German startup Voodin replaced fibreglass with laminated veneer lumber in 19.3-metre turbine blades; its new EU-backed factory targets fully recyclable blades at commercial scale

When you look at wind turbines the blades look larger than life. Like permanent, monumental objects that will turn forever above the same field, long after you are gone and someone else is looking up at them similarly. In reality, most wind turbine blades last only 20 to 25 years and when they stop spinning,…

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Delhi University drops mandatory Rs 1 lakh anti-defacement surety bond for polls

Delhi University has removed the controversial Rs 1 lakh anti-defacement surety bond for student elections (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi University has dropped the controversial Rs 1 lakh anti-defacement surety bond introduced last year for candidates contesting the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, TOI has learnt.Instead, candidates will be required to sign an affidavit…

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Marathi mandate for drivers sparks debate over penalties and livelihood

Maharashtra’s new Marathi language rule for drivers is facing significant opposition (AI image used for representational purpose only) MUMBAI: As Maharashtra moves to implement mandatory Marathi proficiency for autorickshaw, taxi and app-based cab drivers after Independence Day, the policy has drawn a mixed response. While most drivers support the promotion of Marathi and acknowledge the…

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Centricity raises Rs 280 cr by SMBC fund

Bengaluru: Wealth management startup Centricity has raised Rs 280 crore led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund, as it looks to expand its technology platform and private wealth business in India and overseas.Existing investors Lightspeed India Partners, Burman Family Office, RAAY Investments, Kuldeep Rathi Family Office, Stride Ventures and InnoVen Capital also participated in the round.Founded…

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