Water

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

Trip around the Sun may alter production of one form of water in comet

Astronomers from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, observed the Oort cloud comet C/2014 Q2 when it passed near Earth in early 2015. 

Mar 01, 2017, 12:17 PM IST

Urinary tract infection: Why it's important to increase your water intake in cold weather? Prevention tips, remedies

Not drinking enough water is one of the factors leading to urinary tract infection or cystitis, especially in women, according to health experts.

Feb 09, 2017, 13:38 PM IST

Water supply, electricity affected as snowfall worsens in J&K

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Jan 18, 2017, 14:15 PM IST

Cracked mud on Mars - Latest images from NASA's Curiosity rover reveal new evidence of water (See pic)

Scientists used Curiosity rover in recent weeks to examine slabs of rock cross-hatched with shallow ridges that likely originated as cracks in drying mud.

Jan 18, 2017, 11:37 AM IST

10 surprising reasons why you need to drink more water every day

Here are some important reasons why you need to sip on a water bottle throughout the day.

Jan 11, 2017, 12:03 PM IST

These factors increases the risk of recurring kidney stones!

Do you know kidney stones can occur more than once? 

Jan 06, 2017, 00:06 AM IST

How to keep your joints healthy during winters!

Many people faces lots of health problems during winter, especially joint pain.

Dec 26, 2016, 12:09 PM IST

Five simple tips to prevent bloating!

Bloating is the condition where the belly is feeling swollen after eating.

Dec 24, 2016, 17:11 PM IST

Depths of a Canadian mine reveal two billion-year-old water!

Located in Timmins, Ontario, researchers from the University of Toronto found the primordial water at a depth of 1.5 miles (2.4 km) in Kidd Creek Mine.

Dec 18, 2016, 09:12 AM IST

Indus Waters Treaty: All you need to know

Since 1960, India and Pakistan are peacefully sharing the water of Indus and its tributaries because of the Indus Water Treaty.

Dec 14, 2016, 05:23 AM IST

Antibiotic resistance: 'Good' hand washing prevents common infections!

Good hand washing practices can help reduce our risk or prevent the spread of common infections.

Nov 21, 2016, 12:49 PM IST

Winter special: Simple tips to take care of your skin!

With the arrival of winter season, one should be more careful of our skin as it causes cracked heels, chapped lips and dry skin.

Nov 11, 2016, 23:02 PM IST