Indo Daily
June 23, 2015
WATER WORLD
Desalination technology goes off the grid in India
Boston (UPI) Jun 22, 2015
Some 60 percent of groundwater in India has a notable saltiness, not ideal for drinking. Though not unhealthy, the water can corrode pots and pans in addition to putting a pucker on the faces of unsuspecting drinkers. Desalination can solve the problem, but the process of removing the salt from water isn't cheap. Economically, it only makes sense to desalinize water on a large scale. A number of companies have designed desalination devices for larger municipalities. But these devices require el ... read more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Frustration as tourists stay away from quake-hit Nepal
Boatman Hem Gurung waits listlessly on the deserted banks of Lake Phewa in the shadow of Nepal's spectacular Annapurna mountain range for tourists that do not come. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT

After harrowing journeys, Rohingya hope for peaceful Ramadan in Indonesia
Muhammad Yunus came ashore in Indonesia by accident after a harrowing boat journey - but he and hundreds of other Rohingya migrants are delighted to be spending Islam's holiest month in the world's most populous Muslim-majority country. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepal quake leaves remote villages cut off as rains begin
For the villagers of Sirdibas in Nepal, one of hundreds of isolated mountain communities dotting the vast Himalayan region, a trip to the nearest market meant a difficult three-day journey by donkey even before the recent 7.8-magnitude earthquake. ... more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Malaysia says committed to MH370 hunt despite ship pull-out
Malaysia on Thursday insisted it was committed to completing the hunt for missing flight MH370 despite not renewing its contract with one of three search vessels scanning the Indian Ocean seabed. ... more


CAR TECH

India's booming taxi-app firms endure bumpy ride
India's ultra-competitive app-based taxi-hailing market has quickly become a multi-billion-dollar industry, but controversy surrounding safety, rejected licences and protesting cabbies threatens to slam the brakes on its spectacular rise. ... more
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AEROSPACE

France says India to seal deal on Rafale jets in '2 to 3 months'
French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Tuesday that talks with India over the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets were progressing well and would be finalised within "two to three months". ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE

RS-25 Engine Fires Up for Third Test in Series
Ladies and gentlemen, we've started our engine. An RS-25 engine fired up for 500 seconds June 11 at NASA's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Four RS-25 engines will power N ... more
Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
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North Korea's Kim decorates troops who fought for Russia against Ukraine
TECTONICS

China says Nepal quake moved Everest southwest
A devastating earthquake that hit Nepal in April moved Mount Everest three centimetres (just over an inch) to the southwest, but did not change its height, according to Chinese research published on Tuesday. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Long, hard road for Nepal's disabled quake survivors
Eight hours after Bim Bahadur Gurung started walking along a mountain path, carrying his severely injured daughter on his back and hoping to find a hospital, a second earthquake struck already-devastated Nepal. ... more
TECTONICS

Quake-hit Nepal wants experts to assess Everest safety
Tourism-dependent Nepal will call in international experts to examine popular trekking routes - including in the quake-hit Everest region - and declare them safe for hikers, an official said late Thursday. ... more
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SINO DAILY

China's Panchen Lama meets Xi, calls for 'national unity'
A man Beijing has named as one of the most senior figures in Tibetan Buddhism met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, state media said Thursday, as Communist authorities seek to win support for their policies in the region. ... more
FLOATING STEEL

India floats first locally made aircraft carrier
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier has been floated out of its building drydock for equipment fitting prior to sea trials in 2017. ... more
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FARM NEWS

Researchers work to minimize drought impact on food crops
The worldwide demand for legumes, one of the world's most important agricultural food crops, is growing; at the same time, their production has been adversely affected by drought. In an Indiana Univ ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepal parties reach long-awaited charter deal after quake
Nepal's rival political parties have struck a historic agreement to end years of deadlock on a new constitution that will divide the country into eight provinces, spurred by a devastating earthquake. ... more
DEMOCRACY

Greenpeace says India barred activist from entry
Greenpeace said Monday an Australian staff member had been barred from entering India despite holding a valid visa, in what it said was the latest crackdown against the group. ... more
SUPERPOWERS

Google puts India PM in criminal search line-up
Google on Friday was working to get India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi out of the line-up of photos served up in searches for "Top 10 Criminals." ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Nepal police teach quake victims self-defence after attacks
Nepal is teaching self-defence to quake-affected women and children following a string of attacks in temporary camps housing survivors, police said Friday. ... more
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SPACE TRAVEL

New Heads for Indian Space Agency's Spaceport, Key Units
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) got new directors for its spaceport at Sriharikota, and the rocket design and assembling and liquid propulsion systems centres at Thiruvananthapuram, it ... more
MILPLEX

US Defense Secretary Carter signs defence projects with India
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter Wednesday finalised agreements with India to jointly develop next-generation chemical and biological protection for troops and military mobile hybrid power sources. ... more
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FROTH AND BUBBLE

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ROCKET SCIENCE

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AEROSPACE

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MISSILE NEWS

Indian Air Force jet test fires Harpoon missile

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Schools reopen in quake-devastated Nepal

SOLAR DAILY

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WEATHER REPORT

Rain brings relief as India heatwave death toll tops 2,200

WEATHER REPORT

Hospitals overwhelmed as India heatwave deaths top 1,700

WEATHER REPORT

India reels under heatwave as death toll tops 2,000

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ISRO to Launch Satellite For Strategic Applications

India's ex-premier says new regime undermining democracy

Indian wants cooperation with Russia to build nuclear subs

Deaths from major heatwave sweeping India top 1,100

Quake-hit Nepal suspends adoptions

India to test its home-made multi-object tracking radar next month

Hundreds gather in Nepal capital to mark one month since quake

India heatwave kills 800 as capital's roads melt

Seashell strength inspires stress tests

After Mars, Indian Space Agency Aims at Venus

Develop models to forecast unseasonal rains

Push for quake-proof shelter in Nepal before monsoon

Thousands flee after landslide blocks Nepal river: official

India's Modi tells China to 'reconsider' approach

ISRO to launch first indigenous multi-object tracking radar in next 3 months

Greenpeace India vows to win 'malicious' funds battle

Communist China's unlikely Catholic outpost: Tibetans

Shunned by much of Asia, migrants welcomed in Aceh

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