AI in Indian homes: Samsung sees 30% growth in SmartThings users, makes Knox its security pitchSamsung sees significant growth in its Indian SmartThings user base. Consumers are increasingly adopting AI-enabled appliances for home man...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
In 2009, Illinois used an estimated 284,715 tons of recycled concrete material in highway construction; IDOT spent about $3.18 million on the material for embankments, bases, and subbasesIn Illinois, the innovative approach of repurposing aged concrete for highway projects is not just cost-effective but also environmentally ...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Australia data centre firm NextDC reports rising water, energy use with profit beatThe company's water usage effectiveness (WUE) ratio climbed to 2.40 litres per kilowatt-hour in the year to June, from 2.25 the prior year,...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
No AC in shops, no honking on streets, achar with every meal: Filipino woman shares 10 things that surprised her while slow travelling in SikkimA Filipino woman traveller offered an intriguing glimpse into the unique cultural landscape of Sikkim, noting that locals often possess Sou...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Russia's oil exports to Asia via Arctic route start strongly, sources say and data showsRussia is shipping crude oil via its Arctic route faster than last year. Seven cargoes carrying six million barrels are already heading to ...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, but curbs continue: What’s allowed, what’s notDelhi-NCR sees a welcome improvement in air quality, leading to the revocation of GRAP-3 restrictions. While GRAP-1 and GRAP-2 measures rem...
22 Jan, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Karnataka announces new groundwater charges: Check revised rates, fines and rules for borewell diggingKarnataka introduces charges for groundwater extraction, ranging from Re 1 to ₹35 per cubic metre based on usage and location. The new rule...
19 Jul, 2025, 10.11 AM IST
Bengaluru water board imposes restrictions on usage of drinking water for non-essential purposesThe Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has restricted the use of drinking water for non-essential activities in Bengaluru du...
18 Feb, 2025, 09.18 AM IST
Bengaluru water crisis sparks demand for remote work optionsBengaluru is facing a severe water crisis, leading residents to urge employers for work-from-home option. The Bangalore Water Supply and Se...
13 Mar, 2024, 05.56 PM IST
Bengaluru water crisis: RWAs ban car washing, ask residents to use disposables and wet wipes amid shortageBengaluru's resident welfare associations have taken decisive action in response to the city's escalating water crisis. Implementing water ...
06 Mar, 2024, 05.44 PM IST
Kim Kardashian, sister Kourtney accused of drought violations in CaliforniaWith a three-year-long drought, California is facing a critical water shortage. The celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, who should adher...
30 Aug, 2022, 10.54 AM IST
Making chips requires lots of water and, gulp, Taiwan has a droughtData from TSMC indicates that shipments of wafers — a metric used to measure volume of output — climbed 23% last year.
26 Feb, 2021, 10.24 AM IST
Some Kerala traders to stop selling Coke & PepsiThe move follows a drought in Kerala, with traders backing the ban alleging that both multinational companies have been depleting the state...
09 Mar, 2017, 12.16 AM IST
Kerala government plans to restrict use of water by PepsiCo"The government will take stern measures to restrict usage of groundwater due to prevailing drought and if possible stop Pepsico from drawi...
08 Mar, 2017, 04.28 PM IST
Government may consider law to restrict use of river, ground water for drinking: Uma BhartiGovernment may consider bringing in a legislation to restrict usage of river and ground water for drinking purpose while treated and rainwa...
19 May, 2015, 09.56 PM IST
Innovative companies can make hay this monsoonThis is the season when we begin to worry about water contamination and rain puddles that act as breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
19 Jun, 2013, 02.49 PM IST
- Power curbs on industries, malls back on the agenda
Dark days lie ahead. With demand rapidly rising and stagnant power supply, the situation has brought all restrictions on electricity usage ...
25 Aug, 2008, 12.23 AM IST