Author: BharatSpeaks
Antral village in Maharashtra’s Jath taluka has become the center of attention as local farmer Kakasaheb Sawant successfully cultivates a unique all-terrain apple variety known as HRMN-99. Despite the adverse climate conditions and limited rainfall in the region, Sawant’s apple orchard has become a testament to his perseverance and innovation. Challenging Conditions and a Remarkable Achievement Jath taluka, situated near the border of Karnataka, experiences scorching summer temperatures of up to 43 degrees Celsius and a moderate winter with temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius. The region receives only 30 days of rainfall per year, averaging 560 mm. In such harsh…
Biju Narayanan, a 53-year-old self-taught electronics technician from Thodupuzha, Kerala, has developed a smart solar mixie with 15 unique features. The mixie, which can be charged using a solar panel or a direct power connection, can be used for a variety of tasks, including grinding, chopping, grating, charging mobile phones, and functioning as a vacuum cleaner. It also has a built-in WiFi modem, a smoke detector, a radio, and an emergency light. Narayanan says that he was inspired to develop the mixie after seeing his wife struggle to use a regular mixie during a power cut. He wanted to create…
NEW DELHI: In a bid to combat the rising obesity rates and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a significant guideline advising against the consumption of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). The newly released guideline aims to enlighten individuals about the potential dangers of these artificial sweeteners and promote healthier alternatives. With the widespread use of NSS in diet foods, drinks, and even medications, this advice holds significant importance for people striving for a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Non-sugar sweeteners, also known as artificial sweeteners, are additives used to enhance the sweetness of food…
NEW DELHI: India’s organ donation and transplant sector is set to undergo far-reaching structural changes, according to Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. The minister gave the directive during a review of the sector’s status with senior Health Ministry officials, in the presence of Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar, MOS (Health). The move comes on the heels of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call to fellow citizens to donate organs, which has given a fresh impetus to the cause in the country. The number of total organ transplants in India has significantly increased from less than 5000 in 2013 to more…
NEW DELHI: The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) has partnered with Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, the Directorate General of Ayush, Jammu and Kashmir, and AIMIL Pharma to conduct clinical trials of an ayurvedic-based anti-cancer drug. Developed by NIA experts, the formula named ‘V2S2’ is prepared from hydro-alcoholic extracts of several medicinal plants and has already shown anti-carcinogenic properties in laboratory tests. Jaipur-based NIA Vice Chancellor Dr. Sanjeev Sharma said that the drug has been found to be effective in increasing immunity and inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. The clinical trials of the drug on animals will begin soon at…
Researchers at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology in Surat have successfully used artificial intelligence to detect colds by analyzing changes in a person’s voice. By analyzing the harmonics in a person’s speech, the researchers were able to identify people who were actually suffering from a cold. The study analyzed vocal patterns from 630 people, 111 of whom were suffering from a cold. The study’s accuracy in detecting colds was 70%. While the primary intent of the study was to identify if a person is suffering from a cold without the need for a doctor’s visit, the Business Insider report…