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A city of horns and highways: New model maps Delhi's noiseA new study developed a model for mapping environmental noise in Delhi. This model combines geographical and real-time traffic data for acc...- COVID lockdowns accidentally created an experiment scientists could never have deliberately run: What happens when the roads and buildings stay, but the people disappear?The COVID-19 lockdowns accidentally created a rare real-world experiment for scientists, as human activity suddenly dropped while roads, bu...
- Delhi Master Plan 2047: Key highlights of blueprint for housing, metro & YamunaDelhi's Master Plan 2047 targets 40 lakh new homes and a 695-km metro network by 2047. It includes redevelopment for unauthorized colonies ...
- 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...
- Techie, who once paid Rs 1 crore tax, breaks down on X after lay off: ‘Thank you…’A tech professional recently took to X to lament the country’s pitiable social security system. He said that even though, once he paid Rs 1...
- Delhi has a growing road rage epidemic: Here's how excessive honking might be fueling the violenceDelhi’s roads are becoming increasingly tense, with honking now sparking violent confrontations. In several recent cases, minor traffic arg...
- The quiet revolution: How electric vehicles are redefining urban soundscapesIndia had 21.7 lakh EVs on road, 0.6% of total vehicles. Planners focus on noise reduction, greenery. Tech advances drive EV market growth....
- Azaan v Bhajan: Karnataka mandates written permission for use of loudspeakersPro-Hindu activists launched a Hanuman Chalisa chanting campaign on Monday to counter use of loudspeakers for Azaan at mosques. Chief Minis...
- Traffic noise affects bird physiology and reproductive health: StudyThe study, published in the journal Conservation Biology, noted that the chicks of noise-exposed birds were smaller than the young ones fro...
- Talking loudly is injurious to health!As it is defined as noise being experienced by people who did not create it, Indians will obviously be prime sufferers given the ambient de...
- Noise pollution created by humans 'pervasive' in USWashington, May 7 (IANS) Noise pollution created by humans, often considered an urban problem, is "pervasive" in US protected areas, a new ...
- Light pollution dampens urban robins’ song: StudyLight and noise pollution in urban areas may be affecting the behaviours of songbirds, according to a new study in the UK which shows how r...
- CPWD adopts new dust-free construction technologyMonolithic construction technology is being followed in countries like the US, the UK, Russia, Germany, China, Singapore and Malaysia among...
- Parliamentary panel pulls up watchdog for failing to control pollutionA parliamentary panel has pulled up the Union environment ministry and the country's national pollution watchdog - Central Pollution Contro...
- Bombay HC warns of action for non-implementation of noise pollution rulesThe Bombay high court on Wednesday asked the Maharashtra government chief secretary to identify officers responsible for not implementing n...
- High Court warns of action for non-implementation of noise pollution rulesThe Bombay High Court asked the Maharashtra government Chief Secretary to identify officers responsible for not implementing noise pollutio...
- More cars on city roads may choke youThe past few years have seen more and more fourwheelers and two-wheelers zipping across the city roads.
- Rapid urbanisation leading to air pollutionRapid urbanisation and massive construction being carried out in the city is leading to air and noise pollution, according to a report by t...
- Now, a grand fine awaits honkersIn a bid to tackle noise pollution, the Maharashtra government is proposing a tenfold hike in fines for honking.
- Mega cities to have 'Unified Metro Transport Authority' soonThe Unified Metro Transport Authorities will soon be set-up in mega cities with a population of more than a million for implementing urban ...
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