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7,400 volts changed this Illinois farmer's life in seconds. Now he is warning others about a danger above every fieldWhat began as a typical day on the farm spiraled into life-threatening chaos for Cody Conrady in Illinois when his equipment hit an overhea...
In 1889, one invention solved the biggest problem every snow sled had; a flexible piece of steelIn 1889, downhill sledding was a dangerous game. Sleds couldn't steer at all. Riders had to jam a boot into the snow to turn or stop. Quake...
Rajasthan’s White Wonderland: Marble waste dumping yard becomes scenic hotspot despite toxic risksKishangarh's vast white marble waste dumping yard draws thousands daily. Once a pollution hotspot, it now attracts tourists for its unique ...
MNC stocks: Time to look at them with a different lens; 6 stocks which may fit the bill for medium- to long-term investorsEarlier this year, when Apple announced it would increase production in India, US President Trump said he told the Apple CEO not to do so. ...
Lahore tops world's pollution chart as AQI hits hazardous 412, authorities launch crackdownLahore is the world's most polluted city. Air quality is hazardous. Health warnings are issued. Authorities are cracking down on pollution ...
From coal to code: How AI can transform India’s traditional sectorsIndian traditional industries like agriculture, mining, and manufacturing are increasingly adopting AI to modernize operations and enhance ...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe way market breadth has panned out, the chances are that select mid-cap stocks are on the comeback track. This does not mean periodic co...
For risk-takers with a long-term perspective: 1 small and 7 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 44%The market is once again witnessing some volatility and profit-booking. Don’t panic: We have witnessed pretty much similar conditions sever...
India bets on climate-resilient seeds for food security. But farmers see little valueCrops that can withstand climate disruptions and give high yield are necessary for food security and to improve farmers’ income. But there ...
'Carrot and Stick': How Haryana plans to curb stubble burning, reduce pollution this yearHaryana has developed a comprehensive plan to tackle the issue of stubble burning during the upcoming paddy harvest season. The state has i...
Alone and exploited, migrant children work brutal jobs across the U.S.These workers are part of a new economy of exploitation: Migrant children, who have been coming into the United States without their parent...
India aims to harness the market to cut deadly air pollutionSmoke from the burning of crop stubble lingers over most of north India for weeks during the cold months of November and December, with air...
National Green Tribunal resolved to address environmental disputes in 2021Expressing dissatisfaction over the cleaning of Ganga, the NGT said innocent citizens drink water of the river out of reverence without kno...
Demand picking up on back of robust activities: AssochamConstruction activities that were suspended in April have resumed in several sectors like road building, repairs and maintenance and reside...
Politics of stubble burning: Solving the problem requires us to rethink paddy farming and irrational subsidiesIt’s time to address the stubble burning problem not with more government sops to paddy, but by encouraging farmers in Punjab and Haryana t...
View: For the return of the native, en masseIf the migrants do not return, both they and the economic activity they have deserted would be worse off in the short run. In the medium te...
Will FM Arun Jaitley give a rural touch to Budget 2018 or will he hold on to fiscal prudence?Arun Jaitley is likely to avoid slashing the corporate tax, for example, lest it offer fodder to the Opposition to call the budget pro-rich.
States ignore national policy on crop residue management; Indulge in stubble burningHad the Delhi’s neighbouring states adhered to the guidelines of the two-year-old national policy for management of crop residue (NPMCR), t...
Heart Of Green Revolution Burns, Delhi ChokesA survey by ToI reporters across Punjab and Haryana finds that despite concerns raised by the Punjab and Haryana HC and the NGT, farmers ha...
The Internet of Things: An opportunity for India on the road to 5GJust as reduced smartphone costs were necessary to drive rapid adoption in India, IoT device costs have also been a barrier to IoT growth.