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India’s street food paradox: Cleaner cities, but where do vendors go?Street-food vendors in India are facing tighter enforcement as cities reclaim pavements and push for cleaner public spaces. But without des...
Rahul Gandhi flags lack of hostels for female students, seeks answers from Prime MinisterCongress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned PM Narendra Modi over the shortage of female student hostels, citing an Indore student's financial ...
Motivational Quote of the Day by Benny Blanco on talent: 'I'm not particularly good at anything...' -Inspiring life lessons on recognizing other people’s strengthsMotivational Quote of the Day: Benny Blanco champions the importance of acknowledging the exceptional talents of others, believing that his...
New CRPF Headquarters with modern facilities likely to be ready by December 2026The Central Reserve Police Force's new headquarters in New Delhi is nearing completion. This expansive facility is expected to be operation...
- In the 1990s, a highway project in Oregon triggered a landslide. Engineers removed soil and buried 580,000 shredded tires to fix it
Oregon's engineering team has pioneered a remarkable solution by integrating nearly 580,000 shredded tires into highway repairs. This cleve...
In 2019, the Netherlands tested a 1,312-foot highway noise barrier with two-sided solar panels; it generated 325.5 MWh over 18 monthsDutch engineers transformed highway sound walls into solar power generators. These innovative walls produced significant electricity during...
NABARD marks 23rd GI Day; facilitates GI applications for six Delhi productsNabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, New Delhi Regional Office, highlighted the expansion of NABARD’s GI initiative in Delhi fro...
Austin weatherized 625 homes for low-income customers in 2021; Austin Energy estimated 687.5 MWh of annual savings after insulation, sealing and AC workAustin Energy's weatherization initiative has made a notable impact on energy efficiency within low-income households. By providing no-cost...
Monolithisch India bags quartzite stone block in Bihar for Rs 157 croreMonolithisch India has made a landmark purchase of a quartzite stone block for Rs 157 crore, marking a pivotal move towards enhancing its r...
Imported dialysis solution fails endotoxin test in Himachal; lab flags nine regulatory violationsA Himachal Pradesh government drug laboratory has declared two batches of an imported peritoneal dialysis solution “Not of Standard Quality...
In 2006, Hawai‘i listed Waipā Stream, after dense hau bush trapped sediment and blocked fish. Today, restoration cut average turbidity by 62% and restored native fish passageWaipā Stream restoration efforts significantly improved water quality and aquatic habitats. Invasive hau bush removal and feral pig control...
Devans expands beer footprint as costs squeeze marginsDevans Modern Breweries is expanding its beer business into new Indian markets. The company is also developing a premium spirits portfolio ...
UIDAI using AI extensively to detect fraud: Chairman Neelkanth MishraUIDAI is extensively deploying Artificial Intelligence to detect and counter fraud effectively. Daily Aadhaar authentications have dramatic...
In 1990, New York City began recycling waste glass into street pavement. 5 years later, the city had reused 250,000 tons of glass in resurfacing projects across the cityNew York City pioneered waste glass use in road construction between 1990 and 1995. Research examined crushed glass as an asphalt aggregate...
A 1998 Texas experiment mixed printer toner into asphalt, and tests found it could make the mix strongerA recent study reveals that adding waste toner to asphalt binder can significantly improve its performance. With just a ten percent additio...
In 2023, Connecticut removed Strong Pond Dam after 20 years of planning. 3 years later, 10 upstream miles are open to fish, reconnecting 20 miles of habitat for wildlifeThe removal of Strong Pond Dam in Wilton, Connecticut, marks a significant achievement in river restoration. This initiative has revitalize...
In 1996, Idaho listed Fish Creek for sediment after erosion damaged aquatic habitat. 22 years later, restoration helped it earn the maximum 3.0 score for cold-water lifeFish Creek in Idaho was listed as impaired for sedimentation in 1996. Collaborative efforts by various stakeholders improved road surfaces ...
Since 2014, US farmers have been deliberately flooding their fields to create habitat for migratory birds; a decade later, 180,000 acres of farmland have become temporary wetlands serving as vital habitat for millions of birdsBirdReturns pays farmers to flood fields, creating vital temporary wetlands for migrating birds. This initiative helps birds and also reple...
Growing peptide trend raises safety concerns among doctorsDoctors express concern over popular injectable peptides for various health benefits. They caution that established peptide medicines diffe...
Rabies vaccine row: CDSCO flags seized Abhayrab batch was misbranded, 4 arrested after media reportA seized batch of rabies vaccine Abhayrab was found misbranded and not of standard quality. Delhi Police arrested four people in connection...