How a Nashik woman is turning corn waste into clean fuel

Sony Adhav’s company, Edh Farms, converts farm waste into valuable biomass fuel. This initiative provides clean energy alternatives and boosts rural economies. Farmers like Vilas Anna Mulane now earn income from previously discarded corn cobs. Edh Farms has supplied over 800 tonnes of biomass fuel to industrial players. The company champions a circular economy, creating…

Scientists found a new way to stop malaria: Let the mosquito live, but kill the parasite inside it

Innovative researchers are engineering specialized bed nets that distribute antiparasitic compounds to combat mosquitoes. These compounds hinder the growth of malaria parasites within the insects, providing a vital alternative as traditional insecticides diminish in effectiveness against evolving resistant mosquito populations. By employing a combination of two compounds, the approach effectively targets various parasite sites, complicating…

Malaysia’s Princess Ilyana, 29, married British GT racer Chris Froggatt, 32; the multi-day Kuala Lumpur wedding blended royal traditions with motorsport

Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Ilyana Alia, daughter of Pahang Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah, married British racing driver Christopher Lionel Froggatt in Kuala Lumpur on August 7. The ceremony was attended by members of the Pahang royal family and followed traditional Islamic wedding customs, including the presentation of ‘mas kahwin’, ring exchange and ‘merenjis’.

67-Year-old doctor on blood thinners develops large subdural hematoma; neurosurgeons treat him without opening the skull

A 67-year-old doctor successfully recovered from a large subdural hematoma. He underwent a minimally invasive endovascular middle meningeal artery embolization procedure. This advanced treatment avoided open brain surgery and allowed for a swift recovery. The patient has now resumed his medical practice and is treating patients. Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai provided this cutting-edge neurovascular care.