Thursday 12 February 2015


Google I/O dates announced, ticket sales start March 21
Tech giant Google has announced the dates for this year’s Google I/O, its annual conference where it unveils new products and showcases its latest technologies.Google has revealed that the conference will take place on May 28 and 29, 2015 at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco




Free Wi-Fi on Greater Noida expressway:
commuters on the Noida-Greater Noida expressway will soon be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi connectivity, with the Noida Authority planning to set up Wi-Fi spots on the expressway by March 15


Apple sets record with $700 billion valuation

Apple has set a record on Wall Street: It’s the first US company to be worth more than $700 billion based on the value of its stock at the close of trading. That’s almost twice the value of the next biggest company, oil giant Exxon Mobil


Science & Technology
Europe’s mini-space shuttle returns: The IXV ‘spaceplane’ could provide Europe with a re-useable space transportation system





Ukraine conflict: Crucial summit goes through the night: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko have been meeting all night in Belarus to try to secure a peace deal







Sport
Lahiri fourth Indian to win European Tour title: Starting the final round five strokes behind leader Bernd Wiesberger of Austria, Anirban Lahiri scorched the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club’s west course – carding 14-under par in two days – to clinch the $3 million Malaysian Open in magical fashion against a field including former World No. 1 Lee




Awards & Honors‘Boyhood’ wins top BAFTA honours: Boyhood” was named Best Film with Richard Linklater winning Director and Patricia Arquette receiving the award for Supporting Actress at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House here Sund