India's rising heatwave triggers surge in eye problems; ophthalmologists urge preventative careIndia's extreme heatwaves are causing a surge in severe eye conditions, including dryness, redness, and allergies, as intense UV radiation ...
26 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
18 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Quote of the day by Diogenes: “Alexander the Great found the philosopher looking attentively at a pile of human bones. Diogenes explained, ‘I am searching for the...” Did an ancient Greek philosopher reveal humanity’s greatest enduring lesson after humiliating the world’s most powerful conqueror with a timeless warning about death, equality, ego, wealth, and the illusion of superiority that still shapes modern society today?Quote of the day by Diogenes is rapidly gaining attention across philosophy readers. The ancient Greek philosopher shocked Alexander the Gr...
09 May, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
100 years of David Attenborough, a century of Earth’s greatest storytellerSir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, after a remarkable career documenting nature and advocating for enviro...
08 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
PM Modi’s Ujjwala at 10 marks shift from access to empowerment, says education minister Dharmendra PradhanTen years on, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has provided clean cooking fuel to over 10 crore women. This initiative has significantly i...
01 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Earth Day 2026: How Canadian cities are turning April 22 into action, from clean-ups to climate learningEarth Day 2026 sees Canadians actively participating in environmental protection. From Quebec's wildlife cleanup to British Columbia's shor...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Vaishno Devi offerings case exposes toxic metal in silver: How this adulterant, if present in your jewellery, can damage lungs, kidneys & raise cancer riskA major controversy has emerged at the Vaishno Devi Temple after investigations found that much of the “silver” donated by devotees contain...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Vaishno Devi 'silver' offerings scam: Mint finds toxic fake metal in donationsSilver offerings at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine are not pure silver. Assayers found offerings contained only 5-6% silver, with the rest being ...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
This Quick Kitchen Cleaning Shortcut Could Be Ruining Your Countertops; Here’s What to Use InsteadCommon household cleaning shortcuts like disinfecting wipes and vinegar sprays can cause invisible damage to kitchen countertops, leading t...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Simple Home Habits Older Homes Used to Stay Fresher for LongerOlder homes offered healthy living through smart design and daily routines. Practices like natural ventilation and decluttering kept air fr...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Of all lung cancer patients, 40 pc never smoked: BJP MP demands national screening programmeA Gujarat MP highlighted a worrying rise in lung cancer among non-smokers. He linked this trend to worsening air quality. The MP called for...
27 Mar, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
View: Pollution and solution are collective mattersParents often avoid teaching civic responsibility to avoid conflict. This lackadaisical attitude, stemming from a sense of individual conve...
23 Jan, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
IIT-Delhi, Koo partner to create public awareness on air pollutionThe partnership – through the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), an industry-academia interface organization for IIT...
07 Aug, 2022, 05.45 PM IST
Delhi Cabinet approves Rs 36 crore expenditure for anti-pollution campaignsDelhi ranked the lowest in the country's pollution numbers, with the Air Quality Index going over 300 points. The Cabinet is looking to sta...
19 Oct, 2019, 11.16 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi launches National Air Quality IndexPM launched AQI for monitoring quality of air in major urban centres across the country on a real-time basis and enhancing public awareness...
06 Apr, 2015, 05.41 PM IST