Ancient devil frog`s armour might have protected them from dinosaurs

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:35

A new study on an ancient, predatory creature known as the "devil frog", suggests that it may have looked even scarier than previously thought.

US Army developing `Iron Man` style armour for troops

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 14:26

The US Army is reportedly developing `smart armour` similar to that of Iron Man in a bid to give its troops ` superhuman strength`.

Leonardo DiCaprio`s next `The Road Home`

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 15:10

Leonardo DiCaprio`s next project post ‘Django Unchained’ will be ‘The Road Home’, based on an upcoming novel by Michael Armour.

Oscar Awards 2013:Oscar win would be a great surprise: Emmanuelle Riva

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 12:40

Veteran French actress Emmanuelle Riva, 85, the oldest ever Academy award nominee for her role in Michael Haneke`s `Amour`, says it would be great to win the best actress Oscar at this stage of her life.

Iran begins anti-armour missile production

Last Updated: Saturday, July 7, 2012, 20:41

Iran began mass production of a new and advanced laser-guided anti-armour missile that can destroy a "variety of tanks", state-run Press TV reported.

Shrimp's fist-like club inspires new body armour

Last Updated: Friday, June 8, 2012, 21:56

A unique structure of the club-like arm of a shrimp that looks like an armoured caterpillar, could help transform military body armour and vehicle and aircraft, says a new finding.

Piranha resistant fish could inspire body armour

Last Updated: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 19:13

Brazil`s massive Arapaima fish might be reproduced by engineers for applications such as body armor, thanks to its intricately designed scales, a study reveals.

Madonna ‘still waiting to be swept away by her knight in shining armour

Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 16:04

Madonna has revealed in an interview that she is still a romantic and hoped that one day she would be “swept away by a knight in shining armour”.

1st image of Kristen Stewart as armour-clad ‘Snow White’ revealed

Last Updated: Monday, July 25, 2011, 15:04

The first character image of Kristen Stewart as ‘Snow White’ from her forthcoming fairytale film ‘Snow White And The Huntsman’ has been revealed during a panel discussion at Comic-Con last weekend.

New body armour for soldiers

Last Updated: Friday, January 14, 2011, 13:29

A new body armour - bullet-proof custard - could help save soldiers` lives.

Upgrade body armour for forces: Govt panel

Last Updated: Monday, May 10, 2010, 15:37

As counter-terror and counter-militancy operations take an increasing toll on security personnel, a parliamentary panel has asked the government to upgrade the quality of body armour of all paramilitary forces.

Scientists convert T-shirts into powerful body armour

Last Updated: Friday, April 2, 2010, 18:47

Believe it or not, an ordinary cotton T-shirt could be converted into a flexible full-body armour which will protect not only from bullets but also from radioactive materials.