‘Civic sense, zero potholes, less honking, functional street lights’: Indian traveller in Bangkok shares simple things that Indian cities lackIndian cities often fall short on basic amenities like roads and waste management. A traveler's observations in Bangkok reveal a stark cont...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Europe's green jet fuels see upside in Iran warEurope is looking at synthetic jet fuel to reduce reliance on foreign oil. The Iran war has made this cleaner fuel more attractive. While p...
31 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Time to think of the repair cycle? 8 engineering stocks from India’s capital goods ecosystem with upside potential of up to 26%At a time when the markets are focused on war, crude oil, inflation, and supply disruption, it is easy to miss a quieter shift. India’s eng...
27 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Europe’s banks embrace AI — and confront the price of dependence on US techThe finance industry is rapidly adopting AI, but soaring costs for computing power and AI assistants like Claude are creating financial str...
26 May, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Who is Viswas Raghavan? Why was he let go by JPMorgan and hired by Citi for $52 million amid allegations of abusive behavior?Viswas Raghavan moved to Citigroup in February 2024. This followed his departure from JPMorgan Chase. Concerns about his workplace conduct ...
01 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
French Senate delegation visits India to boost strategic and parliamentary ties across ports, blue economy, and innovation hubsA French Senate delegation visited India from April 10 to 15. They explored key projects in Mumbai, Puducherry, and Chennai. Discussions fo...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs shortThe Iran war's disruption of plastic supplies has unexpectedly boosted demand for eco-friendly paper packaging, with inquiries tripling for...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
"Potholed roads are Chennai's hallmark...": Karti Chidambaram questions Corporation's study tours to Europe, says 'visit Indore first'Congress MP Karti Chidambaram criticized the Chennai Corporation for sending officials to Europe to learn waste management techniques, ques...
25 Mar, 2025, 01.58 PM IST
Are we wasting time by not thinking about solar waste?According to a report, India can generate a cumulative of PV waste as high as 34,600 metric tonnes by the end of 2030. This figure will inc...
19 Oct, 2021, 02.41 PM IST
Experts believe recycling plastic waste can create more jobs in IndiaAddressing the conference session themed 'Beat Plastic Pollution', Henriette Faergemann, Head for Environment, Energy and Climate Change at...
01 Jun, 2018, 07.49 PM IST
Sweden offers its expertise for developing smart cities in IndiaSweden has evinced a keen interest in partnering with India for development of smart cities, an official release said.
18 May, 2017, 11.10 PM IST
Lighting firms flout e-waste rule in India: Toxics LinkNaming some prominent lighting companies, the green body said they have refused to accept any responsibility for the management of mercury-...
20 Sep, 2016, 12.05 AM IST
Government seeks ties with European nations on hazardous waste managementWhile India was "cleaner than other countries" in term of climate change impact at this stage of economy, there is concern over hazardous w...
25 Feb, 2015, 05.05 PM IST
- 99 per cent of Sweden's waste is now reused
Around 99 per cent of Sweden's garbage is now recycled and the country is so efficient at managing waste they are importing it from other E...
07 Sep, 2014, 08.37 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh to collaborate with Netherlands for urban developmentHimachal Pradesh government would work in collaboration with the Netherlands for preparing plans to deal with urban development issues.
16 Jun, 2014, 10.55 PM IST
Growth vs garbage: Can we have efficient disposal mechanismEconomic growth produces prosperity as well as garbage.The faster the economy grows, the more its people consume, and the more garbage they...
26 Apr, 2012, 09.26 AM IST