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Dr. Gerba's groundbreaking study, published in the Journal of Dairy, Food, and Environmental Sanitation, highlighted the role that communal kitchen sponges and dishcloths play in spreading harmful bacteria across office kitchen surfaces. «Coliform bacteria were present on 20 per cent of the coffee cups before wiping, but after using a dishcloth or sponge, 100 per cent of the cups tested positive for bacteria,» he explained. He also noted that while no E. coli was found on the cups prior to being wiped down, 20 per cent tested positive for the bacterium afterward.

quality control regime for electrical goods to allow testing and certification at laboratories owned by equipment manufacturers, officials said. These equipment- like circuit breakers — can now be covered under a modified quality control regime. This relaxation in norm will benefit companies wanting to shift electrical equipment manufacturing out from China, they told ET, since these products can be conveniently tested at more facilities. «Effectively, India has doubled the number of labs where quality of electrical goods like circuit breakers can be vetted. These certifications are valid under Scheme X of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS),» a senior official told ET, adding that the heavy industries ministry is the first to allow testing under this scheme. With this, enforcement of the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 (EEQCO, 2020) can now begin. «The domestic industry was concerned since there is inadequate testing infrastructure to certify products for compliance with the QCO,» the official said.

Noida International Airport, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed after failing to get the required permissions from the DGCA, an official said. The test is likely to begin from November 30, he said. After the calibration report was approved, there was a plan to start testing on the runway from November 15, under which it was planned to land and take off three aircraft each of aviation companies Indigo and Akasa daily. Dr Arunvir Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), said, «Due to non-receipt of permission from Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the test of the runway of the proposed Noida International Airport from November 15 has been postponed. It is expected that the test will start from November 30. Preparations are being made accordingly.''

However, there are substantial challenges. Any structure on the Moon will face harsh conditions, including intense cosmic radiation, extreme temperature changes, and moonquakes. Transporting building materials from Earth to Moon is also very expensive. Scientists in Wuhan, China, believe that using lunar soil could be a solution. Researchers at Wuhan’s Huazhong University of Science and Technology have created prototype bricks from materials similar to lunar soil, such as basalt. These samples will be tested for their durability and performance in space. «It's mainly exposure,» said Professor Zhou Cheng. «To put it simply, we put (the material) in space and let it sit there… to see whether its durability, its performance will degrade under the extreme environment.»

KL Rahul is aiming to use the upcoming IPL as a platform to secure his return to the Indian T20I side. The 32-year-old Indian cricketer, who is keen to remain an all-format player, is also in contention to open the innings in the first Test against Australia of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth if skipper Rohit Sharma opts to sit out. However, KL Rahul suffered an elbow injury during a practice match at the WACA ground on Friday, raising concerns about his availability for the first Test of Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia starting November 22. Also Read: Virat Kohli undergoes scan, KL Rahul suffers blow

The refugee organization, the International Rescue Committee, is testing some artificial intelligence tools to try to increase the number of displaced people they can reach with critical information

Trump and Republicans call a «mandate» to govern, an uneasy political question is emerging: Will there be any room for dissent in the U.S. Congress? Trump is laying down a gauntlet even before taking office challenging the Senate, in particular, to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other controversial choices for his Cabinet and administration positions. The promise of unified government, with the Republican Party's sweep of the White House and GOP majorities in the House and Senate, is making way for a more complicated political reality as congressional leaders confront anew what it means to line up with Trump's agenda.

Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia starting November 22. KL Rahul was struck on the elbow by a delivery from teammate Prasidh Krishna and was forced to retire hurt after scoring 29 runs. He subsequently underwent scans to assess the extent of the injury. “About Rahul…it’s just happened so will take some time to assess (his elbow),” BCCI sources told PTI.

JEE (Main) exam has started on a slow note. The country's largest engineering entrance exam saw only 5.1 lakh students register with less than a week left for the deadline. During the same time period last year, 12.2 lakh applications were submitted. As the deadline approaches on November 22, experts are expressing concern over the sluggish pace of registrations.

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Thursday said the Ministry is exploring the use of seaplanes to connect even the most remote areas of India, including the North East. Naidu, who was here to participate in a two-day aviation conference, also took a test ride on a seaplane during a demonstration at the scenic Umiam Lake, where Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and other senior officials of the ministry were present. «Let it be road, rail, or air connectivity, Modi wants the North East to be integrated with the mainland with the best connectivity possible. The Ministry of Civil Aviation wants to ensure that his (Modi) vision becomes a reality,» Naidu told reporters after a 30-minute joyride on the seaplane. He said people come to Meghalaya and the region for a variety of reasons, such as tourism, spirituality, to connect with nature, and for business activities.

Full House star Dave Coulier has been diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, revealing that he first noticed his symptoms last month when he came down with a cold.“Five weeks ago I was diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. And in that time, I’ve had three surgeries, I’ve had chemo, I’ve lost a little bit of hair,” the 65-year-old told NBC’s Today on Wednesday.“I kind of look like a little baby bird now, but it has been a roller-coaster ride for sure.”Coulier explained that when he fell sick last month he was surprised to discover a golf ball-sized lump in his groin that swelled up out of nowhere.

silver December futures contracts were trading at Rs 88,032/kg, down by 0.1.31% or Rs 1,165. In this week so far, Gold prices have fallen by Rs 3,400/10 grams while silver prices fell by Rs 3,200/kg in the same period.

Diabetes is rapidly becoming a major health challenge worldwide, with the potential to lead to serious complications if not diagnosed and managed early. Like high blood pressure, diabetes often progresses quietly, showing few symptoms at first. This allows it to go unnoticed until significant damage has already been done, which is frequently irreversible. Diabetes develops when the body cannot produce enough insulin or use it effectively, leading to an excess of sugar in the blood. Over time, this can impact the heart, kidneys, lungs, and brain.

Third Bridge global head of analysts Peter McNally discusses how the Boeing factory workers strike is impacting business on 'The Big Money Show.'

Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth, starting November 22, due to commitments with their respective IPL teams for the mega auctions in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on November 24 and 25. According to Australian newspaper 'The Age', «Channel Seven could be without Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer for parts of the Perth Test due to a clash of commitments, and Australia may lose a vital backroom coach for the start of the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar series in a potential stand-off with Indian cricket.» Ponting, who has been appointed the head coach of Punjab Kings and Langer, who will be in his second season with Lucknow Super Giants, could be present at the IPL auction table for their respective franchises along with Australian team assistant coach Daniel Vettori, who is in-charge of Sunrisers Hyderabad.

India's lineup will be tested once again on Centurion's pace friendly pitch in the third T20I against South Africa on Wednesday. In the second T20I, India's top order struggled, managing just 124 for six as they faltered against South Africa’s pacers. Abhishek Sharma's lack of runs has become a concern. The team management might also consider playing Tilak Verma as an opener and handing Ramandeep Singh a debut for increased lower order depth.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: IAS coaching institutes will face closure and licence cancellation if found violating new guidelines on misleading ads released on Wednesday. The Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector, 2024, hold coaching centres accountable for false claims regarding course duration, which may mislead students into believing they can complete a programme within an unrealistically short timeframe.

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Border Gavaskar Trophy. So far this year, both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand. Rohit has accumulated 588 runs from 11 matches this year, averaging 29.40 with two centuries and two fifties. Meanwhile, Kohli has managed just 250 runs from six matches (12 innings), averaging 22.72 with just one half-century.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : India’s port sector is on the rise, and it’s a story worth paying attention to. With over 7,500 kilometres of coastline and over 200 ports, India is becoming a maritime powerhouse.