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Month: July 2023

NITI Aayog organizes Conference on E-Mobility on the sidelines of the 4th G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting
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NITI Aayog organizes Conference on E-Mobility on the sidelines of the 4th G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting

New Delhi, July 2023.A one-day conference titled "Policy Support & Enablers to Accelerate India's Electric Mobility," organized by NITI Aayog and supported by WRI India and Asian Development Bank, was held today on the side-lines of the fourth Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) meeting under India’s G20 Presidency. The conference served as a crucial platform to convene national and international stakeholders, engaging in meaningful discussions and exploring viable financing, regulatory, and policy avenues to catalyze India’s decarbonization trajectory and advance the growth of electric mobility in the country. NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Shri Suman Bery, Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant, India's G20 Sherpa Shri. Amitabh Kant and other prominent dignitaries were present on t...
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Startup20 & Jagriti Foundation unite to launch ‘Global Yatra’, promoting inclusive entrepreneurship across the globe
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Startup20 & Jagriti Foundation unite to launch ‘Global Yatra’, promoting inclusive entrepreneurship across the globe

New Delhi, July 20, 2023.Startup20 Engagement Group, under India's G20 presidency, has taken another transformative leap towards revolutionizing entrepreneurship across India by collaborating with Jagriti Foundation, a renowned non-profit organization dedicated to fostering robust entrepreneurship ecosystems in Tier 2/3 cities in India. This strategic partnership is poised to reshape the region's entrepreneurial landscape significantly.The Jagriti-Startup20-G20 Yatra 2023 - a one-of-a-kind event that embodies the spirit of inclusive entrepreneurship, cross-border collaboration, sustainability, and innovation on both a national and international scale was launched today at the premises of Atal Innovation Mission NITI Aayog.It is set to be one of the world’s largest entrepreneurs...
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Bookings open for the New Range Rover Velar in India
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Bookings open for the New Range Rover Velar in India

Mumbai, July 2023.Bookings for the New Range Rover Velar have been opened in India. The New Range Rover Velar is available in Dynamic HSE with two powertrain options - the 2.0 l petrol engine delivering a power of 184 kW and 365 Nm torque and a 2.0 l Ingenium diesel engine delivering a power of 150 kW and 420 Nm torque.Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India, said: “The New Range Rover Velar is a pure expression of trademark Range Rover refinement, featuring the latest technology and a dramatic, clean and reductive new design. Defined by perfectly optimised proportions, the Range Rover Velar embodies sophisticated elegance with a dramatic presence, which makes it that much more intriguing and desirable to our discerning clients.”Reductive DesignThe Range Rover Velar f...
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Toyota Kirloskar Motors delivers a fleet of the Iconic Hilux to the Indian Army
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Toyota Kirloskar Motors delivers a fleet of the Iconic Hilux to the Indian Army

Jammu, 19 July 2023.Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is proud to announce the handover of a fleet of Toyota Hilux, marking the company’s first-ever delivery of its Hilux to the Indian Army. The Hilux was put through over 2 months of extensive and rigorous evaluation by the Northern Command of the Indian Army and the globally acclaimed Hilux outperformed in extreme weather and rough terrains – ranging from an altitude of 13000 ft to sub-zero temperatures. The Toyota Hilux is an iconic Utility Vehicle that is globally recognized for its toughness, durability, reliability, and off-roading capabilities.Sharing his views, Mr. V. Wiseline Sigamani, General Manager – Strategic Business Unit (North), said “We are thrilled to deliver the Hilux, marking a significant milestone, fulfilling our fi...
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BLS E-Services integrates UMANG into its digital platform 
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BLS E-Services integrates UMANG into its digital platform 

New Delhi, July, 2023.BLS E-Services Limited, a subsidiary of BLS International Service Ltd is pleased to announce the successful integration of UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) Services into its digital platform, offering convenient access to over 500 e-governance services.This strategic collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) aims to ensure widespread accessibility of UMANG services to citizens, facilitated through agents or human-assisted platforms. BLS E-Services Limited's platform will now provide a seamless channel for citizens across India and overseas to avail major state and central e-governance services in multiple regional languages.BLS E-Services is leading the way in revolutionizing governance, citizen services, and ban...
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Nippon Paint India announces launch of INFINITY Automatic Tinting System
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Nippon Paint India announces launch of INFINITY Automatic Tinting System

