Combining UV disinfection with a photocatalytic membrane helps reduce the bacteria and their genes in wastewater

Method turns challenging gaseous alkanes into liquid products

Companies are hoping to use the vesicles to package small-molecule, protein, and RNA drugs or even use them as therapies themselves

Seed companies say Europe will miss out on important innovations and benefits

Pilot demonstrations at sites contaminated with dioxane could happen as early as next year

Recent work might have implications for drug development

Several firms quell merger and acquisition expectations in calls with analysts

In India, many players are in the throes of chaos and pain but at least one partnership -- Air Asia India -- that was fraying even before the pandemic now finds itself at breaking point, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Czech automaker Skoda on Thursday globally unveiled its all new SUV Kushaq which would take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in the fastest growing mid-sized SUV segment in the domestic market.The model is the first production car as part of the company's India 2.0 project.Under the lead responsibility of Skoda Auto, Volkswagen Group is investing 1 billion euros in its model campaign in the Indian subcontinent to strengthen its presence.

India has the third highest number of billionaires in the world after the US and China, according to a new list by the prestigious Forbes magazine, which said Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani reclaimed his spot as Asia's richest person, dethroning Chinese business tycoon Jack Ma who was the richest person in the region a year ago.

Czech automaker Skoda on Monday forayed into the midsize SUV segment in India with the launch of its new offering Kushaq, priced between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 17.6 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).

Fancy your chops are a designer? Skoda Auto India has a challenge for you. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com brings us the lowdown.

Volkswagen's new SUV is set to lock horns with half a dozen rivals, says Pavan Lall.

High ground clearance, a wide cabin and tall stance all mean that the Carens glides over bad roads with ease and comfort and an engine performance that is adequate in terms of the power of this vehicle, says Pavan Lall.

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday did an hour-long session of yoga exercises in the open air as he led corporate India to join the International Day of Yoga celebrations.Several public and private sector companies held yoga sessions at their offices to promote the adoption of exercise in daily routines to stay fit and healthy.Adani, chairman of logistics-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group, and his wife Priti, who heads the Adani Foundation, "participated with more than 1,000 members of the Adani Parivaar team to celebrate health, mindfulness and meditation," the group said in a statement.The session was held at a football ground at Adani Shantigram in Ahmedabad.Several other business leaders tweeted pictures of their yoga sessions.

Launches smart door lock, 360 cam

Though pricey, this premium soundbar offers great sound and is full-featured

An entry-level DAC and headphone amplifier at a very attractive price point

The app helps deliver quick, customised and nutrition improvement programmes for vulnerable groups

MediaTek Dimensity 1080 has 200MP camera with Imagiq ISP

The device is said to be the lightest TWS earbuds from the Japanese company so far.

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