Soon, you can have pure water from Russia's Caucasus Mountains in IndiaRussian mineral water is set to debut in India by year-end with the launch of Gorji Vita, a new brand from Aqua Holding Company. The first ...
20 Nov, 2025, 09.46 PM IST
Allow Himalayan states to approve, implement hydro projects of less than 25 MW: Dhami urges CentreUttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urged the Centre to allow state-approved hydropower projects under 25 MW and to implement a 24% capital ...
27 Jul, 2024, 06.52 PM IST
Survey to map Himalayan springs soonAs a part of the government’s plan to revive natural sources of water in the hilly region, drones would be deployed to map all the springs ...
29 Jan, 2020, 07.15 AM IST
India’s first water sommelier tests the waters with a sip, literallyGanesh Iyer, India’s first and only accredited water sommelier is director - operations, India and Indian subcontinent, at Veen.
12 Aug, 2019, 11.39 AM IST
Meet Ganesh Iyer, India’s only accredited water sommelier who can determine pH levels with just a tasteIyer is the director of operations, India and Indian subcontinent, at Veen.
12 Aug, 2019, 09.40 AM IST
Plan to revive over three million springs in 10 hill states on the cardsA comprehensive policy is in the pipeline to revive and rejuvenate large number of springs in the Himalayan region to make them perennial.
08 Aug, 2019, 07.35 AM IST
Uttarakhand to tap hot springs for tourismWellness tourism is set to make inroads into Uttarakhand which has hitherto been popular as a religious and adventure tourism hub.
15 Feb, 2016, 01.11 PM IST
Traveller's Diary: Events to experience around the worldET-Travel offers you events in Luxury, Entertainment, Food, Sports, Music and Nightlife to experience around the world.
09 Apr, 2014, 03.19 PM IST
- Sikkim revives dying mountain springs, lakes
Sikkim government has given a fresh lease of life to dying mountain springs and lakes for ensuring water security in the Himalayan region.
10 Nov, 2013, 11.46 AM IST
- The Beauty and grandeur of the Ganges, Kedarnath and Badrinath
Following the sacred route from Yamunotri to Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, its worth immersing oneself in the beauty and divine grande...
09 Jun, 2011, 08.12 AM IST
- India expected to be water stressed by 2020: Blake
The glaciers feed 9 river basins, including the Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra, which support millions of people across Afghanistan, Pak, In...
09 Mar, 2011, 01.49 PM IST
- Govt findings on Himalayan glaciers misleading: NGO
Terming the environment ministry's recent report on non-receding of Himalayan glaciers as false complacency, a research foundation on ecolo...
17 Nov, 2009, 08.45 PM IST
- Names of mountains not acceptable for registration
The Registrar of Trademarks has said that Mount Everest Mineral Water cannot register names of mountains as trademarks, dealing a blow to t...
21 Nov, 2008, 01.38 AM IST
- Tussle between Bisleri and Mount Everest over ‘Himalayan’ intensifies
Bisleri International has moved a rectification application in the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) in Chennai, seeking to canc...
21 Jul, 2008, 01.13 AM IST
- Himalayan fight over brand
Mt Everest, Bisleri claim rights over name for packaged water.
25 Jun, 2008, 05.01 AM IST
- Expansion of trade route on Nathu La disturbing ecosystem
Trading activity on the historic Nathula Pass situated 14,400 ft above sea level in the Himalayan region has started threatening the fragil...
30 May, 2008, 03.25 PM IST
- Warming effect: Early ripening of Kaafal
The early ripening of the popular 'Kaafal' wild fruit in Kumaun division of Uttarakhand is being seen by experts as a fallout of global war...
01 Apr, 2008, 12.40 PM IST