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Trapped sediment cuts water storage capacity of large dams

Trapped sediment cuts water storage capacity of large dams

January 10, 2023

Even as the world fights a scarcity of water as well as hydropower, a new report by the United Nations warns that on both the counts, large dams around the world face a serious threat due to rising sedimentation. The report says that trapped sediment has robbed roughly 50,000 lar...

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Replacing traditional stoves with solar cooking solutions

Replacing traditional stoves with solar cooking solutions

October 17, 2018

In order to encourage the development of solar operated facilities in the country, the Indian government is inviting researchers from academic and research institutions, organisations and industries, to submit designs for solar chulhas (traditional Indian cooking stove) before De...

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Environmental issues in New Delhi

Environmental issues in New Delhi

June 6, 2016

To address the environmental issues prevailing in the capital like trafficking of wildlife, reduced forest cover, increasing pollution and more, the city of New Delhi decided to try to walk on the green road.

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Diabetes epidemic

Diabetes epidemic

April 10, 2016

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), diabetes alone is the reason of around 1.5 million deaths in a year around the world. It is one of the most widespread lifestyle diseases in India, as well The World Health Day was celebrated on April 7 across the globe and the Wo...

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Mysore Yoga Festival 2016

Mysore Yoga Festival 2016

March 18, 2016

Organised by Mysuru Yogic Science Trust and Skyway Tourism Education Trust, the Mysore Yoga Festival will be held from September 21-24, 2016, in Karnataka, India. After the World Cultural Festival by The Art of Living and the annual International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh in Mar...

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