From dry lands to thriving farms: How one farmer from Andhra transformed dry land into productive crops worth croresIn India's drought-hit Anantapur district, farmer Mekala Shiva Shankar Reddy transformed 180 acres into a high-income, water-efficient agri...
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Rome’s ancient roads were more than stone paths: the real engineering was hidden undergroundRoman roads were more than just stone surfaces; their enduring strength stemmed from intricate layered construction, elevated beds, and sop...
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Why Pouring Boiling Water Into Your Yard Drain Can Quietly Make Things WorseA clogged outdoor drain signals a larger stormwater issue, as runoff from impervious surfaces carries debris and overwhelms drainage system...
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Thiruvananthapuram Assembly Election Results 2026: Who won, margin, and other detailsThiruvananthapuram constituency, a key urban seat, grapples with traffic, water shortages, and unemployment. The incumbent Antony Raju of J...
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Mumbai’s skyline is soaring. So is the pressure on housingMumbai's booming real estate market sees global financial giants occupying luxury towers while low-income residents like taxi driver Ramu V...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Political spotlight turns to Jadavpur as West Bengal polls nearAhead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Jadavpur remains a crucial urban constituency in Kolkata, shaped by its Left legacy, TMC domin...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
What Drained an Entire Lake Overnight With No Storm or Warning? Scientists Have an AnswerLakes in glacial and karst regions are vanishing and refilling without rain, baffling observers. Scientists explain these phenomena through...
27 Feb, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
After devastating floods that killed over 200, disaster strikes Spain again; terrifying videos capture flash floods as cars are swept away and tourists warned to stay indoorsOne of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe has been hit by terrifying flash floods all of a sudden, with shocking images showin...
05 Mar, 2025, 01.07 AM IST
Greater Noida plans to use GPS, drones to find out ways to reduce flooding, waterloggingThe Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) plans to enhance its stormwater network to address inefficiencies and flood-pron...
17 Aug, 2023, 02.40 PM IST
Delhi may suffer losses of Rs 2.75 trillion by 2050 due to climate change: Draft action planIndia introduced its National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in 2008, following which state governments were instructed to create th...
20 Jul, 2023, 05.57 PM IST
JMC signs MoU with SMVDU for 'smart' makeover of Jammu cityThe MoU was signed by JMC Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Jammu smart city, Avny Lavasa and SMVDU registrar Nagendra Singh Jamwal...
28 Aug, 2021, 03.55 PM IST
View: Holding back the annual delugeMumbai has an average elevation of 14 m, with some coastal areas lying 6-8 m above sea level. Low-lying creek areas are more vulnerable, as...
26 Jul, 2021, 12.11 AM IST
Urban flooding: Act before cars and bikes start floating in streets againWaterlogging during rains is part of the urban experience. However, in the past decade, there has been an increase in urban flood events ac...
20 Aug, 2016, 06.17 AM IST
Indian economy suffers $3 billion loss from recent floods-Aon BenfieldIndia suffered a $3 billion loss to its economy from severe rainfall and flooding in November and early December, reinsurance broker Aon Be...
10 Dec, 2015, 11.14 PM IST
- REPL to foray into NE; bids for Rs 500 cr project in Guwahati
Talking about the advantages of the region, he said NE offers better margins compared to other parts of the country.
25 Dec, 2011, 12.51 PM IST
Handover of all remaining sites today, but are they really ready?Central Public Works Department, which has built 10 of the venues, says its work is complete.
02 Aug, 2010, 06.53 AM IST
- Riverbank Developers to make over Mahestala's landscape
Riverbank Developers of the United Credit Belani Group is looking to make over Mahestala's landscape. City-based realtor has joined hands w...
14 Jan, 2009, 10.09 PM IST