India’s 1st solar ferry Aditya is noiseless, fights pollution: Go Green
India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world. Due to rapid urbanization and reckless development, the environment has been at the receiving end. There is massive pollution; Delhi Smog has been a grim reminder. Pollution kills millions of people every...
Introducing the World’s first green car Lina made in Netherlands
Trying to improve the environment as well as developing an eco-friendly and sustainable product, passionate students of one of the universities in the Netherlands have built a biodegradable car that is electric-powered. The parts of the green car have been made from...
Man-Animal conflicts on the rise in Assam: Elephants of India
Hastir Kanya Hastir Kanya Bamoner Nari Mathai Niya Kam Kalasio Haate Sonar Sakhio (Oh daughter of elephant! You are the wife of a Brahmin. You wear a golden bangle on your wrist and carry your sorrow like those heavy water pots all the time with you) These are the...
Chakr clean technology converts diesel carbon into paints: Recycling pollutants
Pollution is a major challenge the world over. It is a major killer in developing countries such as India, China, and Bangladesh. Medical journal The Lancet says air pollution led to the maximum number of deaths in 2015, killing 6.5 million people...
Illegal sand mining destroying Garo Hills ecology in Meghalaya, India
Man's unbridled greed is degrading the environment at an unprecedented rate. For example, 'Excessive’ sand mining is contributing to severe erosion and leading to rivers changing their course in India. Such an incident has come to light in Meghalaya, a...
Go Green: India launches its very first solar power train
Indian Railways has started its first solar-powered train. The solar power train has a battery bank to ensure power if there is no sunlight or under cloudy conditions. Power requirements of the coaches, such as lights, fans, as well as the information...
World Penguin Awareness Day: Let’s meet the majestic birds before extinction
Who doesn’t love the adorable penguins! The cute creatures are everybody’s favorite. Penguins are loved across the world, for their upright and waddling gait, along with their impressive swimming abilities and lack of fear of humans. Their black-and-white...
Sustainable farming: Bananas replace shifting cultivation in Meghalaya, India
Sustainable farming is a necessity for today in order to protect the environment. Farmers in Adokgre and adjoining areas in North Garo Hills of Meghalaya, India, have adopted banana cultivation as a viable alternative to jhum, which means...
Gender equality, sustainability focus of Assam Women Entrepreneurs Conclave
In order to bring about sustainability in our approach towards the environment, it is important to encourage the participation of women in the workforce. The recent trend of women entrepreneurship in India augurs well for the environment and...
Magic rice or Komal Saul from Assam, India, needs no cooking!
Rice generally forms an integral part of major cuisines all over the world. This is particularly true for the regional cuisines of India. There is a huge variety of rice grown all over India, each one with its own unique flavor and taste. In fact, every...
Indian innovator gifts father a driverless tractor: Green Agri Tech
A 19-year-old Indian innovator, Yogesh Nagar, has developed and designed a driverless tractor and has become the talk of the town with his innovation. The machine has left one and all surprised in his region. Hailing from the Kagla Bambori...
Green cars: Tata Motors Tigor EVs Pack a Punch
Green transportation in India is getting a push. It seems to be headed in the right direction, with a major thrust to encourage the use of green vehicles and cars. In keeping with the spirit of the times, Tata Motors has delivered the first set of Tata...