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Saturday, May 23, 2020

A student named Himanshu Ratnaparkhi with his friends has developed an alternative platform to zoom

A student named Himanshu Ratnaparkhi with his friends has developed an alternative platform to zoom - www.vebinarr.com. It's free and can host 2-3 simultaneous conferences / meetings.

Friday, May 22, 2020

A unique underground library has 900,000 books in Rajasthan

Asia's biggest libraries with a collection of around 900,000 books and the capacity to seat 4,000 people.

The libraries come in different shapes and sizes across the world. But the one laying beneath a temple at the Bhadariya village of the Thar Desert region in Rajasthan is unique in its own way.

That too 16 feet under the ground. However, the location helps keep it cool even during scorching summers.
Built by Harbansh Singh Nirmal, also known as Bhadariya Maharaj who was originally from Punjab.
The library is being looked after by the villagers as well as the devotees of the temple.

Source:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/a-unique-underground-library-has-900000-books-in-rajasthan/articleshow/75860008.cms

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

doab(directory of open access books)

doab (directory of open access books)

Directory of Open Access Books is a joint service of OAPEN, OpenEdition, CNRS and Aix-Marseille Université

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

How to sanitise essential items at home, PGI doctor explains

Virus cannot survive or remain stable on newspapers, cash or books for long. one should keep them outside for 2-3 hours before using them.

During the pandemic, as people bring essentials or other items home, the fear of

contracting coronavirus from the same also looms large. PGIMER’s Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health Professor Dr Sonu Goel explains why sanitisers are not recommended for use on fruits and vegetables and handling of cooked food can be a cause of concern. While busting myths, Professor Goel also sheds light on the protocol to be followed while bringing essentials to one’s home.