A Rs 93-lakh conservation project was on Thursday launched to save Taj Mahal, the world-famous monument of love, from decay caused by pollution. The project undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of
A city scientist, who drew international media attention in late 1997 claiming to have discovered an insulin-shot substitute, said he was weary of waiting for a patent."More than six moths after
Noted environmentalist Sundar Lal Bahuguna has been presented this year's Bhagwan Mahavir Sadbhavana Award.Mr. Bahuguna was given the award for "awakening the feelings of love and preservation of
A thick layer of flyash in the air made driving on the Outer Ring Road a nightmare on Wednesday. Blowing from the sides of the IP thermal power plant and also near the Nizamuddin bridge, the ash
Despite several warnings by environmentalists, a grave threat looms large over mangrove forests in the State.Ever since the late 50s, when nearly 4000 hectares of mangrove forests were cleared to
Any woman who might become pregnant should either eat specially fortified foods or take a vitamin supplement of folic acid every day to protect against birth defects, a panel of experts said on
Land tax on farmers in Tamil Nadu has been waived this year in view of the floods during the monsoons, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi announced in the state assembly on
Since the first hikers reached the world's highest peak in 1953, hundreds have followed in their footsteps, discarding empty oxygen bottles along the way.Now a team of American hikers wants to make
Jain Mahasabha, Delhi, has decided to confer this year's Bhagwan Mahavir Sadbhawana Award on Mr Sunder Lal Bahuguna for his laudable efforts in awakening the public opinion for environment
