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Alarm bells ring as Arctic Ocean ice cap is set to disappear earlier than thought

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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

Stop sipping sugary drinks, it can be bad for your teeth!

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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

Dansk Industri India Office celebrates 15 years of Strengthening Indo Danish ties

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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 office bear

18th CII EXIM Bank Conclave - Message from Seychelles Mission in India

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"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

OMG 2 set to bring Lord Shiva on the big screen; Akshay fans chant Har Har Mahadev

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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

Agri-food startup qualifies for UN Accelerator Programme

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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 incubation

Washoku Conclave : Explore our Table for Sustainability

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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