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India Today
10 hours ago
- Science
- India Today
Andhra woman becomes first Indian to complete Nasa program, to go to space in 2029
Dangeti Jahnavi from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district is set to travel to space in 2029. A graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Jahnavi holds the distinction of being the first Indian to successfully complete NASA's prestigious International Air and Space has been selected to travel to the Titan's Orbital Port Space Station, a US-based project slated for inauguration in the next four space enthusiast completed her undergraduate studies at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, after finishing her Intermediate education in her hometown of Palakollu. Her parents, Srinivas and Padmasri, currently reside in Kuwait for work. Jahnavi is known for her active engagement in the field of STEM education and space outreach. She has delivered talks for ISRO's educational programs and addressed students at premier institutions including National Institutes of Technology (NITs) across the country. She also regularly takes part in analog missions, deep-sea diving, and global conferences related to planetary science and sustainability in long-duration space contributions to the International Astronomical Search Collaboration led to a provisional asteroid discovery, based on data from the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS). She was also the youngest foreign analog astronaut and the first Indian chosen for Space Iceland's geology the years, Jahnavi has been recognised with numerous accolades including the People's Choice Award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge and the ISRO World Space Week Young Achiever Award.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Health dept concludes review for heatwave preparedness
Jaipur: The health department officials completed their inspection campaign and returned to Jaipur after assessing the readiness for heatwaves across the state. Teams conducted thorough checks of healthcare facilities in challenging locations, verifying the arrangements for prompt treatment of patients affected by heatwave-related illnesses (HRIs).According to the department, the state-wide preparations for managing heatwave situations are now complete. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They confirmed that adequate medicines and beds are available in hospitals and health centres to accommodate and treat HRI health department's senior officials conducted the inspections from May 6 to May 10 in 30 districts. The 11 districts were inspected earlier. The health department's state nodal officer (free medicine scheme), Dr Rambabu Jaiswal, said, "In five days, we checked if ACs and coolers are in functioning condition, proper facilities for clean drinking water, and if beds are reserved for HRI cases. The condition of ambulances was also examined, facilities of X-ray and sonography machines were ensured, and the availability of necessary medicines was checked." Dr Jaiswal visited Didwana-Kuchaman for inspections of health health department has issued directions that medical staff should exercise special caution regarding heatwaves while ensuring that there is no shortage in the arrangement of fans, coolers, ACs, water coolers, health check-ups, medication, and treatment in hospitals. Officials should inspect medical institutions in the field. Instructions have also been issued to ensure that patients affected by heatstroke receive immediate relief through the Rapid Response System. All medical institutions should have sufficient quantities of medications and ice packs related to heatwave treatment, they said.
