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In 1933, California began building an aqueduct that would pump Colorado River water 493 meters uphill and carry it 389 km across the desert to supply its fast-growing cities- Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar holds high-level meet as Cauvery row intensifies
- It’s cool, calm, collecting: Why data centres won’t cripple consumer availability of water and power
- Bees changed their behavior quietly as millions of Americans struggled with some of the hottest temperatures and record heat dome; this simple insect prepared for a storm humans did not see comingA powerful heat dome in July 2026 stressed honeybee colonies across America. Bees exhibit advanced environmental sensing, adjusting behavio...30 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- Karnataka to challenge CWRC order on Cauvery water release to Tamil NaduKarnataka will challenge the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's directive. The state plans to appeal the order to release water to Tamil ...29 Jul, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- Odisha government orders evacuation as over 1 lakh people hit by floodsOdisha launched a massive evacuation drive for over one lakh flood-affected people. Rescue and relief operations are underway in four north...29 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- In the 1960s, giant Red King crabs were introduced to the Barents Sea by the Soviets, then everything changedGiant red king crabs: Soviet scientists introduced red king crabs to the Barents Sea for a new seafood resource. These crabs successfully e...29 Jul, 2026, 01.50 AM IST
- Quote by the day by Stephen Hawking, 'We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet' serves as profound warning about human existence as earth experiences pandemics, natural changes, environmental challengesQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking reminds us that protecting our planet and working together are not obstacles to progress—they are essen...28 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- African proverb of the day: 'An empty sack cannot...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on support, action, basic needs, energy limits, inner strength and self-careAfrican proverb of the day: The saying "An empty sack cannot stand" teaches that people need food, rest, support, and resources before they...28 Jul, 2026, 03.25 AM IST
- In 1998, an Arizona man secretly cut holes through Tucson’s street curbs to steal stormwater; the illegal experiment eventually changed city policyIn Tucson, Arizona, Brad Lancaster took a bold step by illegally cutting curbs to harness rainwater, turning a lifeless alley into a flouri...27 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- India data centre capacity to jump to 12 GW by 2030 as AI fuels demand: Wood MackenzieAI-dedicated capacity is expected to rise multifold to 6,546 MW by 2030 from 275 MW in 2025, while data centre electricity demand is foreca...27 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Malaysia's resource anxiety tests Asia's fastest data centre build-outIn Johor, China's ZDATA told Reuters its data centre operates solely on treated wastewater, and it is finalising a renewable energy deal wi...27 Jul, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
- Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: StudyA study finds conservation agriculture with drip irrigation can boost wheat protein content by up to 12% while improving yield and resource...24 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- A Brazilian farmer used government credit meant to expand cattle grazing to do the opposite; neighbors called him mad, but 50,000 trees later, more than 20 springs have returned to his 31 hectaresA Brazilian farmer defied government policy by planting trees instead of cattle pastures. His actions, initially deemed foolish, led to the...23 Jul, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- India slams Pak at UN over cross-border terrorism, says Kashmir integral part of IndiaIndia rejected Pakistan's remarks at the United Nations regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. Cooperation cannot occur when cross-border terro...23 Jul, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- South Africa's data centre 'gold rush' risks resource crunchSouth Africa is becoming Africa's digital hub with expanding data centres. This growth, however, raises concerns about electricity and wate...22 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- South Africa's data centre 'gold rush' risks resource crunchEmerging as the digital powerhouse of Africa, South Africa's expanding data centers play a vital role in reinforcing national security and ...22 Jul, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
- Assam floods submerge Nazira tea estates, over 57,000 people affectedUnprecedented floods have severely impacted tea estates in Nazira Sub-Division, Sivasagar District. Incessant rainfall in Nagaland caused r...20 Jul, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
- ICAR @98: Science, innovation and sustainability for Viksit Bharat 2047Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 requires agriculture to move beyond production towards value addition, food processing, exports, bio-based ind...20 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
- Jal Shakti Ministry to hold key conference with states on water sector reforms on MondaySenior water secretaries will meet Monday to review key water sector initiatives. The conference aims to strengthen Centre-state coordinati...12 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
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