In a startling discovery, a team of Boston University researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became resistant to multiple types of antibiotics commonly used to treat infections.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 13: In a recent collaboration, Cargill and HarvestPlus have joined forces on a project to address micronutrient deficiency and promote nutrition literacy across Maharashtra. The project, led by HarvestPlus and HarvestPlus Solutions, aims to empower rural com
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 13: SATYA MicroCapital Limited, NBFC-MFI for micro entrepreneurs, has announced its vision to serve 10 million households by 2030. The target aligns with its vision of fostering entrepreneurship and financial independence, particularly among women-led ent
The collection efficiency trend for unsecured asset classes, such as microfinance loans, personal loans and unsecured SME loans, has seen weakening performance in the last few months, rating agency ICRA said on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], March 12: With regulatory measures encouraging the use of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)-treated water, sanitation systems must adapt to ensure efficiency and hygiene. While the recycled grey water is essential for conservation, its storage raises concerns over microbial bui
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: Sa-Dhan, an RBI-promoted Self-Regulating Organisation (SRO) of Microfinance and Impact Finance Institutions, revealed that its joint Digital Financial Inclusion Programme has widened the footprint of digital literacy across seven states in India, where
Kochi (Kerala) [India], March 11: Muthoot Microfin, a leading microfinance institution committed to empowering women entrepreneurs, has achieved a remarkable double victory at the SKOCH Awards 2025, securing two prestigious Gold Awards. The accolades were presented to Sadaf Sayeed, CEO of Mu
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], March 10: Dwarka Expressway is witnessing a surge in luxury real estate, attracting Delhi's affluent homebuyers who are shifting from traditional independent houses to modern condominiums, integrated communities and high-end residential ecosystems. This corridor i
The Defence Minister underscored the importance of aerospace medicine, terming it as critical for dealing with challenges such as micro-gravity, radiation, and isolation faced by a human being in space, while also addressing physical and mental changes.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 7: DRA, the pride of Chennai's real estate, today announced the launch of its first-ever luxury independent villa community- DRA Inara, in the city. The project boasts of 118 exquisite luxury units with complete and exclusive land ownership, a first-of-its
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) need to be integrated into larger supply chains to drive real competitiveness and achieve 7-8 percent growth, said Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog and Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.