Mumbai woman has not used a dustbin for over five years. How did she keep her home waste-free without overspending?A Mumbai woman has successfully lived waste-free for five years by transforming her home. She composts kitchen scraps for her garden, recyc...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Harsh Goenka shares video of Indian Railways staff arriving in just two minutes for coach cleaning, says “it restores faith in system”. Watch hereHarsh Goenka shared a viral video showcasing Indian Railways' 'Clean My Coach' service, which has garnered praise online. The clip shows ho...
29 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Ebola scare: DGCA asks airlines make in-flight announcements, take other measuresAviation watchdog DGCA has issued new guidelines for airlines amid the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Carriers with flights to or from Uganda an...
25 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak responseIn the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the ...
24 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.
04 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
The Write Revival: Fountain pens are Gen Z's newest obsessionThe fountain pen is experiencing a revival, driven by a desire for analogue pleasures and a conscious move away from digital. This resurgen...
03 May, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
88% ‘hard-to-recycle’ plastic: PolyCycl’s bet on turning waste into valueIndia's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...
01 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
What to know about how a suspect in the killing of two Florida students used ChatGPTIn a disturbing twist to a double homicide investigation, prosecutors disclosed that the suspect sought advice from ChatGPT on disposing of...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
How to Prep Your Grill for Barbecue Season Before Old Grease Ruins FlavorAs summer approaches, experts urge grill owners to clean their barbecues. A deep clean prevents grease buildup, ensuring better food taste ...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
How a wedding saved 350 kg of waste from going to landfills? Bridegroom's mother took inspiration from her own marriage to save the planetAn Indian wedding embraced sustainability, diverting 350 kg of waste. The groom's mother led the initiative, reviving eco-friendly traditio...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.02 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
BKI terror module busted; 2 held with grenades, IED material: Punjab PoliceThe Punjab Police have made a crucial breakthrough by arresting two suspects, Akash Masih and Jablaun, in Gurdaspur, connected to a terror ...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Households to cut and store waste masks, gloves for 72 hours before disposing: CPCB"Waste masks and gloves in general households should be kept in paper bag for a minimum of 72 hours prior to disposal of the same as dry ge...
23 Jul, 2020, 05.05 PM IST
Sanitary pad disposal bags mandatory from Jan 2021: JavadekarUnion Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday said the Centre would make it mandatory for sanitary napkin companies to provide bio-degradable ...
09 Mar, 2020, 10.05 AM IST
UGC directs universities to ban plastic cups, bottles on campusThe UGC has directed all varsities and higher educational institutions to ban use of plastic cups, lunch packets, straws, bottles and bags ...
19 May, 2018, 12.36 PM IST
Central Railway to introduce waste disposal bags in AC coaches of 2 trainsIn a first, the Central Railway has introduced bio-degradable environment friendly garbage disposal bags for its passengers.
11 Sep, 2015, 03.32 PM IST
Plastic bag threat more serious than atom bomb: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court said on Monday while warning that it posed a threat more serious than the atom bomb for the next generation.
08 May, 2012, 05.23 AM IST