IIT-B designs florets to remove impurities from industrial effluents

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) have designed a nanocarbon particle that can help clean heavy metal pollutants from industrial effluents.

The nanocarbon particles or florets that look like marigolds, can remove 90% of pollutants including arsenic, chromium, cadmium and mercury from industrial effluents, claim the researchers.

The work by the team led by professor C Subramaniam was published in the ACS Applied Nano Materials journal recently.

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https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/iit-b-designs-florets-to-remove-impurities-from-industrial-effluents/story-fflKltuXponMrDO9TsCIlL.html

The short list: 24 books, each under 200 pages, as recommended by TED speakers

Time is precious, we know. Here, compiled from past reading lists, are suggestions for two dozen short but mighty books to pick up.

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SFIT WEEK END READS - 17 JANUARY 2020

This Mumbai startup is making breathing easier with its air quality monitoring device
Read more at:  https://yourstory.com/socialstory/2020/01/mumbai-startup-device-air-pollution-data

Google Scholar reveals its most influential papers for 2019

These 7 high-impact papers are citations gold.

Read more at: https://www.natureindex.com/news-blog/google-scholar-reveals-most-influential-papers-research-citations-twenty-nineteen

14 data scientists you should follow on Twitter

Read more at: https://techbeacon.com/enterprise-it/14-data-scientists-you-should-follow-twitter

(SFIT WEEK END READS IS AN INITIATIVE OF SFIT LIRC, BORIVALI.)

Indian Army a valued institution of India, says chief Naravane

The nation is celebrating the 72nd Army Day today in honour of the soldiers who serve the country selflessly and risk their lives to safeguard the borders. An annual parade at the Cariappa Parade Ground in New Delhi will mark the celebrations.

In a first for any woman officer, Captain Tania Shergill, an officer with Army’s Corps of Signals, will lead an all men contingent at the Army Day Parade today, news agency IANS reported.

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https://indianexpress.com/article/india/army-day-2020-live-updates-parade-pictures-naravane-6217189/

Colloquim 2020: IT for Society on 17 January 2020

Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and billionaire, to visit India next week

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos will be visiting India next week and is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and officials, besides industry leaders, according to sources. The top executive will also attend SMBhav – an event focussing on small and medium businesses in India – that is slated for January 15-16 in the capital city. When contacted, Amazon declined to comment.

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https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/jeff-bezos-amazon-founder-and-billionaire-to-visit-india-next-week/1818326/

DPIIT to discuss with cos issues related with data storage in draft e-comm policy on Jan 14

DPIIT to discuss with cos issues related with data storage in draft e-comm policy on Jan 14

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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/dpiit-to-discuss-with-cos-issues-related-with-data-storage-in-draft-e-comm-policy-on-jan-14/articleshow/73211516.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst