Quote of the day by American rapper Snoop Dogg: 'You might not have car or a big gold chain, stay true to yourself and things will change'Rapper Snoop Dogg is gearing up for a biopic, but his enduring message about success remains potent. He emphasises that true achievement li...
21 Apr, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Humans are not wired for stress and screens: New study reveals what our bodies actually evolved for as modern life is breaking usModern life may feel overwhelming because human biology has not kept pace with rapid industrial and technological change, according to a ne...
11 Dec, 2025, 07.13 PM IST
HC rejects mosque's plea to use loudspeaker, says no religion mandates prayers with voice amplifiersThe Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court denied a mosque permission to use loudspeakers for prayers. The court stated that using amplifier...
05 Dec, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
States, step up in pollution mitigationIndia's environment ministry has utilized less than 1% of the ₹858 crore allocated for a key pollution control scheme as of late FY25. Desp...
31 Mar, 2025, 10.40 PM IST
The quiet revolution: How electric vehicles are redefining urban soundscapesIndia had 21.7 lakh EVs on road, 0.6% of total vehicles. Planners focus on noise reduction, greenery. Tech advances drive EV market growth....
29 Apr, 2024, 02.31 PM IST
Switching off your phoneThe incessant pinging and buzzing that accompanies an active smartphone can lead to a state of chronic distraction, negatively impacting yo...
22 Oct, 2023, 11.16 PM IST
From chronic pain to anxiety, four reasons why cats urinate on rugsNo the kitties aren't trying to irritate or punish us. So let's forget the human rhetoric and delve into five reasons your cat might be pee...
14 Jul, 2023, 08.35 AM IST
Negative effects of chronic noise: Unpleasant sounds in your surroundings can cause stress, takes years off your lifeChronic noise, such as that heard in neighbourhoods near highways, can lead to inflammation, high blood pressure, and plaque buildup in art...
20 Jun, 2023, 05.20 PM IST
Dealing with hearing loss? Studies warn against using personal listening devices for long periods of timeAccording to scientists, constant use of personal listening devices like headphones or earphones over a long period of time could gradually...
02 May, 2023, 12.36 PM IST
Air pollution & carbon dioxide emissions can affect the quality of sleep, reveals studyYes, pollution can cause sleeping troubles!
19 Apr, 2023, 07.46 PM IST
Air pollution, heat linked to lower sleep quality, study finds19 Apr, 2023, 01.44 PM IST
Do you hear ringing sound in your ears? This could be the reasonTinnitus is a common problem where a person experiences a ringing, roaring, clicking, or buzzing sound in the ears. This sound can be soft,...
28 Mar, 2023, 06.22 PM IST
One more cup of coffee for the road?It’s hard to decide whether to drink it or not, given the contradictory noises.
08 Feb, 2021, 09.16 AM IST
Fish exposed to noise pollution likely to die early: StudyFish stressed by noise are less able to fight off disease while prolonged exposure can lead to an early death, according to research publis...
16 Sep, 2020, 09.31 AM IST
Traffic noise affects bird physiology and reproductive health: StudyThe study, published in the journal Conservation Biology, noted that the chicks of noise-exposed birds were smaller than the young ones fro...
26 Oct, 2019, 12.30 PM IST
Exposed to traffic noises for a prolonged period of time? It may up obesity riskSustained exposure to noise pollution is a widespread public health problem.
19 Nov, 2018, 12.38 PM IST
- Enhanced noise pollution ensures Mumbai never sleeps
Recent civic reports on Mumbai’s environment show that noise levels in residential areas have steadily increased during the day as well as ...
29 Aug, 2012, 03.11 AM IST