rainwater harvesting

The initiative focuses on two main categories—the first being waste segregation and composting and the second, solar power generation and rainwater harvesting.

According to the residents, the harvesting facility has considerably reduced their dependence on Chennai Metrowater, and they even put the excess water from the sump to use by letting it out to soak pits using valves.

Tavishi might be all of 15, but this Gurugram teen is making a difference to the lives of 500 abandoned and mentally-challenged persons, residents at the city-based Earth Saviours Foundation.

Even after changing houses and localities, the water situation did not improve, and Kalpana soon realised that the only way to resolve this, at least on a household level, was to start conserving water.

In the last few days, Shimla has been making headlines for the severe water shortage it has been facing, with residents having to wait for days to get clean water into their homes.

The Delhi-Meerut expressway with multiple lanes, is all set to cut down travel time significantly.

According to IMD, the monsoon is expected to hit Kerala coast on May 29. Here's a handy list of tips and hacks that will help you get started towards making your home monsoon-ready!

Although land and groundwater had turned saline due to seawater ingress and presence of a salt-pan, villagers have successfully redeemed and reclaimed the land. Hiren Kumar Bose takes a closer look.

Think Phi has designed an umbrella that conserves water and utilises it while keeping you dry!

After the century’s worst drought, people in Kerala are now getting ready to harvest rain in their backyard wells, temple ponds, and lush forests. Citizens, voluntary groups, and the state government are ready with a set of measures. It just needs to rain. Ajith Lawrence and MM Paniyil take a closer look.