New Delhi, July 2023.The Wood Art business of Nippon Paint India has announced launch of best in class “INFINITY Automatic Tinting System”, offering unlimited colours and product solutions for the rapidly growing Interior Furniture Coating market in India.Nippon Paint’s INFINITY's Automatic Tinting System represents a significant leap forward in the realm of interior furniture coatings. By combining Japanese cutting-edge technology with world class materials, this system empowers users to effortlessly create stunning finishes on furniture surfaces while saving time, reducing waste, and ensuring longevity.One of the key features of INFINITY coatings is the ability to create a seamless, smooth, and luxurious finish on any surface. These coatings can be applied over wood...
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Universal Postal Union to evaluate UPI for cross border remittances using global postal network
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Universal Postal Union to evaluate UPI for cross border remittances using global postal network

New Delhi, July 19, 2023.Director General of Universal Postal Union (DG UPU) Mr Masahiko Metoki met Minister of Communications, Electronics & IT and Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw here today. Mr Metoki is on a three-day visit to India for the inauguration of UPU Regional Office.Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the transformation of the post offices into a digitally powered  network, which is capable of doorstep delivery of government services in remote areas. Post offices in India have been a successful model for financial inclusion through UPI and IPPB.During the interaction, DG UPU appreciated India’s expansion of physical post offices riding on the waves of digital infrastructure and advocated the replication of similar models in other countries. He also agreed to evalu...
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ECI to issue digital time vouchers to National & State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during elections
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ECI to issue digital time vouchers to National & State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during elections

New Delhi,July 2023.Allotment of time to political parties on All India Radio and Doordarshan during election will now be online. The Election Commission of India, has amended the existing scheme for the use of Government-owned electronic media by political parties. This has been done by introducing a provision to issue digital time vouchers through an Information Technology (IT) platform. With this facilitation, the political parties will not be required to send their representatives to ECI/CEO Offices for collection of the time vouchers physically during elections. This step reflects the Commission's commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of the electoral process and ease of all stakeholders.Recognizing the advancements in technology, the Commission has been provi...
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PM inaugurates New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair
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PM inaugurates New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair

New Delhi, July 2023.The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair via video conferencing today. With a construction cost of around Rs 710 crores, the new terminal building is capable of handling about 50 lakh passengers annually.Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that even though today’s program is taking place in Port Blair, the entire nation is keenly looking towards the Union Territory as the demand for increasing the passenger handling capacity of Veer Savarkar International Airport is being fulfilled. The Prime Minister also expressed his desire to be present on the occasion as he could experience the joyous environment and happy faces of the citizens. “Those who wished...
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HERO MOTOCORP STRENGTHENS ITS ‘XTREME’ PORTFOLIO INTRODUCES THE NEW POWERFUL XTREME 200S 4 VALVE
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HERO MOTOCORP STRENGTHENS ITS ‘XTREME’ PORTFOLIO INTRODUCES THE NEW POWERFUL XTREME 200S 4 VALVE

New Delhi, July18, 2023.In keeping with its sharp focus on the premium segment, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, today augmented its premium portfolio with yet another powerful addition. Close on the heels of the launch of Hero Xtreme 160R 4V, the company has introduced the new Xtreme 200S 4 Valve.The new Xtreme 200S 4V adds a thrilling new chapter in the successful journey of the highly popular brand, Xtreme. With this, the company is charged-up to grow its appeal among the youth across the world with its redefined X-range of premium motorcycles.New Hero Xtreme 200S 4V offers power-packed riding dynamics, sporty character combined with supreme safety and everyday practicality. Thrilling design along with precise edges invokes the mot...
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Rajasthan tourism will witness unprecedented growth; Karan Rathore Vice Chairman SEPC
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Rajasthan tourism will witness unprecedented growth; Karan Rathore Vice Chairman SEPC

Jaipur, July 2023.The third edition of Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart was jointly organized by the Department of Tourism and the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism in Rajasthan (FHTR) is a magnificent step to support the growth our tourism and Hospitality sector post-pandemic. The event was held in Jaipur, from July 14 to 16.The year 2022 witnessed around 10.87 crore tourists in Rajasthan as compared to 2.20 crore in 2021. This massive increase in inbound tourism is a great win for the tourism and hospitality sector in Rajasthan. The mart was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister for Tourism Shri Vishvendra Singh at Rajasthan International Centre.Speaking on responsible tourism and the need to adopt sustainable outlook on tourism, Mr Karan Rathore, Vice Chairman, SEPC shared “...
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Vareyn Solar participates in the 3rd Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart
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Vareyn Solar participates in the 3rd Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart

