bl India Nature Watch - Having a big meal! Two-striped jumping spider (Telamonia) with blue bottlefly kill By www.indianaturewatch.net Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:39:26 -0700 Full Article
bl India Nature Watch - Vegetable grasshopper- Atractomorpha crenulata By www.indianaturewatch.net Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:33:21 -0700 Full Article
bl India Nature Watch - Blue Mud dauber wasp By www.indianaturewatch.net Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:12:46 -0700 This wasp trying to mimic as dead. found this wasp in my home after took few shots carefully moved near the door and the minute I opened the mosquito net door it flew away with full of energy. Full Article
bl Shilpa Shetty: Mom is an 'incredible example of strength, dignity, ethics and love' By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 10 May 2020 01:50:00 GMT May 10 is Mother's Day and like many other Bollywood celebrities, Shilpa Shetty took out time to talk about what an "incredible example of strength, dignity, ethics and love" her mother has been for her as well as her sister Shamita. "I am so grateful to God for blessing me with 'this' mother in this life, who has loved and supported me unconditionally and selflessly. She has been an incredible example of strength, dignity, ethics and love to both Shamita and me and moulded us into the individuals we are today. The moral and spiritual values that she gave us throughout our formative years make for such a beautiful gift - one that can never be repaid," said Shilpa. Shilpa used TikTok's in-app campaign #ThanksMaa to thank her mother. She created a video using TikTok's photo template to express love for her mom on this special occasion. It features beautiful photographs of the actress along with her mother. She also thanked her mother-in-law, "who encourages me with pride in all my endeavours", adding: "None of this would have ever been possible without your love and blessings". Meanwhile, to make the day even more memorable, cricketers David Warner, Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan and actress Hansika Motwani will be going live on TikTok at 11 am on May 10. Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
bl Zoa Morani donates blood for COVID-19 plasmatherapy By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 10 May 2020 02:00:00 GMT Producer Karim Morani's daughter Zoa Morani donated her blood for plasmatherapy trials for COVID-19 treatment at Mumbai's Nair hospital. Zoa, who has recently recovered from coronavirus along with her father Karim Morani and sister Shaza Morani, took to Instagram to inform everyone about her blood donation. She also mentioned that any person who has recovered from COVID-19, can take part in the cause. "Donated my blood today for the #plasmatherapy trials at #nairhospital.. it was fascinating!!! Always a silver lining i suppose... the team there was so enthusiastic and careful. There was a general physician on standby just incase of emergency and the equipment brand new and safe!!! All #Covid19 recovered people can be a part of this trial, to help others covid patients recover! Thank you Dr Jayanti Shastri and Dr Ramesh Waghmare for taking such good care of me.. hope this works #covidrecovery #IndiaFightsCorona," shared Zoa on Instagram on Saturday evening. View this post on Instagram Donated my blood today for the #plasmatherapy trials at #nairhospital .. it was fascinating !!! Always a silver lining i suppose ... the team there was so enthusiastic and careful. There was a general physician on standby just incase of emergency and the equipment brand new and safe !!! All #Covid19 recovered people can be a part of this trial , to help others covid patients recover ! Thank you Dr Jayanti Shastri and Dr Ramesh Waghmare for taking such good care of me .. hope this works ð¤²ð½ð¤²ð½ð¤²ð½ð¤²ð½ð¤²ð½ð¤²ð½ #covidrecovery #IndiaFightsCorona They even gave me a certificate and 500 rs , Wont lie , i felt super cool today âºï¸Â A post shared by Zoað« (@zoamorani) onMay 9, 2020 at 6:22am PDT Zoa shared photographs from the hospital clicked during and after her blood donation. She also informed in her post that her blood donation has been acknowledged with a certificate and a Rs-500 remittance by the hospital and she feels "super cool" about it! Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
bl See photos: Arjun Rampal gives mother, partner adorable Mother's Day shout-out By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 10 May 2020 04:40:14 GMT Not just for his mother, Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal on Saturday has penned an adorable Mother's Day special post for his partner, too. The 47-year-old actor, in an Instagram post, shared his thoughts for his mother and his lady love -- Gabriella Demetriades. "She is a new Mom and a very fine one too. Happy first Mother's Day, mamma, love you," wrote 'Om Shanti Om' actor as he shared a dashing picture of themselves. View this post on Instagram She is the most beautiful soul. She is my Mom. Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers out there. Thank you for just being you. #happymothersdayâ¤ï¸Â A post shared by Arjun (@rampal72) onMay 9, 2020 at 2:30am PDT Meanwhile, taking to another post, the 'Roy' actor shared a throwback picture with his mom and wrote: "She is the most beautiful soul. She is my Mom." He wrapped up the post by extending his Mother's Day wishes to "all the mothers out there". "Thank you for just being you. #happymothersday," he concluded. View this post on Instagram She is a a new Mom and a very fine one too. Happy first Mother’s Day, mamma @gabriellademetriades love you ð â¤ï¸Â A post shared by Arjun (@rampal72) onMay 9, 2020 at 2:34am PDT The actor is currently staying at home observing the lockdown guidelines, to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Earlier he along with his family have extended a helping hand in providing PPE kits to the hospitals, doctors, and nurses to help them in the fight against coronavirus. He also urged people to donate 1 uniform for these corona warriors to keep them safe and healthy. Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Full Article
