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Opinion | It will take global cooperation for us to save the world’s rivers
The case for protecting them is strong but first we must realize the consequences of doing nothing
3 min read9 Feb 2020Bihar issues red alert after IMD predicts heavy rain in next 24 hours
Heavy rains continued in Bihar for the third consecutive day today, over 24 people have been killed so farThe water level in Ganga, Koshi, Gandak, Bagmati, Mahananda are on the rise, threatening to breach embankments at many places
1 min read29 Sep 2019Opinion | In Kerala, dammed if you do, dammed if you don’t
With the likelihood of extreme weather patterns increasing because of global warming, operational management of dams deserves equal importance
4 min read3 Sep 2018Kerala struggles to rein in the river that changed course
The Karuvannur river has wreaked havoc in Kerala's Thrissur district, destroying large tracts of land and washing away a key 2.2km stretch connecting two national highways near the Arattupuzha temple
2 min read21 Aug 2018Water conservation under MGNREGS benefitted over 140 lakh hectares farm land: govt
About 150,000 farm ponds were constructed under the rural job guarantee scheme to ensure storage of rain water and improved irrigation in rural India, says the government
1 min read7 Jun 2018Before beating plastic, India must save its rivers
The number of polluted rivers in India has risen from 121 to 275 over the past five years
4 min read3 Jun 2018Timex Blink, Lenovo HW02 Plus, Riversong Wave Fit: Which one to buy?
The Timex Blink, Lenovo HW02 Plus and Riversong Wave Fit are three affordable options in fitness wearables , but which one is the best value for money
2 min read5 Feb 2018Cyclone Ockhi: Water panel warns of rivers rising in Tamil Nadu, Kerala
The Central Water Commission said the pouring might trigger a rapid rise in the water level of the rivers in Tamil Nadu, Kerala due to Cyclone Ockhi, and asked the states to monitor the rivers, dams
2 min read2 Dec 2017Indian economy not ready for a startup epidemic: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on the Indian startup ecosystem, his Rally for Rivers initiative and challenges ahead, as well as the current political scenario
4 min read28 Nov 2017Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared