SOLAR BEAUTY : latest solar storm pics released

A solar flare is a sudden brightening observed over the Sun's surface or the solar limb, which is interpreted as a large energy release of up to 6 × 10²⁵ joules of energy (about a sixth of the total energy output of the Sun each second or 160,000,000,000 megatons of TNT equivalent, over 25,000 times more energy than released from the impact of Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 with Jupiter). They are mainly followed by a colossal coronal mass ejection also known as a CME^[1]. The flare ejects clouds of electrons, ions, and atoms through the corona of the sun into space. These clouds typically reach Earth a day or two after the event.The term is also used to refer to similar phenomena in other stars, where the term stellar flare applies.

Suresh Kalmadi allowed to go to London Olympics

An Indian court has allowed the former chief of Delhi Commonwealth Games, Suresh Kalmadi, to travel to London to attend Olympics over an fine of 10 lakh ;-)

Act against Female Foeticide

A Mahapanchayat on female foeticide and related issues, is being held today in Jind district of Haryana. The village bodies are meeting this morning, in what they say is an attempt to empower women. Over a 100 women will attend the session aimed at controlling female foeticide. Other issues pertaining to women will also be discussed.
Several khaps or caste councils from Haryana and neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and Delhi will take part in this totaling around 3000 members, Bibipur village Sarpanch said.