Lucknow: Ever thought water hyacinth can be transformed into an excellent fertilizer, decorative storage baskets and eco-friendly handbags? Considered one of world’s most aggressive and destructive aquatic weeds, it is often spotted floating on Gomti river, posing risk to aquatic life.Many such conservation and productive techniques were exhibited during a ‘Green Fair’ organised by Lucknow…
Rajkot: The sessions court in Rajkot has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his wife, 11-year-old son and his wife’s paramour. On Oct 22, 2023, Pravin alias Kanu Dafda intentionally ran them over with a truck out of spite and jealousy.Additional sessions judge, P J Kayastha, convicted Dafda, 46, under…
Jaipur: The fire at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL) has put the spotlight on the refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit (CDU), the single most critical and expensive component of the project.For a refinery of 9 million tonne per annum capacity, experts estimate the CDU alone costs between Rs 6,000–9,000 crore, consistent with industry benchmarks. With…
NEW DELHI: As part of a comprehensive set of recommendations to the government towards creation of a “survivor-centric framework”, the National Commission for Women has flagged the need for setting up a national acid attack case tracking registry linking FIR, medical care, compensation and rehabilitation. It has also sought the integration of online FIR systems…
Finland is on the verge of switching on what could become one of the most consequential infrastructure projects in the history of nuclear energy, a permanent underground repository designed to store highly radioactive waste for tens of thousands of years. Built deep beneath the island of Olkiluoto, the facility represents a long-awaited answer to a…
Los Angeles, April 22 (IANS) Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia, whose film ‘All We Imagine as Light’ bagged the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, is set to return to the festival. Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia, whose film ‘All We Imagine as Light’ bagged the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, is…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma walks back to pavilion. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron has underlined the importance of patience with high-impact players, insisting that Abhishek Sharma deserved “leeway” during his lean phase before delivering a stunning unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals.Abhishek’s 68-ball masterclass powered SRH to a commanding 47-run win,…
You are surrounded by laughter and voices even if you never leave your home. The Moon lights up your social side, and Mercury gives your words that quick charm. Family celebration or a social gathering is likely, and you’ll find yourself in the centre of small conversations.At the same time, you may cancel a shopping…
New Delhi: Your bones may not just depend on calcium or exercise to stay healthy. What’s happening in your gut could also matter.In a finding that could reshape how doctors understand bone health, researchers at AIIMS Delhi have discovered that a molecule produced in the gut can help protect bones from inflammation-driven damage, offering a…
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Tuesday issued an eviction notice to the residents of Haji Noorani Chawl in Prabhadevi, the last structure obstructing the alignment of the 4.5km double-decker Sewri-Worli Elevated Corridor project near the Elphinstone bridge area, directing them to vacate their premises by Friday. The notice further stated that…
