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The History of Mobile Phones From 1973 To 2008: The Handsets That Made It ALL Happen All the mobile phones that mattered from the first Nokia handset right up to the iPhone 3G A LOT can happen in 40 years. But when it comes to technology, 40-years is like going back to the days of Moses or the Roman Empire. Case in point: the mobile phone –– and, more recently, the rise of mobile internet communications, social networks and super-fast internet. But what were the phones that made it happen; who were the pioneering brands that made today's handsets possible; and which phone, out of the thousands launched since the 1980s, was the most important? Answer: quite a few. But first: a history lesson.  The world’s first mobile phone call was made on April 3, 1973, when Martin Cooper, a senior engineer at Motorola, called a rival telecommunications company and informed them he was speaking via a mobile phone. The phone Cooper used, if you cou...

There are a million ways to lower the odds of your motorcycle being stolen. No single one is completely foolproof, but if you consider the following tips, you stand a better chance of ensuring your ignition key doesn't get lonely. From the April 2005 issue Just because no one has ever stolen your motorcycle before, that doesn't mean that it won't happen today. All kinds of motorcycles get stolen from all sorts of places. Though popular bikes, especially those that are frequently crashed or have expensiove crash-susceptible parts are the most common targets, even boring little beaters can get snatched. We have heard of old beat-up "entry-level" being stolen despite being carefully locked up and covered as well brand new bikes wearing locks and stashed away in seemingly safe locked private garages inside gated yards. Motorcycle gathering places—shows, races, rallies, charity ride, etc.— are often targeted. Urban areas are probably more danger...

Bihar   is located in the eastern part of the country. Bihar lies mid-way between the humid West Bengal in the east and the sub humid Uttar Pradesh in the west which provides it with a transitional position in respect of climate, economy and culture. It is bounded by Nepal in the north and by Jharkhand in the south. The Bihar plain is divided into two equal halves by the river Ganga which flows through the middle from west to east. Bihar at a glance: Capital-  Patna Population-  10,38,04,637 (according to census 2011) Literacy Rate-  63.82% (Bihar is the least literate state in India according to census 2011 ) Number of District-  38 Important Rivers-  Ganga, Koshi, Burgi Gandak, Mahananda, Punpun, Son, Kamala National Park-  Valmiki National Park located at West Champaran district Folk Dance-   Jumari Dance, Harvesting Dance, Holi Dance, Sohar-Khilouna Dance, Kajari  Dance, Jat-Jatin Dance, Jhijhian Dance Stat...

Depression: Causes, symptoms, and treatments Depression has a wide range of causes and potential treatments. Sadness, feeling down, having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities - these are symptoms familiar to all of us. But, if they persist and affect our life substantially, it may be depression. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),  7.6 percent  of people over the age of 12 have depression in any 2-week period. This is substantial and shows the scale of the issue. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the most common illness worldwide and the leading cause of disability. They estimate that  350 million  people are affected by depression, globally. Contents of this article: What is depression? Causes Symptoms Treatments Tests Types Fast facts on depression: Depression seems to be more common among women than men. Symptoms include lack of joy and reduced inte...