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As heatwave grips Kerala, carbon-neutral home in Kozhikode turns heads
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (313+ words) Set amid greenery rather than concrete, the house offers something increasingly rare during peak afternoons " natural comfort. Step inside, and the difference is immediate. While temperatures outside soar, the interiors remain noticeably cooler; achieved not through machines but through design…...
Arjun Modhwadia emphasises resource potential of waste
16+ hour, 33+ min ago (283+ words) Edex Live Surat: Under the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), a seminar on the topic 'Enabling Gujarat's Circular Transition: Policies, Partnerships and Pathways' was organised in the presence of Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia and Minister of State Pravin…...
Vizag gets Mission Mausam Coastal test facility at Andhra University
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (204+ words) The testbed has been developed as an open-field observatory with advanced instruments to continuously monitor atmospheric conditions. Andhra University provided space for the facility to support long-term research collaboration. The system combines instruments that record rainfall, wind, temperature, humidity and…...
India's first state-backed space tech centre opens in Bengaluru
16+ hour, 57+ min ago (276+ words) Edex Live BENGALURU: India's first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology was launched in Bengaluru on Friday, marking a major step in the country's space economy and positioning Karnataka as a national space innovation hub The centre, established by…...
Delhi plans to partner with tech firms to deploy AI in governance
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (146+ words) Edex Live Delhi plans to partner with tech firms to deploy AI in governance NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is planning to engage technology companies, startups research institutions working in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to come up with…...
J'khand CM stresses strengthening science, technology, research, innovation activities in state
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (224+ words) Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday directed officials to strengthen science, technology, research and innovation activities in the state. He also directed to develop an innovation-based environment in higher and technical educational institutions. Chairing the general body meeting…...
Telangana records 46 C amid season's first heatwave
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (243+ words) HYDERABAD: Telangana witnessed its first official heatwave of the season on Tuesday, with temperatures exceeding 45 C for two consecutive days. Dasturabad in Nirmal district recorded the highest temperature at 46 C. According to official criteria, a heatwave is declared when temperatures exceed…...
IIT Delhi, Nat West Group to boost industry'academia joint research
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (244+ words) New Delhi, April 27 (IANS): Global Capability Centre (GCC) Nat West Group on Monday announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, through its Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia through…...
Rising mercury disrupts academic calendars
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (198+ words) India is currently witnessing a steady rise in extreme heat conditions across regions, with temperatures exceeding 40 C and reaching up to 44 C in several areas. From Uttar Pradesh to Kerala, state governments have issued precautionary measures to safeguard students" health…...
Osmania University says no to plastic
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (187+ words) Edex Live HYDERABAD: At Osmania University, lessons in environmental conservation are extending beyond classrooms On Saturday, staff and students removed nearly 300 kg of plastic waste " including single-use bags, PET bottles and multilayered packaging " from the lake bed in the campus…...