The health of hundreds of millions of people around the world is already being damaged by climate change, a major report has revealed. Heatwaves are affecting many more vulnerable people and global warming is boosting the transmission of deadly diseases [Read More…]
Tag: Air
Zhuhai air show: China J-20 fighter jet in public debut
China has showcased its long-awaited J-20 stealth fighter in public for the first time. Two of the radar-evading jets did a 60-second flypast at the Zhuhai air show in Guangdong province – the country’s biggest meeting of plane makers and [Read More…]
Air pollution causes more than one third of strokes, lifestyle diseases in India
As India continue to report 16 lakh cases of stroke every year, health experts have said that at least one third of these cases are caused by mere modifiable lifestyle factors and deteriorating air quality. A study concluded by the city-based [Read More…]
NASA, China to Collaborate on Air Traffic Management Research
NASA and the Chinese Aeronautical Establishment (CAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on aeronautics research that will advance air transportation automation for U.S. and Chinese aviation operations in China. The details of the agreement were discussed during [Read More…]
Four Seasons Bali Sayan Opens An Open Air Yoga Studio
Yoga and well-being are getting primetime treatment at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, where this week Dharma Shanti Yoga Bale, an elevated open air structure providing enthusiasts a serene venue next to the Ayung River, opened. According to a [Read More…]
Air Quality Of Chinese Cities Improves In First Half Of 2016
BEIJING: The air quality in 338 Chinese cities, including in Beijing which experienced pollution till last year, showed improvements in the first half of this year while some others continued to suffer, the government said today. Beijing, Tianjin and 11 main [Read More…]
Why Tejas Fighter Jet Is A Big Deal For The Air Force
Bengaluru: It’s been almost every Air Chief’s favourite whipping boy – an Indian-built fighter jet delayed so inordinately that it came to be seen as a promise that would never be kept. But three decades after the Tejas Light Combat [Read More…]
Venkaiah Naidu Tweet Shames Air India, Gets This Reason For Flight Delay
New Delhi: Highlights Minister attacks Air India after he misses a meeting due to flight delay Informed that flight was delayed as pilot hadn’t come, tweeted minister Transparency and accountability are need of the hour: Venkaiah Naidu A furious Union [Read More…]