Samsung Galaxy tablet ‘coming soon’ Samsung is expected to unveil more details about its Android-based tablet computer at a special even on Aug 11, according to reports Published: 10:23AM BST 02 Aug 2010 Comment Samsung could be launching a tablet-style computer, the Galaxy Tab, based on many of the features seen in its smartphone, the Galaxy S Samsung’s touch-screen, tablet-style computer, which is thought to be called the Galaxy Tab, will hit stores before the end of September, according to reports. The Korean consumer electronics company is holding a special event on Aug 11, when it will give more details … Continue reading Galaxy Tab – Samsung (better than iPad!)

Visitors to Paignton Zoo in Devon were astonished to witness a monkey apparently trying to adopt a toad. Published: 10:11AM BST 02 Aug 2010 Swoozie with the toad Photo: SWNS Swoozie, a female swamp monkey, saved the amphibian from a pond at the edge of her enclosure. She then spent a whole day with the common toad before it was able to wriggle free Related Articles Fifty great days out in the UK Rock, fish & chips and pier shows boom, as seaside towns enjoy revival Tidal turbines would see none of the local opposition that wind power provokes Tortoise … Continue reading Monkey attempts to ‘adopt’ toad in zoo

Supermarket aubergine with ‘huge nose’ A grandfather was astonished when he bought a bag of vegetables at the supermarket and found a bizarre aubergine which looks as if it has a huge nose. Published: 10:17AM BST 02 Aug 2010 John Neilan’s proboscis shaped aubergine Photo: SOLENT NEWS John Neilan, 66, had unwittingly picked up the vegetable, which looks uncannily like Mr Nosey from the popular children’s books the Mr Men, during a weekly shop in Sainsbury’s. He did not notice the three-inch stump on the aubergine in a £1.65 Sainbury’s ‘basics’ pack of two until he opened the bag at … Continue reading Aubergine with ‘huge nose’

A universe could exist ‘inside every black hole,’ claims scientist A hidden universe could exist inside every black hole, a Polish cosmologist has claimed. By Amy Willis Published: 4:25PM BST 02 Aug 2010 hidden universe could exist inside every black hole, a Polish cosmologist has claimed. Photo: PA Using an adaptation of Einstein’s general theory of relativity, Nikodem Poplawski, of Indiana University, Bloomington, analysed the theoretical motion of particles entering a black hole. He concluded that it was possible for a whole new universe to exist inside every black hole, which could mean that our own universe could be inside … Continue reading A universe inside every black hole

Congressman campaigns in pyjamas to advertise frugal office sofa sleeping arrangements A US Congressman who sleeps on his Washington office sofa every night has appeared in his pyjamas to advertise his credentials as a budget-conscious politician. By Alex Spillius in Washington Published: 7:54PM BST 02 Aug 2010 Pete Hoekstra appears in his pyjamas to advertise his credentials as a budget-conscious politician Photo: YOUTUBE With deficit-reduction a major issue, Pete Hoekstra, a Republican from Michigan, has decided to highlight the fact that for 18 years he has saved his constituents money by not renting a flat in the US capital. “I … Continue reading Pete Hoekstra leads

Pakistan president faces criticism over UK visit The President of Pakistan will arrive in Britain today facing accusations that he is using a meeting with David Cameron as a smokescreen for an attempt to shore up his political dynasty. By By Duncan Gardham, John Bingham and Gordon Rayner Published: 10:51PM BST 02 Aug 2010 Asif Ali Zardari faces criticism in Pakistan for pressing on with the six-day visit to Britain. Photo: EPA Asif Ali Zardari faces criticism in Pakistan for pressing on with the six-day visit at a time when his country is struggling to cope with its worst floods … Continue reading Zardari First – Pakistan Second?

A suspect arrest Increased police presence outside the seminary on Monday was taken as confirmation of the disputed arrest. Photos: Ijaz Mehmood/Express LAHORE: A suspected terrorist is said to have been arrested from Jamia Naeemia, one of the leading seminaries belonging to the Barelvi school, on Monday. The alleged terrorist is believed to have entered the city some days ago with four accomplices. Police officials told The Express Tribune that the group had plans to carry out suicide attacks throughout the city. According to details shared with the Tribune by a police official, the suspect has been identified as Qari … Continue reading Jamia Naeemia – A suspect arrest

Teaching our children about the ‘S’ word The assumption that boys and girls under 18 are ‘too young’ to need sexual and reproductive health information ignores reality At independence, Pakistan had a poorly educated population and few schools or universities. Although the education system has expanded greatly since then, debate continues about the curriculum, and, except in a few elite institutions, quality remains a crucial concern of educators. According to data provided by the Ministry of Education, there are 256,088 educational institutions of all categories in Pakistan, with a total enrollment of 37,462,884 students. Despite considerable development in this field, … Continue reading Sex and Pakistan

COMMENT: A globalised world —Aliya Anjum Absorbing culture from Hollywood is an insane notion, yet it is happening the world over. Movies depict life in a 90 to180 minute sequence. Real life is nowhere close to reel life. The pop culture heavily marketed to the youth for the creation of a hedonistic consumer society is lethal for any society Urban teenagers in any part of the world seem identical with Jeans, T-shirts, McDonalds and MTV. From New York to Madrid to Istanbul to Singapore to Karachi, the urbane youth looks alike. In Pakistan, the teenyboppers of today speak an Anglicised … Continue reading Absorbing culture

ROVER’S DIARY: Restoring secular democracy —Babar Ayaz Instead of expediency politics, the Awami League should take this opportunity to restore the country’s original name, ‘The People’s Republic of Bangladesh’, because you cannot be an ‘Islamic Republic’ and be secular at the same time The Bangladesh Supreme Court has courageously restored ‘secularism’ in the country’s constitution. The court also said that religious parties should be banned. The appellate division of the apex court said: “Preamble and the relevant provisions of the constitution in respect of secularism, nationalism and socialism, as existed on August 15, 1975, will revive.” That was the tragic … Continue reading Restoring secular democracy