bl Britain Under a Possible Invasion of Chikungunya? By www.medindia.net Published On :: An Asian breed of mosquito capable of carrying the risk of a potentially fatal disease that can be passed from one person to another is poised to invade Britain. Full Article
bl Light, Fire and Blast: A Take On Diwali By www.medindia.net Published On :: Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus with great fanfare all over the world. But, it is in India that on Full Article
bl Diwali Dhamaka-Have a Healthy Blast By www.medindia.net Published On :: Come Diwali and vast sections of the Indian populace and the Indian diaspora in different parts of the world revel in a Full Article
bl Composition Of 9 Common Vegetables By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Composition (per 100 gm) Of 9 Common Vegetables. Understanding food and... Full Article
bl Blinds in the kitchen windows By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: It is very important to create comfort in the kitchen while having decoration for the window as well. Recently it has been found that shutters have more advantage than curtains and drapes in kitchen. The blinds consist of horizontal or... Full Article
bl How to buy dimmable LED par light By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Gu10 LED bulbs are available in either warm white or cool white and a different variety of beam angles; for softer focus lighting (rooms such as the bedroom, living room, or dining room) opt for a wider angle beam, however if you feel... Full Article
bl Parents are The Visible God! By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: I am really very excited and glad to share my own experience, as universal phrase “parents are the best teacher” it’s... Full Article
bl Incredible headphone--Heartbeats? by Lady Gaga By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Having won Grammy awards in 2009 for Best Dance Recording monster isport headphones with the song “Poker Face” and Best Electronic/Dance Album for The Fame, Lady Gaga bagged a total of 6 Grammy... Full Article
bl How to Choose The Best Suitable LED Flashlights for Yourself By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Since the appearance with electrical power, human beings are accustomed to getting lighting when along with where ever needed. Sudden insufficient light makes us experience risky in addition to afraid. Light-weight is becoming key a part... Full Article
bl Profit Booking, Weak Rupee Make Equity Markets Tumble By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Profit booking, weak rupee and lower crude oil prices dragged the Indian equity markets lower on Friday. Full Article
bl Drink plenty of water before meals, easy to solve problem of appetite By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Every weight loss people are aware of, in weight loss, no matter what is taking diet pills, all must have the control of food intake, and control appetite, then there will be no feeling of satiety, and some people can not stand this... Full Article
bl Report: An international benchmarking analysis of public Programmes for High-growth firms By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:54:00 GMT High-growth firms (HGFs) – firms able to grow fast over a short period of time – contribute to most new jobs in advanced economies. Full Article
bl Failing to close the stable door By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 27 May 2013 09:51:00 GMT The recent scandal over the use of horsemeat in readymade meals that has shaken the entire European continent has revealed not only the complexity and opacity of our food supply chain, but also–and above all–the shortcomings of European food law. Full Article
bl Insights Blog: In search of elusive growth - Making the most of R&D tax incentives By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:17:00 GMT Finding new sources of growth right now is tough. And in a time of rising inequality, to do so equitably and fairly is even tougher. Innovation can help, but with budgets stretched to the limit how can governments boost innovation in their economies? Full Article
bl Myanmar pledges further investment climate reforms; welcomes OECD efforts to promote responsible investment By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:17:00 GMT Deputy Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Khin San Yee, presented her country’s ambitious efforts to improve the investment climate at meetings of the OECD Investment Committee and Advisory Group on Investment and Development from 15-17 October 2013 in Paris. Full Article
