Monthly Archives: March 2009

GIS Mapping of Properties Complete in Bangalore,India

The BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) has completed GIS mapping of all the properties of Bangarore.They will use it for property tax collection primarily. With over 2 lakh applications submitted, property tax collection in Bangalore has crossed over Rs 100 … Continue reading

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Diabetes Breakthrough: Liver Cells used to Regulate Blood Sugar

Hundreds of thousands of people suffer from hereditary diabetes, a condition that destroys cells in the pancreas and leaves the body unable to regulate blood sugar levels. Sufferers are forced to inject themselves with insulin everyday and adopt special diets … Continue reading

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India’s Answer of Google Earth Bhuvan causes Security Worries

India is launching its own version of Google Earth for urban planning, officials said, amid worries that it could be misused after the Mumbai attacks probe showed militants had studied Google images of targets. Bhuvan, is a Web-based service developed … Continue reading

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NASA: Good Shot at Discovery Launch

NASA feels it has a good shot at sending shuttle Discovery to the international space station following repairs out at the launch pad. But “the proof of the pudding” won’t be until Discovery’s external fuel tank is filled once again, … Continue reading

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