Daily Archives: June 7, 2025

Nanoplastics and E. Coli: A Troubling Connection

Emerging research suggests that nanoplastics, microscopic plastic particles, may enhance the harmfulness of Escherichia coli (E. coli), a common foodborne bacterium. This interaction could have significant implications for public health. How Nanoplastics Affect E. Coli coli bacteria possess negatively charged cell membranes, which act as magnets for positively charged nanoplastics. …

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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has emerged as a crucial tool for debt recovery and fostering credit discipline in India. While it has significantly improved the resolution of corporate distress, its effectiveness is still hampered by persistent issues like judicial delays and legal uncertainties.1 The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code …

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INFRASTRUCTURE

China’s Brahmaputra Projects India faces significant concerns due to China’s extensive dam construction on the Brahmaputra River, particularly with the newly planned Medog (Motuo) Hydropower Project.1 This massive 60,000-MW facility, slated to be the world’s largest, is located near the “Great Bend” of the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) before it enters …

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Scale of Textile Waste in India

India’s textile industry is a major contributor to global waste, generating approximately 7,800 kilotonnes annually, which accounts for about 8.5% of the world’s total textile waste. This makes textiles the third-largest component of dry municipal solid waste in the country. Despite the vast quantities generated, only a fraction of this …

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