Meghalaya steps up tech push with Shillong Technology Park, aims to emerge as Northeast’s innovation hubIn an effort to bolster its technology sector, Meghalaya is actively working to generate fresh employment opportunities for its residents. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
India’s semiconductor push will need a new approach to water management: CN WaterIndia’s semiconductor push is creating a new demand for smarter, more reliable water infrastructure. CN Water’s Shoeb Kurawadwala on locali...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
India's water initiatives highlighted at UN rights council side eventAt a UN Human Rights Council gathering, India highlighted its efforts to address water scarcity through initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan ...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Developed world should provide finance for biodiversity conservation: BRICS nationsBRICS leaders urged developed nations for financial and technological aid for biodiversity conservation. They emphasized fair benefit shari...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
In 2012, New Jersey flagged the Lower Passaic River for oxygen as Newark built 14 stormwater systems. 10 years later, those projects captured 265,845 gallons of runoff yearlyThrough a combination of education and innovative green infrastructure projects, water quality in the Passaic River has seen remarkable imp...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
In August 1988, researchers released green and red dyes into a Canadian lake to uncover its hidden circulation; wind at the surface was driving water in different directions belowIn an intriguing experiment conducted at Twin West Lake, scientists employed dyes to reveal the intricate hidden currents. They discovered ...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
From farm ponds to AI chatbots: India's blueprint for revitalising dryland agriculture10 Sep, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
The four questions India must ask before its AI data centre boom outpaces its gridData centers now face public scrutiny regarding their resource consumption. These facilities use less water than comparable commercial spac...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
The next wars may not be about oil or borders: Climate change is turning food, water and farmland into new sources of conflict across the worldClimate change is reshaping global agriculture and resource availability. This shift could increasingly drive future conflicts and instabil...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
In 2001, Kentucky flagged 6.5 miles of Triplett Creek for silt and nutrient pollution. 21 years later, monitoring found it met standards and cleared 2 pollution listingsTriplett Creek water quality: Triplett Creek's water quality improved significantly after extensive restoration work. Years of planning and...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Post-1949, China increased its forest cover from 10% to 25%, but scientists found an unexpected side effect: Tree planting shifted water away from East & Northwest towards the Tibetan PlateauChina's extensive reforestation programmes have significantly increased forest cover across the country. However, this large-scale greening...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Feet hurting after a long day? This simple health hack could help soothe tired, tight & painful soles at home; Here’s how to do it safelyFrozen water bottle for foot pain: Using a frozen water bottle can be a simple way to soothe tired, achy feet. Rolling it gently under the ...
06 Sep, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
In 2006, Green Belt Movement began restoring Kenya’s Aberdares after years of human pressure. 18 years later, 3.8 million trees had been planted across 2,000 hectaresThe Green Belt Movement rehabilitated Kenya's Aberdares Forest, a vital water source. Illegal logging and cultivation threatened this prima...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
In 2006, Kentucky identified nutrient problems along 12.8 miles of Fleming Creek. 18 years later, monitoring showed the stream could fully support its aquatic lifeFleming Creek in northeast Kentucky has moved from nutrient-related impairment to full support for its warm water aquatic habitat designate...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
China says it conducted survey of waters east of Taiwan last monthChina's Ministry of Natural Resources surveyed waters east of Taiwan last month. This survey aimed to create a unified map for territorial ...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
PM Modi calls for greater adoption of water-saving technologiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged urban bodies to address water challenges from population growth. He advocated for increased adoption of ...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
25-yr-old dispute ends, Jharkhand & Bihar ink pact to share Sone river waterBihar and Jharkhand signed a water-sharing agreement for the Sone river. This pact resolves a long-standing water dispute between the two e...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST