water

What Naresh Saxena's poem about fish taught me about water, loss, and belonging

December 15, 2025 2:05 pm

A writer journeys from Bihar to Karnataka, discovering that a poem by Naresh Saxena holds the key to understanding water, and our place within it.

Pune-based scientist becomes first Indian to win International Water Prize

September 24, 2025 8:58 am

Kulkarni was co-chair of a Working Group of the 12th Plan of the Niti Ayog and contributed to the drafting of the National Aquifer Mapping Program.

Wastewater surveillance, key tool to spy on diseases, will now cover 50 cities: How will this help prevent outbreaks?

August 13, 2025 7:57 am

The surveillance will also study patterns of antimicrobial resistance — a global public health threat

Punjab Minister Mundia reviews storm waterline project in Phase 11, Mohali

August 01, 2025 8:39 pm

A 56" (1400 mm) diameter RCC pipeline, approximately 750 metres in length, is being laid from the Phase-11 petrol pump to the Mohali Golf Range.

Pune citizens approach Jal Shakti minister again, raise RFD concerns

June 18, 2025 10:21 pm

Water stock dips to 51% as Mumbai experiences extreme day temperature

February 24, 2025 11:22 pm

The BMC’s data of water stock shows that last year on February 24, the city’s water stock stood at 45.12 per cent, while on the same day in 2023 the stock stood at 50.25 per cent.

Punjab has no surplus water to share with any other state: CM Bhagwant Mann tells Ravi-Beas tribunal

February 20, 2025 9:12 am

Mann pointed out that Punjab's 76.5 per cent blocks (117 out of 153) are over exploited where the stage of ground water extraction is more than 100 per cent, whereas in Haryana only 61.5 per cent (88 out of 143) are over exploited.

Union Budget 2025: How it can secure India’s water future

February 01, 2025 8:44 pm

The goal of universal access to clean drinking water in India is not just a policy objective but an ethical obligation. The upcoming budget can set a definitive course toward ensuring sustainable clean water for all.

This is what happens to the body when you drink amla water first thing in the morning every day

January 07, 2025 6:18 pm

Kanikka Malhotra, consultant dietician and certified diabetes educator, says, “Drinking amla water daily in the morning can have several long-term health benefits.

Why do we feel so thirsty after eating a gluten rich meal?

January 05, 2025 11:24 am

Gluten in found in wheat, rye, and barley as well as in bread, pasta, and baked goods.

How much water should you really drink in a day?

September 04, 2025 12:44 pm

Let's see if you are drinking too much water or less water.

World Water Day: From aiding weight loss to preventing migraines, 7 benefits of drinking water on an empty stomach

March 22, 2018 11:36 am

World Water Day: From boosting the metabolism to removing unwanted toxins from our body, drinking water on an empty stomach has numerous benefits. Here we have listed out 7 advantages that you may not be aware of.

World Water Day: How to detoxify your body by drinking water

March 22, 2016 12:52 pm

A simple way to cleanse your body is by drinking lots and lots of water.

'Bandit Queen', 'Water': Movies who had to face bans or censor board's axe

November 20, 2015 9:00 am

Bandit Queen, Fire, Water, Amu, Unfreedom and many more movies have had to face the axe of Censor Board for some or the other reason, but these movies should be watched for the reality they carry. Directors like Shekhar Kapur, Deepa Mehta, Anurag Kashyap, Sonali Bose have taken up real subjects for their film, but unfortunately they could not proceed by showcasing their films for the public.

Residents irked as Delhi water crisis continues

February 24, 2016 5:40 am

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Water woes continued to haunt residents of New Delhi even after supply in many areas was restored a day after Jat protestors damaged a key water source of the national capital. Expressing disappointment, slum dweller Raju said people are facing water crisis as there is no fixed time of arrival of water tankers. Another slum dweller Rukma Devi said they sit on roads all day with utensils but there is no supply of water, adding that there is dearth of drinking water.