Thursday, December 01, 2011

Today's news headlines - 21 Dec 2011

Scientists have for the first time discovered two Earth-sized planets outside the solar system, orbiting a distant star resembling our sun.This discovery marks a milestone in the hunt for alien worlds, since it brings scientists one step closer to their ultimate goal of finding a twin Earth...Read more: Pair of Earth sized planets found orbiting sun-like star

DAM999 -a debut venture of Sohan Roy, a movie describing the catastrophic events if Mullaperiyar dam collapses - was in the limelight in recent days is gearing up to make it big with the Oscars. The movie has been shortlisted among the 265 films that made to the ballot list for the 2012 Academy Awards Read more: DAM999 vies for 2012 Oscars

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday, accused the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of succumbing to the subterfuge of Kerala by constituting a team to formulate a contingency response plan for Mullaperiyar Dam in case it bursts.In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is also the chairman of the NDMA, Jayalalithaa Tuesday expressed her shock on the setting up of the team.  Read more: Jayalalithaa takes on NDMA over dam row

Expert warns of disaster if Mullaperiyar dam bursts
Gita's sales go up after Russia controversy
Indian employees likely to get 12% salary hike in New Year

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