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Tap water drinkable only in Mumbai; Delhi, 13 state capitals fail test

The solution to this problem is to make compliance of quality standards for piped water mandatory across the country.

17 Nov 2019 2:31 PM

When Jesus blesses a shoe, it gets sold out in minutes! A one of its kind limited-edition holy water-filled sneakers went out of stock within a few minutes and that too at a colossal price of USD 3,000. (Photo: Jesus.shoes)

‘Jesus shoe’: USD 3,000 sneakers filled with holy water sell out in minutes

However, Greenberg experimented with less than a dozen such pairs, he added that they were made with no plans to create more.

10 Oct 2019 1:32 PM

Juice and soda are not only less hydrating, but offer extra sugars and calories that won't fill us up as much as solid foods. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Electrolytes hydrate you better than water

Water isn't the best drink to stay hydrated!

30 Sep 2019 11:13 AM

BJP MLA Somashekhar Reddy on Tuesday staged a sit-in outside his residence in Ballari district to protest against the overflowing sewage water in his area due to stagnation. (Photo: ANI)

BJP MLA stages sit-in against overflowing sewage water in K'taka's Ballari

Reddy, who is also an MLA from Ballari, accused the municipal corporation officials of the negligence of the stagnation in the sewage.

03 Sep 2019 1:19 PM

Drink a few sips at intervals throughout the day. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Just gulping water may not meet your hydration needs

Studies indicate that drinking large volumes of water is not the way to go.

10 Aug 2019 3:59 PM

In a unique move to save water, Uttar Pradesh government has issued an order to put half-filled glasses of water in the state Secretariat at capital Lucknow. (Representational Image)

UP govt orders to serve only half-filled glasses of water in secretariat

Chief Secretary Pradip Dubey said Assembly speaker has directed to put only half-filled glasses of water so that people do not waste water.

19 Jul 2019 10:48 AM

Drinking too much water can result in a condition called hyponatremia, which is a dangerous drop in blood sodium levels. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Know your body’s hydration needs

Drinking more water than needed can be as harmful as drinking less of it.

18 Jul 2019 6:42 PM

A pregnant woman was shot dead in Samaur village allegedly over water dispute here in Etah on Wednesday, police said. (Representational Image)

25-yr-old pregnant woman in UP shot dead over water dispute, 1 arrested

Soon after incident was reported to police, woman identified as Mamata, 25, was rushed to a hospital where she was declared brought dead.

18 Jul 2019 10:01 AM

According to JM Financial Institutional report, the government's new 'Nal se Jal' scheme, which aims to provide piped water connection to every household by 2024, will likely lead to a massive jump in the investment in water and sanitation. (Photo: Representational)

'Nal se Jal': Water, sanitation may see Rs 6.3L cr investment in next 5 yrs: report

The investments would be made in verticals such as pipes, EPC, water treatment pumps, cement, among others, according to the report.

14 Jul 2019 4:51 PM

One such bizarre incident took place in Mumbai where a woman was killed by her brother-in-law after a fight over water on Friday. (Representational Image)

Woman killed by brother-in-law after fight over water in Mumbai

The husband of the deceased told the police that the argument broke out on Friday when the man was fetching water from a public tank.

29 Jun 2019 10:53 AM

Carrying candles and lanterns, Thakur, along with BJP workers and supporters waded through the roads of the capital city to show resentment against recurring power cuts. (Photo: ANI)

Pragya Thakur, BJP workers protest against recurrent power cuts in MP

The protestors also carried placards-- 'Congress sharm karo' and 'Janata mombatti mai, sarkar masti mai' to showcase their displeasure.

13 Jun 2019 10:06 AM

The situation of water stock in seven lakes of Mumbai appears grim as only 22 per cent of the stock was left till April 20.

BMC may impose more water cuts next month

The existing cumulative water stock left in all these lakes is only 5.15 million litres currently.

22 Apr 2019 3:19 AM

Writing has always been my first love, says Lisa Ray

The actress took to social media to reveal that she has been writing her memoir.

24 Mar 2019 12:21 AM

Water ATMs not only deliver safe drinking water to people at an affordable cost compared to expensive bottled water, but also create lucrative employment opportunities for the needy youth.

Now get water from ATM machines

The global population without access to clean water has gone up to 844 million.

15 Feb 2019 10:01 AM

The spacecraft will later fly back to Earth, jettisoning a capsule bearing the asteroid specimen for a parachute descent in the Utah desert in September 2023.

NASA probe finds signs of water on nearby asteroid Bennu

OSIRIS-REx, which flew last week within a scant 12 miles (19 km) of the asteroid Bennu.

11 Dec 2018 9:39 AM

More worrisome is the fact that from the 2011 levels it is expected to further fall by another 13 per cent to 1,340 m3 per year by 2025. (Representational image)

Centre data confirms water level reduction

Domestic and industrial sectors accounts for approximately 10 per cent (24.71 BCM) of the annual utilisation, according to the data.

03 Dec 2018 1:41 AM

Here are 8 ways to lose weight without diet or exercise.

8 ways for weight loss without diet or exercise

There are effective ways to reduce your weight, as well as to prevent weight gain in the future.

20 Oct 2018 12:39 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Irrigating vegetables with wastewater spreads disease: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

14 Oct 2018 9:44 AM

Doing things other people take for granted in everyday life is a struggle for her (Photo: Pixabay)

Teenager is allergic to her tears due to disorder causing hives when she touches water

Apart from rain even hot weather is a problem as sweating causes intense rashes.

23 Sep 2018 5:50 PM

A NASA lunar scientist said that it is still unknown how much ice is actually present on the moon. (Photo: ISRO)

NASA’s head excited about prospects for exploiting water on the moon

The findings mark the first time scientists have confirmed by direct observation the presence of water on the moon’s surface.

23 Aug 2018 9:47 AM

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