“A disturbing trend this year has been the emergence of severe chemical burn-like injuries linked to carbide-based firecrackers,” said experts while speaking about the rise of this new hazard during a press conference in New Delhi.
Quoting a 2019 study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives, Dr. Tripathy said it indicated that heat waves increased the incidence of heart attacks and cardiac arrests, particularly among the older adults. “People over the age of 65 years are 3.5 times more likely to experience heat related cardiovascular events,” he said
Renowned sculptor and Padma Vibhushan awardee Sudarshan Sahoo attended as the chief guest and spoke about the importance of creating awareness on heritage for future generations.
Experts from across the country, who gathered here for a roundtable, have stressed the urgent need to bridge regulatory and infrastructure gaps to ensure safe, traceable, and sustainable battery and e-waste recycling in India.
Overuse of pesticides and chemical fertilizers is not only depleting soil and water biodiversity but also contributing to serious health challenges, shared experts in a programme here.
In the session titled ‘Spotify House: Evolution of Folk Music in India’, hosted under the ‘WAVES Cultural and Concerts’ segment, leading voices from India’s folk music and cultural space got together for a conversation on the living tradition of folk.
The divine and grand spectacle of Mahakumbh 2025 has not only elevated the spiritual prestige of Teerthraj Prayagraj but also given a significant boost to the city’s economy. The 45-day-long event proved especially beneficial for the hospitality sector, including the hotel and restaurant industry, as well as tour operators and retail traders.
The meeting organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in Leh focused on preservation and promotion of Ladakh’s unique livestock and animal genetic resources.
With the world realizing that climate change is real and its impact being felt worldwide, experts on the subject have called for urgent steps to counter its effect on life and livelihood.
The Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) is organising its 63rd annual conference at Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), from 05 to 07 December, in Bengaluru. It will be inaugurated by Air Marshal SP Dharkar, Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
