Michael Vaughan calls for more drug tests

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 13:48

In the wake of Surrey batsman Tom Maynard’s death at the rail-tracks when it was revealed he had been using cocaine and ecstasy regularly in the three months leading up to the tragic accident, former England captain Michael Vaughan has called for more off-season drug tests.

Man held for breaching security at ISRO centre

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 12:36

In a security breach, a 52-year-old man entered the sensitive area of ISRO`s cryogenic engine testing centre at Mahendragiri using a fake Id card.

Natarajan`s `no` to missile firing range in Andamans

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 19:19

The environment ministry has rejected an Indian Navy proposal to test fire missiles at the Tillanchong sanctuary in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Jammu: Prenatal testing law implementation reviewed

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 18:07

The DC of Jammu reviewed measures taken by the district administrations to ensure enforcement of law against prenatal testing for sex determination.

Russian co `hires` Australian crayfish to test was

Last Updated: Sunday, August 5, 2012, 22:11

A Russian water supply utility has "hired" the crustaceans, Australian red claw crayfish, to test quality of treated wastewater before it is dumped into the Neva Bay.

Paul McCartney calls for end to animal testing

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 11:26

Beatles legend Paul McCartney is backing Humane Society International`s Be Cruelty-Free campaign, for an end to animal testing for cosmetics.

Apple may unveil iTV this Christmas

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 23:52

Apple has reportedly secretly begun testing its much-awaited iTV in China

Google gets first autonomous vehicle testing licence in US

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 20:34

Google, known more for its search engine and e-mail service, has bagged the first licence in the US to test self-driving cars along busy public roads in Nevada.

Google gets 1st autonomous vehicle testing licence in US

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 18:08

Google, known more for its search engine and e-mail service, has bagged the first licence in the US to test self-driving cars along busy public roads in Nevada.

Force India complete mid-season testing

Last Updated: Friday, May 4, 2012, 10:27

Sahara Force India had a busy day on the track, checking out aero balance and tyre compounds on the third and final day of the mid-season testing here.

Kamchatka testing migrant birds for radiation

Last Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012, 13:43

Migrant birds arriving in Kamchatka from the side of Japan will be tested for radiation, the Kamchatka government said.

Roll on Melbourne, says Webber after final F1 test

Last Updated: Sunday, March 4, 2012, 11:54

Mark Webber completed his last day of pre-season Formula One testing in Barcelona on Saturday with champions Red Bull handing him an upgraded car to try out before his home Australian Grand Prix on March 18.