India risks becoming "unhealthier before it becomes richer," CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warnsIndia faces a health challenge before achieving wealth. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran points to rising obesity and sedentary ...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
How to make poverty disappear: Never mind trickle-down effect, or the rising tide that'll lift all boatsIn a provocative article, the writer proposes an extreme measure to combat poverty: the complete elimination of the poor. While this radica...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Indians can afford more food. Why are they still eating poorly?Indians are eating poorly despite earning more. Low-quality cereals fill plates, while proteins, vegetables, and fruits are lacking. This a...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
No WiFi, no proper roads: In Rishikesh, architect brothers built a Harry Potter-inspired mud house, complete with jungle trails and Ganga viewsA magical mud house in Rishikesh, inspired by Harry Potter's Hagrid's hut, offers a unique escape from urban life. Built by architect broth...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan releases first instalment of over Rs 10,000 cr under PMAY-G for 12 StatesUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released over ₹10,000 crore for rural housing to support the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin for 12 ...
28 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the HimalayasAir pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly ...
26 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
India’s scorching nights strain power grid and threaten healthIndia faces a dual threat from dangerously hot summers and increasingly sweltering nights, exacerbated by global warming and urban heat isl...
26 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar now offers Rs 149/hr assistants to carry bags, wait in queues and even set up chairs. Here's what you need to knowDelhi's Lajpat Nagar now offers shoppers a unique service: hourly assistants for ₹149 to manage bags, queues, and navigation. This initiati...
25 May, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
'Bengaluru needs serious traffic planning, not just...': Google techie travels 4 km in 45 minutes, asks 'hamare taxes kahan jaa rahe hain?'A Google employee in Bengaluru highlighted the city's severe traffic woes, taking 45 minutes to travel just 4 kilometers. He questioned whe...
24 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...
20 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activitiesDelhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. T...
19 May, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
India faces no immediate public health threat from hantavirus: NIV chiefTwo Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship have reportedly contracted hantavirus. Indian health officials assure the public that these cases...
08 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
One hike, many shocks: Indians can't ignore the Rs 933 LPG cylinder price increaseCommercial LPG cylinder prices have surged by Rs 933, impacting India's small food businesses. This price hike threatens to increase meal c...
01 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Noida man compares temperature gap between the road and under a tree amid heatwave, the stark gap will shock youA viral video from Noida shows a stark temperature difference between asphalt and shaded areas, proving trees offer substantial cooling. As...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Lyrid meteor shower visibility India date & time: When and where to watch shooting stars in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and other citiesLyrid meteor shower Tonight Time: Skywatchers have a chance to see the Lyrid meteor shower this week. Early mornings offer the best views d...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Awareness about air pollution-related terminologies low among urban poor in Delhi-NCR: StudyLow awareness of air pollution terms among urban poor in Delhi-NCR. Survey reveals PM 2.5 health risks and main pollution sources. Measures...
07 Apr, 2024, 05.53 PM IST
29k flats ready in Delhi, poor still in no-man’s landOver 29,000 ready-to-move flats constructed for the urban poor under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission in Delhi have lain vac...
16 Sep, 2020, 08.34 AM IST