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IISc scientists have developed a germ-destroying air filter that can inactivate germs using ingredients like polyphenols and polycationic polymers commonly found in green tea. | Photo Credit: Jain Sudhakara

Dec 22 2022December 22, 2022

IISC-Bangalore develops ‘green’ tech to rid air filters of germs

Leave a Comment / ChangeMaker, Covid - 19, Efforts, Information, research, Technology / By SLSV / December 22, 2022 December 22, 2022

The antimicrobial air filters were found to be 99.24% effective against SARS-CoV-2 (delta variant). A newly developed air filtering technique that uses ingredients commonly found in green tea can deactivate germs that find refuge inside air filters, the Ministry of Science and Technology said in an official statement. A research team led by Prof Suryasarathi …

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Dec 21 2022December 21, 2022

Kashmiri girls take up mushroom cultivation under NRLM scheme in J-K’s Kulgam

Leave a Comment / ChangeMaker, Efforts, purpose, Women Empowerment / By SLSV / December 21, 2022 December 21, 2022

Srinagar, (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 20 (ANI): Girls from Kulgam district of South Kashmir have started mushroom cultivation under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) scheme in collaboration with the agriculture department. The budding entrepreneurs, registered with the UMEED scheme under NRLM, have got subsidy-based units of mushroom cultivation from the agriculture department of …

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Dec 20 2022December 20, 2022

Children And The Dangers Of The Virtual World

1 Comment / Child Safety, Efforts, Information, purpose, Safety, Technology / By SLSV / December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022

Technology is continuously evolving and has become a staple in children’s lives today. It’s no surprise that children have developed into avid internet users as social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok have become widely accessible. Many have also turned to online gaming as an added source of entertainment, with popular sites such as …

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Dec 19 2022December 19, 2022

Indian national blind cricket team’s winning moment at T20 World Cup wows netizens

1 Comment / ChangeMaker, DifferentlyAbled, Efforts, purpose / By SLSV / December 19, 2022 December 19, 2022

This is the Indian national blind cricket team’s third consecutive T20 victory. The Indian national blind cricket team made history Saturday as they won the T20 World Cup for the Blind for the third consecutive time. They beat Bangladesh by an impressive margin of 120 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. After winning the toss, …

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Climate change is wreaking havoc with weather patterns year round. What will it do to chances of a White Christmas- Copyright Canva

Dec 19 2022December 19, 2022

White Christmas: Is climate change making snow during the holiday season less likely?

Leave a Comment / Climate Change, Eco-Friendly, Efforts, Pollution / By SLSV / December 19, 2022 December 19, 2022

Dreaming of a white Christmas? From snowmen to sleigh rides, much of the cultural imagery of Christmas revolves around wintry weather. Even in the Southern hemisphere – where Christmas falls in the middle of summer – Christmas cards and decorations often feature glistening carpets of snow. But as climate change wreaks havoc with traditional weather patterns, will such dreamy scenes …

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