When Pakistani journalists were beaten for 'drinking water' during Ramadan
Crew of a Pakistani TV channel drew the ire of students of an Islamic seminary for drinking water during the fasting period in Ramadan - the Muslim holy month of fasting.
Jun 22, 2017, 12:02 PM IST
UN chief warns of serious clean water shortages by 2050
The secretary-general said the United Nations is ready to engage in preventive diplomacy to keep the competition for water from sparking conflicts.
Jun 07, 2017, 15:16 PM IST
UN Ocean Conference opens with call to save planet
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned governments that unless they overcome short-term territorial and resource interests, the state of the oceans will continue to deteriorate.
Jun 06, 2017, 16:13 PM IST
New tech can extract fresh water from waste brine
The research, published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, involves the development of a carbon nanotube-based heating element that will vastly improve the recovery of fresh water during membrane distillation processes.
May 30, 2017, 16:13 PM IST
Water supply to return to normal by Thursday: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Neighbouring Haryana has commenced releasing water for Delhi and supply in the national capital would return to normal by Thursday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said.
May 18, 2017, 00:04 AM IST
What's behind the surge in typhoid cases in Delhi?
As per status report of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), at least 80 cases of chikungunya and 30 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi in just four months since January 1, 2017.
May 09, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Did Eman's sister ignore doctors' advice? Cops called in after Shaimaa feeds world's heaviest woman water
As per the reports in mid-day, the Saifee hospital where Eman is being treated called on the cops after her sister Shaimaa tried to feed a few drops of water to the Egyptian woman, despite warning from doctors who said it can prove fatal.
Apr 28, 2017, 10:26 AM IST
How climate change actually fuels terrorism
A report commissioned by the German government warned on Thursday that terrorist groups are increasingly using natural resources such as water as a weapon of war, controlling access to it, further compounding and exacerbating resource scarcities.
Apr 20, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
This new solar-powered device can harvest water from dry air
In a first, scientists have developed a new device that can harvest water from air everyday by using ambient sunlight, even in dry or desert climates.
Apr 16, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
Transforming water from poisonous to purified -- at no cost
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Apr 04, 2017, 10:37 AM IST
Melt ponds result in more life in sea: Study
When spring arrives in the Arctic, both snow and sea ice melt, forming melt ponds on the surface of the sea ice.
Apr 02, 2017, 16:43 PM IST
Half of people facing water scarcity live in India, China
Half of the world's two-third population that live in areas that experience water scarcity at least one month a year are from India and China, a UN report said on Wednesday.
Mar 22, 2017, 22:53 PM IST
World Water Day: PM Modi urges people to save every drop of water
On 'World Water Day', lets pledge to save every drop of water, Modi said in a tweet.
Mar 22, 2017, 13:15 PM IST
World Water Day: 600 mn children will face extreme water shortage by 2040
According to a UN report, nearly 600 million children - one in four worldwide - will live in areas with extremely limited water resources by 2040.
Mar 22, 2017, 10:21 AM IST
Recycling world's wastewater will ease global water crisis, protect environment: UN report
Two-thirds of humanity currently live in zones that experience water scarcity at least one month a year. Of which, half of those people are in China and India.
Mar 22, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
World Water Day: Five simple ways to reuse waste water!
World Water Day is an annual event observed on March 22 every year, to celebrate the precious resource, water and raise awareness about water related issues.
Mar 22, 2017, 00:18 AM IST
At 63 million, India has highest number of people living in rural areas without access to clean water: Report
According to the report released to mark World Water Day, which is observed on 22 March each year, without access to clean water, 63 million people are living in rural areas in India.
Mar 21, 2017, 13:26 PM IST
Northeast student in Bengaluru beaten, forced to lick landlord's shoes for using water
Higio Tama, who was allegedly beaten and forced to lick his house owner's shoes on March 6, today filed an FIR and stated that the police should take strict action for this inhuman act.
Mar 13, 2017, 15:32 PM IST
This super strong adhesive can work under water - Read
The bio-based glue performed better than 10 commercial adhesives when used to bond polished aluminium.
Mar 12, 2017, 14:11 PM IST
Bringing water to Kenya's drought-stricken wildlife
After the rains failed for the third time in November, Mwalua was so distressed by the obviously weak and thirsty animals that he began seeking donations to bring water to the Taita Hills sanctuary.
Mar 05, 2017, 14:15 PM IST
