In 1998, researchers used fluorescent tracers in Boston’s Fort Point Channel to track polluted sediment; water flushed in 1–2.7 days, but particle removal ran 10 times faster than lab tests

A study conducted in 1998 unveiled that water in Fort Point Channel was renewed within just a few days. Contrary to laboratory tests, suspended particles vanished from the water column more quickly than expected. Researchers discovered that interactions with sediment were responsible for trapping contaminants at the channel’s bottom, suggesting that the fate of particles…

US government proposes removal of 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders; says: DHS has determined that removal of the grace period restores the expectation of …

The US Department of Homeland Security is advocating for the termination of a sixty-day grace period pertaining to visa holders. This modification has significant implications for skilled workers, particularly those on H-1B and other temporary visas, requiring them to leave the United States immediately upon job termination. The department is currently seeking public feedback before…

Bank delays release of deceased wife’s savings to elderly man; consumer commission orders Rs 15,000 payout

A Kerala consumer commission ordered Bank of India to pay compensation for service deficiency. The bank delayed releasing a deceased woman’s savings to her elderly husband. The commission found the bank’s procedures unnecessarily burdensome and lacking clear communication. The bank failed to prove its defense regarding an unsigned application. The elderly man suffered financial hardship…

Vasant Dora’s solo bridges the physical and spiritual

Vasant Dora’s solo exhibition has made waves at the Visual Arts Gallery in New Delhi, showcasing his compelling series titled Habitat Scapes and Samsara, which delve into the intricacies of human existence. Drawing from his architectural training, Dora’s artwork captivates viewers with its thoughtful structure and design. Curator Jyoti A. Kathpalia noted the diverse influences…