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 Plasmid-encoding Carbapenemase-resistant Metallo-B-Lactamase (PCM or NDM-1) is an enzyme that makes bacteria resistant, not only to a broad range of antibiotics such as carbapenems and other β-lactam, but also to multiple other antibiotic classes, leaving very few treatment options available, when a person gets infected with such bacteria.

Article and Video Courtesy: The Water Channel

This film tells the story of three people and their relationship with water in the towns and villages on the edge of Delhi, India. The landscape of these "peri-urban" zones has changed dramatically in the past 15 years. Poor people often do not have good enough access to water, and have to find different ways of getting and using it. 

Forwarded to the portal by: Mohit Anand

BRIDGE TO INDIA is a consulting company with an entrepreneurial approach based in New Delhi.We are looking for an entrepreneurial and innovative intern. The candidate should speak excellent English and share our passion for finding business solutions to India’s energy and environmental challenges.

Description:
Interns will work in our fields of business: renewable energy, resource management and urban planning. The role of interns is not only to provide support for ongoing and future projects but also to engage intellectually and entrepreneurially with BRIDGE TO INDIA’s work. As BRIDGE TO INDIA is a small and dynamic company, there is a lot of opportunity to contribute own ideas and be actively involved in taking on new tasks.

Organizer: Global Forum for Disaster Reduction (GFDR)

Venue: Habitat World, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Topics:

• Nature’s fury
• Climate Change Adaptations
• Rebuilding Lives
• Fortifying Ourselves

Forwarded to the portal by: Ashmeet Kapoor

Jagriti Foods is a startup working towards creating a brand of natural and healthy products that are staples to the Indian diet. This will be accomplished by working directly with farmers by providing quality inputs, teaching improved farming practices and creating a portfolio of technologies that will boost productivity. The farmer’s produce will be brought at market rates and will then be processed such that it maintains maximum nutrition and taste. Our pilot will be launching soon in U.P. and our initial product will be wheat based.

The Centre for Civil Society is an independent, non-profit, research and educational organization devoted to improving the quality of life for all citizens of India by reviving and reinvigorating civil society.

Content courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia

WaterAid is an international non-governmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.

Content courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.

 Shouting slogans, holding placards and some even enacting street plays, several NGOs joined hands for the walk. Children, youngsters and elders, all jointly poured water into a kalash and took a pledge under 'The Blue Delhi Declaration' aimed at making Delhi completely water secure and self-sufficient in water over next five years.

Organizer: Confederation of Indian Industry

Venue: Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi