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Time of India
15-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Amid plan to shrink legacy waste, Deonar dump ‘grapples with' energy and bio-CNG projects
Mumbai: Even as the BMC floated a tender to clear up 185 lakh metric tonne of legacy waste at the Deonar landfill , two other major projects are underway at the same site spread across 311 acres. These are a waste-to-energy (WTE) plant set to process 600 MT daily and generate 7MW of electricity, and a bio-CNG plant designed for 1,000MT of waste. Experts caution the scale and overlap of these projects present serious execution challenges. Rajkumar Sharma, chairman of Chembur-based advanced locality management and networking action committee (ALMANAC), who is also on a six-member court-appointed committee to monitor and improve conditions at the Deonar dumping ground, said next month a committee meeting is planned where he will raise the issue. "How do they plan to distinguish between various projects on the landfill—whether it's the recent bioremediation, waste-to-energy (WTE) or bio-CNG projects ? Even after bioremediation is complete, the site will remain toxic for years due to the sheer volume of legacy waste. We continue to see fires erupt at the dump during summers because of the methane trapped underneath," Sharma said. Deonar landfill has been operational since 1927. On an average, the height of municipal solid waste at the dumping ground is 20 metre, and at some spots like near Rafiq Nagar it goes up to 40 metre too. The bioremediation tender mandates the contractor to clear 23,000 metric tonne of legacy waste every day—a target over three times Mumbai's daily waste generation of around 8,000 metric tonne. Activist Rishi Agarwal, though, said for the authorities, the first focus should be on reducing the incoming mixed waste at dump sites. "On one hand they are proposing to clear up legacy waste and on the other mixed waste continues to be brought in," said Agarwal, adding Rs 2368 crore is a lot of valuable public money and can be used for responsible waste measures to reduce the need for dumping grounds. While some say the targets are achievable if the BMC partners with the right technical experts, past delays aren't encouraging. Birju Mundra, a Mulund resident who through his company Vini-Agro Pvt Ltd in 2004 worked towards treating 61,229 tonne of waste in Gorai successfully, said, "We brought the mountain of waste to ground level through bioremediation. If the BMC ropes in the right partners, this legacy waste can be cleared," he said. However, if that doesn't happen, he said, it could see the fate like that of the Mulund dumping ground, which up to now has only 25 acres out of 59 acres reclaimed over seven years since the bioremediation work was initiated.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This week on "Sunday Morning" (April 6)
The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Hosted by Jane Pauley COVER STORY: Bernie SandersRobert Costa reports. ALMANAC: April 6"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. U.S.: Maintaining the safety of our foodDespite efforts to keep our nation's food supply safe, an estimated 3,000 people die each year, and 48 million are sickened, from food-borne Illnesses. Correspondent David Pogue looks at the efforts to minimize contamination and prevent outbreaks, and asks how the Trump administration's latest cuts will affect the work of food safety agencies. For more info: Mike Taylor, board member emeritus, STOP Foodborne IllnessVessey & Company, Inc., Holtville, Calif. THEATER: "Smash" on Broadway: Reimagining a backstage tale for the stageThe TV show about the making of a Broadway musical devoted to Marilyn Monroe is now, finally, a Broadway musical itself. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with composing team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman ("Hairspray"), director Susan Stroman (a five-time Tony-winner), and star Robyn Hurder, who describe translating a melodrama of stardom into a comedy about the "hot mess" that lurks behind every Broadway musical. To watch an excerpt of Robyn Hurder performing "Let Me Be Your Star," from "Smash," click on the video player below: For more info: "Smash" at the Imperial Theatre, New York City | Ticket (Official site)Scott Wittman on (Official site)Robyn Hurder on Instagram PASSAGE: In memoriam"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week. HARTMAN: Bird Calls HEADLINES: Protests BOOKS: José Andrés on feeding the needy, and feeding the soulRestaurateur José Andrés, the humanitarian behind World Central Kitchen, and author of a new collection of life lessons titled "Change the Recipe," talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh about balancing his