IIT Madras startup subsidiary launches nano textile coating to inactive Coronavirus

It continuously destroys or inactivates viruses as small as 30 nanometres and other microbes.At present the particles can be coated on materials like cotton, polyester and cotton – polyester. A study conducted as per international standards with a U.S.-based independent laboratory showed that the antiviral coating inactivated 99.99 per cent of the coronavirus 229E within … Read more

Odisha: 14.5 lakh people in 20 districts affected by floods

Over 20000 people have been evacuated from low lying areas,even as 2.65 lakh people in 340 villages remain marooned. As per preliminary assessment,as many as 10,382 villages have been damaged. Death toll is reported to be 17. Crop damage is estimated at 1.68 lakh hectares. There have been breaches in 32 river embankments. Meanwhile,IMD has … Read more

Malaysia marks 63rd Independence Day

He also called on the people to appreciate and safeguard the country’s independence and peace. No assemblies and parades by uniformed bodies, government agencies and private sector were held due to the restrictions. Instead, small official celebrating events were held in several venues in Putrajaya and the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, which were broadcasted … Read more

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

He Tweeted: With a Heavy Heart , this is to inform you that my father Shri Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital & prayers ,duas & prarthanas from people throughout India ! I thank all of You.