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A city of horns and highways: New model maps Delhi's noise- COVID lockdowns accidentally created an experiment scientists could never have deliberately run: What happens when the roads and buildings stay, but the people disappear?
- Delhi Master Plan 2047: Key highlights of blueprint for housing, metro & Yamuna
- 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...30 Jul, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- 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...20 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- 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...06 Aug, 2025, 01.48 PM IST
- 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....29 Apr, 2024, 02.31 PM IST
- 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...10 May, 2022, 06.52 PM IST
- 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...26 Oct, 2019, 12.30 PM IST
- 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...14 May, 2018, 10.56 PM IST
- 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 ...07 May, 2017, 09.21 AM IST
- 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...19 Dec, 2016, 03.14 PM IST
- 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...03 Jun, 2016, 06.20 PM IST
- 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...10 May, 2016, 10.00 PM IST
- 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...24 Jun, 2015, 05.01 PM IST
- 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...24 Jun, 2015, 04.56 PM IST
- 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.06 Jun, 2011, 01.40 AM IST
- 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...06 Jun, 2009, 07.12 PM IST
- Now, a grand fine awaits honkersIn a bid to tackle noise pollution, the Maharashtra government is proposing a tenfold hike in fines for honking.19 Sep, 2008, 08.59 AM IST
- 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 ...03 Dec, 2007, 09.32 PM IST
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