Rapid urbanisation has led to lake pollution, declining water quality, reduced groundwater recharge and worsening air quality in densely populated areas. To address these issues, the 'Lake and Air Watch' initiative will integrate monitoring systems across departments for coordinated and t
Only 18 per cent of young women in India aged 20-29 are in paid employment compared to nearly 79 per cent of young men, despite achieving near gender parity in higher education. A new white paper by the Centre for Finance & Economics Research (CFER) at Great Lakes Institute of Management rev
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister (DCM) DK Shivakumar, speaking in Chakrabavi village, Magadi on Wednesday, asserted his focus on tangible development work over mere politics. He stated, "I am working to bring change to people's lives," and highlighted ongoing projects like filling lakes th
Research from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed a predictive framework to identify the locations where glacial lakes are likely to form in the Eastern Himalayan mountains.
Padma Chorol started with speed skating, which helped her develop balance, endurance and control. Every winter, when Ladakh's lakes froze, she gradually moved towards ice hockey. At the time, there were very few girls playing the sport. Due to the absence of women's teams, she trained and co
Konstanz [Germany], January 7: GlobalSpa Magazine, India's leading luxury wellness, travel, and lifestyle publication, in collaboration with the German National Tourist Office India, presents an evocative international cover shoot featuring Malaika Arora, set amidst the tranquil natural land
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 20: Hyderabad has officially unveiled its biggest mall, with the inauguration of Lakeshore Mall Hyderabad on December 12, marking a defining moment for the city's retail and lifestyle landscape. Positioned as India's biggest mall, Lakeshore Mall is not
New Delhi [India], December 17: Udaipur, a city known for its heritage and lakes, is now making waves in sustainability and innovation. Bharat Biomaterials, a DPIIT-recognized startup based in Udaipur, is redefining the future of materials by creating an eco-friendly leather alternative from
According to officials, the incident took place on Sunday (October 5) early morning, and the deceased have been identified as Bijendra Rai(62), Usha Rai(62) and Satma Lama(35).
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 24: India's water story is one of contrasts - rivers that once nurtured entire civilisations now lie choked or forgotten, while cities that flourished around lakes and tanks now struggle to quench their thirst. It is not a distant crisis; it is lived
Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has returned the Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2025, expressing concerns over the state government's decision to reduce the buffer zone around lakes and Rajakaluva to 30 meters.
Malappuram District Medical Officer (DMO) Dr R Renuka said that 17 cases and five deaths were reported in the district due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but fatal brain infection caused by free-living amoebae found in freshwater, lakes and rivers.