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‘Seawater brings wave of risks to Gujarat’

Published on August 1, 2022 Ahmedabad: A study carried out on the coast of Gujarat indicated that various heavy metals, salinity, nitrate, and carbonate/carbon trioxide can be found in both seawater and groundwater. The ecological risk index (ERI) was found to be higher for the study area compared to the areas focused on in Kerala … Continue reading ‘Seawater brings wave of risks to Gujarat’

From soil and water into veggies: Heavy metals lace green produce

Published on August 5, 2022 Ahmedabad: The healthy serving of green, leafy vegetables like spinach and cabbage considered central for good health might be laced with harmful heavy metals from the soil in which it's grown and the water it's fed. A doctoral study 'Heavy Metals in Soil, Agricultural Product and in Groundwater from Industrially … Continue reading From soil and water into veggies: Heavy metals lace green produce

Students make cotton tango with tangalia

Published on August 5, 2022 Ahmedabad: Tangalia, the famed textile handicraft from Surendranagar, is undergoing a change with many traditional artisans using acrylic or other synthetic yarn for the fabric which is conventionally made from wool. Two students of textile design at National Institute of Design (NID) worked with the artisans recently and proposed cotton … Continue reading Students make cotton tango with tangalia

Three buddies die, cops’ long arm of love embraces trio’s families

Published on August 7, 2022 Friendship Day Ahmedabad: For Kalpesh Dhaduk, currently posted as inspector of LCB (Surat rural), well-being of Om, the son of his friend Kamlesh Parmar, is as important as his own family members. "He cleared Class 12 this year with good marks and wishes to pursue IT. We are searching for … Continue reading Three buddies die, cops’ long arm of love embraces trio’s families

Camaraderie extends ability boundary

Published on August 7, 2022 Friendship Day In a classroom for children with multiple disabilities at Blind People's Association (BPA), in the first row sit Mansi Thakar and Kruti Sabhani, both 14 years old. While Mansi has limited grasping power and speech ability, Kruti cannot speak. Their challenges have not affected their bond. Through their … Continue reading Camaraderie extends ability boundary