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Melting Polar Ice Changing Earth's Rotation And Messing With Time: Study
Since the polar ice is melting, the mass around the Earth's equator is increasing, which is affecting the planet's rotation.
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Scientists Vote To Scrap Leap Second By 2035. Here's Why
Leap seconds don't make any difference to the lives of the people, they can cause problems for a range of systems that require an exact time.
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NSE Exploring 'Unsupervised Machine Learning Model' to Detect Anomalies in Algorithm Orders
Eyeing a major technological leap, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is exploring an "unsupervised machine learning model" to plug anomalies in algorithmic orders.
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Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem Tackle Outsiders Looking In At Roland Garros
French Open: Rafael Nadal, the 12-time champion, faces world number 213 Sebastian Korda while US Open champion Dominic Thiem meets Hugo Gaston, ranked at 239.
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WRC2: Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Gill Set To Participate In Rally Of Turkey
Rally racer Gaurav Gill will make his first appearance in the FIA World Rally Championship 2 (WRC2) with the upcoming Rally of Turkey. The racer recently became India's first-ever motorsport athlete to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award, in what is not only a big push for his career but a massive leap for the sport in the country. The Rally of Tu...
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India Prepares to Land Rover on Moon in Global Space Race
India is looking to take a giant leap in its space program and solidify its place among the world's spacefaring nations with its second unmanned mission to the moon.
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Hero Maestro Edge 125 Vs TVS N Torq Vs Suzuki Burgman Street Vs Honda Grazia: Price Comparison
The 125 cc scooter segment is one of the most lucrative two-wheeler segments in India and it's growing by leaps and bounds. In a year, the segment has seen several launches and the new Maestro Edge is the latest one. In fact, it is the second 125 cc scooter from Hero after the Destini and shares its underpinnings with it as well. It is the only sco...
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India Jumps 23 Spots In World Bank's 'Ease Of Doing Business' Index, Ranks 77
India has climbed 23 places to reach the 77th spot among 190 nations in World Bank's Ease of Doing Business ranking. The advance - the second big jump in a row -- marks a step forward in Narendra Modi government's efforts to ease processes and project a business-friendly environment. Last year, India has progressed 30 positions to reach the top 100...
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World Cup 2018: Tequilas For Korea Republic As Mexico Fans Mob Embassy After German Upset
"Korea! Korea!" chanted fans in a Mexico City bar, leaping into the air and embracing when the Asian side scored a stoppage-time, VAR-assisted goal, and then a late second to seal the reigning champions' humiliating exitand allow Mexico to squeak through to the Round of 16.
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Simona Halep Maintains Top Spot In WTA Rankings
Simona Halep of Romania continued to lead the Women's Tennis Association rankings.
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Indian Super League 2017: FC Pune City Beat FC Goa, ATK Sink Delhi Dynamos
It looked like both teams would cancel each other out until the 72nd minute when Marcelinho threaded a pass forward for Emiliano Alfaro, who clinically buried it past Laxmikant Kattimani. Alfaro had a chance to double the lead two minutes later but his shot didn't have enough pace and was cleared away.
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Here's Why An Extra Second Was Added To Indian Time
A 'leap second' was added to the Indian clock at 5:29.59 hours today to synchronise with the Earth's rotational clock.
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New Zealand's Auckland First World City To Bring In 2017
New Zealand's Auckland has become the first major world city to welcome 2017, with fireworks erupted from the 328 metre tall Sky Tower in the city centre.
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NASA Missions To Add Leap Second To Master Clock
NASA missions, including the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) which watches the Sun, will join timekeepers around the world to add a leap second to its clocks, just before midnight on New Year's Eve.
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Google Doodle New Year Balloons Can't Wait For Clock To Strike 12
New Year is around the corner and everybody is excited to start a fresh year with new beginnings, new ideas, new energy, and new determination. Everybody wants to make this coming year a cherishable one. Google, too, seems excited about 2017 and has posted a colourful doodle with jumpy balloons waiting for the clock to strike twelve.
