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Why are you always thirsty? Here's what your body could be telling you

Why you’re always thirsty and everyday habits and health issues that could be behind it
Updated on Sept 10, 2026 08:16 pm IST

El Nino effect leaves over 115,000 in Sri Lanka facing drinking water shortage

El Nino, a periodic warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, can alter temperature patterns across the region.
Published on Sept 08, 2026 03:43 pm IST

Underwater robotics and India’s emerging blue economy

Underwater (Photo by Ibrahim CHALHOUB / AFP)
Published on Aug 28, 2026 04:04 pm IST

Delhi Jal Board plans separate drinking, treated wastewater supply

The move by Delhi Jal Board is expected to be a key part of the water strategy under Delhi’s new Master Plan. (HT Archive)
Updated on Aug 27, 2026 10:38 am IST

Why California is swarming with nature’s ‘little fighter jets’

A dragonfly rests on a plant at the Lake Merritt Dragonfly Habitat Garden in Oakland, California.
Published on Aug 26, 2026 06:12 pm IST

Hormuz to Indus: The new water weapon isn't scarcity. It's uncertainty

The Indus Water Treaty sets out a mechanism for water sharing and information exchange between India and Pakistan for the use of the Indus River water and its five tributaries.
Published on Aug 24, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Morning raisin-water ritual: Does it offer health benefits or is it just hype?

Is morning raisin water really good for you?
Updated on Aug 19, 2026 11:59 am IST

E coli in drinking water, no toilets: CAG flags issues at major railway stations

People walk under a monsoon sky outside the New Delhi railway station in New Delhi.
Updated on Aug 16, 2026 04:58 pm IST

Your body may be dehydrated: Signs you’re not drinking enough water

The signs that you may not be drinking enough water.
Updated on Aug 13, 2026 09:23 am IST

Is drinking more water always better? Doctor explains the truth about hydration

Drinking more water is not always the right way to maintain good health.
Published on Aug 07, 2026 04:24 pm IST

Sourav Joshi faces backlash after making pool inside moving car

Sourav Joshi's road stunt faces online backlash.
Updated on Aug 05, 2026 02:49 pm IST

Nutritionist shares 3 things she has on an empty stomach every morning

What you have first thing in the morning regulates both your gut and mood.
Published on Aug 04, 2026 12:00 am IST

Pay water dues by August 15 or face attachment of property: Delhi Jal Board

Delhi water minister Parvesh Verma said the Delhi Jal Board has issued notices to 1,125 commercial properties with water bill dues exceeding 25 lakh
Published on Jul 31, 2026 03:57 pm IST

India can lead the world on water, here’s how

Water
Published on Jul 19, 2026 06:53 pm IST

Cold, warm, or room-temperature water? Physician explains which is best for you

Which temperature of water works best at what time.
Published on Jul 13, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Can adding salt to water support hydration? Doctor explains when sodium can help

Read more to find out why adding salt can improve hydration!
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 02:21 pm IST

Waste, water and wealth: Why circularity is an urgent economic bet

Circular Economy (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jun 30, 2026 05:05 pm IST

Gastroenterologist lists 7 nighttime habits to cut out for better health

Dr Sethi warns against scrolling through a phone in bed at night.
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Pune founder says residents get muddy water despite paying 70 lakh on tankers

The founder said that the situation pointed to a looming public health crisis.
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Urologist sheds light on the hidden dangers of overhydration

Can drinking too much water harm your health?
Published on Jun 18, 2026 01:47 pm IST

The ocean patch that is cooling in a warming world, and what it means

The cold blob south of Greenland, visible on this temperature map. The visualisation shows temperature changes from 1880 to 2015 as a rolling five-year average. Orange represents areas warmer than the 1951-80 baseline, and blue, areas cooler than the baseline.
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 05:01 pm IST

Why Delhi's water crisis keeps returning to the same chokepoint

Water levels in Yamuna drop during peak summer months.
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 05:08 pm IST

Reimagining water security through a gender-inclusive lens

Gender Equality.
Published on Jun 08, 2026 03:12 pm IST

The future depends on a circular water economy

Circular water economy
Published on Jun 05, 2026 08:11 pm IST

Man travels 60 km on Mumbai local train with glass of water, spills nothing

The stunt has sparked reactions on social media.
Published on Jun 05, 2026 01:17 pm IST

Yamuna level nears historic low of 667 feet, Delhi starts to feel the pinch

Localities in New Delhi also started feeling the pinch on Tuesday.
Updated on May 27, 2026 09:54 am IST

At Delhi's Wazirabad, ‘even kids can cross’ Yamuna due to low water level

The inspection point at the barrage, from where water levels are measured, is running dry till its base.
Updated on May 26, 2026 06:25 am IST

Impact of dehydration on concentration and decision-making

Dehydration
Published on May 14, 2026 11:10 am IST