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** Mahindra University students develop UV robot to fight coronavirus
“We have created MUDRA, an indigenously designed, developed and funded disinfecting robot, that helps in the sanitization of surfaces thereby, ensuring that closed spaces remain infection-free”, Yajulu Medury, Vice-Chancellor, Mahindra University said
** ‘When I watched Star Trek…’: Indian-American scientist Swati Mohan reveals why she joined NASA
Indian-American aerospace engineer Swati Mohan, who played a key role in the successful landing of NASA’s Perseverance rover on the Martian surface, told President Joe Biden on Thursday that her path to the US space agency began when she watched the first episode of Star Trek as a child.
** Indian-American named 1st VP, COO of NY Fed
Indian-American Naureen Hassan, a 25-year veteran of the financial services industry, has been named as the First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
** World Wildlife Day: In Conversation with Dr RK Sinha—the Dolphin Man of India—on His Journey, Challenges and More
** In his first book, filmmaker-entrepreneur spotlights the ‘heroes of today’
Filmmaker-entrepreneur Devir Singh Bhandari’s first book, Yuva Bharat: The Heroes of Today, traces the journey of more than 60 eminent young personalities, including actors, politicians, and entrepreneurs, to showcase the role resilience, endurance, and fortitude play in a person’s success.
** Uttarakhand’s all-female ‘Womeniya Band’ sings its way to fame
The musicians — Swati, Shakumbari, Srividya, and Bikul — are now getting regular offers, gigs from various states such as Rajasthan, Punjab, UP, and other states.
** Son of Thiruvalla natives to head White House Military Office
Indian-American Maju Varghese, 43, has been appointed as the deputy assistant to US President Joe Biden and the director of the White House Military Office (WHMO)
** Here are some rare and exotic animals found only in India
Lion-tailed macaque, Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala)
Nilgiri marten in Anamalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu)
The Kashmir Stag in Dachigam National Park (Jammu & Kashmir)
Sangai in Keibul Lamjao National Park (Manipur)
Pygmy Hog, Manas National Park (Assam)
Nilgiri Tahr, Eravikulam National Park (Kerala)
etc…
** Keralite ‘racquet doctor’ to attend to Federer, Serena
Jasif Mustafa, the lone Malayali in the team of official racquet stringers for the championship, which kickstarts on Sunday at the Dubai Tennis Stadium, is an expert racquet mechanic