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The adage, ‘Better Late Than Never’ doesn’t seem to be a solution as the climate-conscious world is trying hard to save the Arctic Ocean from heating up. Latest findings warn that the Arctic Ocean's ice cap is set to disappear into oblivion by the 2030s! It was earlier estimated by the IPCC forecast in 2021 that the Arctic Ocean would go devoid of ice at least once by mid-century. But it is actually happening earlier, which is a matter for global concern. What is more worrying is that the date anticipated is actually a decade earlier than what was thought. That also means that however hard the human race tries to hold back carbon pollution, which is the reason for global warming, now, it is too late. No effort now would help slow down ice melting over the Arctic. Arctic Ocean ice cap cannot be saved Scientists have been quoted by a report saying that the ice floating over the north pole’s vast ocean surface would not survive even if the Paris climate agreement norm of capping glob...

Do you have the habit of sipping your drink? It’s okay when you drink water, but if you have the tendency to sip sugary drinks like soda, coffee and the like, you are in for trouble. The fact is that sipping such drinks can bring in problems for your teeth. It is common practice that most of people sip their drink, and take a fair amount of time finishing a cup.  It has been found by researchers that acid could be the prime reason in a beverage that has the potential ability to ruin your teeth. That means that it is now time to think deeper about preserving your oral health. A report quoting Dante Devoti, DMD, assistant professor of dental medicine at Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine, says that tooth enamel, which is the hardest mineralized substance in a human body, could get demineralised when it is subjected to prolonged exposure to acidic liquids. Time to stop sipping soda Such acidic content in your drink could possibly affect your teeth to an extent that they ...

Denmark is a very active participant in a global world. Despite its modest size Denmark has become one of the world’s most prosperous societies. This is largely due to their trade with the rest of the world. The success of Danish companies in global markets is crucial for Denmark’s economy. Exports account for more than one-third of all Danish income. Confederation of Danish Industry commonly known as DI ( Dansk Industri ) is a private business and employers' organisation that provides Danish companies with numerous services and a variety of relevant networks that help turning global opportunities into successful business results. DI. Denmark’s leading business organisation – with an international outlook, has international offices in Brussels, Chennai, Moscow, Mumbai, Munich, New York, Sao Paolo, Shanghai and Washington.  During my visits to Denmark in connection to the business reports published in Indian Newspapers, I had an opportunity to meet and interact with DI’s o...

"Seychelles Hour" during the Conclave provides yet another crucial opportunity to gain more information about potentials for new collaboration and possible areas of investment." - Message from  H.E. Mrs Harisoa Lalatiana Accouche , High Commissioner of the Republic of Seychelles to India. The strengthening of business and trade relations between India and Africa is a critical component in driving economic growth and supporting regional development. Thus, the CII EXIM Bank Conclave provides an excellent platform for businesses, policymakers, and experts to engage in dialogue and explore new opportunities for collaboration. They facilitated discussions on several critical issues such as the role of technology and innovation in driving trade and investment, addressing challenges faced by businesses, and promoting Sustainable economic growth, amongst others, is a testament to the importance of this event. Furthermore, the Conclave provides an ideal opportunity for businesses...

In tune with the trend of making mythical tales on the silver screen, a sequel to the hugely appreciated OMG (Oh My God), is set for arrival. The Akshay Kumar-Paresh Rawal starrer OMG was a hit as it retold the story of Krishna in modern times. Now lead actor Akshay has triggered added interest in its sequel titled OMG 2 by unveiling a poster of the film in which he plays Shiva. Soon after Akshay showed off the poster, lead actress Yami Gautam also hit her social media space with the poster. The film also has ace actor Pankaj Tripathi playing a significant role. OMG 2 in theatres on August 11 The unveiling of the poster comes a few weeks after Akshay had revealed about his visit to Badrinath. It looks like the film has been majorly shot in Badrinath. Going by the poster, OMG 2 is sure to arrive in theatres on August 11 this year. Considering that the date is not so far away, the interest 9n the film has grown manifold. The anticipation has come to the fore through the comments made und...

