Why eating lettuce, salads bad for health in space?
Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables that are part of a healthy, balanced diet could be more susceptible to bacterial infections in space than on... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGerman battery maker Varta says five plants hit by cyberattack
(Reuters) -German battery maker Varta's five production plants were hit by a cyberattack on Feb. 12, the company said late on Tuesday, adding that the extent of the damage had yet to be determined. Key Points
ThePrintNoida is NCR’s nursery city. New entrepreneurs wield khurpis, apps, chat groups
Peer pressure is driving the desire for plants in Delhi, Noida, & Gurugram. Balconies have become competitive display spaces—the greener the balcony, the greener the envy of neighbours. Key Points
ThePrintNow, your balcony has a view.
IKEA’s outdoor solutions presents - KOLBJORN, OLIVBLAD and LACKO. The three must-haves to keep your balcony organised. Key Points
Times Of IndiaChemical warfare on a stovetop: Swetha Sivakumar on plant defences
Plants don’t want to be eaten. That explains the hard shells, husks, hairs; and why some taste bitter. Here’s the evocative tale of how we bypass it all. Key Points
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AQI woes: Delhiites go the green way as air purifying plants go out of stock
With worsening AQI, Delhiites queue up at nurseries to buy air purifying plants in bulk. Many plant varieties are already sold out at about 16 nurseries in NCR. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhat Will plants Be Like on Alien Worlds?
Scientists know enough about exoplanets to speculate about how simple plants might arise on them. But don't count on them being green. Key Points
WIREDRIL, Adani Total Gas planning plants for compressed biogas
RIL did not respond to an email query sent. Adani Total Gas spokesperson in an emailed response said that the company plans to set up five CBG plants in the next five years at strategic locations. Currently, a plant with capacity of 600 tonnes per day is under construction in Uttar Pradesh and is expected to begin CBG production by this financial year-end. Key Points
Economic Timesplants make sounds when they suffer but we cannot hear it
Researchers have recorded and analysed the sounds made by plants when they are in distress. Interestingly, these sounds are not too different from the sound of popping popcorn. Key Points
The Indian Expressplants cry when stressed: Scientists record sound unheard by humans
In a study named “Sound emitted by plants under stress are airborne and informative,” it is stated that all plants emit different types of sounds. Having said that, it can be determined under which condition a plant is surviving – specifically the psychological state of the plant. Key Points
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plants 'cry' when stressed, make airborne sounds - study reveals
In a study named “Sound emitted by plants under stress are airborne and informative,” it is stated that all plants emit different types of sounds. Having said that, it can be determined under which condition a plant is surviving – specifically the psychological state of the plant. Key Points
India TodayYou be the judge: should my girlfriend stop snipping plants in the park?
Lars says Lily is interfering with nature. Lily says she’s discreet and only takes clippings from healthy greenery. You decide who needs to nip it in the bud Key Points
the GuardianTata Memorial Centre to test ayurvedic plants for cancer research
Tata Memorial Centre is to establish a medicinal garden on 18 acres of forest land at Khalapur in Raigad to cultivate 20-25 varieties of ayurvedic plants to be tested for anti-cancer properties. Dr Rajendra Badwe, TMC director, said the hope was to start randomised control clinical trials for the potential medicines in the next two-and-a-half years. The land in Khalapur is next to Donvat reservoir and is suitable for the plants, which require captive water supply year-round, he said. An in-principle approval for INR300 crore ($40m) has been received from the department of atomic energy for a hybrid hospital to be built nearby. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesGreen Roofs Are Great. Blue-Green Roofs Are Even Better
Amsterdam is experimenting with roofs that not only grow plants but capture water for a building’s residents. Welcome to the squeezable sponge city of tomorrow. Key Points
WIREDStocks at power plants likely to dip further: Coal Secy Amrit Lal Meena
Recent heavy rainfall in eastern Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal has impacted coal production and dispatch, potentially reducing coal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants to 20 million tonnes. However, the situation is not critical, and stocks are expected to increase from mid-October. Coal India Ltd's subsidiaries have experienced a slight decrease in stocks, leading to fuel diversion from other areas. Despite the rain, transportation from Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd has been better, and other coal companies are operating normally. Steps have been taken to address logistical constraints, including improved transport infrastructure and increased wagon availability. Key Points
Economic Times
What Will plants Be Like on Alien Worlds?
