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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- Cold Water Laundry Secret: The Only Simple Way To Stop Synthetic Microfibers From Breaking DownWashing clothes in cold water significantly reduces the release of synthetic microfibers, tiny plastic fragments that pollute waterways. St...03 Apr, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- Dhurandhar 2's Madhavan shares a 'scientific' reason behind why he kept cigarette butt in his pocket instead of throwing it away in the movieDhurandhar: The Revenge is a box office hit, with Ranveer Singh and R. Madhavan earning praise. A scene where Madhavan pockets a cigarette ...25 Mar, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- That Old Tennis Ball in Your Yard Might Be Causing More Trouble Than You Think15 Mar, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- The world’s plastic glut is set to get much worse by 2040, study findsPlastic pollution is set to surge by 2040, reaching 280 million metric tons annually. This alarming projection comes from a Pew Charitable ...04 Dec, 2025, 10.28 AM IST
- Weak bones and rapid aging cause identified - microplastics in human bonesA recent review reveals the alarming presence of microplastics in human bones, cartilage, and intervertebral discs, triggering inflammation...26 Sep, 2025, 02.39 PM IST
- Ice that cannot melt is here, scientists invent jelly ice to make life easy for youScientists have developed 'jelly ice,' a reusable and compostable alternative to traditional ice, addressing the problem of meltwater. Made...28 Aug, 2025, 02.25 PM IST
- Pepsi and Coca-Cola misleading public about plastic bottles: Lawsuit claimsLA County alleges that PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have misled the public about the recyclability of their plastic bottles, causing significant e...01 Nov, 2024, 08.32 AM IST
- New study exposes shocking volume of microplastics in bottled water, raising health worriesA recent Columbia University study found a startling revelation: a liter of bottled water may contain up to 2.4 lakh plastic pieces, surpas...09 Jan, 2024, 08.51 PM IST
- India on cusp of infra revolution: Indian Army's Engineer-in-chiefSpeaking at a conclave in Goa, Indian Army's Engineer in chief Lt Gen Harpal Singh said, "The Military Engineering Services, an infrastruct...22 Sep, 2022, 04.01 PM IST
- Jordan artist turns plastic trash into art, says want to rid world of single-use plasticsTrained in painting and drawing in the United States and Italy, Nissan decided to collect and repurpose the trash to create art.30 May, 2022, 03.00 PM IST
- In a first, DPCC to study microplastics pollution in River Yamuna, Delhi's soil, foodThe river water and the adjacent soil are contaminated with various pollutants, including heavy metals. In this study, the effects of seaso...19 Dec, 2021, 05.25 PM IST
- The Secret of Dust Revealed: What's dust, where it come from & how to deal with itDust is not always bad. There is emerging evidence that some “filth” is beneficial as it may help your immune system and reduce allergy ris...29 Sep, 2021, 03.46 PM IST
- Troubled by dust? 1/3 of it originates at home, includes skin cells and decomposing insectsWet mopping also removes fine dust left behind by sweeping or vacuuming.27 Sep, 2021, 07.11 PM IST
- View: Climate change poses grave risks to life, limb and livelihoodsWhen plastics replaced glass, porcelain and metal to make containers, buckets, plates and innumerable industrial and household items, no on...22 Apr, 2021, 09.30 AM IST
- Plastic 'has entered' Antarctic terrestrial food chain24 Jun, 2020, 11.20 PM IST
- Resolutions passed at UN Environment assembly to make the world pollution freeThe United Nations Environment Assembly has passed 13 non-binding resolutions and three decisions to get the planet rid from pollutants, of...07 Dec, 2017, 11.30 AM IST
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