The first Indian woman recipient of the Jnanpith Award was Ashapoorna Devi. Born on January 8, 1909, in Calcutta, she was a renowned Bengali novelist and poet. Awarded in 1976 for her novel Pratham Pratishruti, she became a prominent voice in literature, focusing on women’s rights and social issues. The Jnanpith Award is one of India’s most …
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Climate change has made downpours like the one that caused devastating floods in central Europe this month twice as likely to occur, a report said on Wednesday, as its scientific authors urged policymakers to act to stop global warming. The worst flooding to hit central Europe in at least two decades has left 24 people …
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Gruppo Tonazzo will now prioritize plant-based proteins Gruppo Tonazzo, one of Italy’s oldest meat producers, has announced its decision to drop meat entirely and focus on plant-based food. The company previously specialized in pork and beef products, and is known for using traditional Italian butchery methods. The family-owned brand, which was set up in 1888, …
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Witness the skies transform into the stewards of change as drones reshape Madhya Pradesh’s forests. How will this technology impact India’s ecological landscape? Madhya Pradesh, with its vast stretches of forests and varied terrain, presents unique challenges for reforestation and ecological preservation. But now, an innovative approach spearheaded by Indian Forest Service officer Anupam Sharma …
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The meeting emphasised the need for regular monitoring of thermal plants to ensure co-firing targets are met with penalties for non-compliance P K Mishra, the principal secretary to the prime minister, reviewed the readiness of stakeholders to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR during winter and emphasised the urgent need to transition to electric vehicles and …
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