The 20th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (WCES 2024) was held in October at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre. The event is organised by the International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons (IFSES) and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES). Experts discussed the field of Minimal Access & GI Endoscopic Surgery.
The Aveir VR single chamber ventricular pacing system is the world’s only leadless pacemaker with a unique mapping capability to assess correct positioning prior to placement.
Team Omez Antacid of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, in association with The Brand Brewery Private Limited, creates a record in the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records for the installation of the largest solar-powered torch, ‘Shakti ka Pratik—The Symbol of Strength’, as part of the campaign ‘Freedom for Her’, symbolising the health and well-being of women.
Institutions like Mongrace Montessori House, a Montessori school at Short Street, Camac Street, Kolkata, came up with an innovative idea to organise a programme aimed at teaching children the values of environmental responsibility.
Dev Deepawali has been celebrated on the full moon night of Kartik month. This is considered to be a major festival where the ghats of Varanasi are lit up with thousands of diyas or oil lamps. The festival happens fifteen days after Diwali, honouring the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura.
India, with a target to achieve 500 GW of renewable capacity and net zero by 2070 would have to carefully navigate the energy transition to reap the dividends from the new international energy order.
Just a dry eye? Look for the lurking demon
The Biotech KISAN-HUB project (at West Bengal University of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, Kolkata), with financial support from the department of biotechnology, government of India, organised a programme for farmer-scientist interaction and animal support with selected marginal farmers from five aspirational districts: Birbhum, Nadia, Murshidabad, Malda and South Dinajpur of West Bengal, held on 22nd July, Monday, this year at VCI Auditorium, West Bengal.
India's 2024 monsoon outlook promises good rains, offering strategies to enhance agricultural resilience through accurate weather forecasts, soil health initiatives, efficient water management and crop insurance.
'Fusion of Indian Cuisine' introduces a unique concept celebrating India's rich culinary heritage, showcasing the diverse and vibrant flavours from different regions of the country.
