Be travel ready with these must-haves from Myntra’s Diwali Dhamaka

IANS | November 7, 2023 10:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Diwali is almost here and it’s the season for parties, get-togethers and vacations. The festive fervour is in full swing and to make this season even more special, Myntra is currently hosting one of its biggest festive extravaganza events, it’s Diwali Dhamaka which concludes on November 11.

Warming temperatures to spike dengue in US, Europe: WHO scientist

IANS | November 7, 2023 7:39 PM

London, Nov 7 (IANS) Increasing climate change is expected to drive dengue, a mosquito-borne disease that kills thousands of people every year, to newer areas like the US and Europe, warned a scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) calling health authorities to start preparing to combat the disease.

Urbanising India: Impact on energy demand and climate

By 101Reporters | November 7, 2023 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS/101Reporters) India's relentless urbanisation is accelerating its energy requirements. With a burgeoning population and a burgeoning middle class, the country's energy demand is set to assume a pivotal role on the global energy stage. This dialogue between Shreya Jai and Siddharth Singh illuminates the intricate interplay between urbanisation, energy consumption, and climate change mitigation in India.

Powering progress: Uttar Pradesh villagers generate renewable energy from farm waste

Sonali Singh | November 7, 2023 1:55 PM

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 7 (IANS/101Reporters) A dairy farmer from Samaypur village in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh, Archana Tomer (50) can vouch for the efficiency of biogas plants in generating renewable energy. In 2018, Tomer installed a biogas plant with a capacity of 140 cubic meters by using her personal funds at her dairy farm. It not only catered to her electricity needs, but also helped her get rid of the large quantities of cow dung that the farm produced.

AU students to learn management skills of Lord Krishna

IANS | November 7, 2023 1:49 PM

Prayagraj, Nov 7 (IANS) The faculty of Commerce of Allahabad University (AU) has started a five-year integrated BBA-MBA course from this academic session in which students can learn management mantras of Lord Krishna through Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana and Upanishads as well as those of Chanakya.