In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Water supply problems continue in Delhi; Yamuna's level at Wazirabad lower than required normalDelhi is experiencing water shortages across several areas. The Delhi Jal Board's water production is significantly below its summer target...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Can pouring a bucket of water on AC compressor cut your electricity bills?As heatwaves grip Indian cities, a simple hack of pouring water on AC outdoor units can offer temporary efficiency boosts. This method cool...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Scientists built a battery-free device that turns sunlight into fuelResearchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a battery-free artificial photosynthesis system that continuously converts sunl...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Delhi to have online water analysers to counter water contamination; pilot project launched in Gulmohar ParkDelhi Jal Board has started a pilot project to monitor water quality in real-time. An online water analyser is installed in Gulmohar Park t...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Psychology says people who keep a glass of water by the bed they never drink aren’t wasteful: They’re often quieting a low background vigilance with the knowledge that if they wake up needing something, it’s already thereImagine a clear glass of water perched on your nightstand, seemingly out of place if it's untouched. Yet studies highlight that this ordina...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 26%On Thursday evening, US President Trump said he would “hit Iran hard tonight”. Then, as the world waited with bated breath, came the announ...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
India's agriculture and water tech startups gain momentum, sustainability in focus: NasscomIndia's agri and water tech deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum around commercialization as per a statement by Nasscom. These sectors st...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
How to remove pesticides from mangoes, litchi naturally to make them safe for eatingSummer fruits like mangoes and litchis offer delicious refreshment but may carry pesticide residues. Proper washing techniques, including s...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Mumbai man paying Rs 90,000 rent says he still struggles with water shortage in high-rise societyMumbai residents paying a hefty Rs 90,000 monthly rent in a high-rise society are grappling with severe water shortages. Despite the exorbi...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchenA socialite named Josephine Cochrane invented the first dishwasher in 1886. She was frustrated by her fine dishes breaking during handwashi...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Stock picks of the week; 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 25%Even in normal times it is futile to try and guess the outcome of most global events. But in the New World Order, it makes no sense at all ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Railways renews push for installing Atmospheric Water GeneratorsIndian Railways has renewed its push to deploy Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) in water-scarce areas, asking zones, production units an...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST