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Interview with Kiran Dighavkar : Inside Mumbai’s push to tackle C&D and solid waste at scale
With Indian cities facing mounting pressure from rapid urbanisation and infrastructure growth, managing construction and demolition (C&D) waste and municipal solid waste has become a critical governance challenge. Mumbai, one of the country’s most densely populated metros, is attempting to address this through new processing plants, waste-to-energy projects, biomining of legacy dumps, and expanded recovery systems.
India’s critical mineral recycling capacity to exceed NCMM targets: JNARDDC
India is poised to build 293,000 tonnes of recycling capacity for critical minerals under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), exceeding the mission’s targeted capacity of 270,000 tonnes per annum, according to Anupam Agnihotri, Director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research, Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC).
U.S.-EU trade deal hits EU metals with higher tariffs
On the heels of the U.S.-U.K. deal, the U.S. government signed a trade deal with the EU to ease tensions. Their terms, however, differ starkly, with the EU metal industry getting the shorter end of the stick. The baseline duties for the U.K. stand at ten percent versus 15 percent for the EU. Trade deals as they are he U.S.-U.K. trade agreement has offered more immediate tariff reductions, albeit on limited volumes of goods.
How the Inflation Reduction Act provides a competitive edge for U.S. steelmakers
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the CHIPS and Science Act, has helped steelmakers ramp up their investments for sustainable steelmaking capacities, says Philip K. Bell, president of the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA).
Rallying for free & fair trade
By Mayuri Phadnis | Spring 2023 Scrap Supplement The European Parliament’s plenary vote in January accepted 154 amendments and rejected seven in the Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) Act that was tabled in November 2021. The rules sought to restrict exports of certain recyclables, including metallic scrap, to non-OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) countries, allowing them to be sold only to destinations that can sustainably process these resources.
City gets a glimpse of Madhya Pradesh’s folk fervour - Times of India
A drum called Gudum Baja tied to their waists over a decorated belt, a yellow kurta and a white dhoti- when students from Shivaji University took the stage at a recent folk-dance competition held during Yuva Spandan, the audience was enthralled by their sheer energy.
Nepali actors to study at FTII - Times of India
It’s not often that one gets to meet popular actors who are not yet used to the paparazzi culture. And when you do meet such a group, you are impressed by their sincerity and eagerness to learn the ropes of the trade. Pune Times visited the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) on Monday and met actors Malina Joshi, Sraj Garach, filmmaker Kamal Bhatta, among others. Still clueless? Well, they are popular names from the budding Nepali film industry.
Madhura Deshpande on a 'Misal' Hunt
Tasty, pocket friendly and available at almost every street corner - misal is one of the most popular (and most loved) street foods of Pune. So no wonder then, that actor Madhura Deshpande jumped at the chance to join a misal hop around the city. A group of 20 foodies gathered near the Tilak statue at Mandai and led by Jayesh Paranjape , the curator of the hop (which was part of the Pune Heritage Festival), visited various misal outlets to try unusual varieties of the dish.
For the city students,climate change is not a hoax
s they settled down at the base of a tekdi on the outskirts of the Fergusson College campus, Akshay Onkar, an environment science student from the institute, began with a quick fact. "Seventy per cent of the vegetation you see around here, is not indegenous," he said to the group, pointing to the unyielding banyan trees behind him.
Art comes to the marketplace
Pics: Shashank Sane.Equality has always formed a key part of the message of Republic Day, and the same holds true with art. With the belief that art should not just be restricted to 'elite' art galleries and the audiences they cater too, over 25 city artists gathered at the Mahathma Phule Mandai on Friday to celebrate art, but more importantly, to bring it into public view. That was what defined the thirdedition of Art Mandai.
2018: A year of celestial events
The year kicked off with a supermoon. And for those with a fascination for celestial events, 2018 has a lot more in store. On January 31, there will be a blue moon, super moon and lunar eclipse all on the same day. This type of convergence is an uncommon phenomenon and the day will also see the last of two supermoons for 2018.