The startup ecosystem in Kerala is buoyant that ever before, and the arena has been seeing much significant developments of late. The latest on that front is the achievement that an agri-startup from the state has pocketed. Farmers Fresh Zone, also known as FarmersFZ, the startup, has been selected for the Accelerator programme by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), figuring on a list of 12 agri-food startups around the world for the UN body to develop business.  Agri-food startup is one of the two from India to qualify The Kochi-based multichannel marketplace platform is one among India’s two startups to qualify for the Accelerator programme that ultimately aims to attain the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Pradeep PS, the CEO of the 2016-founded AgriTech D2C, will attend the pertinent UN function at Rome next month. FarmersFZ functions under the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), which is the nodal agency of the Kerala government for entrepreneurship development and incuba...

The year 2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of the registration of "Washoku", one of the traditional Japanese cuisines, as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. And new initiative is underway to register "Traditional Sake Brewing" as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage”. In addition, the year 2023 has been designated as the "Japan-India Tourism Exchange Year" by the Japanese and Indian governments. Taking this opportunity, the Embassy of Japan in India has planned to organize a series of events that will allow the people of India to cultivate knowledge and enjoy Washoku, including Japanese Sake. To kick start the activities Japanese Embassy announced "Washoku Conclave: Explore our Table for Sustainability" on 18th June 2023 at Hotel Taj Mahal New Delhi. Program of Washoku Conclave outlined by the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi indicates,  post the inaugural session the executive chefs Hitoshi Sugiura from Japan and Gunjan Goela from India will ...

A female crocodile, which had been isolated for a long 16-year period, has been found to have borne a bunch of eggs. This discovery has thrown more insights into the phenomenon of ‘virgin birth’, and is the first ever recorded case among crocs. Such a trait of virgin birth also showers much light into its evolutionary origins. As per a report quoting a study on this subject, this trait of evolutionary origins could also lead much findings on the reproductive capabilities of dinosaurs. The virgin birth phenomenon was discovered in an American crocodile, which had been taken into captivity back in the year 2012. The crocodile was a 2-year-old when it was picked up and housed in an enclosure in Costa Rica’s Parque Reptilandia. Crocodile virgin birth phenomenon recorded in Costa Rica The crocodile which remained alone in the enclosure for 16 years since captivity has been seen as having laid 14 eggs. The discovery was made in the month of January, 2018. This has brought all focus of scient...

In a path-breaking initiative that would provide a shot in the arm for efforts aimed at empowering women, the Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), an autonomous institution under the Department of Tourism, is seeking to mould skilled women professionals to handle a wide range of jobs in the fast-expanding tourism sector. As part of the initiative, KITTS will kickstart six courses and 13 training programmes exclusively for women. Kerala’s Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said around 600 job opportunities are expected to arise in tourism and hospitality sector exclusively for women within a year.  Scholarships will be provided for the candidates enrolling for diploma courses. With the launch of these programmes, KITTS is expected to address the growing demand for trained and skilled professionals for a wide range of jobs in tourism sector, the Minister said. Scholarships for women By conducting training and diploma programmes with scholarship for women, KITTS is ...

The Covid 19 pandemic age has almost passed, and people have begun long haul travel. In this context, aircraft manufacturer Boeing sees an opportunity in the long run and is all set to step up the production of its 787 Dreamliners. The period that was stamped by the pandemic had seen delivery interruptions. The aircraft maker is said to have grown its manufacturing rate from fewer than two 787s per month in 2021 to four. By the end of the year, the number is set to go up to five. The US-based company is also devoting the second assembly line in South Carolina only towards construction of planes, in a bid to push manufacture of 10 Dreamliners every month by year 2026. As everyone is aware, Boeing builds its 787 Dreamliners at its assembly plant in North Charleston, South Carolina. Boeing sees manufacture touching pre-pandemic levels So when the production goes up, the rate of manufacture would touch pre-pandemic levels. This means that it would make 14 jets per month, with the plants in...

The Republic of Djibouti has become a linchpin of global commerce due to its locational advantage. Djibouti is where 30% of the world’s shipping passes through a choke point on its way to the Suez Canal and the Red Sea, with over millions of containers shipped along this coastline each year, thus making Djibouti one of the most geopolitically important countries in the world. The country serves most ports on the east coast of Africa and grants access to the Asian continent. Its economy is forecast to grow by 7 per cent this year, one of the fastest rates in Africa. Over the past 15 years, the country has capitalized on its strength and location to become a hub for Financial Services, International trade and Global Logistics. In the past 10 years, Djibouti viewed by analysts as a stable economy, attracting some $4bn in investment from China, Gulf countries and the US, among others The historic port in the heart of the city of Djibouti is being developed into an international business d...