business enterprises with the emergency relief that his organization provides in conflict zones and disaster areas around the globe. For more info: "Change the Recipe: Because You Can't Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs" by José Andrés with Richard Wolffe (Ecco), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Andrés RestaurantsWorld Central KitchenGlobal Food Institute, George Washington University MOVIES: Rami Malek on being attracted to "profoundly alienated" charactersIn "The Amateur," Rami Malek stars as a CIA code expert who takes matters into his own hands on a mission of revenge. He talks with correspondent Seth Doane about playing an unlikely action movie hero; how he prepared for his Oscar-winning performance as Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody"; and how his "outsider" status has colored his work and life. To watch a trailer for "The Amateur" click on the video player below: For more info: "The Amateur" (20th Century Studios) opens in theaters April 11 WORLD: Greenlanders respond to Trump: "It will never be for sale"President Trump's rhetoric about acquiring Greenland for the United States "one way or the other" has not only unsettled the residents of the North Atlantic Island but also our NATO allies. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams talks with one of Greenland's representatives in Denmark's parliament, and an expert in Arctic security, about how they believe "slash-and-burn" diplomacy by the Trump administration would destroy trust in America on the world stage. For more info: Aaja Chemnitz, Member of ParliamentKlaus Dodds, professor, Geopolitics, Development, Security and Justice Group, Royal Holloway, University of London MOVIES: "Warfare": Recreating an Iraq War firefight in real-timeIn 2006, a platoon of Navy SEALs was trapped in insurgent territory in Iraq, resulting in an agonizingly tense, bloody and chaotic firefight that is reenacted in the new film "Warfare." CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with co-writers and co-directors Ray Mendoza (an Iraq War veteran) and Alex Garland (whose last film was the dystopian "Civil War") about dramatizing the teamwork of servicemembers under fire, and how they fostered teamwork among their cast of actors. To watch a trailer for "Warfare" click on the video player below: For more info: "Warfare" (A24) opens in theaters April 11 NATURE: TBD WEB EXCLUSIVES: FROM THE ARCHIVES: Val Kilmer as Mark Twain (YouTube Video)Actor Val Kilmer, best known for "Top Gun," "The Doors," and his starring role as Batman, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. In this Sept. 22, 2013 "Sunday Morning" story, correspondent Bill Geist sat down with Kilmer, then playing Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, "Citizen Twain," to discuss the legacy of the legendary humorist whom Vilmer called "the first great stand-up comedian." FROM THE ARCHIVES: Building the new World Trade Center (YouTube Video)David Childs, lead architect of One World Trade Center, which rose from the site of the Twin Towers in Lower Manhattan, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at age 83. In this "Sunday Morning" report that aired Sept. 4, 2011, correspondent Tracy Smith talked with Childs about the evolution of the tower's design, and visited the construction site of the 1,776-foot-tall skyscraper. ARTS: "Sunday Morning" SunsEnjoy samples of sun art used on "CBS Sunday Morning" that have been highlighted in our weekly listings, for 2024 and 2025. GALLERY: Notable deaths in 2025A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. DVR Alert! Find out when "Sunday Morning" airs in your city "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on and Paramount+, including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox. Follow us on Twitter/X; Facebook; Instagram; YouTube; TikTok; Bluesky; and at You can also download the free "Sunday Morning" audio podcast at iTunes and at Now you'll never miss the trumpet! Authors of "Autism Out Loud" on motherhood, diagnosis and growth on the spectrum Kentucky whiskey producers react to Trump tariffs Trump administration fires head of NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, along with other top officials
CBS News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
This week on "Sunday Morning" (April 6)