Scientists know enough about exoplanets to speculate about how simple plants might arise on them. But don't count on them being green. Key Points
WIREDL&T hydrocarbon business bags significant order worth Rs 1,000- 2,500 crore
The TAN and WNA plants have the capacities of around 40,000 Metric Tons (MT) p.a. and 2,10,000 MT p.a. respectively. The plants will be built under a technology license from CASALE S.A. which is a privately owned company from Lugano, Switzerland. Key Points
FinancialexpressAyush Ministry gets Rs 3,712 crore in interim Budget
The Ayush Ministry's interim Budget allocation for 2024-25 has increased to Rs 3,712.49 crore, up by 23.74% from the revised estimates of Rs 3,000 crore in 2023-24. The National Medicinal plants Board received Rs 14.63 crore, and the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) was allocated Rs 20.80 crore. Autonomous bodies within the ministry, such as the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Central Council for Research in Homeopathy, and All India Institute of Ayurveda, have received allocations totaling Rs 1,848.40 crore. Key Points
Economic TimesHow being a plant parent can improve your relationship
Taking care of plants together can foster a deeper connection between couples. Here's how plant parenthood can improve your relationship. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhen Bengaluru turns pink, white, yellow, and green
It is that time of the year again when Bengaluru emerges from its shadow of being the “IT capital” and traces its roots back to the glorious ‘Garden City’ tag. Bursts of pink, yellow, and white along what is left of the city’s once famed green cover make it “Instagrammable” for reasons beyond its pubs, restaurants and skyscrapers. Key Points
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The Feds Are Trying to Get plants to Mine Metal Through Their Roots
Some species can absorb extreme amounts of nickel from soils. Such “phytomining” could help provide batteries essential for the renewable revolution. Key Points
WIREDMercedes set to invest billions in e-vehicles plants
The European Union has set a goal to halve CO2 emissions per passenger car over their life cycle by the end of this decade compared to 2020 and is seeking agreement on a 2035 deadline to end the sale of fossil fuel cars. Mercedes has said it will be ready to go electric by the end of the this decade, where market conditions allow. Key Points
Economic TimesRIL turns to sugar mills to fuel green energy plans
In September, RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani had announced plans to set up 100 CBG plants over the next five years. These plants are expected to consume 5.5 million tonnes of agri-residue and organic waste. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia undertaking largest planned urbanisation programme in world: Minister Puri
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Thursday that India is currently undertaking the largest planned urbanization program globally. Speaking at the launch of CITIIS 2.0 (City Investments To Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain challenge), the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister highlighted that total investments in urban development since 2014 have surged tenfold, surpassing Rs 18 lakh crore in comparison to the preceding 10-year period. Key Points
Economic TimesAfter broader market, languishing largecaps will reverse: Mahantesh Sabarad
The big trigger now is that corporates will start looking at better performance ahead. One of the biggest inflation triggers is on the commodity side. Many of the companies, be it on the industrial side be or on the capital goods sides, are exposed to a large inflation footprint that came in with the commodities surge. That is now gradually abating and could provide the next possible trigger for most of the goods manufacturing companies. Key Points
Economic Times
Saudi Arabia needs to invest hundreds of billions of dollars for power by 2030
The project will require building 60 to 80 gigawatts of power plants using renewable sources like wind and solar and about 30 GW of gas-fired plants, ACWA Power Chief Executive Officer Marco Arcelli said in an interview in the Saudi capital. ACWA Power is mandated to take part in developing 70% of Saudi Arabias renewable energy needs. Key Points
Economic TimesIs it a bird or a plane? How nature inspires green design
Plants and animals evolved over billions of years to live in all sorts of environments. Now scientists are looking to them for solutions to design challenges. Key Points
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