Software&Devices

Isro clears GSLV D5 launch; countdown from 4 January - Livemint Decks were cleared for the 5 January launch of GSLV-D5 carrying communication satellite GSAT-14 from the spaceport of Sriharikota with Isro’s LAB giving its nod for the key mission on Friday

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mars-orbiter-mission-india-leaves-earth-orbit-isro-china/1/327296.html

India's Mars Orbiter Mission leaves earth's orbit, outpaces China's efforts : North, News -... India's first mission to Mars leaves Earth's orbit in the early hours of Sunday, clearing a critical hurdle in its journey to Mars and overtaking efforts of China.

First project demo of Online Viva software on thursday

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1899707/report-india-test-fires-indigenously-developed-nuclear-capable-prithvi-ii-missile-that-has-strike-range-of-350-km

India test-fires indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile that has strike range... Prithvi is capable of carrying 500kg to 1000kg of warheads and is thrusted by liquid propulsion twine engines. - India dna

Walking shark species

New ‘walking shark’ species discovered in Indonesia Sharks that walk apparently exist, but there is no need to cue the “Jaws” theme. Epaulette (long-tailed carpet) sharks use their fins to glide across the ocean floor, which gives the illusion that they are walking. A new species of these “walking” sharks has been discovered in Indonesia, and conserv...