bl Forum on implementing due diligence for responsible mineral supply chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:08:00 GMT Participants in this multi-stakeholder meeting reviewed and discussed the implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and in the 3Ts supply chain to ensure that companies avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral or metal purchasing decisions and practices. Full Article
bl Trade and Investment Week kicks off with responsible business practice conference By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:18:00 GMT 18 November 2013 - Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week 2013 opened in Bangkok today with a regional conference on responsible business practices jointly organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Full Article
bl Conference on advancing responsible business practices in the Asia-Pacific region By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:09:00 GMT Jointly organised by the OECD and ESCAP, this conference focused on the role of governments in supporting and facilitating more sustainable and inclusive business practices in the Asia-Pacific region. Full Article
bl Conference on promoting responsible investment in Myanmar By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:46:00 GMT This conference focused on recent reforms undertaken by the government to improve the investment climate in Myanmar, and the ways that the international community can help ensure that renewed investor interest contributes to sustainable and inclusive development. It featured a discussion of the detailed finding of the recently released OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar. Full Article
bl New approach needed to boost strong and sustainable tourism growth, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 14:00:00 GMT Governments should recognise tourism’s role as an essential driver of jobs and growth and boost their support for the sector. The industry today accounts for 4.7% of GDP and 6.0% of employment in the developed world, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
bl Proposed EU responsible trading strategy for minerals from conflict zones By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:22:00 GMT The European Commission has proposed an integrated EU approach to stop profits from trading minerals being used to fund armed conflicts. The package of measures aims to make it more difficult for armed groups in conflict-affected and high-risk areas to finance their activities through the mining of and trade in minerals. Full Article
bl Workshop on responsible and conflict-free sourcing in the Turkish gold supply chain By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 03 Apr 2014 14:15:00 GMT This workshop focused on how to comply with international regulations on conflict-free gold supply chains and how to make the most of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. Full Article
bl 7th Forum on responsible mineral supply chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 26 May 2014 16:08:00 GMT This meeting provided the opportunity to review and discuss implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism. Issues pertinent to the tin, tantalum and tungsten (3Ts) and gold supply chains were addressed during the three-day forum. Full Article
bl Communiqué by participants at the 7th ICGLR-OECD-UN Group of Experts Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:27:00 GMT Participants at the forum adopted a communiqué calling for companies to confront challenges they encounter openly and transparently by publicly reporting on due diligence in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas Full Article
bl Insights Blog: Small firms are bigger than you think By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:29:00 GMT Young SMEs (firms no more than five years old) have been the most dynamic job creators over most of the past decade and across the 18 countries analysed in the OECD DynEmp project. Full Article
bl OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises - Responsible Business Conduct Matters By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT Available in several languages, this booklet provides basic information about the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the most comprehensive set of government-backed recommendations on responsible business conduct in existence today. Adhering governments aim to encourage the positive contributions MNEs can make to sustainable development and to minimise the difficulties to which their various operations may give rise. Full Article
bl Líneas directrices de la OCDE para empresas multinacionales - La importancia de una conducta responsable por parte de las empresas By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:26:00 GMT Este folleto contiene información esencial sobre las Líneas Directrices de la OCDE para empresas multinacionales, que en la actualidad constituyen las recomendaciones más exhaustivas aprobadas por los gobiernos sobre la conducta responsable de las empresas. Full Article
bl Ministerial Communiqué on Responsible Business Conduct By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:06:00 GMT Communiqué by Ministers participating in the informal ministerial meeting on responsible business conduct that took place at the OECD on 26 June 2014. Full Article
bl Fact finding survey on investment treaty law, sustainable development responsible business conduct By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:06:00 GMT This survey was presented at the Informal ministerial meeting on responsible business conduct held in Paris on 26 June 2014. Full Article
