Not less than seven Asian nations used solar energy to save $34 billion in the second half of 2022. These nations include Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, China, India, Japan, and South Korea. India saved USD 4.2 billion in fuel expenses from January to June 2022 and 19.4 million tonnes of coal that would have affected an already taxed domestic supply ... Read More »

A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that thousand of people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. Three minutes ... Read More »

Every year, 22 December is observed as National Mathematics Day to mark the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a legendary Indian mathematician. His contributions to number theory, infinite series, mathematical analysis, etc., are considered instrumental. Mathematics Day is marked to celebrate his works and recognize him as a legend in mathematics. National Mathematics Day is an occasion to remember Ramanujan’s great achievements ... Read More »

Whether you are planning  tp loose weight or trying to get fit, your diet plan is pretty much incomplete without fruits. They are a powerhouse of nutrition, packed with all essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, dietary fibre, etc, that aid the proper functioning of the human body. Also, studies point out that the regular consumption of fruits can help ... Read More »

A Cochrane review, published on 17 November 2022, has concluded that there is a “strong certainty” that people who use nicotine-containing e-cigarettes to help them stop smoking are more likely to quit than those who use other forms of nicotine replacement therapy. Researchers from the international Cochrane Collaboration reviewed current evidence and included 78 studies (22,052 participants), of which half ... Read More »

You’ve probably heard that vitamin D is important. But what does it do in the body? And how do you know if you need more of it? Find out from HSS bone health expert Marci Goolsby. Most of us know by now that vitamin D is good for us—especially in the winter, when sunlight (our main source of it) is ... Read More »

The right way of waste disposal is confusing for the rapidly growing urban population. Disposing of daily biodegradable waste is one of the major issues we face. But there are certain ways in which this can be mitigated with a little effort and patience. Manjushree Ladiya, a terrace gardener from Ghaziabad, shares tips on how to make different types of ... Read More »

In a developing country like India, several prominent career fields, such as politics, armed forces, administration, and business, among others, are still dominated by men. But as women are carving a place for their capable selves in these male-dominated professions, another name gets added to the list – Lance Naik Manju, the first woman skydiver of the Indian Army. First ... Read More »