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Scientists at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela in India are developing lead-free luminescent materials for use in safer lighting and security applications.

These materials respond to changes in temperature and humidity, and can be applied in security systems, sensors, and lighting technology. Researchers from the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela), in collaboration with counterparts from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), and the National Institute … Read more

Rajasthan: 80 tehsils across 14 districts declared drought-affected

Join Banswara、Barmer、Balotra、Bikaner、Churu、Dungarpur、Beawar、Jaisalmer、Jalore、Jodhpur、Phalodi、Nagaur、Pali and Sirohi Due to insufficient rainfall, dwindling water sources, and damage to Kharif crops, 80 tehsils across 14 districts in Rajasthan have been declared drought-affected areas. On October 24 and 25, the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, and Civil Defence issued two notifications designating 69 tehsils (sub-districts) as severely drought-affected and 11 tehsils … Read more

Google Fitbit Ace LTE Launched in India: Company’s First Screenless Fitness Tracker with Continuous Heart Rate Tracking and SpO2 Sensor – Price and Features

Google launched the Fitbit Air in India on Wednesday, marking the Mountain View-based tech giant’s first screenless fitness tracker. The device was first showcased a few weeks ago at the “Made by Google” event in India, where the company confirmed its October market debut. At the event, Google displayed the screenless tracker paired with a … Read more