Pune team makes nano material-based handwash

Pune: A team of researchers in Pune have developed a nano material-based eco-friendly and non-toxic handwash and water-based disinfectant which can be used to clean edible items and toys. The formulations were prepared by a team led by Dr Ravindra Chaudhari of Shri Shiv Chhatrapati College at Junnar in association with former Director-General of Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) Dr Dinesh Amalnerkar. PTI

Navy’s ‘breathable’ PPE kit — ‘NavRakshak’

Mumbai: The Indian Navy’s indigenously made PPE kit, ‘NavRakshak’, made for enhancing comforts of health workers under Indian conditions, is helping fight the war against Covid-19 in an effective manner, officials said on Monday. It was made by a doctor who can understand the agony of his fraternity wearing a multi-layered coverall PPE for up to 12 hours in hot and humid conditions. The ‘NavRakshak’ with an innovative ‘breathable’ fabric material has brought new hopes to the medical world. IANS

Trump honours 10-yr-old Indian-American girl

Washington: Sravya Annappareddy, a 10-year-old Indian-American girl, has been honoured by President Donald Trump for donating cookies to nurses and firefighters and sending personalised greeting cards to healthcare workers fighting Covid-19 pandemic in the US, the worst affected country in the world. Sravya is a Girl Scouts Troop member and a fourth-grade student at the Hanover Hills Elementary School in Maryland. PTI