Robot that can end India's manual scavenging

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Robot that can end India's manual scavenging The key features of the machine include, complete robotic solution for eliminating manual scavenging and cleaning sewage in a world class manner using four advanced sewer cameras whichwork in day and light. Motor down: Why Honda is sending nearly 300 workers on indefinite leave Around 2,000 contractual workers employed with Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) Pvt Ltd in Manesar went on a protest on Tuesday, alleging that nearly 300 of them were asked to go on indefinite leave last week. Air purifiers: 7 myths you should stop believing We try to bust some of the most common myths around air purifiers in India. Pakistan among worst countries for internet freedom The country scored 5 out of 25 for obstacles to access, 14 out of 35 for limits on content, and 7 out of 40 for violation of user rights index. An extra 15 minute daily walk could boost global economy The world economy could be boosted by as much as $100 billion a year if employers successfully encouraged their staff to meet World Health Organization guidelines on exercise, according to an analysis. 'This city is not livable': New Delhi people decry dirty air Sakshi Chauhan has not left her house in a quiet inner-city slum in the Indian capital for the past six days on her doctor's orders. The 22-year-old call center operator is recovering from a severe throat infection and the thick smog now blanketing New Delhi has made even breathing dangerous. Milking it: Investors hope Qatar's desert dairy will be cash cow The cows of Qatar's Baladna farm, housed in climate-controlled farms in the desert, exemplify the lengths to which Qatar has gone to resist what it calls an economic "blockade" enforced by its Saudi-led neighbours. A beginner's guide to mutual funds - 9 The aggressive ones invest more in equity, whereas the conservative hybrid schemes invest more in debt instruments. Zimbabwe's severe drought killing elephants, other wildlife Weak from hunger and thirst, the elephant struggled to reach a pool of water in this African wildlife reserve. But the majestic mammal got stuck in the mud surrounding the sun-baked watering hole, which had dramatically shrunk due to a severe drought. 3-day weekend good for you, and your employer Employees who work less might actually be working smarter, according to Microsoft Japan. The company trialled a four-day workweek this summer as part of its Work-Life Choice Challenge.

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