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Mud Walls, Pond, Hand Pump: Bengaluru Couple's Eco-Friendly 'Breathing House' Wins Internet
A Bengaluru couple's innovative "breathing house" featuring mud walls built with waste bottles, rainwater harvesting via hand pump, and traditional elements like a 150-year-old door has gone viral.
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9-Year-Old Jumps Into Madurai Quarry To Save Drowning Cousin, 3. Both Die
A holiday afternoon turned tragic in Madurai's Karuppayurani area when two cousins drowned in a water-filled quarry pit.
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Home Or Pond? Dehradun Residents Struggle After Rainwater Gushes In
Ankle-deep water in the living room, kitchen, bedrooms and pumps at work to drain out the water: residents of an upscale locality in Dehradun are struggling to tackle rain woes and accusing the local administration of not making adequate preparations
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Parents, Grandmother Swept Away, 11-Month-Old Girl Survives In Himachal
According to the girl's uncle, they have received many calls in the past few days for the baby's adoption. But, they refused to give her away.
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Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
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In Bengaluru, Man Bites Another Man's Finger For Splashing Rainwater
On Sunday night, Jayant Shekar was driving home when, unknowingly, his car splashed rainwater on another vehicle.
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This Bengaluru Couple's Sustainable Mud House Has No Air-Conditioning And Runs On Solar Energy
This Bengaluru family blended ancient wisdom with modern living by inculcating rainwater harvesting, sustainable materials and more to their home
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Romania’s ‘Living’ Rocks Expand and Multiply in a Strange Natural Process
Trovants, mysterious geological formations found in Romania’s Costești region, are known for their unique ability to grow and multiply. These rocks, formed millions of years ago due to seismic activity, consist of a hard stone core surrounded by a porous sandstone shell. When rainwater rich in minerals like calcium carbonate seeps into the rock,...
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Realme 14x 5G With IP69 Rating, 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Realme 14x 5G was launched in India on Wednesday. The handset comes with an IP69 rating, which is a first in the segment. It is equipped with features like SonicWave Water Ejection and Rainwater Smart Touch. The Realme 14x is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and packs a 6,000mah battery.
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Realme Note 60x With IP54 Rating, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
Realme Note 60x has been launched in the Philippines with a Unisoc T612 chipset and an IP54-rated build for dust and splash resistance. The handset comes with ArmorShell protection which is said to protect the internal ports and core components. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and runs on Android 14-based Realme UI out-of-the-box.
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How Rainwater Helped Stabilise Early Cells, Enabling Life's Complexity on Earth
Recent research led by Aman Agrawal, in collaboration with experts from the University of Chicago and University of Houston, uncovers the potential role rainwater played in stabilising protocells on early Earth. Their findings show how this helped prevent RNA leakage and uncontrolled mixing, allowing the formation of stable genetic material. This n...
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Russian Man Rescued After 66 Days At Sea Dropped 50 kg, Lived On Rainwater
A Russian man who survived 66 days adrift at sea in a small inflatable boat on Wednesday spoke from his hospital bed about his ordeal.
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"Creativity At Its Best": Kolkata's Raindrop-Themed Pandal Steals The Show
Durga Puja 2024: Crafted with a focus on rainwater conservation, this innovative pandal was constructed reportedly on a budget of Rs 75 lakh.
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"Rs 5 Crore To Red Cross": Bail For 4 In Coaching Centre Deaths Case
Four co-owners of a basement in a central Delhi building used as a coaching centre where three civil service aspirants drowned in rainwater have been granted bail by the Delhi High Court. However, the four must deposit Rs 5 crore with the Red Cross.
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Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G was launched in India on Monday as the latest gaming-focused offering from Realme. The new Narzo series phone runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G chipset and comes in three RAM and storage configurations. The Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G sports a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 OLED screen and has a GT mode that is said to offer 90f...
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Mud Walls, Pond, Hand Pump: Bengaluru Couple's Eco-Friendly 'Breathing House' Wins Internet
A Bengaluru couple's innovative "breathing house" featuring mud walls built with waste bottles, rainwater harvesting via hand pump, and traditional elements like a 150-year-old door has gone viral.
-
9-Year-Old Jumps Into Madurai Quarry To Save Drowning Cousin, 3. Both Die
A holiday afternoon turned tragic in Madurai's Karuppayurani area when two cousins drowned in a water-filled quarry pit.
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Home Or Pond? Dehradun Residents Struggle After Rainwater Gushes In
Ankle-deep water in the living room, kitchen, bedrooms and pumps at work to drain out the water: residents of an upscale locality in Dehradun are struggling to tackle rain woes and accusing the local administration of not making adequate preparations
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Parents, Grandmother Swept Away, 11-Month-Old Girl Survives In Himachal
According to the girl's uncle, they have received many calls in the past few days for the baby's adoption. But, they refused to give her away.
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Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
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In Bengaluru, Man Bites Another Man's Finger For Splashing Rainwater
On Sunday night, Jayant Shekar was driving home when, unknowingly, his car splashed rainwater on another vehicle.
-
This Bengaluru Couple's Sustainable Mud House Has No Air-Conditioning And Runs On Solar Energy
This Bengaluru family blended ancient wisdom with modern living by inculcating rainwater harvesting, sustainable materials and more to their home
-
Romania’s ‘Living’ Rocks Expand and Multiply in a Strange Natural Process
Trovants, mysterious geological formations found in Romania’s Costești region, are known for their unique ability to grow and multiply. These rocks, formed millions of years ago due to seismic activity, consist of a hard stone core surrounded by a porous sandstone shell. When rainwater rich in minerals like calcium carbonate seeps into the rock,...
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Realme 14x 5G With IP69 Rating, 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Realme 14x 5G was launched in India on Wednesday. The handset comes with an IP69 rating, which is a first in the segment. It is equipped with features like SonicWave Water Ejection and Rainwater Smart Touch. The Realme 14x is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and packs a 6,000mah battery.
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Realme Note 60x With IP54 Rating, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
Realme Note 60x has been launched in the Philippines with a Unisoc T612 chipset and an IP54-rated build for dust and splash resistance. The handset comes with ArmorShell protection which is said to protect the internal ports and core components. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and runs on Android 14-based Realme UI out-of-the-box.
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How Rainwater Helped Stabilise Early Cells, Enabling Life's Complexity on Earth
Recent research led by Aman Agrawal, in collaboration with experts from the University of Chicago and University of Houston, uncovers the potential role rainwater played in stabilising protocells on early Earth. Their findings show how this helped prevent RNA leakage and uncontrolled mixing, allowing the formation of stable genetic material. This n...
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Russian Man Rescued After 66 Days At Sea Dropped 50 kg, Lived On Rainwater
A Russian man who survived 66 days adrift at sea in a small inflatable boat on Wednesday spoke from his hospital bed about his ordeal.
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"Creativity At Its Best": Kolkata's Raindrop-Themed Pandal Steals The Show
Durga Puja 2024: Crafted with a focus on rainwater conservation, this innovative pandal was constructed reportedly on a budget of Rs 75 lakh.
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"Rs 5 Crore To Red Cross": Bail For 4 In Coaching Centre Deaths Case
Four co-owners of a basement in a central Delhi building used as a coaching centre where three civil service aspirants drowned in rainwater have been granted bail by the Delhi High Court. However, the four must deposit Rs 5 crore with the Red Cross.
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Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G was launched in India on Monday as the latest gaming-focused offering from Realme. The new Narzo series phone runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G chipset and comes in three RAM and storage configurations. The Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G sports a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 OLED screen and has a GT mode that is said to offer 90f...
