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Mandi, Aug 3 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have proposed industrial solutions for the effective recycling of solar cell components and materials.The findings, published in the journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling, demonstrate that recycling these materials will significantly reduce the environmental impact compared to conventional mining and production practices.In addition, the recycling of solar cell modules enables the recovery of valuable resources such as cadmium, tellurium, indium, gallium, and germanium. These resources have limited reserves and are in high demand within the industry.India’s solar energy infrastructure is rapidly expanding, and as of November 2022, it…

In the last 10 years, off-spinner Nathan Lyon has led Australia’s spin attack in Tests. But his series-ending calf injury during the second Ashes Test meant Australia had to use young off-spinner Todd Murphy in two of the remaining three games. It deprived Australia of control from the other end as England came back from 2-0 down to end the series at 2-2.Ever since Shane Warne and Stuart MacGill retired from Tests in 2007 and 2008 respectively, Australia haven’t got a quality leg-spinner who has managed to be a regular in the Test side. “I don’t know whether it’s just…

Following a decade-long investigation, the NGA said it had concluded the three bronze sculptures were, on the balance of probabilities, exported from their country of origin illegally, reports Xinhua news agency.The three 9th-10th century bronze sculptures were purchased in 2011 for A$2.3 million ($1 million).They were removed from display in the gallery’s collection in 2021 amid an investigation into their provenance.”The decision to repatriate these sculptures to the Kingdom of Cambodia is the culmination of years of research and due diligence that would not have been possible without the support of the Cambodian Government through the Ministry of Culture and…

The detailed report of the autopsy conducted by a team of four medicos is likely to be made available later.A close family friend of Desai said that he got a panic call from a security personnel about the shocking development around 9 a.m. on August 2.“I immediately rushed to the N. D. Art World Pvt. Ltd. studio premises. From a window, we saw Desai’s body hanging by a rope from the ceiling at a considerable height on a huge stage which is used for shooting purposes,” said the friend, declining to be identified.For a few moments, the friend contemplated breaking…

The decision was taken during a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) presided over by Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy.The House will take up discussion on the heavy rain, floods and the rescue and relief works undertaken by the government.There will also be discussion of the welfare schemes being implemented in the state.Ten Bills are likely to be passed during the session, which is likely to be the last on before the Assembly elections due to be held towards the end of this year.Minister for Legislative affairs Vemula Prashanth Reddy, Finance Minister T. Harish Rao, some other ministers, Congress Legislature…

Roblox CEO David Baszucki on Wednesday announced that this open beta crossed one million downloads in the first five days of its launch.”Roblox Beta went live on Meta Quest on 7/27. We have seen well over one million downloads in the first 5 days — another step towards Roblox everywhere, on all devices,” Baszucki posted on X.Roblox on Meta Quest is available for any user who is 13 and older.Currently, users can not buy Robux– Roblox currency– in the open beta. However, they can still purchase items, but will not be able to buy additional Robux using their Meta Quest…

As Chrisann landed in Mumbai, she was greeted with a loving bear-hug by her brother Kevin Pereira and other relatives, as she cried inconsolably at the reunion after a long separation.On April 1, she had gone to Sharjah for some professional assignments but unwittingly became a drug mule and was caught by the Sharjah authorities in the fake narcotics case.Consequently, Chrisann spent around three weeks in jail, but with the prompt help from Mumbai Police, she was eventually acquitted of all the charges against her.Finally, after overcoming more delays and legal hurdles, she was able to catch a flight for…

The three companies are the Chennai-based GalaxEye Space Solutions Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space and the Bengaluru-based Pixxel.GalaxEye’s first satellite Dhrishti is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2023, said IN-SPACe.GalaxEye plans high resolution multi payload microsatellite constellation, comprising optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) payloads enabling data fusion using Drishti Sensors targeting environmental, Illegal Vessel Monitoring, insurance applications and others, IN-SPACe said in a consultation paper on the status and opportunities in Indian earth observation satellite segment.On the other hand, Dhruva Space’s hyperspectral mission launch is scheduled during the first quarter of 2024.The sectoral regulator also said…

Her role in Fatih Akin’s ‘In the Fade’, as a victim of neo-Nazi violence seeking bloody revenge, won her the best actress prize in Cannes in 2017. More recently, she starred in Neil Jordan’s 1930s-set crime thriller ‘Marlowe’ alongside Liam Neeson. The film screened in Zurich in 2022.As per The Hollywood Reporter, announcing the honour, Zurich Film Festival artistic director Christian Jungen said: “Diane Kruger is one of cinema’s most versatile character actresses. She not only becomes wholly absorbed in each and every role she takes on, but also imparts her characters with great depth.””In addition to her powerful charisma,…

Sindhu, who won a silver medal in the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 and a bronze in Tokyo 2020, defeated compatriot Aakarshi Kashyap 21-14, 21-10 in a 29-minute encounter.Srikanth registered an equally comprehensive victory, beating Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei 21-10, 21-17 in a second-round match in Court 3 at the Quay Centre in the BWF World Tour Super 500 event.Rajawat overcame Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei in three hard-fought games, quelling a second-game resurgence by his opponent to win 21-8, 13-21, 21-19 in 59 minutes.Mithun Manjunath went down in three games to Malaysia’s experienced Lee Zii Jia…