Photo courtesy: Divyabhaskar Discovered at its eastern end along with the white desert after the 2001 earthquake, the unique city of the Indus Valley Civilization has found a […]
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Efforts to save water will have to be intensified
There are about 24 lakh water sources in India. This conclusion has come out in the country’s first water body census. These water sources include both rain and groundwater-rechargeable water sources. This […]
Water crisis paralyses normal life in Belagavi city
BELAGAVI: The prevailing water crisis has affected normal life in Belagavi city with educational institutions planning to switch to online classes, hospitals postponing minor surgeries and industries reducing the number […]
Roofs, rain and life: Rainwater harvesting for safe water supply and sustainable co-benefits
Key Takeaways Rainwater harvesting is a valuable part of a water management strategy, can contribute to household water security and should be encouraged and facilitated by governments. Governments can create […]
Water conservation in real estate: A necessity for India’s sustainable future
Water scarcity is a major issue in India, with the majority of the population having insufficient access to safe and potable water. The problem is exacerbated by a rapidly growing […]
A deeper look into the roots of Water Crisis in India
Introduction to Water Scarcity The issue of water scarcity is a global problem. The unequal distribution of water resources, and the great demand of freshwater globally has led to what […]
As water level depletes, Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh villages faces acute water crisis
HAZARIBAGH: Around 400 families residing at tribal- dominated Patal village under Patal panchayat of Keredari block are reeling under acute drinking water crisis. Photo courtesy: water Aid Village head Neha […]
What the Jal Jeevan Mission must focus on to fix urban water supply
The 2021-22 Union Budget announced the launch of the Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban), an ambitious project that aims to provide potable tap water supply to 2.86 crore households by Urban India […]
Green Building: From the Romantic to the Necessary
The history of architectural discourse in the last few decades in South Asia, is replete with references to many architects who in their buildings espoused a sustainable or an ecological […]
RO water consumers at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency
VADODARA: Vegetarians, people with unnatural dark complexion and those who consume purified water through reverse osmosis (RO) systems are more likely to suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency. Photo courtesy: […]