The FTSE 100 index closed at 6949.63 – beating the previous record of 6930.20, set 15 years ago in 1999. Share prices soared in London to an all time high, bringing boost for pension pots and savings. Back in 1999, at the peak of the tech bubble, telecoms and technology firms accounted for 23.4pc of the…
Some people are born with silver spoon, but Italian Billionaire Chocolate Tycoon, Michele Ferrero 89 was a “born entrepreneur” according to Italian President Sergio Mattarella. Michele Ferrero, whose global chocolate empire includes Chocolate- hazelnut Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder surprise eggs and Tic Tac mints, made him Italy’s richest man, has died on Valentine’s day at…
“A global developing market worth $1.5bn by 2018, Drone is here to stay” according to the US Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), which connects over 2,000 tech companies, That’s an increase on the prediction for 2015, which is a market estimate of $130m, and 425,000 units sold. Even in the fourth largest emerging markets and developing…
15th Pool B Match West Indies v Zimbabwe, played at Manuka Oval in Canberra. West Indies 372-2 Chris Gayle 215 in 147 ball, Marlon Samuels (133) Maskadasa 39-1, Zimbabwe 289 all out 44.3 overs Sean Williams (76), Craig Ervine (52), Taylor 38-3, Holder 48-3. West Indies win by 73 runs (D/L method) Explosive West Indies…
Multiple drones fitted with cameras can create the first accurate replica of “Christ the Redeemer” the statue of Jesus Christ. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, the fine Canadian drone manufacturers at Aeryon, and 3D-scanning company Pix4D have teamed up to use technology to bring new life to the New Testament. Christ the…
YouTube, the largest video-sharing service, is launching a new kid-friendly app called “YouTube Kids” on Monday February 23.Google-owned company is launching a unique app focused on children, You Tube Kids for Android and iOS, so they can use YouTube more safely. YouTube for kids, built from the ground up especially for little ones, as this will make…
The traditional red telephone box from 1926 onwards, with a prominent crown representing the British Government, which used act as a British Telecom public telephone Kiosk designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, was a familiar sight on the streets of the United Kingdom, Malta, Bermuda and Gibraltar. The colour red complies with BS3981C-539 known as…
14th match England v Scotland, Hagley Oval, Christchurch England 303-8 Moeen Ali 128, Ian Bell 54, Josh Davey 68-4, Scotland 184 all out, 42.2 overs, Kyle Coetzer 71, Finn 26-3, Anderson 30-2 England won by 119 runs 7 overs remaining Even when he was not to the pitch of the ball, Moeen Ali was able…
13th match, Pool B India V South Africa played at Melbourne Cricket Ground India 307 for 7; Dhawan 137 ,Rahane 79, Kholi 46, Morkel 2-59South Africa 177 all out F du Felissis 55, AB de Villers 30, Ashwin 3-41, Shami 2-30(India win by 130 runs) Indian Opener Melbourne resident, Shikar Dhawan struck shocking 137, Ajinkya…