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In 2015, Bill Gates backed a Seattle-based company that turned human waste into drinking water and Electricity. Now it has secured $500 million from investors, and earns nearly $100 million a yearThe Omniprocessor, developed by the Seattle-based Janicki Bioenergy with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, came to the lime...- Second water bodies census: Maharashtra records 4.74 lakh, UP 2.86 lakh; five states see declineMaharashtra's water bodies rose to 4.74 lakh, nearly five times the first census total. Uttar Pradesh also recorded an increase, with over ...
- Karnataka CM Shivakumar seeks Rs 3,705 cr drought relief from CentreKarnataka is facing a severe drought situation affecting farmers and the general public. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has requested Rs 3,7...
- Filter problem left a new Rs 11,490 purifier unusable within 4 months, Eureka Forbes denied warranty saying it was not covered, ordered to pay Rs 19,490A Thiruvananthapuram consumer commission ordered Eureka Forbes to pay Rs 19,490 to a customer after his Rs 11,490 water purifier broke down...
- One meteorite crash thousands of years ago, created a mysterious lake. Its water can turn pink and red due to a strange phenomenon under the surfaceA meteorite impact thousands of years ago created a remarkable lake in Maharashtra, but the crater is only part of what makes it unusual. T...
- Cleaning windows with vinegar and water: Why this simple home cleaning hack works, how to do it and what are the benefits?For a straightforward and efficient way to clean glass surfaces, combine equal measures of water and white vinegar. This solution effective...
- Stained bathroom taps? Try these simple home cleaning tricks to remove hard-water marks and restore their shineBathroom fixtures can lose their luster due to mineral deposits and hard water issues. To revamp their appearance, a simple vinegar cleanin...
- Pakistan took full advantage of Indus Waters Treaty following India’s unequal concessions: PK SaxenaFormer Indian Indus Waters Commissioner PK Saxena called the Indus Waters Treaty unequal, saying India made concessions while Pakistan expl...
- Mars had a secret water history: NASA rover finds ancient groundwater and hot fluids that reshaped the planet after its ancient lake vanishedNASA's Perseverance rover discovered that Jezero Crater's Margin Unit was influenced by various water processes. The findings reveal altera...
- Running water trains: Railways ready to transport water to drought-hit Maharashtra, but state must first find a water sourceCentral Railway is open to running special water trains to drought-hit districts of Maharashtra if the state government provides an adequat...
- Contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura result of decades of systemic failure: Probe commissionThe water contamination that resulted in multiple deaths in Bhagirathpura was reviewed by a commission. The commission revealed that system...
- "Vijay running govt on reels": EPS Palaniswami hits out at TVK chief over farmer issues ahead of Dharapuram by-pollEdappadi K. Palaniswami addressed a campaign rally supporting AIADMK candidate Banumathi in Dharapuram. He criticized the government led by...
- Why are water towers built so high? Every foot adds about 0.43 psi of pressure, letting US towns use gravity to push stored water through pipesWater towers are crucial for ensuring sufficient water pressure across community water systems. These structures harness gravity to deliver...
- Shivakumar seeks Centre’s push to fast-track Mekedatu, Upper Bhadra projectsKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sought the Centre’s intervention to fast-track clearances and funding for major water projects, ...
- In 1888, a German city built a railway that climbs without an onboard engine: 1,849 gallons of water weigh one car down enough to pull the other 272 feet uphillThe Nerobergbahn in Wiesbaden, established in 1888, stands as Germany's oldest water-ballast rack railroad. This unique railway operates wi...
- AIIB eyes bigger India water funding push as El Niño threatens dry spellAIIB intends to expand its water sector funding in India, which faces severe drought conditions this monsoon season. The bank is prioritizi...
- In 2017, Philadelphia crews digging up Spruce Street hit water mains made of bored logs, laid around 1811; the city's last wooden pipe left service in 1858While digging on Spruce Street in Philadelphia, city workers unearthed wooden water mains dating back 200 years. Installed around 1811, the...
- Cauvery water: SC asks Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea alleging shortfallThe Supreme Court on Thursday sought Karnataka’s response to Tamil Nadu’s plea alleging a 20 TMC shortfall in Cauvery water releases. Tamil...
- SC refuses to entertain plea concerning allocation of Cauvery river waterThe Supreme Court declined to hear a new petition regarding Cauvery river water allocation. This dispute involves Tamil Nadu and Karnataka,...
- From homes to high-rise buildings: Vectus’ approach to water storageVectus presents an extensive selection of water tanks, ranging from 100 to 30,000 liters. These tanks cater to various installations includ...
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