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You can help clean up beaches in your city by participating in the environment ministry’s cleanliness cum awareness drive in 50 beaches under a campaign called “Swachh-Nirmal Tat Abhiyan” from November 11 to 17.The beaches identified for the campaign are in Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. The beaches have been identified after consultation with the state governments according to a statement by the environment ministry.The cleaning drives will be undertaken by involving school/college students of eco-clubs, district administration, institutions, volunteers, local communities and others. Beach cleaning activities will be taken up for two hours every day on a minimum of one kilometre stretch of the beach. Sand cleaning machines will also be deployed at 15 beaches. Waste collected will be processed as per Waste Management Rules, 2016.“Environment Education Division of the Ministry and … [Read more...] about Environment Ministry’s clean-up drive begins, 50 beaches picked for campaign

Film: "Drive" (Netflix Movie) Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput, Jacqueline Fernandez, Boman Irani, Pankaj Tripathi Direction: Tarun Mansukhani Rating: * & 1/2 (one and a half star) Y-a-w-n. We're back to the same old circus - Bollywood wants to make a "Hollywood thriller" yet again, and this time they have raided Netflix for release space. Stream and scream away if you have the patience, for this one's dumbly rehashing the "Fast & Furious" flavour, cocktailed with tricks that reveal the hangover of assorted Hollywood hits, notably "Ocean's Eleven". For whatever remaining runtime they had to fill up, the "Dhoom" formula is stuffed in (which itself never looked very original in the first pace). It doesn't take 10 minutes into the film for the awful question to hammer your brain: Why was "Drive" made at all in the first place? If it had to be made, why did Netflix have to pick this up? The film, with all its supercars and sizzle, is like a ramshackle ride on four wheels that … [Read more...] about ‘Drive’ Movie REVIEW: Neither Fast, Nor Furious

Thiruvanathapuram: Kerala would begin a comprehensive preventive drive against the outbreak of Nipah virus next month to equip the state health machinery to fight the deadly virus, Health Minister K K Shylaja said on Monday. A year after two north Kerala districts were hit by the deadly Nipah that claimed 17 lives, the virus had re-surfaced in the southern state in June this year with a 23-year-old student here being infected. The Ernakulam-based youth was discharged from the hospital after 53 days of treatment and surveillance. Detailing the initiatives under the preventive drive, Shylaja informed the state assembly that surveillance would be intensified and mock-drills would be held. "This year's Nipah preventive drive will begin next month. Mock drills will be held in major hospitals, including those in the private sector. "We contained the spread of virus in a remarkable manner last time through such coordinated efforts," the minister said during question hour. Fruit bats of the … [Read more...] about Kerala to begin preventive drive against Nipah next month

2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ first drive “The SVJ sees Lamborghini pull out all the stops to create the most track-capable road car in the company’s history.” Incredible track performance Howling V12 soundtrack Jaw-dropping design Cutting edge active aero technology Single-clutch gearbox is ancient by today’s standards “Power-to-weight ratio, aerodynamics, and handling – these represent the most important pillars of a super sportscar,” said Maurizio Reggiani, chief technical officer for Lamborghini, as he explained how the latest Aventador earned the legendary SVJ moniker that dates back to a track-focused Miura variant from the early 1970s. “You must be the best in each of these fields if you wish to have something that is truly exceptional.” With the Aventador Superveloce Jota, Lamborghini does have something truly exceptional. For the past few years, the company’s V12 standard-bearer has … [Read more...] about 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ first drive review

2019 Porsche Cayenne S first drive “After 15 years, the Porsche Cayenne still sets the standard for performance SUVs.” Superb handling Makes light off-roading easy Comfortable cabin, for driver and passengers Most features are pricy options Could be more breathtaking to look at Porsche didn’t invent the concept of the sporty SUV, but when the performance-dedicated automaker decided to venture into the uncharted territory of sport-utility and four doors, the world took notice. It’s safe to say that the Porsche Cayenne was a success, so much so that SUV-adverse brands like Rolls Royce and even Lamborghini are getting in on the action. For 2019, the Porsche Cayenne begins its third generation with a leaner look and a new bag of tricks that further blur the line between utility vehicle and sports car. What’s new In true Porsche fashion, the new Cayenne’s exterior tweaks are subtle, yet significant. The divided … [Read more...] about 2019 Porsche Cayenne S first drive review