"Thousands have lived without love, not one without water." - W.H. Auden Water covers up to 71 percent of the Earth's surface. However, only 2.5 to 3 percent of this water is actually fresh. In fact, just over 1 percent of our planet's freshwater is readily accessible. When it comes down to it, merely 0.02…
Jamun, a fruit native to India and certain parts of Southeast Asia, could help reduce the price of solar panels by an amazing 40-percent. According to the study, conducted by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, black plum has been found to contain a specific pigment that is capable of capturing sunlight…
Food is so much more than just a source of nourishment and subsistence. Its richness colors culture, history and even literature. Its coalescing prowess brings people together into communities by creating a sense of familiarity and brotherhood. Some might go so far as to say that food is one of the major forces forging national…
Charm and mystery is what a hard-core traveler seeks. A country like India has a lot of these in the several destinations that are offbeat and unique. Many may be considered offbeat but a visit to these places is sure to leave you spellbound. Here is a list of 10 such exotic spots which will give…
India has witnessed great rulers and emperors. Be it Ashoka and Akbar of North or Tippu Sultan and Shivaji of South, India has had its share of brave heroes. What our kings left behind for us are palaces that leave you amazed.If you love and appreciate architecture, these are six palaces you definitely don’t want…
Remember New Wind, the brilliant miniature tree-shaped wind turbine built by Jérôme Michaud-Larivière back in 2014? Created by a team at India's Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), the new Solar Power Tree looks somewhat similar, except it features a vertical arrangement of solar cells that can operate on much smaller plots of land. Recently…
Hailing from India, Remya Jose was just another 14-year-old, when she fashioned an innovative pedal-driven washing machine out of recycled bicycle parts. Intended for families living without access to electricity, the concept was originally conceived when Jose and her twin sister were required to do household chores after their mother’s health deteriorated. Jose is a…
Uttar Pradesh (UP), a state in the northern part of India and home to the magnificent Taj Mahal monument, is planning to set a new record by planting as many as a 50 million trees in a single day. Aimed to help combat climate change and global warming, the initiative will break the current world record,…
The number of wild tigers in the world has decreased drastically from 100,000 in 1900 to only around 3,200, as recorded in 2010. Things, however, seem to be turning around, with the World Wildlife Fund reporting an increase in the wild tiger population for the first time in over a century. The news, according to…
Good products are often those with simple, minimalist design, sort of like the new outdoor seating concept developed by students at Pune, India-based MIT Institute of Design. Looking like a cross between a rocking chair and a hammock, it allows you to curl up outdoors with your favorite book. (more…)