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14 Oct

IFAT India 2025 to spotlight green technology and global collaboration

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IFAT India 2025, the country’s largest trade fair for water, sewage, solid waste, and recycling technologies, is set to take place from October 14–16 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai. Organised by Messe Muenchen India, this year’s edition is expected to be the biggest ever, spanning 45,000 sqm with over 500 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and attracting an estimated 28,000 trade visitors from 50 nations. Country pavilions from Germany, Canada, Netherlands, South Korea, Hungary, and Australia will strengthen the international presence. Bhupinder Singh, President IMEA, Messe München, highlighted that India is at a critical juncture where waste…

14 Oct

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara 2 Crosses ₹600 Cr Mark, Eyes Chhaava’s Domestic Throne

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Day 12 Box Office Collection for Kantara 2: It appears that actor-director Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 may finally overtake director Laxman Utekar's Vicky Kaushal-starring Chhaava, which for eight months held the top spot on the list of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025. Despite not making as much money each day as Chhaava, the Kannada movie is doing well outside of India and has already made more money outside than the Vicky Kaushal-starring movie did over its whole run. According to preliminary estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, Kantara 2 brought in Rs 13.5 crore on its second Monday in…

13 Oct

Beijing Hosts High-Level Meeting to Mark 30 Years Since 1995 Conference

Mohini BarmanInternational

China and UN Women will co-host the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, bringing together heads of state, ministers, and senior representatives to reflect on 30 years since the 1995 Beijing Declaration. The summit aims to galvanize renewed global commitment toward gender equality, address structural challenges, and set an agenda for the coming decade. Xi Jinping is expected to deliver a keynote address. Agenda topics include women’s economic empowerment, gender-based violence, political representation, health access, and intersectional justice. The event emphasizes that while progress has been made, many goals remain unmet or backsliding under rising secular and authoritarian trends. For Chinese…

13 Oct

Coral Reefs Face Widespread Dieback as Warming Crosses 1.2 °C Threshold

Mohini BarmanIndia

A major report led by scientists from the University of Exeter, involving 160 experts globally, asserts that the Earth has passed its first catastrophic climate tipping point: extensive dieback of warm-water coral reefs. The report warns that reefs, vital for marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods, are now exposed to conditions beyond their resilience. The global mean temperature has already hit around 1.4 °C above preindustrial levels—well past the 1.2 °C threshold identified for reef collapse. Other ecosystems are also nearing tipping points, such as the Amazon rainforest, polar ice sheets, and major ocean current patterns. The findings emphasize that the…

13 Oct

Celebrate a healthy Diwali with the goodness of California almonds

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As Diwali lights up homes across India, wellness experts are urging families to balance festive indulgence with nutritious choices. Almonds, naturally rich in protein, fibre, and heart-healthy fats, are being recommended as a wholesome addition to festive treats. With 15 essential nutrients including calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E, almonds are credited with supporting heart health, blood sugar regulation, and weight management. Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan emphasized mindful celebrations, saying, “Diwali is a time for togetherness, and as a mother, I want my daughter to enjoy festivities while learning healthier choices. Almonds keep us fuller for longer, helping reduce…

13 Oct

House of McDowell’s Soda launches ‘Yaaron Wali Baat 2.0’ celebrating friendship and firsts with Kartik Aaryan

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House of McDowell’s Soda, in collaboration with Publicis Groupe India’s Team Spirit, has launched its latest campaign, Yaaron Wali Baat 2.0, highlighting the unforgettable “firsts” shared among friends. Headlined by brand ambassador Kartik Aaryan, the campaign, titled Karo Kuch Pehli Baar Jab Saath Hon Yaar, combines humor, nostalgia, and energy to showcase how friendship inspires courage and memorable experiences. The film features Kartik motivating a hesitant friend to try something new, followed by playful reenactments of historical firsts—from the moon landing to the invention of social media—underscoring that the seemingly impossible is achievable with friends by your side. “Friendship has…

13 Oct

The phrase “Be Kind to Animals” is mandated for all public transportation vehicles in Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

In a move to promote compassion and awareness towards animals, the Sikkim government has made it mandatory for all public transport vehicles to display the slogan “Be Kind to Animals” prominently on their exteriors. The directive, issued by the Motor Vehicles Division of the Transport Department on October 10, aligns with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ advisory and is grounded in Article 51A(g) of the Indian Constitution, which enjoins citizens to protect the environment and show compassion for living creatures. According to the order, transport operators and vehicle owners must ensure immediate compliance. Authorities have been instructed to…

13 Oct

She Slipped Away Unmarried: Diane Keaton’s Death Reopens Al Pacino’s Old Wounds

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After a decades-long on-again, off-again romance that started in the 1970s, it’s reported that Al Pacino is filled with regret for not having married Diane Keaton. Keaton, who passed away on Saturday in California at the age of 79, was Pacino’s co-star in the “The Godfather” trilogy, and their off-screen friendship started in 1974. After Keaton was said to have issued him an ultimatum regarding marriage, which he rejected, the two parted ways in 1990. A friend of the actor commented, “I know he will always regret not making his move when he had the chance.” “Al would often say…

13 Oct

Jayant Chaudhary launches ‘IGNiTE 4.0’ to skill 1,000 underserved youth in EV and industry 4.0 technologies

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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education, Jayant Chaudhary announced the launch of “IGNiTE 4.0”, a joint initiative of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Mercedes-Benz India, aimed at training 1,000 youth from underserved communities in cutting-edge automotive technologies. Chaudhary said India must harness its growing youth population by fostering equity, inclusion, and opportunity. “Our institutions must think beyond cost competitiveness — we must lead on innovation, product development, and intellectual property creation,” he emphasized. The year-long programme, implemented by Kedman Skilling Pvt. Ltd., will train participants in Electric Vehicle (EV) technology, Industry…

13 Oct

Harsh Vardhan Shringla tours landslide-hit Darjeeling, pushes for swift relief and rehabilitation

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Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla has undertaken a four-day assessment from October 6 to 9 across landslide-affected regions of Darjeeling district, including Dudhiya, Mirik, Thurbo, Poobong, Pokhriabong, and Tabakoshi, to oversee relief and rehabilitation operations. In his capacity as President of the Darjeeling Welfare Society, Shringla coordinated the distribution of critical relief materials, including food supplies, blankets, utensils, tarpaulins, and spades, and extended financial assistance to families who lost loved ones and individuals seriously injured. During the visit, Shringla, accompanied by West Bengal Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose for the Dudhiya inspection, recommended urgent measures including temporary Bailey Bridge…