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Melting Polar Ice Changing Earth's Rotation And Messing With Time: Study
Since the polar ice is melting, the mass around the Earth's equator is increasing, which is affecting the planet's rotation.
-
Scientists Vote To Scrap Leap Second By 2035. Here's Why
Leap seconds don't make any difference to the lives of the people, they can cause problems for a range of systems that require an exact time.
-
NSE Exploring 'Unsupervised Machine Learning Model' to Detect Anomalies in Algorithm Orders
Eyeing a major technological leap, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is exploring an "unsupervised machine learning model" to plug anomalies in algorithmic orders.
-
Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem Tackle Outsiders Looking In At Roland Garros
French Open: Rafael Nadal, the 12-time champion, faces world number 213 Sebastian Korda while US Open champion Dominic Thiem meets Hugo Gaston, ranked at 239.
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WRC2: Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Gill Set To Participate In Rally Of Turkey
Rally racer Gaurav Gill will make his first appearance in the FIA World Rally Championship 2 (WRC2) with the upcoming Rally of Turkey. The racer recently became India's first-ever motorsport athlete to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award, in what is not only a big push for his career but a massive leap for the sport in the country. The Rally of Tu...
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India Prepares to Land Rover on Moon in Global Space Race
India is looking to take a giant leap in its space program and solidify its place among the world's spacefaring nations with its second unmanned mission to the moon.
-
Hero Maestro Edge 125 Vs TVS N Torq Vs Suzuki Burgman Street Vs Honda Grazia: Price Comparison
The 125 cc scooter segment is one of the most lucrative two-wheeler segments in India and it's growing by leaps and bounds. In a year, the segment has seen several launches and the new Maestro Edge is the latest one. In fact, it is the second 125 cc scooter from Hero after the Destini and shares its underpinnings with it as well. It is the only sco...
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India Jumps 23 Spots In World Bank's 'Ease Of Doing Business' Index, Ranks 77
India has climbed 23 places to reach the 77th spot among 190 nations in World Bank's Ease of Doing Business ranking. The advance - the second big jump in a row -- marks a step forward in Narendra Modi government's efforts to ease processes and project a business-friendly environment. Last year, India has progressed 30 positions to reach the top 100...
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World Cup 2018: Tequilas For Korea Republic As Mexico Fans Mob Embassy After German Upset
"Korea! Korea!" chanted fans in a Mexico City bar, leaping into the air and embracing when the Asian side scored a stoppage-time, VAR-assisted goal, and then a late second to seal the reigning champions' humiliating exitand allow Mexico to squeak through to the Round of 16.
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Simona Halep Maintains Top Spot In WTA Rankings
Simona Halep of Romania continued to lead the Women's Tennis Association rankings.
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Indian Super League 2017: FC Pune City Beat FC Goa, ATK Sink Delhi Dynamos
It looked like both teams would cancel each other out until the 72nd minute when Marcelinho threaded a pass forward for Emiliano Alfaro, who clinically buried it past Laxmikant Kattimani. Alfaro had a chance to double the lead two minutes later but his shot didn't have enough pace and was cleared away.
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Here's Why An Extra Second Was Added To Indian Time
A 'leap second' was added to the Indian clock at 5:29.59 hours today to synchronise with the Earth's rotational clock.
-
New Zealand's Auckland First World City To Bring In 2017
New Zealand's Auckland has become the first major world city to welcome 2017, with fireworks erupted from the 328 metre tall Sky Tower in the city centre.
-
NASA Missions To Add Leap Second To Master Clock
NASA missions, including the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) which watches the Sun, will join timekeepers around the world to add a leap second to its clocks, just before midnight on New Year's Eve.
-
Google Doodle New Year Balloons Can't Wait For Clock To Strike 12
New Year is around the corner and everybody is excited to start a fresh year with new beginnings, new ideas, new energy, and new determination. Everybody wants to make this coming year a cherishable one. Google, too, seems excited about 2017 and has posted a colourful doodle with jumpy balloons waiting for the clock to strike twelve.
