Pong dam brimming, Bhakra short of water
byShimla: With the end of the monsoon, the water level in Himachal Pradesh’s Pong dam is close to the upper limit, while the Bhakra…
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Sons major abusers of elderly
byNew Delhi: A large percentage of India’s elderly face abuse from their sons, rather than daughters-in-law, with financial dependence being one of the main reasons…
New hope for terminal heart patients
byNew Delhi: There’s new hope for terminal heart patients, with a new pumping device promising to provide rest to the worn-out heart and even…
Green agenda of Himachal gets $ 100 million World Bank loan support
byShimla: To support Himachal’s inclusive and sustainable green growth agenda, the state government has signed a tripartite loan agreement for US $ 100 million…
More women are now heart specialists: India’s first woman cardiologist
byNew Delhi: At 93, she still does the rounds of the hospital she founded. S.I. Padmavati, India’s first woman cardiologist, says cardiology is a…
Green Living: Organic is the way to be
byThe earth is turning a shade darker each day, owing to the massive collective giant carbon footprint lingering over it. In times like these,…
‘Green Entrepreneurs’: Haathi Chaap founder Mahima Mehra
byToday, going green is considered a fad. From Page 3 Celebrities to recognised institutions, the green path is being explored by everybody. With entrepreneur…
IUCN 2012: Dream of a Green Wonderland
byA mega event, greater than the T20-World Cup, which happens once in four years, the World Conservation Congress, concluded on 15th September in South…
RTE: Human Development vs. Economic Development
byBeing a media student, the RTI (Right to Information Act) features a lot in our academics. We even have seminars about the RTI and…
A Foray into the Great Himalayan National Park
byIt was early May. We had camped overnight at Shangar, a deodar encircled saucer shaped meadow, on our way to Lapah, the last village…