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Scientists turned rice plants into tiny power sources; the system also cut methane emissions from paddy cultivation |

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In the rice fields, the soil around plant roots is home to countless microorganisms that feed on organic matter released by the plants. As microorganisms break down this organic matter, they release electrons that can produce a small electrical current. Researchers are investigating whether this process can be harnessed without affecting normal rice growth. According … Read more

Special GCAS round for St Xavier’s seats opens on Sept 16 | Ahmedabad News

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St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad: The special GCAS admission round for around 2,000 seats in St Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, will open on Wednesday amid questions over the large number of vacant seats across Gujarat’s universities despite repeated admission rounds.Gujarat University alone has around 31,500 vacant seats, according to varsity sources. The govt, however, has not … Read more

Delhi, 5 states sign agreement for Kishau multi-purpose project; to augment drinking water supply for national capital | India News

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Five states and Union Territory of Delhi signed an agreement on the long-pending Kishau Project NEW DELHI: Five states and Union Territory of Delhi on Tuesday signed an agreement on the long-pending Kishau Project, which is expected to regulate water availability in the wider Yamuna basin and increase flows downstream, benefitting the national capital and … Read more

Rashmika Mandanna to play M S Subbulakshmi in her upcoming biopic; film to launch on her 110th birth anniversary: ‘What an absolute honour’ |

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Picture Credit: Instagram Rashmika Mandanna is confirmed to be playing the legendary Indian classical vocalist MS Subbulakshmi in her upcoming biopic. The actress recently took to her Instagram handle to share the first poster of the film and announced that the title and first look would be revealed soon. Rashmika Mandanna shares poster from the … Read more

Why is Varun Chakaravarthy not playing against Afghanistan in 2nd T20I? | Cricket News

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Varun Chakaravarthy (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field against Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India won the opening T20I by seven wickets and currently lead the three-match series 1-0.India made one change to their playing XI, with Bishnoi replacing … Read more

Exercise for 2 months, get Gucci, Chanel or Prada: Indian woman in South Korea reveals an unusual office fitness perk that has left social media shocked

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For many employees, workplace wellness usually means a gym membership, an occasional health check-up, a team outing or perhaps a fitness challenge with a small reward. But an Indian woman working in South Korea has shared a very different kind of workplace incentive, and the reward is enough to make many employees curious. Maansi Arora, … Read more

At 22, Jayden Williams became Stockbridge’s youngest mayor; 10 months later, the city council removed him after a 10-hour misconduct hearing

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Jayden Williams made history as the youngest mayor of Stockbridge when he took office at age 22 in January. Just 10 months later, the city council voted to remove him from office following a 10-hour misconduct hearing focused on his administrative conduct, spending and use of city resources. According to local reports, Williams, now 23, … Read more

Calcutta High Court grants TMC MP Kirti Azad interim protection in extortion case | Kolkata News

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Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from coercive action to Trinamool MP Kirti Azad in connection with allegations of extortion made by a businessman.Justice Kausik Chanda said he did not, prima facie, find substance in the allegations against the former cricketer based on the audio recording played before the court.The court, … Read more

How fish has BJP’s plate full in West Bengal | India News

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Bengal CM prayed at Kalighat temple and had fish-basanti pulao prasad. West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari last week offered prayers at the Kalighat Temple on the occasion of ‘Kaushiki Amavasya’ and partook of a traditional bhog that included fish and ‘basanti pulao’. Interestingly, the timing of the visit gave the ritual a political context.The … Read more

‘Nana Patekar refused to buy car worth Rs 1.5 crore, distributed money to the farmers,’ recalls writer as he slams the perceptions around the actor: ‘Can’t cause harm to anyone’ | Hindi Movie News

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Nana Patekar has long carried a reputation for having a fiery temper, with several stories about his outbursts making headlines over the years. One of the most talked-about incidents was his reported scuffle with filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra on the sets of the 1989 cult classic ‘Parinda’. However, National Award-winning screenwriter Ranbir Pushp, who worked … Read more