Monday, August 17, 2015

Bangkok: Explosion in Thai Capital Leaves at Least 27 Dead, Reports Say


The explosion took place in the central Chidlom district near a hotel and the Erawan Shrine, the BBC reports. The location has been the site of political demonstrations over the past few years.

Rocket finally fired in dry zone, cloud seeding to bring in rain

After two failed attempts earlier this month, a rocket was successfully fired for cloud seeding demonstrations on Saturday at the drought-hit Saigaon village of Yeola taluka by Mumbai-based International School of Professional Studies (ISPS).

Windows 10

Windows 10: Microsoft's Operating System Can Disable Pirated Software or Games, Report Says
The latest addition to the European License Agreement terms of conditions states Microsoft has the power to disable counterfeit software and hardware, PC Authority reports

Brothers

Brothers: Action Film Premieres on Independence Day Weekend
The film, which focuses on a mixed martial arts competition, is a remake of the 2011 Hollywood film “Warrior.” It stars Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez.

NASA

Mars: NASA Conducts 535-Second Test of Engine for Journey to Planet
This Thursday the engine was fired at John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi to test its performance for NASA's Space Launch System to Mars. The engine will be further tested in the fall.