The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. ( Download it here .) Hosted by Jane Pauley COVER STORY: Bernie Sanders Robert Costa reports. ALMANAC: April 6 "Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. U.S.: Maintaining the safety of our food Despite efforts to keep our nation's food supply safe, an estimated 3,000 people die each year, and 48 million are sickened, from food-borne Illnesses. Correspondent David Pogue looks at the efforts to minimize contamination and prevent outbreaks, and asks how the Trump administration's latest cuts will affect the work of food safety agencies. For more info: THEATER: "Smash" on Broadway: Reimagining a backstage tale for the stage The TV show about the making of a Broadway musical devoted to Marilyn Monroe is now, finally, a Broadway musical itself. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with composing team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman ("Hairspray"), director Susan Stroman (a five-time Tony-winner), and star Robyn Hurder, who describe translating a melodrama of stardom into a comedy about the "hot mess" that lurks behind every Broadway musical. To watch an excerpt of Robyn Hurder performing "Let Me Be Your Star," from "Smash," click on the video player below: For more info: PASSAGE: In memoriam "Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week. HARTMAN: Bird Calls HEADLINES: Protests BOOKS: José Andrés on feeding the needy, and feeding the soul Restaurateur José Andrés, the humanitarian behind World Central Kitchen, and author of a new collection of life lessons titled "Change the Recipe," talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh about balancing his business enterprises with the emergency relief that his organization provides in conflict zones and disaster areas around the globe. For more info: MOVIES: Rami Malek on being attracted to "profoundly alienated" characters In "The Amateur," Rami Malek stars as a CIA code expert who takes matters into his own hands on a mission of revenge. He talks with correspondent Seth Doane about playing an unlikely action movie hero; how he prepared for his Oscar-winning performance as Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody"; and how his "outsider" status has colored his work and life. To watch a trailer for "The Amateur" click on the video player below: For more info: WORLD: Greenlanders respond to Trump: "It will never be for sale" President Trump's rhetoric about acquiring Greenland for the United States "one way or the other" has not only unsettled the residents of the North Atlantic Island but also our NATO allies. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams talks with one of Greenland's representatives in Denmark's parliament, and an expert in Arctic security, about how they believe "slash-and-burn" diplomacy by the Trump administration would destroy trust in America on the world stage. For more info: MOVIES: "Warfare": Recreating an Iraq War firefight in real-time In 2006, a platoon of Navy SEALs was trapped in insurgent territory in Iraq, resulting in an agonizingly tense, bloody and chaotic firefight that is reenacted in the new film "Warfare." CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with co-writers and co-directors Ray Mendoza (an Iraq War veteran) and Alex Garland (whose last film was the dystopian "Civil War") about dramatizing the teamwork of servicemembers under fire, and how they fostered teamwork among their cast of actors. To watch a trailer for "Warfare" click on the video player below: For more info: NATURE: TBD FROM THE ARCHIVES: Val Kilmer as Mark Twain (YouTube Video) Actor Val Kilmer, best known for "Top Gun," "The Doors," and his starring role as Batman, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. In this Sept. 22, 2013 "Sunday Morning" story, correspondent Bill Geist sat down with Kilmer, then playing Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, "Citizen Twain," to discuss the legacy of the legendary humorist whom Vilmer called "the first great stand-up comedian." FROM THE ARCHIVES: Building the new World Trade Center (YouTube Video) David Childs, lead architect of One World Trade Center, which rose from the site of the Twin Towers in Lower Manhattan, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at age 83. In this "Sunday Morning" report that aired Sept. 4, 2011, correspondent Tracy Smith talked with Childs about the evolution of the tower's design, and visited the construction site of the 1,776-foot-tall skyscraper. ARTS: "Sunday Morning" Suns Enjoy samples of sun art used on "CBS Sunday Morning" that have been highlighted in our weekly listings, for 2024 and 2025 . GALLERY: Notable deaths in 2025 A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. DVR Alert! Find out when "Sunday Morning" airs in your city "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. ( Download it here .) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on and Paramount+ , including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox. Follow us on Twitter/X ; Facebook ; Instagram ; YouTube ; TikTok ; Bluesky ; and at . You can also download the free "Sunday Morning" audio podcast at iTunes and at . Now you'll never miss the trumpet!
