The tribunal also announced that a hefty fine of Rs 5,000 will be imposed on a person if he/she is found in possession of such plastic or who uses such plastic. NGT imposed an interim ban on the sale and use of non-biodegradable plastic bags which are less than 50 microns.
At the end of our lives, what do we most wish for? For many, it’s simply comfort, respect, love. BJ Miller is a hospice and palliative medicine physician who thinks deeply about how to create a dignified, graceful end of life for his patients. Take the time to savor this moving talk, which asks big …
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with young entrepreneurs, including startup founders and CEOs, later this month to get their views on policymaking in the first such exercise in the country. The NITI Aayog has shortlisted 150 names each to participate in two meetings that the PM will chair: first on August 17 …
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“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”-Mahatma Gandhi. Most of us take our lives for granted. Despite being physically fit, we keep complaining and making excuses. And here they are – the so-called differently-abled people, who prove that you don’t need two hands, legs or eyes to succeed. All you …
Story of Sharath Gayakwad, Paralympic swimmer that will inspire you Read More »
The government’s Namami Gange programme seeks to tackle the problem at several levels at the same time. A trash skimming machine is already in use at Varanasi. Should machines ordered from abroad arrive on time, surface cleaning could begin in March It isn’t walking on water, but still a very difficult job — one that …
Simply put: Aims and hurdles of cleaning the Ganga Read More »
