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- India International Science Festival 2015
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Veeru Kant Singh
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Anju Saxena
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Poonam Verma
1,
Parminder Singh Ranhotra
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Deepa Agnihotri
1,
Jyoti Srivastava
1,
M. C. Manoj
1,
Md. Firoze Quamar
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1 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53 University Road, Lucknow 226 007, IN
1 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53 University Road, Lucknow 226 007, IN
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Current Science, Vol 110, No 5 (2016), Pagination: 756-757Abstract
The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2015 organized recently signifies a collective effort towards nurturing scientific temper at the global level. The aim behind organizing this festival was to provide a platform to thousands of young researchers and students across the nation and other neighbouring countries for discussing scientific ideas and innovations on issues of global relevance. The event was inaugurated by Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences.Full Text
- Early Oligocene (Rupelian) Dinoflagellate Cysts and Calcareous Nannofossils from Lumpy Clay Member of Maniyara Fort Formation, Kutch, Gujarat, India
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Poonam Verma
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Abha Singh
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1 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, 53-University Road, Lucknow 226 007, IN
1 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, 53-University Road, Lucknow 226 007, IN
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Current Science, Vol 116, No 9 (2019), Pagination: 1571-1580Abstract
The Palaeogene succession of Kutch, Gujarat exhibits huge shallow marine carbonate deposits of Middle Eocene and Oligocene ages. These deposits were mainly dated on the basis of larger benthic foraminifers. The paucity of foraminifers in the intermittent units of the succession resulted in discrepancy in precise dating of these strata. Lumpy Clay Member of Maniyara Fort Formation is one such example. This is considered as unfossiliferous in terms of foraminifers and was dated on the basis of foraminiferal assemblages of underlying Basal and overlying Coral Limestone members. In the present study, palynological biostratigraphy is proposed for the Lumpy Clay Member exposed at Bermoti Village, in Kutch. On the basis of age-diagnostic calcareous nannofossil and dinoflagellate cyst assemblages, the studied succession has been dated as Middle Rupelian (~31 Ma). The palynological data suggests a shallow marine neritic depositional setting, occasionally swept by open oceanic water.Keywords
Calcareous Nannofossils, Dinoflagellate Cysts, Kutch, Lumpy Clay Member, Maniyara Forth Formation, Rupelian.Full Text
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- Workplace Hazard Faced by Vulnerable Migrant Workers Working in the Informal Sector at Lucknow City
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1 Research Scholar, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, (A Central University), Lucknow – 226025, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Associate Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, (A Central University), Lucknow – 226025, Uttar Pradesh, IN
1 Research Scholar, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, (A Central University), Lucknow – 226025, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Associate Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, (A Central University), Lucknow – 226025, Uttar Pradesh, IN
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Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health, Vol 21, No 1 (2021), Pagination: 46-51Abstract
Context: Workplace hazard is usually defined as working conditions that have potential to cause injury and/or illness to workers. Examples of hazards are exposed to hazardous substances; working with dangerous tools and equipment or performing potentially injurious task, such as repetitive movement and heavy lifting. Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of workplace hazard face of vulnerable migrant workers. Setting and Design: The study was carried out on eighty migrant workers comprising of male and female. The purposive sampling technique was adopted in the study. Data were collected using a 9 question survey tool developed by S. Peter et.al, Institute for work and health, Canada, in 2016. Materials and Methods: A self-structured and standardized interview schedule scale (OHS) devised by institute for work and health, Canada, in 2016 used for the purpose of the gathering information and measurement workplace hazard in different variables of the respondents. The study adopted survey research design and interviewed respondents personally. Statistical Analysis Used: The data were coded and analyzed using IBM SPSS20.0 Version. The level of workplace hazard in different segments was analyzed in the form of frequencies, mean, standard deviation and the significance was tested using ANOVA. Result: The study clearly showed that the maximum hazard in the workplace by migrant workers is to repeatedly repeat the same movement with hands or wrists, exposure to chemical, gas, and flammable substance, standing hours in the same posture and working for 2 meters. The hazard was felt in stand and working in greater heights. Conclusion: In the present study it has been found that the issue of occupational health among workers needs more attention. There was a risk of musculoskeletal problems and breathing problems and slipping while working in their stations. Measures are needed to improve the work environment of workplace safety staff that ensures the availability of personal protective equipment, good living condition and hygiene at the sites. In addition, the protection of workers’ health is the responsibility to the community as well as local government and businessmen.
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Informal Sector, Vulnerable Migrant Workers, Workplace HazardFull Text
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- Pentamerous Fossil Flowers and Fruits from Rajasthan Reveals the Dominance of Flowering Plants in the Early Palaeogene of India
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1 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, 53 University Road, Lucknow 226 007, IN
1 Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, 53 University Road, Lucknow 226 007, IN
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Current Science, Vol 125, No 3 (2023), Pagination: 321-324Abstract
The dominance of angiosperms, achieved around the late Cretaceous–early Palaeogene time, can be observed through multiple well-preserved fossil flowers and fruits described from the early Palaeogene sediments of Bikaner and Barmer (Rajasthan, India). Here, we report twelve pentamerous fossil flowers categorized into three morphotypes mainly based on their petal’s shape and pattern. Fossil pollen Rhoipites anacardioides Ramanujam, extracted from the preserved androecium of one of the fossil flowers, has shown strong affinity with the modern pollen of Anacardiaceae. The pentamerous fossil fruit encompassing a single whorl of five carpels alternating with petals is similar to the extinct genus Chaneya Wang and Manchester. These fossils provide a cinematic picture of the beautiful flowering and fruiting phases during the early Palaeogene, well known for the major diversification of angiosperms.Keywords
Angiosperm, Anacardiaceae, Chaneya, Palana Formation, Rutaceae.Full Text
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