Jaipur, July 2023.Vareyn Solar, India’s leading turn-key solar EPC company recently participated in the third edition of Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart jointly organized by the Department of Tourism and the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism in Rajasthan (FHTR). The event was held in Jaipur, from July 14 to 16.Inaugurated by The Hon’ble Minister for Tourism Shri Vishvendra Singh at Rajasthan International Centre, the event aims to promote Rajasthan as the most favourable tourist destination at the national level.This year the theme of the Mart was Sustainable Tourism and Vareyn Solar participated in RDTM as one of the pioneers working in clean energy in India.Vareyn Solar believes there is huge potential in hospitality sector for solar sector growth in Rajasthan.The mart hos...
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Toyota Mobility Foundation and WRI India Release Study that Offers Key Insights into Metro Usage Patterns across India
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Toyota Mobility Foundation and WRI India Release Study that Offers Key Insights into Metro Usage Patterns across India

New Delhi, July  2023.Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and WRI India today launched a working paper that offers new insights into the way commuters acces sand utilize the metro, and its implications on last-mile services. The paper ‘Improving Metro Access in India: Evidence from Three Cities, ’was launched as part of Connect Karo 2023, a flagship knowledge event, organized by WRI India, that showcases research-based, solution-centric initiatives, geared towards sustainable development in India.The paper presented key findings and recommendations based on extensive research across three metro cities – Nagpur, Delhi and Bengaluru.The study's findings reveal how poor access to metro stations impacts the use of the metro rail system in India. This shows that despite significant in...
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Castrol reveals new campaign #BadhteRahoAage—fueling truckers’ journey to progress
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Castrol reveals new campaign #BadhteRahoAage—fueling truckers’ journey to progress

Mumbai, July 2023.Castrol, India’s leading lubricant player, unveiled a new marketing campaign,#BadhteRahoAage, focusing on the opportunity of remarkable progress and success of truckers who prefer Castrol CRB TURBOMAX. The campaign, developed in collaboration with Ogilvy marks a significant milestone for Castrol in reinforcing its commitment to the progress and success of truckers.Commercial vehicles and truck drivers serve as the backbone of the Indian transportation and logistics industry. Truck drivers tirelessly navigate highways, delivering essential products that power various sectors, thereby connecting businesses, industries, and communities. Castrol's #BadhteRahoAage campaign recognises the importance of truckers and aims to empower them with superior engine protection, e...
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MSDE Organizes”ChintanShivir” to Bring a Synergistic Ecosystem for Nurturing Entrepreneurs in India
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MSDE Organizes”ChintanShivir” to Bring a Synergistic Ecosystem for Nurturing Entrepreneurs in India

New Delhi, July 17, 2023.To foster the growth of entrepreneurship in India, the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has today conducted"ChintanShvir",aimed at bringing together various stakeholders, including central ministries, state governments, organizations, institutions, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs, to collaborate and create a unified approach towards promoting entrepreneurship.The eventwas divided into specific break-out sessions to address various aspects of entrepreneurship development, delve deeper into key focus areas, and propose actionable strategies. The sessions delved deeper into three thematic areas: strengthening the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering financial, marketing, digital linkages and compliances for enterp...
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DSP Mutual Fund launches DSPS&P BSE Sensex ETF, DSP Nifty Private Bank ETF & DSP Nifty PSU Bank ETF
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DSP Mutual Fund launches DSPS&P BSE Sensex ETF, DSP Nifty Private Bank ETF & DSP Nifty PSU Bank ETF

Mumbai, July, 2023.DSP Mutual Fund announced the launch of three open-ended exchange traded funds (ETFs) DSP S&P BSE Sensex ETF, DSP Nifty Private Bank ETF and DSP Nifty PSU Bank ETF.DSP S&P BSE Sensex ETFreplicates/tracks the S&P BSE Sensex Index and offers investors the opportunity to invest in the Indian markets – one of the fastest growing economies with conducive economic and capex conditions. DSP Nifty Private Bank ETF replicates/tracks the Nifty Private Bank Index,offering investors a long-term structural growth story in Indian Private Sector Banks. DSP Nifty PSU Bank ETF replicates/tracks the Nifty PSU Bank Index and offers investors a tactical bet on a revival in PSU Banks. The S&P BSE Sensex Index closely tracks earnings over the long term and the inde...
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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages renews the MoU with the Govt. of Telangana for skilling 10,000 more college students
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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages renews the MoU with the Govt. of Telangana for skilling 10,000 more college students

Hyderabad, 17 July 2023.Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s leading FMCG companies, has announced the renewal of its MoU with the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana, to upskill an additional 10,000 college students by 2023-24.Earlier, HCCB and the Govt of Telangana, together trained a total of 10196 students in the state to date in the first year of their partnership in 2022.HCCB and the Govt. of Telangana announced the extension of this initiative in the presence ofMr. Ch Malla Reddy, Hon'ble Minister for Labour and Employment, Factories, Skill Development, Govt of Telangana; Dr. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce, IT, E&C;Mr. Shrikant Sinha, CEO,Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK); Mr....
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Tata Motors launches high-performance, technologically advancedrange of gensets
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Tata Motors launches high-performance, technologically advancedrange of gensets

