PSG Hospital in Coimbatore has set a new record by completing 10 robotic surgeries in a single 24-hour period, making it the first Indian hospital to accomplish this feat. The surgeries, performed with the da Vinci robotic surgical equipment, included three hernia repairs, six gall bladder removals, and one minimally invasive surgery for uterine cancer. Surprisingly, all patients healed fully and were discharged within four days, demonstrating the effectiveness of this device. Dr. Bhuvaneswaran JS, Director of PSG Hospitals, lauded the outcome as the result of outstanding collaboration
Japan plans to increase jet fuel output and imports to satisfy increased flight demand during a tourism boom, according to a draft government plan released on Tuesday. This strategy solves a jet fuel constraint that is preventing commercial planes from expanding to new international routes. Tourism to Japan increased after visa-free travel resumed in late 2022, following tight COVID-19 border controls, with the yen falling to a 38-year low, adding to the country's attraction. The proposal, published by the industry and transportation ministries, calls for analysing fuel demand growth at ea
Indore, known as India's cleanest city, has added another feather to its cap by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most trees planted by a group in 24 hours. Indore planted more than 1.1 million trees between July 13 and 14, 2024, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. This initiative surpasses the previous record of 921,730 set in September 2023 by Assam's Forest Department. The programme, which aims to honour mothers and Mother Earth by planting trees, received significant support. The Union Home Minister joined the campaign by planting a sapl
Dubai, July 10th, 2024 – The CEO Clubs Round Table Meeting, held on July 10th, 2024, prominently featured their esteemed member Dr. Rizwan Adatia, Chairman of RAF Global. Dr. Adatia, recognized as an accomplished entrepreneur with businesses spanning 10 African countries and overseeing a workforce of over 5,000, was highlighted for his dedication to community development and grassroots initiatives aimed at uplifting rural communities in Africa and India. 6th Edition Burj CEO Awards 2023, Mediterranean Cruise, Greece & Turkiye The session delivered a compelling presentation, shedding l
On July 6, Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, marked its 26th anniversary, a momentous day in the history and development of the nation. Astana, which combined Asian and European influences to be named a UNESCO City of Peace in 1999, has grown to be an important Eurasian metropolis. The International Specialised Exhibition EXPO 2017 has contributed to the city's continued prosperity as a key diplomatic hub and popular tourist destination. Astana's dynamic skyline is a reflection of its ongoing change and dedication to sustainable growth. With daily flights and a 14-day visa-free period,
The room opening onto Buckingham Palace's iconic balcony, where the royal family waves to the public during major events, is now open for public tours after a renovation. The "East Wing Highlights" tours were sold out in a single day. In addition to the $50 ordinary Buckingham Palace tour ticket, standard adult tickets are roughly $90. Visitors will witness the Centre Room, which leads to the well-known balcony that is home to historical artefacts such as silk wall hangings from the 18th century that were sent to Queen Victoria as a Diamond Jubilee gift from Emperor Guangxu of China in 189
President Vladimir Putin presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, the highest civilian award in Russia, in appreciation of his outstanding efforts to strengthen the strategic alliance between Russia and India. PM Modi thanked Putin during the event and emphasised the value of the unique and privileged strategic alliance between the two countries while dedicating the distinction to the Indian people. Tsar Peter the Great founded the Order of St. Andrew in 1698, and it is considered the pinnacle of chivalry. Russia has a rich historical and cu
On July 8, SpaceX launched Turkey's first domestically produced communications satellite, Turksat 6A, into orbit. At 7:15 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT), a Falcon 9 rocket took off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The rocket's first stage came back to Earth on SpaceX's Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean about 8.5 minutes after takeoff. This was the 15th time that this rocket successfully took off and landed. The top stage of the rocket kept sending Turksat 6A into geosynchronous transfer orbit, where it was successfully deployed 35.5 minutes after la
On August 23, ISRO will host the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon in observance of the first-ever National Space Day. This event commemorates Vikram Lander's successful landing close to the southern polar zone of the moon. In the wake of the Vikram landing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced August 23 to be National Space Day. The hackathon, announced on July 4 by ISRO Chairman S Somanath, features 12 problem statements in the geospatial domain, space science, image processing, and AI/ML. It encourages groups of three to four students to submit creative solutions and is available to un
A team of European carbon removal specialists has launched an initiative to help Indian businesses develop projects that extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) initiatives around Europe have raised more than 220 million euros ($238 million) in donations from the Amsterdam-based organisation "Remove." Now that the organisation is accepting applications, Indian start-ups will have access to Remove's network of professionals and foreign buyers and possible future funding. Reforestation and air filters that remove carbon straight from the atmosphere are exa