News for 'World Water Day'

Drinking water from human poop? Yes, Bill Gates makes it a reality!

Drinking water from human poop? Yes, Bill Gates makes it a reality!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The innovative sewage plant can turn human faeces into electricity and clean drinking water.

Can India Raise Its Game, Quickly?

Can India Raise Its Game, Quickly?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Even as India strives to climb the development mountain, the fact is that the mountaintop is already crowded. If it got there in 2047, India would be very much a late-comer, observes T N Ninan.

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haven't they heard about the 'Tale of Two Brothers'? asks Suveen Sinha.

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

After being caught in the perfect storm and conquering near death at sea four years ago, Abhilash Tomy has made seafaring history by coming second in the world's most difficult ocean race. As he sailed to the finish line to welcoming cheers, holding the Indian flag, his remarkable story tells us the amazing things human beings can do.

Meet Sonam's Son, Vayu

Meet Sonam's Son, Vayu

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Priyanka's day out with Malti Marie... Rashmika goes to Dubai... Shabana explores Budapest...

J&K has suffered due to Indus Water Treaty: Mehbooba

J&K has suffered due to Indus Water Treaty: Mehbooba

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Because of the treaty, no big dams or power projects can be built by India on Jhelum, Indus or Chenab.

A day in our lives, Aamir Khan style!

A day in our lives, Aamir Khan style!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Mr Perfectionist perfectly sums up our day!

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Valieva dominates the ice despite doping scandal

A day in the life of a Dharavi COVID-19 Warrior

A day in the life of a Dharavi COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Manjula Chimbalkar, a health coordinator from Mumbai's COVID-19 hotspot Dharavi, speaks about her concerns and fears

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Other nominations include Dunkirk, The Post and I, Tonya.

With Zepto Becoming First Unicorn of 2023, is Funding Winter About to Thaw?

With Zepto Becoming First Unicorn of 2023, is Funding Winter About to Thaw?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Quick commerce startups hope to race towards better days. Can they crack the execution code?

Watch out for Yashasvi Jaiswal in world cricket!

Watch out for Yashasvi Jaiswal in world cricket!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'I will get an opportunity to talk about my game with big stars like Ben Stokes, Steve Smith, Jos Buttler.' 'I hope to learn a few things from them and I am confident of doing well,' says the top-scorer in the Under-19 World Cup who will play for the Rajasthan Royals this IPL.

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers refrained from immersing their medals in the river Ganges after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.

This Mumbai teenager is world's youngest Ironman

This Mumbai teenager is world's youngest Ironman

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

18-year-old Aditya Choudhary successfully completed the Ironman 70.3 triathlon in six hours and five minutes.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

UN World Toilet Day: '600 million in India defecate in open'

UN World Toilet Day: '600 million in India defecate in open'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

With over 600 million people in India or 53 per cent of Indian households defecating in the open, absence of toilet or latrine is one of the important contributors to malnutrition, a World Bank report has said.

US won't return spy balloon debris to China; Beijing says...

US won't return spy balloon debris to China; Beijing says...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The US military has intensified its efforts to collect the remnants of the high-altitude surveillance balloon from China that floated over the United States over several days last week from Montana to South Carolina.

India sees 28% excess rainfall in pre-monsoon season; no heatwave since Apr 21

India sees 28% excess rainfall in pre-monsoon season; no heatwave since Apr 21

Rediff.com5 May 2023

East and northeast India recorded 29 per cent rain deficit -- 141.5 mm against the normal of 199.9 mm -- from March 1 to May 3.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The PM asserted that 'we know how to take challenges head-on'.

Why this trauma survivor wants to win Miss World

Why this trauma survivor wants to win Miss World

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Miss World Washington Shree Saini tells us how she overcame multiple traumas and carved her niche to compete for Miss World this year.

A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Agra is about sexuality and sexual repression, and the relationship of sexuality to the physical spaces that we are in.'

In b'day address, Modi lauds Sardar Patel's vision

In b'day address, Modi lauds Sardar Patel's vision

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

"The country has taken an important decision with the inspiration of Sardar Patel, to walk a new path to resolve a decades-old problem," Modi said.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

These 12 images that prove we live in a wonderfully weird world!

Choice of pub splits border village ahead of Eng-Wales tie

Choice of pub splits border village ahead of Eng-Wales tie

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

For one night, the otherwise tight-knit community will be split down the middle -- largely divided by choice of watering hole.

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'I am happy that Kosi Ma is alive and now she is looking after us.' 'I am proud of what I did.'

Kiara, Shehnaaz's Sweet Nod To Blue

Kiara, Shehnaaz's Sweet Nod To Blue

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Lustrous Blue is a colour that needn't be reserved for a single season of fashion. It's an all-weather colour that has its work cut out for it for the whole year.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the Union government is making record investment for railway infrastructure modernisation.

Nagpur Test: Cummins, Rohit play down pitch talks

Nagpur Test: Cummins, Rohit play down pitch talks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Rohit shot down suggestions that India had rolled out a 'doctored pitch' for the contest.

What Will China Attack First?

What Will China Attack First?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

In all likelihood, the next conventional Chinese attack on India would be preceded by a massive cyber attack designed to cripple Indian networks and interfere with our disaster-relief programmes.

Is Sanya Malhotra In LOVE?

Is Sanya Malhotra In LOVE?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Sophie's a water baby... Krystle has a 'fruitful day'... Soha picnics in London...

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

No lives were lost after cyclone Biparjoy made landfall. Preparations for Biparjoy were not only extensive, they were also telecast far and wide. Ahead of the cyclone's landfall, Shyam G Menon observes there was considerable publicity on how much the government was geared up to face the storm and its aftermath.

'I feel sick the day I am not painting'

'I feel sick the day I am not painting'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'That secularism in India is at risk is alarming for someone like me. I'm born secular,' Anjolie Ela Menon, the well-known painter, tells Pavan Lall.

On environment day, PM Modi shows the way it's done

On environment day, PM Modi shows the way it's done

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday showed his green side as he celebrated World Environment Day by planting a sapling at his official 7, Race Course Road residence.

PIX: Walking, around the world

PIX: Walking, around the world

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Have you walked the extra mile?

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

By being a mindful, eco-conscious consumer of food you can make a difference. On World Environment Day, we tell you how you can do that.

US set world record; Scott helps Britain to gold

US set world record; Scott helps Britain to gold

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The United States set a world record of three minutes and 50.40 seconds in the women's 4x100m medley relay final at the world championships on Sunday.

The man behind Akula's plan to make a comeback at SKS

The man behind Akula's plan to make a comeback at SKS

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Biksham Gujja contributed to major global initiatives such as the World Commission on Dams, World Water Commission and World Water Forum.