Mumbai, July, 2023.Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile company, has launched the new-generation, cutting edge range of gensets in India. Backed by the reliable and technologically advanced CPCB IV+ (Central Pollution Control Board IV+) compliant Tata Motors engines, the high-performance gensets are available in 25kVA to 125kVA configurations. The new range of Tata Motors Gensets are more fuel efficient and come with strong block loading capability, which  provides lower operating costs and uninterrupted power delivery for businesses. Designed, developed and tested at Tata Motors' top-notch R&D facility, Tata Motors engines that power these gensets are perfectly suited for diverse applications.Commenting on the launch, Mr. R Ramakrishnan, Senior Vice President, Spa...
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Union Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani calls upon NCPCR to review infrastructure gaps in Child Care Homes
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Union Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani calls upon NCPCR to review infrastructure gaps in Child Care Homes

New Delhi, July 17, 2023.Union Women and Child Development Minister, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani  has called uponNational Commission for Protection of Child Rights ( NCPCR) to see and review the infrastructure gaps in Child Care Homes. The Minister also  asked NCPCR to present these  gaps to the WCD Ministry so that these can be brought up in the upcoming budget.Section 27 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 makes it mandatory to establish at least one Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in each district as the authority to dispose of cases for the care, protection, treatment, development and rehabilitation of children in need of care & protection and to provide for their basic needs and protection of human rights. The functions and res...
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20.23 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in the month of May, 2023
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20.23 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in the month of May, 2023

New Delhi, July 17, 2023.The provisional payroll data of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) reveals that 20.23 lakh new employees have been added in the month of May, 2023.Around 24,886 new establishments have been registered and brought under the social security umbrella of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation in the month of May, 2023, thus ensuring more coverage.Data evidently reveals that more jobs have been generated for the youth of the nation as out of the total 20.23 lakh employees added during the month of May, 2023, 9.40 lakh employees up to the age group of 25 years constitute the majority of new registrations which is 47% of the total employees.Gender-wise analysis of payroll data indicates that net enrolment of female members has been 3.96 lakh...
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NFDC opens entries for feature and non-feature films to be showcased in the Indian Panorama section of 54th IFFI
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NFDC opens entries for feature and non-feature films to be showcased in the Indian Panorama section of 54th IFFI

New Delhi, July 17, 2023.The National Film Development Corporation, the nodal agency of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which organises the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has opened entries for Indian films, both feature and non-feature to be screened in the Indian Panorama section at the 54th edition of the festival in Goa, from 20th to 28th November 2023.The Indian Panorama section is a flagship property of IFFI and aims to promote films of Indian languages which are selected by an eminent jury and screened at IFFI as well as in international film festivals in India and abroad, Indian Film Weeks held under Bilateral Cultural Exchange Programmes and specialized Indian Film Festivals outside cultural exchange protocols, and special Indian Panorama festiv...
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PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Park would further strengthen the rapid progress of Maharashtra: Union Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal
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PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Park would further strengthen the rapid progress of Maharashtra: Union Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, July 2023.Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal congratulated the state of Maharashtra for being awarded the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Amravati. While addressing the launch ceremony of PM MITRA Textile Park, Amravati today, the Minister emphasized that the addition of PM MITRA Park would further strengthen the rapid progress of Maharashtra. Shri Piyush Goyal said that given Maharashtra's significant contributions across the entire textile value chain, from Farm to Fiber to Factory to Fashion to Foreign, it is a natural choice for a textile park.Shri Goyal further highlighted that the well-connected infrastructure of Amravat...
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Conservation of Aravalli Ecosystem- plantation of native & endemic species by DGGI in New Delhi
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Conservation of Aravalli Ecosystem- plantation of native & endemic species by DGGI in New Delhi

New Delhi, July 17, 2023.In the run up to Harit Mahotsav, officers & staff from Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) New Delhi, planted native and endemic plants, in an effort to supplement conservation of the Aravalli ecosystem at Aravalli Biodiversity Park, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, in association with Department of Environment Studies, Delhi University, and Delhi Development Authority.The plantation drive saw active participation by Shri Surjit Bhujabal, Pr.DG, GSTI, Shri Samanjas Das, DG, Shri Rajesh Jindal, Pr. ADG, Shri B.B Gupta, Pr. ADG and other officers & staff of DGGSTI, Hqrs. and Delhi Zonal Unit offices. Dr. M. Shah Hussain, Ecologist and Scientist in charge, Aravalli Biodiversity Park, Dr. Aisha Sultana, Ecologist, Dr. Dinesh Alberts...
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