Author: Ankita Gautam

ICS 2021, focused on ‘Powering India’s Hydrogen Ecosystem’, was a partnered initiative by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Environment Committee with Invest India. PhD Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a non-government industrial developmental organization. Among other agendas, the conference intended at empowering India’s budding hydrogen ecosystem. Hydrogen power, the alternative strategy to India’s energy signature, has been in the headlines since PM Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech in 2021. While announcing the hydrogen policy, PM Narendra Modi said that India aims at becoming a global model for hydrogen production and exports. ICS 2021 The ICS 2021 aimed…

Bigg Boss 13 winner and actor Sidharth Shukla died after suffering a massive heart attack on Thursday, September 2. The actor was brought dead to Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital. Sidharth’s tragic and untimely demise has sent shockwaves throughout the country. The Shukla family and his colleagues are waiting for the late actor’s post-mortem report in the most recent update. Shukla began his career in the entertainment industry as a model and debuted with a lead role in ‘ Babul Ka Angan Chootey Na’. The actor later appeared in many such shows but became a household name with ‘Balika Vadhu’. Sidharth was…

The fashion industry is a significant contributor to the climate crisis. A 2021 report has identified fashion and its supply chain as the planet’s third-largest polluter. Over-reliance on synthetic fibres has substantially increased the impact on climate in recent years. The industry emits 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year-more than the shipping and aviation industries combined. Around two-thirds of the carbon footprint of a garment comes from the production of its fibres. Fast Fashion and The Climate Crisis Fast fashion is a business model that creates a sense of impulse buying, thus, in turn, fuels garment production. As…

Expo 2020, Dubai will be a vital catalyst in recovering the country’s hospitality and tourism industry. The experts expect the occupancies across the central sub-markets of Dubai to range between 64-73% for 2021. Expo 2020 reflects the undiminished enthusiasm of Dubai in its determination to attract 25 million visitors from across the world. The Expo 2020 Expo 2020 is the first Expo to be hosted in the Middle East and will run over 182 days from 1st October to 31st March 2021. The Expo got delayed the last year due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Expo will be the most…

On being asked about his views on govt’s monetization scheme, Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg stated two worthwhile objectives of NMP. However, after successfully monetizing six airports in 2019, there hasn’t even been a single transaction in the country. A history of unsuccessful plans makes this plan that talks of Rs 6 lakh crores over four years seem too ambitious to the expert. Key Objectives of The Scheme Subhash Garg stated that one objective of the scheme is apparent. The government has invested money in roads or airports or whatever and now needs more money to invest into something…

Inspired by its signature tune, Netflix will host its first-ever global fan event, ‘TUDUM’, on September 25. The world’s biggest stars and creators are ready to join the virtual stage for exclusives and first looks. TUDUM! What is that? You know it when you hear it! TUDUM is the first beat that you hear when you watch a show or movie on Netflix. This sound is the inspiration behind the inaugural of “TUDUM-A Netflix Global Fan Event”. Netflix is hosting this virtual live-stream event on September 25, 2021. Netflix stated that the event’s goal is “to entertain and honour Netflix…

Referring to the crimes committed with judges frequently within court premises and across the country, BCI filed an affidavit with SC seeking a specialized force for the security of all courts, judges, lawyers, litigants, and witnesses. The Bar Council of India (BCI) has pleaded with the Supreme Court for a specialized force to protect judges and court premises. In an affidavit filed in the Apex Court, BCI sought the special force be formed under the control of the judiciary instead of relying on the State Police. The BCI opposed the Centre’s stand to be dependant on the government and police force for this purpose. The BCI has placed…

Under the name of Asset Monetization, the Indian government is listing out the government’s infrastructure assets of Rs 6 lakh crore to be sold over the next four years. The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) on Monday, August 23, 2021. The budget 2021-22 proposed NMP for monetizing DFC assets by railways, oil and gas pipelines of IOC, GAIL and HP, operational toll roads of NHAI, warehousing assets of CPSEs and AAI’s airports in tier 3 and tier 3 cities. The planned sales are in line with the PM’s strategic divestment policy, under which the…

Xiaomi’s Indian division is currently hyping its event called “Mi Smarter Living 2022”. The electronics maker has confirmed to launch a new smart TV during the event. The event is likely to focus on new personal devices of helpful nature. Xiaomi, the famous electronics maker, has confirmed the launch of a smart TV during its Mi Smarter Living 2022 scheduled for August 26, 2021. Earlier, the company has also announced the launch of the Mi Notebook, Mi Band 6 and a few other products during the same event. Mi Smarter Living is an event hosted by Xiaomi annually to introduce…

Many people are hesitant to wear white; maybe they feel it is hard to pull off or way too easy to stain. But white outfits can give your wardrobe and your look a refreshing twist. Darker clothes have a reputation for being universally flattering and easy to wear-making us stick to darker hues. But this contrasting counterpart is as wearable and chic as any other colour. There are a ton of fashion rules surrounding this colour. However, wearing white as a foundation layer is an impactful way to ease the trend. A white-on-white ensemble can instantly make the heads turn.…