Actor Madhavan inspired by 12-year-old Tamil Nadu girl who solved a common problem and earned PM Narendra Modi’s applauseA young girl from Tamil Nadu, Vinisha, developed a solar-powered ironing cart, the Iron Max, to address pollution from charcoal irons used ...
14 Apr, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
The LPG crunch and the importance of diversifying fuel sourcesThe article explores the origins of spaghetti alla carbonara, questioning its traditional link to charcoal makers and suggesting a more rec...
22 Mar, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Call issued to save an iconic piece of Mumbai food history as oven deadline looms over Irani cafesFormer Maharashtra BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar has called for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to exempt Mumbai's Irani cafes from a b...
20 Feb, 2025, 04.02 PM IST
Best Barbeque Grills under Rs. 800: Affordable Options for Every Grilling EnthusiastLooking for a high-quality barbecue grill without breaking the bank? This best barbeque grills under 800 offers a curated selection of top-...
14 Nov, 2024, 11.36 PM IST
Best barbeque grills under 10000 for smokin’ hot grilling and tasteWith an emphasis on the importance of flavor infusion and cooking precision, the article presents you a list of the best barbecue grills un...
17 Apr, 2024, 04.06 PM IST
10 Best Barbeque Grills under Rs. 1,000 for the irresistible charred flavourDiscover the best barbeque grills under 1000, ideal for those seeking budget-friendly yet reliable outdoor cooking solutions. From compact ...
19 Mar, 2024, 07.22 PM IST
Best Barbeque Grills in India to Make Your Festivities SmokeyAre you looking for a barbeque grill for your home? If so, then continue reading this article where we share a list of the best barbeque gr...
16 Mar, 2024, 10.33 PM IST
Are your cooking methods dirty? Study says 1 in 3 people use open fires or basic stoves bad for health & environmentA joint report by the International Energy Agency and African Development Bank Group has called for an annual $8bn investment to ensure eve...
27 Jul, 2023, 09.50 AM IST
NTPC commissions green coal plant in VaranasiNTPC has commissioned a commercial green coal project in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The project will make torrefied charcoal from municipal w...
16 Mar, 2023, 01.45 PM IST
CAQM asks Coal India Ltd to stop supply, sale of coal to industries in Delhi-NCROnly two units have been found using such highly polluting fuels since January 1, indicating satisfactory compliance of the commission's di...
19 Jan, 2023, 06.35 PM IST
Industries in Delhi-NCR using unapproved fuels, including coal, to be shut down from Jan 1The ban on heavily polluting fuels like coal, Light Diesel Oil (LDO) and Naptha in NCR will come into effect on January 1, 2023. The agency...
28 Dec, 2022, 09.09 PM IST
There can't be total ban on charcoal as fuel: Govt to NGTNoting that the indiscriminate and illegal felling of trees would lead to environmental disaster, NGT had earlier imposed a ban on the cutt...
28 Sep, 2017, 03.16 PM IST
Conduct study on adverse impact of charcoal, NGT tells Environment ministryThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to conduct a study to ascertain whether the u...
02 Jun, 2017, 05.36 PM IST
NGT asks MoEF to clarify stand on banning charcoal as fuelA bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim and Expert Member Nagin Nanda directed the Environment Ministry to make a "categoric statement" withi...
03 May, 2017, 05.21 PM IST
One in three Indians in 2040 will depend on firewood for cooking: IEA ReportPrime Minister Narendra Modi has been leading the effort to enhance the access and use of clean fuel, mainly in rural and eastern India.
30 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
- New products from coconut wood
With a lot of diseased coconut palms likely to be removed under a re-plantation programme submitted by Coconut Development Board, efforts a...
05 Dec, 2008, 12.48 AM IST
- Indoor pollution kills one person every 20 sec!
The world only worries about outdoor smog and emissions. In reality, however, indoor pollution kills 1.6 m persons every year.
11 Jan, 2008, 06.54 PM IST