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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
‘Proper machinery function crucial to reduce gas leaks'
1 2 Nagpur: Faulty mechanical seals in pumps have become a leading cause of gas leaks in industrial equipment, said Atul Vaidya, vice-chancellor of Lakshminarayan Innovation Technological University (LITU). Speaking at a seminar on fugitive emissions organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Vaidya emphasised the critical importance of raw materials and their processes in the industry. Speaking at the inaugural session, Vaidya said, "Fugitive emission is a well-known issue, which can be best managed when you understand your processes and raw materials. Air pollution and emissions started to get attention after the Bhopal gas tragedy." He added that the emission doesn't need to come from a specific industry, "it can originate either from a labour-intensive industry or the automated industry as well". Discussing the main source of fugitive emissions, Vaidya said that leaks in the pumps of processing machines lead to localised gas contamination, which can result in fatal or deadly accidents. "This type of leak is difficult to detect, and the cause behind it is not easily identified; therefore, ensuring machinery functions properly is crucial to reducing emissions," he said. "The concentration of emissions is very harmful, as sometimes it can be fatal and sometimes life-threatening, and therefore, managing fugitive emissions is very important," he said. He emphasized that the main causes of fugitive emissions are twofold: first, the storage of liquid chemicals; and second, during operations like filling and emptying tanks, which create pressure and cause evaporation, leading to emissions. Later, entrepreneur and environmentalist Ashish Kaswa, in a panel discussion on 'Evolving global and Indian standards on fugitive emissions', said, "Unknowingly, farmers are one of the biggest contributors to pollution. They burn their crops due to a narrow window between harvesting and sowing. The problem is farmers don't know that this is a bad thing for them. So, the only way to solve this issue is creating awareness," Kaswa said and called on social service groups and NGOs to help in this regard.
Indian Express
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘50 Years of Emergency': Political, social activists recall the ‘dark period', say ‘memories still fresh'
'It was around 10 am on June 26, 1975. I was addressing a small gathering under the banner of the Lok Sangharsh Samiti of Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as JP, near the famous eatery Sher-a-Punjab at the junction of Lower Bazar and the Mall Road — just hours after the imposition of the draconian Emergency in the country. I still remember deputy superintendent of police-rank officer Ami Chand approaching me. He put his right hand around my neck in a friendly manner and whispered in my left ear, 'Aayo Shastri ji, thodi sair kar kai aate hain' (Come Mr Shastri, let's go for a walk). I couldn't resist, and that 'walk' lasted nearly 19 months — from June 1975 to March 1977,' Radha Raman Shastri, a former Sanskrit teacher in a government school, recalled. He was later elected as an MLA from Chopal, on a Janata Dal ticket. A native of Chopal in Shimla, 82-year-old Shastri said: 'Instead of taking me to a nearby police post, I was directly taken to the Sadar police station where they served me two chapatis and a bowl of yellow dal. I assumed, like many, that I would be held for 24 hours and then released. But that illusion was shattered when I was bundled into another police vehicle and sent to the Nahan Central Jail. There, I met many contemporaries from across the state including the senior-most Jan Sangh leader, Shanta Kumar. In 1975, I was the general secretary of the Lok Sangharsh Samiti's Himachal Pradesh unit.' 'For almost six months, I was not allowed to meet my wife and children, who had moved to my father-in-law's house. Back then, I owned a printing press at Nav Bahar in Shimla, which was raided nine times as police suspected anti-government and anti-Emergency posters were published there. Eventually, I had to sell it for Rs 12,000 despite the purchase price being Rs 1 lakh,' Shastri added. Bharat Bhushan Vaidya, an 83-year-old advocate, said: 'I was a practising lawyer back then. I remember how a large number of police personnel took me to the Boileauganj police station from my house a day after the Emergency was declared. Several others were also detained, without any explanation.' Vaidya, another resident of Shimla's Subhash Nagar, said: 'Although I was released on bail much earlier than many of my contemporaries, the real sufferers were the families of those imprisoned for nearly 19 months.' During the Emergency, each of the Nahan Central Jail in Sirmour district, Kaithu Jail in Shimla, and Solan Jail in Solan district was full with hundreds of political and social activists. According to instructions of the Central government, activists from Shimla were detained in Nahan, and the ones from Chamba in Solan — to ensure their family members would not be able to visit them. Including their family members, Shastri, Vaidya, and many others who had endured this 'dark period' attended a programme titled '50 Years of Emergency' — an exhibition, and a mock parliament — organised by the BJP in Shimla, where participants re-enacted debates between the ruling party and opposition leaders from that time.
