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Jr NTR's co-actress was 'forced' to quit the industry. Years later, she moved to Goa with her family. Now, Sameera Reddy's kids are learning life beyond textbooksActress Sameera Reddy has traded the film world for a serene life in Goa. A short vacation transformed into a permanent move, focusing on n...
How an Australian connection helped Shaily Mehrotra build a Rs 1,500-crore Indian skincare brandA gap in science-backed skincare products in the Indian market prompted Shaily Mehrotra to start Fixderma, with an aim to solve common skin...
FIFA bans water bottles in stadiums in late reversalFIFA has reversed its decision, banning reusable water bottles from World Cup stadiums. Fans will now have to purchase bottled water inside...
Dharavi to become a smart city: HSBC says Asia's largest slum could soon have metro stations, green spaces & 125,000 new homesDharavi's massive redevelopment project, a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and Adani Group, aims to transform the Mumbai s...
Banks are cutting credit card perks quietly; Learn how to get more value from your walletMany banks have recently reduced credit card rewards, cashback limits, and perks, prompting cardholders to reassess their spending strategi...
How this 'smart' Maharashtra woman is turning orange peels into cashNagpur is seeing a surge in sustainable innovation. Young minds are turning discarded orange peels into useful eco-friendly products. This ...
India inks 'once-in-a-generation' free trade agreement with New Zealand after a decade of talksIndia-New Zealand FTA: India and New Zealand have inked a landmark free trade agreement, a "once-in-a-generation" pact opening new avenues ...
Earth Day 2026: How Canadian cities are turning April 22 into action, from clean-ups to climate learningEarth Day 2026 sees Canadians actively participating in environmental protection. From Quebec's wildlife cleanup to British Columbia's shor...
The Hidden Slime in Your Water Bottle Cap: Why You Should Wash It Every DayYour reusable water bottle, a symbol of eco-friendliness, might harbor a hidden danger: a slimy biofilm teeming with bacteria and fungi. St...
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to ban plastic from next month; water offerings in plastic bottles won't be not allowedStarting August 11, the Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple prohibits plastic items to maintain cleanliness. Temple officials urge devotees to coo...
Airports Authority of India bans single-use plastic itemsIt said that on the basis of a third-party assessment carried out by Quality Council of India (QCI), 16 of its airports have been declared ...
Green thumbs gear up to follow a plastic free month, taking off from the global movementThe initiative, is an off-shoot of the global movement Plastic Free July, that started in Western Australia in 2011 and is now spread acros...
Plastics ban in Gujarat may kill over 2000 SMEs: GPMAThe GPMA president said it will adversely impact thousands of people engaged in the industry such as manufacturers, employees, dealers, con...
Bengaluru still not a 'plastic free' cityThe state had imposed a ban against using carry bags in 2016 but there are several loose ends impeding its successful implementation.
Make at least one market plastic free: NGT to Delhi governmentThe green panel had earlier asked city government to strictly impose a fine of Rs 5,000 on those violating the plastic ban order and carry ...
Delhi govt faces NGT wrath over use of plastic in city
In Bangaluru, Malls and citizen groups assisting BBMP in enforcing plastic banMalls in the city have expressed their intent to keep their premises plastic-free which came after a relentless drive by the BBMP named 'Se...
NGT announces Rs 5,000 fine on use of plastic in Chandigarhhe green panel noted that 370 metric tonnes of garbage was produced daily in Chandigarh which was being dumped unscientifically.
30-kg plastic can be found in every dead cow/buffalo in IndiaUnion Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that at least 30-kg of plastic can be found in every dead cow/buffalo in India.
- Plastic waste to be used in roads construction
Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) is planning to utilise polybags and harmful plastic wastes in the construction of roads.