Air
Post-Diwali smog could envelope Delhi soon
October 27, 2022
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was quick to claim credit when the air quality index on Tuesday, the day after Diwali, reflected a reading of just over 300. While it was classified as very poor air quality, it was a significant drop of about 30 pc from the AQI readings of 20...
Read MoreAll India Radio launches web radio service for Odia diaspora
July 17, 2018
In an attempt to reach out to the Odia diaspora and as part of its policy to expand its global reach, India's national broadcaster has launched a new web based radio service, also staying at par with the technological advancements around.
Read MoreThe voice of Birendra Krishna Bhadra
September 22, 2017
While the world is gathering pace to take a leap ahead of time, Bengal travels eight decades back every year to seek the nostalgia associated with a voice; the voice of Birendra Krishna Bhadra.
Read MoreTimeless and Significant – All India Radio (AIR)
June 21, 2017
The Akashvani Annual Award ceremony re-established the wistfulness and significance of All India Radio (AIR) to the citizens of the country as the most authentic source of news, till date.
Read MoreParis enforces pollution diminution measures
December 15, 2016
Just like New Delhi, Paris has also been witnessing a severe rise in pollution levels lately. The French authorities have effectuated a series of action plans aimed at tackling air pollution in Paris, which can be an inspiring event for the Indian capital.
Read MoreIndustrial workers in India to get cashless payments
December 13, 2016
As India is witnessing a spurt in digital payments after high-denomination currency notes were discontinued in early November this year, the government has now made it obligatory for contractors and employers to pay industrial workers through cheques or any other form of cashless...
Read MoreNew Delhi set to implement action plan to fight pollution
December 3, 2016
After New Delhi witnessed severe rising pollution levels this year, the Supreme Court of India showed a green signal Friday for taking forward an action plan aimed at establishing measures to tackle air pollution in the capital.
Read MoreAyurveda, a promise of wellness
November 19, 2016
The ancient Indian system of medicine and treatment has been promising wellness and balance since thousands of years. Here are some tips to understand Ayurveda in greater detail.
Read MoreSchools and construction sites come to a standstill in New Delhi
November 8, 2016
New Delhi is choking in its worst smog in 17 years as the little remaining clean air in the city has also waved a goodbye after the not so eco-friendly festive celebrations and the illegal crop burning in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), leading to a temporary closure of educ...
Read MoreFour-tier Goods and Services Tax structure approved in India
November 5, 2016
A four-tier Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure that was proposed by the GST council headed by the Indian Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, in October this year, was passed on November 3
Read MoreDiwali leaves Delhi engulfed in severe pollution and smog
November 3, 2016
With Diwali, it seems New Delhi's little remaining clean air has also waved goodbye this year. The level of pollution in the city, post-Diwali, has been the worst in five years with a huge increase in concentration levels of Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5)
Read MoreEco-friendly Diwali this year
October 27, 2016
As Diwali, the festival of lights, is nearing, people in India are enjoying the festive season but this time with an eco-friendly approach
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