Hans India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Real purpose of education is to build a value-based society
Hyderabad: The three-day Akhil Bharatiya Prant Pramukh Baithak (All India State Head Meeting) of Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal concluded on Sunday at Kanha Shanti Vanam in the city. The significant event saw the participation of 313 eminent educators from across the country, alongside over 30 Vice Chancellors from various universities and directors of nationally important educational institutions. The meeting was formally inaugurated by the Governor of Tripura, N Indrasena Reddy, and the valedictory session was addressed by Dr Manmohan Vaidya, former Sah Sarkaryavah (Joint General Secretary) and current All India Executive Committee Member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Addressing the gathering during the valedictory session, Dr Vaidya emphasised the fundamental importance of values in life. He stated that values are the essence that truly makes a human, human, and that the real purpose of education is to build a value based society, which can guide the creation of a prosperous and strong India. He further added that while skills are attractive, it is values that inspire people and bring about real transformations. A skilled person attracts others, he said, but a person with values inspires and brings change in others' lives. Dr Vaidya also highlighted the need for introspection and reflection in life, stating that a brief pause was essential for self contemplation and to gain clarity and momentum in one's work. He stressed that the spirit of giving more than taking is deeply rooted in Indian values and that unwavering commitment to these values can inspire society at large. If there is dedication to the nation and values in life, it becomes easy to find time for national work, he remarked. The meeting was organised with the core objective of strengthening the Indian education system by integrating values, character building, and Indian culture into its fundamental principles. Over the three days, participants engaged in various intellectual sessions, dialogues, and workshops. These discussions focused on the Indian perspective on education, the inclusion of Indian ethos in educational policies, the necessity of value based education, and the crucial role of universities. This initiative by Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal represents a significant step toward making India's educational landscape fundamentally Indian, ensuring that future generations are not only knowledgeable but also culturally aware, ethical, and responsible citizens.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
‘One-size-fits-all approach won't solve water crisis'
Nagpur: "India's water challenges cannot be addressed with a one-size-fits-all solution," said Atul Vaidya, vice-chancellor of LITU and Director of Neeri. Highlighting the country's vast diversity and contrasting climatic zones on the third day of the Vidarbha Pani Parishad, Vaidya stressed the need for context-specific strategies. Vaidya urged for sectorwise, evidence-based strategies backed by rigorous research rather than blanket solutions. He also cautioned against shifting all blame onto industries for water pollution and mismanagement. "It's easy to target industries, but as a society, we must also reflect on damage we ourselves are causing to our water bodies. We too are polluters & we must be ready to pay for our share of it," he noted. He emphasised the urgent need to invest in water management systems today. He added that the water that costs Rs 50/ltr today, may swell up to Rs 5,000/ltr if any sustainable solution is not implemented. Adding a grassroots perspective, Padma Shri Chaitram Pawar from Bharipada village in Dhule called upon students to engage actively in rural transformation. Pawar, who turned down a job from the Indian Air Force to work for the community, has spent 20 yrs reviving forests. (Inputs by Simran Shrivastav)
RTÉ News
05-06-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Amruta Vaidya apointed new Country Manager of Coca-Cola Ireland
Coca-Cola has announced the appointment of Amruta Vaidya as Country Manager of Coca-Cola Ireland. Ms Vaidya will be responsible for leading the growth of the company locally and for product marketing for the company's portfolio in Ireland. She replaces Agnese Filippi who was recently appointed as Country Manager for Coca-Cola in Sweden. The Coca-Cola System, comprised of The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partner Coca-Cola HBC, employ over 1,500 people across the island of Ireland. The Coca-Cola system on the island contributes €3.66 billion to national economic output in the Republic of Ireland and €2.48 billion in Northern Ireland. Ms Vaidya joined Coca-Cola in 2017 and brings more than 20 years' experience in global FMCG sector. Most recently, she served as the company's Country Manager for Norway and Iceland, she has also held leadership roles across Franchise Operations, Marketing and General management in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. "I'm thrilled to take up the role of Country Manager and build on The Coca-Cola Company's exceptional track record of success in Ireland," said Ms Vaidya. "Along with our bottling partner, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our customers while bringing Real Magic to communities around the country through innovative digital experiences and meaningful connections.