bl ILO-OECD roundtable on responsible sourcing in the textile and garment sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:08:00 GMT This roundtable provided a forum for dialogue on building responsible supply chains in the textile and garment sector that contribute to inclusive growth and sustainable development, in line with the OECD and ILO recommendations. The Roundtable also identified challenges and areas for future collaborative action. Full Article
bl China and OECD to co-operate on promoting the responsible sourcing of minerals By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:18:00 GMT Beijing, 24 October 2014 - China presented guidelines intended to provide a roadmap for the responsible business conduct of Chinese companies operating overseas. In addition, China and the OECD signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the implementation by Chinese companies of responsible business conduct in global mineral supply chains. Full Article
bl Renewable Energy Policies and Cross-border Investment: Evidence from Mergers & Acquisitions in Solar and Wind Energy By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 11:48:00 GMT The study assesses the role of feed-in tariffs (FITs) and renewable energy certificates (RECs) in creating incentives for cross-border investments and for investments in particular technological portfolios via M&A. The analysis explores the dataset on M&As in alternative energy sources worldwide over 2005-2011. Full Article
bl Public consultation on updating the Policy Framework for Investment By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:15:00 GMT This public consultation was held to gather interested stakeholders' comments on the draft chapters of the Policy Framework for Investment currently being updated. The consultation ran until 31 December 2014. Full Article
bl 8th Forum on responsible mineral supply chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:08:00 GMT This meeting provided the opportunity to review and discuss implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism, and other initiatives to enable responsible mineral supply chains. Issues pertinent to the tin, tantalum and tungsten (3Ts) and gold supply chains were also addressed during the Forum. Full Article
bl Survey on the contribution of SMEs to due diligence for responsible mineral supply chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 18:03:00 GMT The German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), supported by the OECD, has initiated a study to assess the contribution of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) to due diligence for responsible mineral supply chains. To gather information for this study, SMEs were invited to take part on a confidential survey of due diligence activities by SMEs. Full Article
bl Public consultation on the FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:41:00 GMT This public consultation was held to gather comments on the draft FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains which is designed to help enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct along their agricultural supply chains. The deadline for comment was 20 February 2015. Full Article
bl 2nd Online public consultation on updating the Policy Framework for Investment By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:53:00 GMT This online public consultation was held to gather interested stakeholders' comments on the draft Policy Framework for Investment currently being updated. The consultation ran until 25 February 2015. Full Article
bl Conference on Investment Treaties: Policy Goals and Public Support By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:54:00 GMT Paris, 16 March 2015: Organised by the OECD-hosted Freedom of Investment Roundtable, this conference assessed opportunities and challenges associated with investment treaties and how the system can be improved. Full Article
bl Public consultation on the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:38:00 GMT This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector which provides practical guidance to mining, oil and gas enterprises in addressing the challenges related to stakeholder engagement. The deadline for comment is 5 June 2015. Full Article
bl Business brief: The Czech Republic’s fourth Industrial Revolution By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 10:58:00 GMT Innovation and creativity have long been hallmarks of the Czech Republic. After all, this is the country that invented the term “robot”, when Czech writer, Karel Čapek, coined the word back in 1921. Full Article
bl Asia-Pacific conference on aligning corporate sustainability with sustainable development goals By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2015 12:13:00 GMT With a focus on the Asia-Pacific region, this conference addressed what the Sustainable Development Goals will mean for business and how business sustainability strategies can be aligned to support their implementation. Full Article
bl OECD Ministers launch new framework to boost sustainable investment By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:55:00 GMT OECD Ministers have endorsed updated guidelines to help national governments and regional groups create the right conditions to attract domestic and foreign investment. Full Article