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16 Nov

BJP to fight 2022 Punjab assy polls at 117 seats : Chugh

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BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh Monday said the party has started preparations on a war footing to contest all the 117 seats in 2022 Vidhan Sabha elections in Punjab. Chugh said organisational structure at 23,000 polling booths was being strengthened by mobilizing BJP workers at the grassroot level. He said party BJP president JP Nadda would virtually inaugurate 10 district offices of the party on November 19 and thereafter would undertake a three-day tour to the state to take stock of the preparations and to galvanise the workers for the forthcoming Assembly battle. Chugh said the party leaders led…

16 Nov

IIT Team Develops Systems That Convert Waste Into Useful Chemicals

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A research team led by IIT Guwahati professors, Dr Akshai Kumar Alape Seetharam and Dr Hemant Kumar Srivastava, has formulated "pincer" catalytic systems that transform industrial and biomass waste into valuable chemicals. Tiny amounts of these "pincer catalysts" repeatedly convert large amounts of industrial waste such as glycerol into lactic acid and hydrogen. Such catalysts also efficiently convert bioethanol, a low-energy density fuel, into high-energy density butanol.The conversion of valuable intermediates such as glycerol and ethanol, produced during the processing of biomass, into industrially useful chemicals has elicited much interest worldwide. For instance, Glycerol, which is a by-product in biodiesel…

16 Nov

Modi to unveil ‘Statue of Peace’ in Rajasthan on Monday

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually unveil the Statue of Peace in Rajasthan at 12:30 pm on Monday on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Jain monk Acharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer ji Maharaj. PM Modi tweeted, "At 12:30 pm today afternoon, will unveil the 'Statue of Peace' to mark the 151st Jayanti celebrations of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj. Do watch the programme." The unveiling ceremony will be aired on BJP's official Facebook page, official BJP Twitter handle and its YouTube channel. The 151-inch tall statue has been made using Ashtadhatu- a combination of 8…

16 Nov

Russia To Produce Freeze-Dried Covid-19 Vaccine Doses For Easy Transportation

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Russia expects to produce primarily freeze-dried Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine doses by the spring, a top official said, eliminating the need for transport at ultra-low temperatures as part of an ambitious plan to inoculate its population.Vaccine developers globally are scrambling to work out how to ship and store their vials, some of which must be kept in specialised freezers at extremely low temperatures. The logistical challenge was brought into sharp focus after promising interim trial data for the vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer, a major breakthrough in the race to curb the pandemic. This vaccine needs to be shipped…

15 Nov

Nissan Magnite with powerful HRA0 Turbo engine

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At the heart of the all-new Nissan Magnite is the most fuel-efficient (20kmpl) and powerful ‘Made in India’ engine, the HRA0 1.0-litre Turbo. The all-new Nissan Magnite will also be available with the B4D naturally aspirated petrol engine. The HRA0 Turbo engine is available with Manual 5 speed and X-TRONIC CVT gearbox variants of the SUV. With Nissan’s signature Cruise Control and wider gear range, the all-new Nissan Magnite delivers seamless performance even in peak city traffic.The HRA0 Turbo engine borrows “mirror bore cylinder coating” technology from world-class sports cars such as the Nissan GT-R, thus reducing resistance inside the…

15 Nov

Bomb!!”: Controversy after Indian Idol judge Neha Kakkar gets ‘explosive’ identity after wedding with Rohanpreet Singh

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“Bomb!!”: Controversy after Indian Idol judge Neha Kakkar gets ‘explosive’ identity after wedding with Rohanpreet Singh, suitor of ex-Bigg Boss contestant Shehnaaz Gill aka Punjab’s Katrina Kaif Indian Idol judge Neha Kakkar on Friday confessed to being the happiest during this Diwali since she had the company of the ‘most special person’ of her life during this year’s festival. Reacting to her cute public confession, her husband Rohanpreet Singh declared her a ‘bomb.’ Rohanpreet publicly calling his wife a ‘bomb’ evoked angry reactions from Neha’s fans, who questioned the morality behind this addressal. Neha had married Rohanpreet, a former contestant…

15 Nov

The new centre of Nova IVF Fertility in Siliguri

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India’s leading IVF chain, Nova IVF Fertility has launched a new IVF centre in Siliguri. With a legacy spanning 10 years in the field, Nova IVF brings in the most advanced fertility treatment to Eastern India. The centre is backed by highly qualified IVF Specialists, trained Embryologists, Global Standards & protocols, latest Embryology Lab & a comprehensive array of fertility solutions. The success rate of an IVF procedure primarily depends on the ambience of embryo culturing. The embryologists at Nova IVF are trained in the strict ASEBIR grading system of embryos to handle and manage the technological advancements to encourage…

15 Nov

AirAsia launches additional frequencies

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AirAsia India launched additional flights between Bagdogra and Kolkata, and connecting Bengaluru with Kolkata and Kochi. It also offers via-flight connectivity between Kolkata and Kochi. Also, the airline has launched a daily flight on a new route between Hyderabad and Goa. Bookings for these routes are open for sale. Cognizant of the rise in passenger traffic and demand during the holiday season, the airline has added additional frequencies, contributing to its steady growth journey as the aviation industry recovers from the pandemic. The airline recently welcomed its first 186-seater Airbus A320neo, taking its fleet count to 31. AirAsia India has…

15 Nov

Exclusive – Aladdin: Naam Toh Suna Hoga’s Ashi Singh and Tera Yaar Hoon Main’s Ssudeep Sahir share Diwali plans

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Exclusive - Aladdin: Naam Toh Suna Hoga’s Ashi Singh and Tera Yaar Hoon Main’s Ssudeep Sahir share Diwali plansThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of people across the globe, but it hasn’t dampened their festive spirit. Like common people, even celebrities gear up to celebrate the festival of Diwali with all the enthusiasm. Tera Yaar Hoon Main’s Ssudeep Sahir and Aladdin: Naam Toh Suna Hoga’s Ashi Singh share how they plan to celebrate the festival keep social distancing and safety in mind. Ssudeep shares, “While I am from Delhi, I make sure that I am in Mumbai for Diwali…

15 Nov

Payments feature added on WhatsApp

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People across India will be able to send money on WhatsApp from now on. This secure payments experience will make transferring money just as easy as sending a message for 2-crore Indians. People can safely send money to their friends, family or acquaintances without having to exchange cash in person or going to a local bank. WhatsApp has designed its payments feature in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), an India-first, the real-time payment system that enables transactions with over 160 supported banks. To send money on WhatsApp in India, it’s…