CBS News
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
This week on "Sunday Morning" (February 16) 2025
The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Hosted by Jane Pauley. COVER STORY: Universal truths about marriage and divorce Divorce rates in America dropped 27 percent between 2012 and 2022, but some couples are still facing challenges when it comes to keeping a marriage intact. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with therapist Marissa Nelson and divorce lawyer Robert Stephan Cohen about what advice they give couples; and hears marital tips from Danielle and Adam Silverstein, whose podcast, "Marriage and Martinis," is a no-holds-barred examination of how relationships can be tested. For more info: ALMANAC: February 16 "Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. Author David Macaulay has spent more than 50 years finding ways to explain things, via his humorous and intricately illustrated books featuring wooly mammoth guides – his attempt to hook young readers on the wonders right before their eyes. Macaulay visits the "Building Stories" exhibit at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., and explains to correspondent Martha Teichner how, for Macaulay, sketching is seeing, and why procrastination can be a gift. For more info: U.S.: A government worker's message for Elon Musk Since taking office, President Trump and his advisor, billionaire business owner Elon Musk, have worked to winnow the ranks of federal workers. At times questioning the contributions of some federal employees, they are also enticing more than two million government employees to quit, and have moved to shutter entire agencies. But how will the public lose out if government workers lose their jobs? "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa reports. For more info: MOVIES: Edward Norton on becoming Pete Seeger in "A Complete Unknown" Actor Edward Norton received his fourth Oscar nomination for his portrayal of legendary folk singer Pete Seeger in the Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown." He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about cultivating authenticity in his performances, such as learning the banjo; his response to the early critical reaction toward "Fight Club"; and reflects on the advice of a casting director who once suggested he find another profession. They also visit the legendary Shangri-La recording studio, in Malibu, California, considered hallowed ground for Dylan fans. To watch a trailer for "A Complete Unknown," click on the video player below: "A Complete Unknown" is currently playing in theaters PASSAGE: In memoriam "Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week. U.S.: Building a humane world for animals The Black Beauty Ranch, in East Texas, is a sanctuary where hundreds of rescued animals – from donkeys, tigers and bison, to kangaroos, macaques and lemurs – reside in a protected habitat. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the work of the Humane Society of the United States, whose name change to Humane World for Animals underscores its mission to improve the welfare of animals across the globe. For more info: Humane World for Animals Black Beauty Ranch, Texas HARTMAN: TBD TV: Looking back at 50 years of "Saturday Night Live" On October 11, 1975, people tuning into the debut of a late-night comedy show saw something unlike any TV variety extravaganza they'd ever seen. Fifty years later, "Saturday Night Live," produced almost continuously by Lorne Michaels, is now an entrenched part of pop culture – 90 minutes of live comedy sketches, commercial parodies and musical acts, headlined by a different celebrity host each week. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with former cast members Rachel Dratch and Fred Armisen, writers Alan Zweibel and Paula Pell, and with Susan Morrison, author of "Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live," about the creation of a television landmark. For more info: SUNDAY JOURNAL: Middle East latest Chris Livesay reports. COMMENTARY: Marvin Kalb on how a Trump-Putin summit could lead to disaster Veteran CBS and NBC journalist Marvin Kalb discusses why he believes an agreement between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that betrays Ukraine could send a chilling message to the rest of the world about America's position as a trusted global leader. For more info: NATURE: TBD WEB EXCLUSIVES: EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Cynthia Erivo (YouTube Video) In this web exclusive, Cynthia Erivo, the Oscar-nominated star of the film 'Wicked," talks with Seth Doane about making and promoting the film version of the hit Broadway musical, and how she brought the character of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, to life. She also discusses the origins of her passion for acting; her unique process of recording an album; and the prospect of becoming an EGOT winner. IN MEMORIAM: Notable Deaths in 2025 (Gallery) A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on and Paramount+, including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox.
