Pollution
(Search results - 156)Lifestyle NewsApr 18, 2024, 1:16 PM IST
World Earth Day 2024: Discover eco-friendly transportation alternatives for a more sustainable future
In our ever-changing world, the demand for environmentally friendly transportation has grown critical. As we experience the negative effects of climate change and environmental deterioration, we must turn our focus to sustainable ways of transportation.
Lifestyle NewsApr 11, 2024, 11:49 AM IST
Skin Care tips: 6 tips to keep your skin safe in a polluted environment
Decreasing air quality has created a sense of panic in our minds, especially with the unexpected piling of haze around us in recent days. Here are some of the ultimate tips for skin care:
India UntoldApr 6, 2024, 9:16 AM IST
4,000 km Padyatra from Ayodhya to Rameshwaram: Shipra Pathak’s inspiring journey towards water conservation
In the year 2017, Shipra Pathak, famously known as ‘Water Woman,’ left everything behind to devote herself to the cause of water conservation. Remarkably, she has already planted 15 lakh saplings. She aims to plant a total of 1 crore saplings across India.
India UntoldMar 26, 2024, 9:12 AM IST
Reviving Lakes and Empowering Farmers: Nimal Raghavan’s inspiring mission of saving water
Nimal Raghavan has worked on water conservation projects across 10 Indian states, including 21 districts of Tamil Nadu. Remarkably, his efforts have also reached countries like Africa and Sri Lanka. Nimal also established a startup called the ‘Mega Foundations,’ dedicated to promoting organic farming and preserving indigenous seeds.
India UntoldMar 24, 2024, 9:38 AM IST
The inspiring journey of the National Water Hero in promoting water conservation and raising awareness
Some 15 years ago, Nand Kishore Verma had the opportunity of meeting Sunderlal Bahuguna, a renowned environmentalist and key figure in the Chipko movement, at a book fair in Lucknow. Inspired by him, he gave up his second means of income and gained knowledge about water and environmental protection. In 2021, he was honoured with the ‘National Water Hero’ award.
Lifestyle NewsMar 8, 2024, 4:01 PM IST
Hair care tips: 7 thing to follow for beautiful and healthy hair
In addition to genetics, a balanced diet, environmental factors such as temperature and pollution, and general hair care practices are essential for both obtaining and maintaining healthy hair.
IndiaFeb 28, 2024, 1:09 PM IST
How Mumbai airport is dealing with congestion issues
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is actively monitoring the air traffic situation at Mumbai Airport -- one of the busiest airports in the country -- and is dedicated to minimizing inconvenience for passengers to further address the congestion issues.
India UntoldFeb 16, 2024, 2:12 PM IST
Promoting a sustainable living environment with inexpensive rainwater harvesting systems
In the last 16 years, Mahendra Modi, a former IPS officer, has developed 8 models, one of which has been patented. This system features a tank that can store water in multi-storey buildings without wasting any electricity. Additionally, it can also save groundwater, and the need for an RO system is eliminated.
India UntoldNov 9, 2023, 11:46 AM IST
Kanji Chaiwala: A Tea Vendor’s Goals to Build a Plastic-Free Future
In this innovative project, Kanaram contributes his part in the protection of the environment by giving household items to his customers in exchange of one kilogram of plastic. This Chaiwala wishes to make his village plastic free and educates the youth about the harmful effects of plastic.
India UntoldOct 20, 2023, 9:45 AM IST
Sustainable Goals for Better Future: Subhash Chandra Singh’s innovative brick-making techniques
Subhash Chandra Singh, a farmer from Fatehpur village in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, has achieved a remarkable feat by utilizing electricity to create bricks. He conducted his experiments at IIT and BHU to show the efficacy of his models and with the support of BHU, the patent for his innovative technology was finally granted in February 2022.
IndiaJun 1, 2021, 7:37 PM IST
Mosambi juice: A godsend for neutralising harmful effects of stress and pollution
It’s slightly difficult to eat sweet lime as is due to its overabundant seeds and thick rind. But sweet lime juice, on the other hand, is downright divine
IndiaMar 18, 2021, 4:37 PM IST
As India decides to scrap old vehicles, here’s how the policy will be a win-win situation for all
As India decides to scrap its old vehicles, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari explains that the new policy will be nothing less than a ‘win-win’ situation
IndiaNov 13, 2020, 12:51 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: 18 new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations to be set up
Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board will be setting up 18 new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) in eight cities of the state.
IndiaNov 12, 2020, 2:26 PM IST
Amid rising air pollution, tenth grader from Kanpur designs cost-effective and efficient air purifier
A tenth grader, hailing from Kanpur, has designed an air purifier which is cost effective as well as efficient as any other good air purifier
IndiaNov 10, 2020, 3:17 PM IST
Delhi to increase green cover to counter air pollution
Delhi plans more forests to counter environment pollution