$23 million Titanium toilet on Artemis II leaves taxpayers stunned - one of the priciest in historyArtemis II's advanced titanium toilet, costing taxpayers $23 million, malfunctioned shortly after launch. This 3D-printed system, designed ...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch embraces ‘space plumber’ role; internet draws parallels with The Big Bang Theory’s Howard WolowitzAstronaut Christina Koch became the 'space plumber' on the Artemis II mission. She humorously fixed a malfunctioning toilet aboard the spac...
03 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
As food costs rise, chefs turn to trash for $160 tasting menusFrom mushroom stems to vegetable scraps, kitchens are becoming more inventive. This approach not only reduces waste but also makes economic...
09 Jan, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
This city in Japan will fine you for leaving unfinished food on your plateOsaka is introducing strict zero-waste dining rules. Diners may face a ¥10,000 charge for leaving food unfinished. This move reflects a dee...
28 Nov, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
Virgin Atlantic flies world's first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight from Heathrow to JFKVirgin Atlantic made history by operating the world's first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight from London's Heathrow to New York'...
28 Nov, 2023, 06.47 PM IST
Striking the right chord: Sustainability steals the show at music festivals"Sustainability isn't something that's nice to have; it's a mandate. And it's the right thing to communicate to our audience so that they s...
15 Oct, 2023, 07.49 AM IST
New Zealand won't require Chinese arrivals to show COVID-19 testA number of countries including Britain, the United States and Australia have demanded that travellers from China produce a negative COVID-...
04 Jan, 2023, 09.29 AM IST
Spicejet among 60 cos committed to take global sustainable aviation fuel supply to 10% by 2030Signatory companies to the Statement represent a global group of airlines, airports, fuel suppliers and other industry stakeholders who are...
23 Sep, 2021, 12.43 PM IST
Green is the way to go: Millennials now opt for sustainable, low carbon footprint holidaysHotels should look to lower their carbon footprint, and protect the ecology.
16 Nov, 2019, 09.14 AM IST
Sustainable tourism is catching up in India, courtesy millennialsBut things may be changing for the better: more millennials are opting for ‘greener’ holidays, and many resorts, homestays and hotels acros...
15 Nov, 2019, 11.32 PM IST
Sustainability on their mind: Bengaluru mixologists get innovative, use leftover cereals, watermelon rind, for cocktailsRestobars are using recycled ingredients to produce zero-waste drinks.
20 Aug, 2019, 11.24 AM IST
Amazon expands 'packaging-free shipment' programme to 9 Indian citiesThrough this initiative, Amazon aims to reduce the waste generated from secondary packaging of customer orders.
04 Jun, 2019, 12.13 PM IST
In major break from tradition, Rahul Gandhi changes candidate selection processMaking the process more democratic, Gandhi has asked committees to get their hands dirty on the ground.
04 Sep, 2018, 06.46 PM IST
NASA's Space Poop Challenge winners bag $30,000Team Space Poop Unification of Doctors (SPUDs) won the second prize of $10,000 for their Air-powered Spacesuit Waste Disposal System.
20 Feb, 2017, 02.02 PM IST
Zero-waste trips give you green insightsGreen activist Jahnavi Pai, 34, said that her trip covered 6,800 km, 14 cities, five trains and had zero bottled water and waste.
01 Aug, 2016, 12.04 PM IST
Ahmedabad to get India's first intelligent traffic systemThe pilot project was launched here today by Japanese firm Zero Sum Ltd in association with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on a ...
09 Oct, 2014, 08.53 PM IST
- World's first 'green city' in UAE
The construction work on the world's first "green city" has started in the Gulf. Masdar City, on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi city in the Uni...
12 Feb, 2008, 12.04 AM IST