initiative has been taken by the Mahaz to open an account to cater to the family’s financial requirements.

Syeda Fathima Azra bags gold medal

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Ms. Syeda Fathima Azra, daughter of Syed Raqib and Nayeema Raqib has secured 1st rank in M.A. (Economics) from University of Mysore and has been awarded Prof. G.N. Krishnamurthy Memorial Endowment Gold Medal during the 94th Annual Convocation held on March 23.Courtesy:Karnataka muslims

http://karnatakamuslims.com/portal/syeda-fathima-azra-bags-gold-medal/

Deutsche MF India launches new fixed maturity plans

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Deutsche Asset Management India has launched two-year close-ended debt funds called DWS Fixed Maturity Plan (FMP) Series 68 and 69.

While subscription to the new fund offer of DWS FMP- Series 68 begins from May 2 till May 12, it would be May 9 till May 19 for Series-69, according to a company release issued here today.

“The objective of the above schemes is to generate income by investing in debt and money market instruments maturing on or before the date of the maturity of the scheme. The schemes will invest predominantly in non convertible debentures (NCD),” it said.

Gold, silver surge on wedding season buying, global cues

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Gold staged a strong recovery Saturday by surging Rs 320 to Rs 30,710 per 10 grams in the national capital on emergence of buying by stockists to meet the ongoing wedding season demand amid a firming trend overseas.

Silver also snapped its three-day falling streak and spurted by Rs 1,050 to Rs 42,700 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. The white metal had lost Rs 1,750 in the previous three sessions.

Traders attributed the rebound in precious metals to buying by stockists for the ongoing wedding season demand.

Vine.co adds new features in ‘YouTube’ like makeover

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Video sharing app Vine has revamped its desktop website with new look and features, making it a bit similar to YouTube.

Vine has added a featured section that includes Editors Picks, playlists, and special featured videos.

According to TechCrunch, Now users don’t have to be logged in to Vine on the web to surf through these channels or featured Vine videos.

This may be a step to get closer to be a YouTube competitor.

Most mobile companies have limited and poorly designed websites but Vine’s update to the website sets it apart from others.ANI

Snapchat adds text messages, video calls in new update

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Photo sharing app Snapchat has reportedly added new features which allows users to chat and make video calls.

According to CNET, the new update lets users chat with others for as long as they like, but as soon as they leave the chat screen, the entire conversation is wiped.

However, there is a feature which lets users save the conversation with screenshot, or tapping on chat to save it.

Snapchat, with its new update, now stands against messaging apps like whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat and more.