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NEW DELHI: State-run NTPC is scouting for land in 16 states for setting up nuclear power plants as the country’s largest thermal power producer prepares for life without coal and contribute towards the national net-zero goal, reports Sanjay Dutta.The move comes ahead of a govt plan to amend the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability…
The collector has instructed the officials concerned to procure a drying machine in view of the wet weather conditions in the Nilgiris. UDHAGAMANDALAM: The Nilgiris district collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru has inspected the briquetting process used for removing lantana camara — an invasive plant — in Singara and Masinagudi ranges of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve….
For centuries, natural henna has been prized as a cosmetic dye used to colour skin, hair, and fabrics. Now, scientists have discovered that this traditional plant may hold remarkable healing potential. Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan have found that compounds extracted from henna (Lawsonia inermis) could help treat liver fibrosis, a dangerous condition…
Transform your garden into a fragrant paradise with ten of the most aromatic and visually stunning flowers. From the sweet, heady scent of jasmine and peonies to the calming herbal fragrance of lavender and the tropical aroma of plumeria, each flower adds a unique sensory experience. These fragrant garden flowers not only enhance the beauty…
Representative image (AI-generated) Indian fertiliser companies are preparing to set up a urea manufacturing facility in Russia, a move that is likely to be announced during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in December. This would be India’s first fertiliser venture in Russia.The plant will use Russia’s abundant ammonia and natural gas reserves, ensuring…
As the festive season lights up homes across India, one sacred plant that takes centre stage in countless courtyards and balconies is the Tulsi, or Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum). Celebrated for its religious, medicinal and environmental significance, Tulsi is known as a natural air purifier, oxygen booster and immunity supporter. However, during festive periods such…
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s approach offers practical guidance backed by science. Replacing at least one protein shake a day with a balanced plant-based or whole-food meal, including colorful fruits and vegetables, and choosing high-quality natural protein sources like eggs, legumes, fish, or lean meats can provide essential nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. Coupled with mobility and flexibility exercises,…
Authorities have confirmed that no one has been found alive after a massive explosion at a military explosives plant in rural Tennessee on Friday morning, with at least 18 people feared dead. Recovery efforts are ongoing, but officials say they are no longer operating under rescue assumptions.“We’re moving to recovery,” said Humphreys county sheriff Chris…
US auto major Ford is revisiting its strategy for the Maraimalai Nagar plant near Chennai, with top executives expected to hold a meeting to decide the facility’s future, people familiar with the matter told ET. “The Trump tariffs have made the company reassess the financials underlying the original plan,” one source said. The company could…
A powerful explosion occurred at a military explosives manufacturing facility in rural Tennessee on Friday morning, causing nearby homes to shake and prompting emergency services to respond, according to officials and local residents.The incident took place at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort, located approximately 60 miles (97 kilometers) southwest of Nashville, as reported by the…
