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world2 days ago•6 min saved

Rising Seas Put Kolkata and Mumbai at Immediate Risk, UN Warns

A United Nations report warns that rising seas already threaten Kolkata and Mumbai with permanent inundation, placing more than 14 million people at immediate risk of losing their homes. Globally, sea level rise is accelerating due to glacier melt and ocean warming, threatening coastal infrastructure, water security, health and livelihoods, particularly in deltas. The report calls for integrated, basin-wide policies, better data, financing, and protective measures to safeguard vulnerable populations and support long-term adaptation.

via telegraphindia.com|

#climate-change #displacement #kolkata

space-exploration2 months ago•94 min saved

Thirty Days of Twilight: Venus and Jupiter’s Kolkata Conjunction Collage

Space photographer Soumyadeep Mukherjee compiled a 30-image collage titled “Closer, Everyday,” capturing the apparent approach of Venus and Jupiter in Kolkata’s western sky from May 11 to June 9, using a Nikon Z6II and Sigma 50mm lens across civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight. The composite shows the two planets moving closer in Earth’s sky, culminating in a near-conjunction on June 9 (less than 2 degrees apart), while acknowledging that Venus is actually receding in three-dimensional space. The piece highlights the consistent gear and timing across days and suggests readers explore astrophotography gear and skywatching opportunities.

via Space|

#astrophotography #conjunction #jupiter

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

South Africa's Strategy to Overcome India in World Cup Clash

As South Africa prepares to face India in what is being billed as the biggest match of the group stage, they find some unexpected love and support from fans in Kolkata. The historical significance of the venue, where South Africa made their international comeback after 30 years of isolation, adds to the anticipation. Former captain Shaun Pollock, who played a key role in that comeback, spent time with the South African team during their training session. South Africa's batting, which has been impressive in the tournament, will face a tough challenge against India's strong bowling attack. Both teams have already qualified for the semi-finals, but this match will determine who tops the table heading into the knockouts. South Africa aims to stay focused amidst the growing attention and emotions surrounding the team.

via ESPNcricinfo|

#cricket #india #kolkata

human-achievements2 years ago•1 min saved

"Teenager's Card Structure Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Ever"

A 15-year-old from India named Arnav Daga broke the Guinness World Record for the largest playing card structure by using approximately 143,000 cards to build replicas of four buildings from his home city of Kolkata. The finished project measures 40 feet long, 11 feet and 4 inches high, and 16 feet and 8 inches wide. Despite setbacks, including the collapse of one of the structures, Daga persevered over a 41-day period to complete his impressive feat.

via UPI News|

#guinness-world-record #human-achievements #kolkata

health3 years ago•1 min saved

First-ever case of plant-to-human fungal transmission raises concerns

A 61-year-old Kolkata researcher who worked with decaying materials, mushrooms, and various other plant fungi was infected by a plant fungus, possibly the world's first reported case of a plant fungus infecting a human. The person was treated at a city hospital and has since recovered. The findings were recently published in the Medical Mycology Case Reports Journal. The doctors treated the patient with surgical drainage of the abscess and oral antifungal therapy with regular follow-ups.

via Indiatimes.com|

#health #human-infection #kolkata

health3 years ago•1 min saved

Plant fungus infects Kolkata man in probable world first.

A 61-year-old Kolkata researcher who worked with decaying materials, mushrooms and various other plant fungi was infected by a plant fungus, possibly the world's first reported case of a plant fungus infecting a human. The fungus, chondrostereum purpureum, is known to cause "silver leaf disease" in plants. The researcher was treated at a city hospital and has since recovered. The doctors involved said that the emergence of new pathogenic fungi has opened a potential Pandora's Box of new fungal infections.

via Times of India|

#health #kolkata #medical-mycology

health3 years ago•1 min saved

Plant Fungus Infects Man in Kolkata in Probable World First

via Times of India|

#health #kolkata #medical-mycology