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Is raw water healthy for you? Top water myths busted

The “raw water” trend emerged a few years ago, encouraging people to drink from rivers, streams and lakes. There is even a website to help you find a local source.

Published on Jan 5, 2024, 2:16 PM IST

Carp, crowns and birthdays: New Year’s Eve traditions from around the world

In Indonesia, New Year’s Eve is observed as Nyepi, a day of silence, fasting and meditation, The day before that, giant effigies called ogoh-ogoh are taken through the streets, then burnt in purification ceremonies (as seen above). (Getty Images)

Updated on Dec 16, 2023, 7:07 PM IST

Only 15 percent of BMC budget allocated for wards, finds Praja-TISS report

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Updated on Dec 15, 2023, 7:42 AM IST

Plants don’t have ears. But they can still detect sound

Plants have been evolving alongside the insects that pollinate them and eat them for hundreds of millions of years.

Published on Dec 6, 2023, 10:00 AM IST

What is ‘Daksh’, DRDO ROV employed in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse rescue op?

The incident site where the rescue operations will be carried out after a portion of the Silkyara Tunnel collapsed and a number of workers got trapped under it, in Uttarkashi on Monday.

Published on Nov 20, 2023, 5:01 PM IST

Gaza civilians face 'immediate possibility of starvation': UN

A Palestinian man holds a child as he and others ride on a horse drawn cart along a wet street following overnight rainstorms in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip

Updated on Nov 17, 2023, 12:42 AM IST

New pathways to build Viksit Bharat

Free water and free power to agriculture lead to major inefficiency in water use(HT Files)

Published on Nov 9, 2023, 3:25 AM IST

Water key topic at UN talks, ‘climate change manifests itself’: Dutch envoy

The Netherlands Special Envoy for Water International Affairs, Meike van Ginneken, delivers a speech.

Published on Nov 6, 2023, 10:36 PM IST

Eight more aid trucks expected to enter Gaza: UN official

Trucks with humanitarian aid for the 'Gaza Strip enter from Egypt in Rafah on Saturday. (AP)

Published on Oct 27, 2023, 2:43 PM IST

Israeli troops launch brief ground incursion into Gaza to ‘prepare battlefield’

Israeli armoured vehicles take part in an operation, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, at a location given as the northern Gaza Strip

Updated on Oct 26, 2023, 11:41 AM IST

Ludhiana: Inmate damages CCTV in central jail’s high security zone, booked

Police will bring the inmate on a production warrant for the questioning. (iStock)

Updated on Oct 24, 2023, 6:04 AM IST

Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war

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Published on Oct 23, 2023, 7:38 AM IST

Conscious kitchens serve food for thought

On World Food Day, restaurants share how they save water and food in their kitchens.

Updated on Oct 16, 2023, 5:45 PM IST

Cancer, other major health risks of water cans that will make you ditch them now

Cancer to diabetes or reduced sperm count: Major health risks of water cans that will make you ditch them now

Published on Oct 14, 2023, 4:54 PM IST

Spice of Life: From pool of peril to swim against the tide

It was my first day of learning how to swim, this summer. As I touched the tranquil water with my toes, a chill ran down my spine. Having crossed the half century mark and just when I thought that I had seen it all, destiny had planned something incredible. (HT File Photo/ Representational image)

Updated on Oct 13, 2023, 10:14 AM IST

CM Siddaramaiah appeals for ₹4860 crore relief on drought, but actual loss is…

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. (PTI)

Published on Oct 7, 2023, 3:30 PM IST

Punjab govt stand on SYL row puts Haryana AAP unit in spot

Haryana AAP leader Sushil Gupta has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and help in resolving the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal dispute with Punjab. (HT file photo)

Updated on Oct 6, 2023, 3:58 PM IST

SC’s direction on SYL Canal: Punjab parties’ put up united face, say don’t have a drop to spare

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday said that Punjab is not in a position to give even a single drop of additional water to other states, and the state government’s stand on this issue is very clear.

Updated on Oct 5, 2023, 7:22 AM IST

Follow directive on release of Cauvery water to TN, panel tells Karnataka

Kannada activists burn an effigy of Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin, in Karnataka’s Chikmagalur, on Friday. (PTI)

Updated on Sep 30, 2023, 8:37 AM IST

World Heart Day 2023: Here's how drinking water can keep heart diseases at bay

World Heart Day 2023: Here's how drinking water can keep cardiovascular diseases at bay

Published on Sep 28, 2023, 4:01 PM IST

The ultimate mover and shaker: Swetha Sivakumar on salt

A zoomed-in view of crystals of unprocessed pink Himalayan salt. (Adobe Stock)

Updated on Sep 23, 2023, 5:22 PM IST

I2U2 announces business coalition, invites private sector proposals

I2U2 grouping members launch business coalition to boost public-private partnership. (Twitter)

Published on Sep 22, 2023, 12:26 AM IST

76-year-old woman dead, 4 injured in road rage incident in Delhi’s Mundka

The police said they are searching for two suspects, who are at large. (Representational image)

Published on Sep 19, 2023, 8:34 PM IST

Storm passes but Lko localities still under the weather

At Faizullaganj, around 30 colonies were still inundated. The worst-hit were Shaym Vihar, IIM Road, Raipur, Preeti Nagar, Gaurbith, Lohra Mau, Millat Nagar, Daudnagar, Mama Colony and Shiv Shakti Nagar. (Sourced)

Updated on Sep 14, 2023, 12:46 AM IST

What is one of the most essential things to build a product like ChatGPT?

A response by ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, is seen on its website in this illustration picture taken February 9, 2023.

Published on Sep 10, 2023, 2:43 AM IST

Chandrayaan 3: Why is ISRO aiming to land Vikram on Moon's south pole?

Chandrayaan-3 was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 14. (Twitter/Isro)

Updated on Aug 22, 2023, 1:51 PM IST

Hertz all over: Swetha Sivakumar, on what goes on in a microwave oven

In early demonstrations, the microwave oven was used to cook a hamburger in seconds. These models were bulky and cost about $5,000. They were used mainly on ships and in restaurants. (Getty Images)

Updated on Aug 19, 2023, 11:32 AM IST

Karnataka govt to provide 135 ltr per day of drinking water to every resident

Karnataka Minister of Infrastructure Development MB Patil.

Published on Aug 11, 2023, 12:26 PM IST

Monday Musings: Maharashtra’s power trading leaders, confused cadre & cynic voters

Traffic problem in Pune has been perennial with no solution in sight (HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 6, 2023, 11:07 PM IST

What is water toxicity? Indiana mom dies after drinking too much water

Ashley Summers, Indiana mother of two reportedly died because of water toxicity

Updated on Aug 4, 2023, 9:41 PM IST

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