Bengaluru: A cure for monsoon maladyET held a discussion with two experts on the finer aspects of Bengaluru’s ecology and ways to ensure rains leave only happy memories.
07 Jun, 2019, 11.06 AM IST
Bengaluru water crisis: Borewells are aggravating rather than solving itAs water from the river Cauvery is yet to reach their homes, the residents of Ramagondanahalli are left at the mercy of private suppliers w...
26 Apr, 2019, 11.28 AM IST
With focus on big water projects, sustainability gets a miss in Karnataka BudgetWater experts who have been demanding sustainable water solutions for the city say that the government’s priority should have been to rejuv...
06 Jul, 2018, 09.20 AM IST
BJP, Shiv Sena Play Blame Game as Rains Bring Mumbai to StandstillMumbai coming to a halt during the monsoons has become a routine occurrence during the monsoons which also leads to a blame game between th...
26 Jun, 2018, 08.52 AM IST
How data on water sources can enable greater preservationA recent NITI Aayog report says that unreliable and insufficient data on water sources is the hurdle for infrastructure and policy-developm...
22 Jun, 2018, 10.25 AM IST
Here's why reverse osmosis can be an overkillRO devices do offer clean water but they also cause huge wastage.
04 Jun, 2018, 11.54 AM IST
Well-diggers can resolve Bengaluru's water woesBengaluru is said to be staring at a water-scarce future, with its water table shrinking from 10-12 metres to 76-91 metres in the past two ...
27 Apr, 2018, 11.24 AM IST
A million recharge wells' hopes to raise Bengaluru's groundwaterCalled 'A Million Recharge Wells', the project is being launched by S Vishwanath of the Biome Environmental Trust and voluntary citizen net...
16 Apr, 2018, 11.12 AM IST
This summer, rejuvenated wells and ponds will keep cubbon park greenA project that has rejuvenated and interconnected seven wells within the park, will generate around 65,000 litres of water a day.
05 Mar, 2018, 11.13 AM IST
This resident makes a flush with his water recycling projectMunnekolala receives piped Cauvery water twice a week.Reddy's complex, which has eight homes, gets 6,000 litres a month, whereas it require...
17 May, 2017, 11.03 AM IST
Endeavour to revive dead Karnakata river Dakshina Pinakini beginsOriginating in the Nandi Hills, the river flows through Chikkaballapura, Hoskote, Malur, Kadugodi and then onto Sarjapura for about 100 km.
02 Dec, 2016, 12.08 PM IST
For a sustainable lifestyle, Bengaluru green agents show the wayBengaluru has a great community of the environmentally conscious. They lead by example and are ever-available to offer their expertise.
08 Jul, 2016, 11.19 AM IST
Harvesting rainwater likely to solve twin problems of shortage, floodingRainwater harvesting has been mandatory for all individual plots (area over 1200 sq ft) since 2009.Sadly, less than 10% of households have ...
30 Jun, 2016, 10.21 AM IST
Bengaluru would be easier to govern if split into two: SiddaramaiahChief minister Siddaramaiah's words revived hopes of the restructuring of BBMP, a plan that was put in cold storage following widespread op...
23 Apr, 2016, 10.27 AM IST
How architects are converting homes into sustainable spacesWith small and significant changes in lifestyle through integration of natural elements and reduction in energy consumption, responsible li...
16 Jan, 2015, 12.58 PM IST
Western Ghats threatened by 'drinking water' projectWestern Ghats may be in danger again. This time from a "drinking water" supply project.
12 Sep, 2013, 07.17 PM IST
India sinking into water stress at current usage levelsIndustry says it is doing well if it puts back more water into the ground than it draws. Critics say this is a narrow definition of water c...
20 Dec, 2011, 03.05 PM IST