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‘From lab to plate’: CSIR–NIIST to transfer ‘designer rice’ to industry to tackle nutrition, lifestyle challenges |

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Polished white rice may soon get a healthy makeover, as CSIR–NIIST’s designer rice aims to transform a household staple into a protein- and micronutrient-rich food while reducing its glycaemic impact.The CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR–NIIST) is set to hold a technology transfer ceremony, “CSIR–NIIST Tech Connect: From Lab to Market,” on…

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Google may have an ‘India plan’ to tackle H-1B visa restrictions

Alphabet is significantly expanding its presence in Bangalore, India, with a massive new office complex potentially housing 20,000 employees. This strategic move aims to circumvent rising H-1B visa costs for Indian engineers in the US. The tech giant is actively recruiting AI and engineering talent, mirroring a broader trend of Big Tech increasing its India…

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Google co-founder Sergey Brin makes his largest single public donation ever to tackle…

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has made his biggest single public donation ever, continuing his philanthropic practice. Citing new regulatory filings, a report by The New York Times said that Brin has donated $20 million to a new coalition titled “Building a Better California”, aimed at tackling California’s housing affordability emergency. The report said that this…

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Budget 2026: The urgent need to tackle long-pending and long drawn-out tax litigation

As of April 1, 2025, nearly 5.4 lakh appeals were pending before the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals). (AI image) As the Union Budget 2026 draws closer, industry bodies and tax professionals are urging the government to shift part of its reform focus from tax rate rationalisation to the far more structural problem of long-pending direct…

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‘No fuel without PUCC, restricts entry of non-BS6 vehicles’: Delhi environment minister enforces permanent curbs to tackle pollution | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Saturday that two key restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) will now be permanent, in a bid to tackle the city’s persistent severe air pollution. Speaking to the media, Sirsa said vehicles will not be provided petrol without a valid Pollution Under Control…

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Bondi Beach attack: Elderly couple tackle gunman before being shot dead — heroic act caught on cam

Dashcam footage captures an old couple trying to tackle the Bondi Beach shooter before ending up getting shot. The dramatic video captures the couple, Boris Gurman (69) and his wife, Sofia (61), wrestling with the gunman Sajid Akram.Boris Gurman can be seen slowly approaching the gunman as he tackles him. Soon after, Sofia also jumps…

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Why kids throw tantrums and what parents should do; A guide for parents to tackle temper tantrums |

Temper tantrums are one of the most challenging moments for any parent, especially when a child becomes overwhelmed and emotionally unable to communicate their needs calmly. Pediatrician Dr. Parth Soni recently shared a relatable example on social media, a child demanding chocolate and reacting with head-banging, crying, and frustration. His explanation highlights common mistakes parents…

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Unsaturated Indian market offers huge investment; GST reforms key to tackle external factors, says Finance Commission chair

India’s economy is showing strong signs of growth, with opportunities for investment and development expanding across the country, 15th Finance Commission chairman NK Singh said on Friday.He noted that India’s saturated domestic market presents vast opportunities for private investment, public-private partnerships, foreign private capital, and mobilising internal resources.Speaking at the 4th ‘Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025’…

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