#PeriodTalk: Can we be pad men too?
The upcoming Pad Man , a fictionalised account of Padmashri Arunachalam Muruganantham , who revolutionised the manufacture of low-cost sanitary napkins in India, seems to have opened a dialgoue about what many consider to be the elephant in the room — menstruation. But many of you, women in particular, will acknowledge the fact that there continues to be a stigma association with menstruation, not just in our country, but across the globe.
Afshan Ashiq : Here due to the boys I played with
Her expressions and body language alone will tell you that she is a free spirited person. Afshan Ashiq , the 22-year-old captain and goalkeeper of the Jammu and Kashmir women's football team, was in Pune recently to unveil the Swami Vivekananda memorial at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Currently in Mumbai, training to play for a Mumbai-based football club, Afshan is determined to play for the country someday."I had to fight my family to come here. But it was worth it.
Meet Pune’s ambassadors of peace
The new year 2018 might not have begun on a very good note for Maharashtra, owing to the protests in parts of the state. But days like National Youth Day remind us that all hope isn't lost, after all. What's Up, Campus? identified a number of city-based students, who are campaigning for love, understanding and acceptance within their immediate communities. Their mediums might be varied, but they have a collective means and purpose —peace.
Now, City youngsters club hurda parties with camping
Earlier this month, Amit Vipat and his friends headed to a small village in Nagar district. Reaching there in the evening, they set up camp to enjoy a winter night under the stars. But not before they enjoyed a meal of fresh hurda made in the farm that they were staying at.
Which Institute does not have problems: Gilani
Benjamin Gilani has always maintained that Tom Alter and he were not just batchmates at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), but shared a much stronger bond and camaraderie. And thus, it was heart-warming to see Gilani step into Alter's shoes as the Head of Acting Department at FTII, after Alter's demise.
2017: A landmark year for queer films
2017 could be called a landmark year for LGBTQ+ cinema in the country. While American film Moonlight featuring a Gay protagonist received the Oscar for best picture, closer home, Sisak (the country's first silent LGBTQ+ film) received global acclaim. In Pune, this year marked the launch of the Out & Loud - Pune International Queer Film Festival that took place in April and will be an annual event henceforth. But that's not all.
Too much on your plate? Blame it on Kattapa and Baahubali!
Now that you've figured out, 'Kattapa ne Baahubali ko kyu mara?', you can take all the time you want, to figure how you're going to down the humongous 'Baahubali thali', a king-size paratha thali that's been the talk of town ever since it was introduced.While it's common to see dishes being named after popular films and personalities, this one, available at a paratha-speciality restaurant on JM Road, seems to want to match up in size to the box office collections that the film's installations...
Transgender or not,everybody deserves equal treatment
On November 3, Dnyaneshwar Kamble will create history. Kamble will become the first ever transgender from Maharashtra to assume office as the sarpanch of a village.
Fadnavis's New Year resolution: Get netas, babus to shed flab
PUNE: The state's lawmakers and bureaucrats have been provided a common New Year's resolution -- get fitter like the CM, who lost 18 kg in three months earlier this year.The focus on health was prompted by the worrying results of medical check-ups of 55 MLAs and over 450 bureaucrats and other government staff during the state legislature's winter session in Nagpur recently. The tests revealed high rate of obesity and weight-related complications.
Fadnavis’s New Year resolution: Get netas, babus to shed flab
PUNEThe state's lawmakers and bureaucrats, most of whom share bulky frames, have been provided with a common New Year resolution: get leaner and fitter like the chief minister, who lost 18 kilos in three months earlier this year.The new focus on health was prompted by the worrying results of medical check-ups of 55 MLAs and over 450 bureaucrats and other government staff during the state legislature's winter session in Nagpur recently.
This Pune boy could be a marathon success
The biopic on Budhia Singh, the world's youngest marathon runner from Odisha, is set to hit theatres this August. However, this time, Viacom18, which has made movies such as Mary Kom and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, has not opted for a well-known name.
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