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- Indian scientists develop a new concrete using human waste to make it significantly stronger than conventional cementScientists have found that biochar made from treated human waste, or faecal sludge, can partially replace cement in concrete and improve it...09 Sep, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- In 1892, engineers began the Chicago Canal to divert sewage using 42 million cubic yards of earth; more than a century later, it may help Asian carp reach the Great LakesIn 1885, Chicago undertook the monumental task of reversing its river flow to safeguard drinking water by rerouting sewage from Lake Michig...02 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- This 1971 sitcom broke TV’s biggest rules. But now it is considered one of the decade’s bestAll in the Family changed the landscape of sitcoms by boldly confronting tough social issues. It shone a light on topics like racism, femin...27 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Matt Damon: 'Some people just see the glory and they don't want to know about...' - 'The Odyssey' star's timeless lesson on looking beyond success, understanding the journey behind achievement and why every accomplishment has a storyQuote of the day by Matt Damon: Matt Damon's remarkable journey in Hollywood showcases his adaptable talent, with famous roles in films lik...18 Aug, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
- HDFC Bank spends Rs 1,316 crore on CSR in FY26, expands rural footprintHDFC Bank invested over Rs 1,316 crore in CSR initiatives during 2025-26. Their Parivartan program has positively impacted more than 10.77 ...30 Jul, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- PoK drowns in filth as Pakistani authorities look awayResidents of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir face a severe sanitation crisis. Uncollected garbage fills streets, blocki...29 Nov, 2025, 06.41 PM IST
- Gurgaon garbage crisis: How a crackdown on Bengali migrants led to Millennium City being called 'a pig house'Gurugram faces a sanitation crisis as sanitation workers, predominantly Bengali-speaking migrants, flee due to police actions, disrupting w...23 Jul, 2025, 01.11 PM IST
- Include safe sanitation issues in poll manifestos: ASCIAhead of the polls, ASCI has come out with several suggestions under 'Right to Safe Sanitation for All and At All Times'.03 Apr, 2019, 05.25 PM IST
- India has most number of stunted children in world: StudyThe report said 48 million children in India, suffer from stunted growth, affecting their physical as well as cognitive and emotional devel...26 Jul, 2016, 03.16 PM IST
- Garbage piles up, AAP & BJP play mud-slinging matchThe party also claimed that the government did not take into consideration the financi al situation of the corporations while making budget...24 Oct, 2015, 10.17 AM IST
- Delhi's sanitation staff goes on strike, garbage scare in middle of festive seasonThe workers want regularisation of contractual workers, timely payment of salary and release of arrears and issuance of medical cards. T23 Oct, 2015, 12.23 PM IST
- MCD sanitation workers decide to postpone strike decision due to dengueKeeping in view the dengue crisis in the capital, MCD sanitation workers decided to postpone their decision to go on a strike to press for ...02 Oct, 2015, 04.39 PM IST
- 'Another crisis will hit Nepal capital today – sanitation’The biggest worry in the city now is about the sanitation problem that is going to hit by tomorrow morning. Even the big hotels which have ...26 Apr, 2015, 04.13 AM IST
- Adequate toilets crucial for gender equality: BJP leader Subramanian SwamyThe BJP leader also observed that toilets are at the core of global sanitation crisis in the present scenario.20 Jan, 2015, 11.04 PM IST
- Learn from Ebola crisis:WHO to SE Asia countries on sanitationA major study on 2006 data estimated, that in India, inadequate sanitation amounted to a loss equivalent to about 6.4 per cent of GDP18 Nov, 2014, 08.16 PM IST
- Get going with the Nirmal Gram YojanaOpen defecation, India accounts for 60% of open defecations in the world, poses health and environmental risks. It should end, millennium d...04 Jun, 2014, 06.14 AM IST
- Women economists urge policy makers to end global sanitation crisisAn international group of 34 woman economists has written an open letter to the prime ministers and presidents of various nations, includin...08 Dec, 2011, 08.06 PM IST
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