Multi-institutional Research Could Offer Insights into Cancer Progression, Antibiotic Resistance HOUSTON, Aug. 20 — A nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation will allow University of Houston researchers to investigate how mutation rates evolve across species — work that could offer critical insights into cancer progression and antibiotic resistance. Over the next four years, UH professors and evolutionary biologists Ricardo Azevedo and Rebecca Zufall,…
University of Houston Awarded $3.8M Grant to Expand Access for Prediabetes Prevention
HOUSTON, Aug. 20 – The University of Houston has received a $3.8 million award from the National Institutes of Health to launch a five-year study evaluating whether continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can be an effective and accessible tool for preventing or delaying progression to Type 2 diabetes among underserved populations. With an estimated 115 million U.S. adults living with prediabetes, researchers and clinicians from UH…
Child Care Aware of Missouri Hires Senior Accountant
Nancy Light-Lambert brings more than 15 years of experience to support the organization’s financial operations and mission. (St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 20, 2026) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) has hired Nancy Light-Lampert as senior accountant. In this role, Light-Lampert will manage key accounting processes that support the nonprofit’s business operations, including human resources and payroll functions. Light-Lambert brings more than 15 years of accounting…
CIMP Concludes 15-Day BFSI Certification Programme for 44 Annapurna Finance Credit Officers
Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) successfully concluded a 15-Day BFSI Certification Programme for Field Credit Officers of Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd. on 18 August 2026. A total of 44 Field Credit Officers received their certificates from Prof. Rana Singh, Director, CIMP, at the valedictory ceremony. The programme focused on strengthening participants’ knowledge and professional competencies in banking and financial services, microfinance, NBFC-MFIs, financial…
Development Analysis: Odisha’s Proposed Rail-Tech Manufacturing Park
A Potential New Engine for Odisha’s Industrial Growth The proposed Rail-Tech Manufacturing Park in Khordha could become an important addition to Odisha’s industrial landscape, with the potential to link railway infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies within a single ecosystem. If implemented effectively, the project could have significance beyond the railway sector. It could strengthen local supply chains, attract private investment, create skilled employment and…
UAE’s Largest Galvanising Kettle Set to Come to Life at Metal Park
KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, UAE (19-Aug-2026) – 825 tonnes of zinc have arrived at Metal Park’s Production Hub in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, marking the final major material milestone before Galva Hub begins the initial meltdown of the UAE’s largest hot-dip galvanising kettle. Operated by Galva Hub, the facility will hold 610 tonnes of molten zinc at around 450°C and provide capacity to galvanise up to 150,000 tonnes…
Railways Step Up Vigil as Heavy Rain Hits Odisha, Vaishnaw Prioritises Passenger Safety
Bhubaneswar, August 19: With heavy rainfall continuing in several parts of Odisha, railway authorities have stepped up safety measures across vulnerable sections to protect passengers and keep train services running as smoothly as possible. Pic Credit: Pexel Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to closely monitor railway tracks, embankments and areas prone to waterlogging. The instructions come amid concerns that sustained rainfall could affect…
MS Dhoni-Backed Garuda Aerospace Limited Signs MoU with Australia’s Timed Automation Solutions to Advance Autonomous Drone Capabilities
Chennai, Aug 19: IPO-bound drone technology company Garuda Aerospace Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understandingwit h Timed Automation Solutions , Australia, a provider of enterprise autonomous drone platforms. The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between the two organisations to advance technical cooperation, facilitate knowledge sharing, and explore growth opportunities in the autonomous drone sector. The collaboration brings together Garuda Aerospace’s expertise in drone…
From outer perimeter to inner rack: Flir as the end-to-end reliability partner across data center operations
For a data center operator, risk rarely comes down to a single system or department. Aug 19: For a data center operator, risk rarely comes down to a single system or department. It can begin with a cut fence, an intruder approaching a substation, an alarm no one trusted enough to investigate, or a rack that ran hot overnight. The cause may be different,…
Odisha Strengthens Efforts for Safer Homes and a Dowry-Free Society
Bhubaneswar, Aug 19: Odisha is stepping up efforts to protect women from domestic violence and dowry-related harassment, with Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida calling for stronger coordination among government agencies and frontline workers to create safer homes across the state. Pic Credit: https://x.com/PravatiPOdisha The state-level orientation programme, organised by the Women and Child Development Department in Bhubaneswar, focused on improving awareness and implementation of laws…