Amy: Ageing the Olm Way

Amy: Ageing the Olm Way: "New research, published in the Royal Society Journal Biology Letters, suggests that the Olm-a blind amphibious salamander-seems to defy all..."

Ageing the Olm Way

New research, published in the Royal Society Journal Biology Letters, suggests that the Olm-a blind amphibious salamander-seems to defy all current theories of ageing. The most extraordinary thing about this creature is its incredible longevity-it can live for up to 100 years. Previous studies have suggested that longer lifespan in animals tends to be associated with a large body size, and slow metabolic rate. Olms are small (around 20-30 cm), and have an ordinary metabolic rate for amphibians. This means that the cause of their longevity is a mystery. If further research can uncover the secret, we might also unlock the secret of eternal youth.  

Amy: Money for Nothing

Amy: Money for Nothing: "The recent 3G and broadband wireless auctions had almost become a battle of egos, with telcos forking out more than Rs 100,000 Crore. It's a..."

Money for Nothing

The recent 3G and broadband wireless auctions had almost become a battle of egos, with telcos forking out more than Rs 100,000 Crore. It's a long road to recovery for all of them. Some might never recover.......

	IDEA	AIRTEL	VODAFONE	TATA INDICOM	RELIANCE	BSNL	AIRCEL	MTNL
3G/BWA spectrum Charges paid	5,768.59	15,609.82	11,617.86	5,864.29	8,585.04	18,500.38	9,937.47	11,097.97
Yearly estimated revenue	8,778.32	22,024.00	11,309.00	3,127.84	4,076.60	7,270.36	3,563.76	387.52
Profit @15% of Annual Revenue	1,316.75	3,303.60	1,696.35	469.18	611.49	1,090.55	534.56	58.13
Years needed for recovery of cost	4.5	5	7	12.5	14	17	19	191

Amy: Electric Clothing

Amy: Electric Clothing: "PROTECTION Ah! India's very own version of the pepper spray! A 21-year-old from Varanasi has designed an electric device that can be attache..."

Electric Clothing

PROTECTION Ah! India's very own version of the pepper spray! A 21-year-old from Varanasi has designed an electric device that can be attached to shirts and jeans. The inventor, Shyam Chaurasia, who dropped out of school when he was in the sixth standard, says he came up with the idea "to check harassment against women". The battery-driven kit can be just as effective against pickpockets when fitted to jeans, says Chaurasia. But here's the catch. The device will not distinguish between friendly and not-so-friendly touches. So you might just end up mildly electrocuting a friend. Still, the item has caught the eye of at least one businessman. Chaurasia is hoping to seal a deal with a company from Mumbai that is flying in to test the product. Mumbai locals, better watch out!

Amy: Post-quake Risk to the Economy

Amy: Post-quake Risk to the Economy: "The value of the yen steeply rose against the U.S. dollar last week when the stock market was in the doldrums — the Nikkei Average Index fe..."

Post-quake Risk to the Economy

The value of the yen steeply rose against the U.S. dollar last week when the stock market was in the doldrums — the Nikkei Average Index fell below 9,000. On Thursday, the yen shot past the record ¥79.75 to the dollar set in April 1995, peaking near ¥76. Joint market intervention on Friday by Japan, the United States and Europe somewhat helped to alleviate pressure on the yen.

It is believed that speculative investors bought the yen thinking that Japanese insurers and exporters would dispose of overseas assets and convert them into yen to pay costs of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Given the damage caused by the natural disaster and the crisis at Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s No. 1 Fukushima nuclear power plant, the yen was expected to fall against the dollar; instead, the reverse happened.

A steep rise in the value of the yen will inevitably weaken the competitiveness of Japanese exporters, contribute to the hollowing out of Japanese industries and cost employment opportunities in Japan. The government and the Bank of Japan should take necessary additional actions promptly to prevent speculative investors from ruining the Japanese economy.

Up until the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the Japanese economy had been on a path of recovery. The disaster not only affected production activities in the affected region but also hampered product distribution.

Carmakers were forced to temporarily stop factory operations nationwide because of the difficulty in getting parts. Other manufacturers face a similar situation. Rolling electric power outages by TEPCO, to cope with the power generation crisis, has further complicated the situation for manufacturers.

Facing competition from manufacturers of emerging economies, Japanese carmakers and electronics makers are trying to move their production bases overseas. A strong yen will accelerate this move. Midsize and small enterprises that do not have overseas factories will be forced to cut back on production, which will lead to higher unemployment. The government should further deepen cooperation and coordination with developed and emerging economies so that the Japan's economy does not stall.

Amy: Indians appreciate emotions greater than the jubil...

Amy: Indians appreciate emotions greater than the jubil...: "Yet another flop show by Indian Captain. Finally, someone decides to ask the question that everyone want to ('The Rs. 210 crore Man')...."

Indians appreciate emotions greater than the jubilation of victory on the field

Yet another flop show by Indian Captain. Finally, someone decides to ask the question that everyone want to ('The Rs. 210 crore Man'). How nuts about celebrities are we Indians? Dhoni's 'cool' persona you have etched out very well, so hats off to him and his pay hike. yet, your pie chart shows that film actresses occupy the tiger's share of celebrity endorsement time on TV. So does this mean that Dhoni is paid for more every second he spends on air, or is it that the earnings of Bollywood's lovely ladies have escaped the media glare. In my view, actresses have a far more nuanced appeal for Indians who appreciate emotions greater than the jubilation of victory on the field. This makes them bond better with viewers, making them better endorsers. 

But my question is when he will perform in the matches..............