September 2021

Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla passes away

Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla passes away Due to Heart Attack

Bigg Boss 13 winner actor Sidharth Shukla has passed away due to a heart attack at Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital on Thursday, 2 September, as per reports. Sidharth was 40 years old. Hospital sources told India Today that Sidharth took some medicine before sleeping and didn’t wake up. The hospital later confirmed to the publication that he passed on because

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IIT Ropar develop’s world’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier

IIT Ropar develop’s world’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier

New Delhi, Sep 1 Scientists of the Indian Institutes of Technology, Ropar and Kanpur and the Faculty of Management Studies of Delhi University have developed a living plant-based air purifier, “Ubreathe Life”, that amplifies the air purification process in indoor spaces, a statement said on Wednesday. Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Ropar and Kanpur and Faculty

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Y-Break’ app

Ayush Minister Sarbananada Sonowal launches ‘Y-Break’ app

The Union AYUSH Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal has launched ‘Y Break’ Yoga protocol mobile application in New Delhi. The app has been developed by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY). The app was launched as a part of the week-long activities and campaigns organized by the Ministry of Ayush to commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav from August 30 to September 5, 2021. A

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India hosts 8th meeting of agriculture experts of BIMSTEC nations

India Hosts 8th Meeting of Agricultural Experts of BIMSTEC Countries

India hosted the 8th meeting of agriculture experts of BIMSTEC countries virtually on August 31. The meeting was chaired by Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research & Education & Director General of ICAR. BIMSTEC comprise of seven Member States including five from South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka), and two from Southeast Asia, including

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ISRO successfully conducts first hot test of Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System

ISRO successfully conducts first hot test of Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System

The Indian Space Research Organisation recently conducted a hot test on its Gaganyaan Service Module (SM) Propulsion System on 28 August. This was the first hot test of the System Demonstration Model (SDM) of the Gaganyaan SM Propulsion System which differs from the hot test the agency conducted on the Vikas engine. Gaganyaan Mission: The Indian

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Ramon Magsaysay Award 2021 names announced

Ramon Magsaysay Award 2021 names announced

Ramon Magsaysay Award 2021 awardees have been announced, the winners will be formally awarded the Magsaysay Award during the November 28 event at the Ramon Magsaysay Centre in Manila. Among the awardees is Dr Firdousi Qadri of Bangladesh and Muhammad Amjad Saqib of Pakistan, as well as Philippine fisheries and community environmentalist Roberto Ballon, American citizen Steven Munsi, who works for humanitarian work and help refugees, and

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World Coconut Day: 02 September

World Coconut Day: 02 September

Every year on September 2, the World Coconut Day is celebrated. It is observed for promoting this tropical fruit and bringing awareness regarding its health benefits. The theme of World Coconut Day 2021 is ‘Building a Safe Inclusive Resilient and Sustainable Coconut Community Amid COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond’. World Coconut Day is observed by increasing public awareness about

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New Zealand’s Zero Covid strategy

New Zealand’s Zero Covid strategy

Issue On August 17, New Zealand reported its first case of Covid-19 since February. Four hours later, the country’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a strict, level-four nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the disease — a move that health experts from around the world have called archaic and misinformed, and has earned the country the less than

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