What is the significance of Earth Day and why does one have to celebrate it? Chandrashekar Hariharan of BCIL, an active associate of IGBC, shares a few points with Ranjani Govind

A bunch of Chennai students are making Paani Genie, a 90-litre water container that can be rolled along.

Water flows through streams and channels and forms a distinct part of the urban landscape of Tehran.

Materials have a major say in construction, as their manufacture has to be environment-friendly, making them energy-efficient, says green homes builder Chandrashekar Hariharan. By Ranjani Govind

What can De Montey Colony’s residents do to tackle the issue of mounting waste?

Invest in a green home for long-term benefits, says Arvind Jain

Experts tell us why the country’s solar revolution needs the involvement of developers and not just a few enthusiastic individuals

Poor management practices have resulted in many malls across the country becoming unviable spaces.

Where is the Bengaluru market heading to? What are the factors that could help bring down the unsold inventory?

Each housing project has to be site-specific, culturally appropriate and climatically conforming.

The Ministry of Urban Development has proposed environmental guidelines for construction projects in urban areas. Nidhi Adlakha reports

At Sadhana Forest, on the outskirts of Auroville, a community plants trees and lives in rhythm with nature. Sujatha Shankar Kumar reports.

At the World Bamboo Congress held in Korea this year, Rebecca Reubens spoke about bamboo’s potential for holistic sustainability through design.

The Japanese are increasingly shunning cars to help the urban environment get greener.

Relocating within the same city to avoid hours of commuting is a wise decision

Stick to the left lane when making a turn, even in smaller lanes

There is a need for building bye-laws to insist on a range of on-plot sanitation as mandatory, depending on the location and the groundwater table.

Late rains, drought, flood, water shortage, sanitation… issues remaining to be tackled are many.

Weather anomalies, pollution, mindless exploitation… the problems are many but solutions are available.

Wetlands harbour a tremendous biodiversity of plants and animals, and are also called the “kidneys of the world” because they clean up water as a natural function.

In many small and medium towns, domestic wastewater is already being put to use by farmers. A look by S. Vishwanath

If you’re looking at buying a home, take a pick from one of India’s cleanest cities.

The cumulative effects of changing the way government builds can have a lasting impact on the country’s carbon footprint

Each one of us has a role to play in combating drought and we should adopt the mantra of reject, reduce, reuse and recycle, says S. Vishwanath

Many architects with green ideologies have converted waste to usable construction material, some of it in the most innovative manner.

We should not wait for rules and regulations to save the earth from depradation. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

RB driver Liam Lawson apologised to Sergio Perez after the pair clashed at the Mexican Grand Prix but the New Zealand rookie said he would not change his aggressive approach to Formula One racing.

McLaren are leading the constructor's championship but are only 29 points ahead of Ferrari, with Leclerc an obvious threat and team mate Carlos Sainz qualifying fifth and Mercedes' George Russell sixth.

Stewards at the Brazilian race summoned Leclerc on Friday, acting on a report from the governing FIA's media delegate and after reviewing a written transcript.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dealt Lando Norris a shattering blow in their Formula One title battle by winning a wet and chaotic Sao Paulo Grand Prix from 17th on the grid.

India could finally have a driver on the F1 grid after 13 long years.

How a college project birthed a bootstrapped manufacturer of components for the armed forces 

In conversation with Avantika Saraogi, ED, and Stefan Barot, President, Chemicals Division, Balrampur Chini Mills

Why headhunters go for traits like leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence

Amid a steadily swelling subscriber base, how the NPS can build on the momentum to reach its full potential

The EQS SUV reinvigorates Mercedes-Benz’s game in the all-electric segment

India, UK to legislate on allowing patients this choice

Fitness regimen on the go

How clear communication and accountability in healthcare can significantly improve patient outcomes

Surge in cholera cases renews attention on the need to fortify public health

It is a sustainable solution for industrial waste management and renewable energy generation

Got milk: The rising demand for a healthier, diverse product range is driving the growth of tech-enabled dairy start-ups in India

How Ratan Tata’s bold nature is evidenced by his enterprise moves

altM is developing alternatives to mined materials and petrochemicals 

Sun-sational growth: In September, India’s installed solar power capacity reached 90,762 MW. Given the current rate of monthly capacity additions, there is little doubt that installed capacity will exceed 100 GW in 2024-25.

The Birsa Harit Gram project serves as a potential model for agro-forestry, which is gaining ground because the buyers of carbon credits prefer — pay a premium — for credits based on Nature Based Solution, as opposed to offsetting projects like renewable energy or projects like carbon capture.

Jivi.ai taps GenAI to optimise available medical resources and widen healthcare access

As entrepreneurship explodes in India, we need more iconic founders who not only build sustainable firms but also retain their humility

The Sanjiv Puri-led group looks set to feed on the success of its brand extension strategy

Titan Capital backs seed-stage companies with potential to reach ₹100 crore revenue within five years