National Archives - Page 12 of 12

08 Dec

Indian researcher selected for prestigious international funding award

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New Delhi, (India Science Wire): Council of Scientific and Industrial Research’s New Delhi-based Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) has added a feather to its cap. Debojyoti Chakraborty, a scientist at the Institute has been selected as a European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO) Young Investigator. He is one of a set of 30 life scientists who have been selected under the programme. EMBO was founded in 1964 by a group of pioneering molecular biologists, among them Nobel Laureates Max Perutz, John Kendrew, Francois Jacob and Sydney Brenner to promote molecular biology in Europe and neighbouring countries by fostering talents,…

06 Nov

Abhijit Deshmukh- Feeding People and Fostering Lives

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Aurangabad, Maharashtra [India]: Covid-19 has left many people in a difficult situation where they do not have any food to eat, a roof over their heads, and no job to sustain themself. Despite all the measures provided by authorities, people are sleeping with an empty stomach. According to leading reports, more people will be killed because of hunger than the virus. Shattering, isn’t it? Amidst all this, there came a saviour, Mr. Abhijit Deshmukh, ex corporator of Nationalist Congress Party and Director of Aurangabad (Maharashtra) District Central Co-operative bank- who has been a great help for many during this pandemic.…

05 Nov

India to have its own ‘Footwear Sizing System’

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New Delhi (India Science Wire): India is the world’s second-largest producer of footwear after China. Despite this India is following the footwear sizing system of other countries. Footwear made on adapted sizing system prevalent in other countries is less likely to be an ideal fit for Indian feet as the foot characteristics are different in India as compared to the feet of people where the sizing system is adapted from. The Bureau of Indian Standards had notified its footwear sizing standards under IS 1638 – 1969, published in 1969. This required to be updated since the anatomy and functional requirements…

03 Nov

Fifty times more economic benefit from National Monsson Mission says NCEAR report

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New Delhi (India Science Wire): In exchange for one rupee spent by the National Monsoon Mission of the Ministry of Earth Sciences and high-performance computing programs, the country will receive an economic benefit of fifty rupees over the next five-year period, which is 50 times more than the investment made, says the National Council of Applied Economic Research 2020 (NCAER). This report was released by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Science and Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences at a function held at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. The NCAER report mentions economic benefits in the country as direct…

02 Nov

With an innovative social mission in heart, JustAnilmission is helping rural Indians carve their footprints in the Global World

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Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh [India] : A person goes through a lot of hardships in the journey of establishing a business in the market. Anil Kumar Pasinibilli has successfully overcome those struggles and has shined through as one of the best entrepreneurs. Being aware of the struggles faced in the entrepreneurial excursion, he tries to help people with their difficulties. He significantly shows people how they can achieve success in their business, outbidding the competitors effectively. With great dedication and entrepreneurial spirit, several businesses are supported by him and he helps them learn new business trends each day. Individuals are assisted…

10 Aug

Greenman Viral Desai’s “Tree Ganesha” movement receives support from across the World

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Surat [Gujarat]: Popularly known as the Greenman, Viral Desai, an environmentalist and a successful businessman from Surat has started the 'Tree Ganesha, Each One Plant One' movement a few days ago. Through this big movement he has sincerely appealed to Indians in the country and all over the world to plant trees during the Ganesh Utsav celebrations. It is worth mentioning that Viral Desai has been celebrating Ganesh Utsav with a special theme of 'Tree Ganesha' for the last several years. During which he establishes and worships the pious Ganesha in a tree. Further they conduct several environmental awareness activities…

29 Jul

Green Man uses revolutionary Miyawaki Method to grow a dense forest in just 7 months at Shahid Smriti Van Udhna

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Surat : As tagged by the Prestigious media Green Man of India, Mr. Viral Desai, a renowned businessman and environmentalist has successfully created the first Urban Forest of Indian Railways in December 2019 through his 'Hearts of Work Foundation.' Using the popular Miyawaki-style this urban and micro forest has been created near Udhna RPF Colony in just seven months. More than 1,100 native species of trees were planted in this premises. In a short span of just seven months after the inauguration of this urban forest, also known as the 'Shahid Smriti Van' the Martyr's Memorial Forest, the atmosphere of…

24 Jul

Biker for A Cause

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Surat, Gujarat (India) : When you first look at Dr. Sarika Mehta, you cannot help but notice the spark in eyes. The energy and positive vibes that she brings with her are an indication of the multifaceted personality that sets her apart from others. So, what makes this doctor different from others? Surat based Sarika was born in a family that didn’t value girl child education. However, she found her cheerleader and support system in her parents who not only valued the importance of education but also defied family norms to educate her and her sisters. From a very young…