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[Video] Hiware Bazar: The Miracle Water Village

Hiware Bazar, which we had written about earlier, continues to be a source of many ideas. First, here are some statistics. India receives abundant rainfall – around 1170mm annually. Yet, there is acute...

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TBI Photo Essay: Post-Monsoon Celebrations In Rural Maharashtra

This photo essay captures the range of activities, colours and festivities amidst the verdant hills brought about by the monsoon rains in rural areas of Maharashtra, including the celebration of the...

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Experience the Trek to the Enigmatic Skeleton Lake of Roopkund. In 10...

A trek to the lake of Roopkund in Uttarakhand has of late gained popularity among the trekking community. The relatively easy high altitude journey offers the perfect amalgam of adventure and Himalayan...

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VIDEO: India to Build a Supercomputer to Help Farmers across the Country

Indian meteorological department is all set to build a new supercomputer that will accurately predict monsoons and will help farmers. The computer will be ten times faster than the current model and...

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TBI Blogs: Food Guide to Help You Eat Healthy & Stay Fit This Monsoon

From must-have fruits and vegetables, to produce to avoid at all costs, here is your complete guide to eating in the monsoons. The monsoons are here! Whether you’re clicking your heels and dancing with...

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India Is Getting Its Most Powerful Supercomputer yet, and It’s Faster Than...

If you thought the successful launch of a record 104 satellites by ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in a single mission would be the single scientific highlight for India in 2017, prepare...

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TBI Blogs: After the Century’s Worst Drought, Kerala Is Now Getting Ready to...

Pre-monsoon rains are already on, and the monsoon is expected to hit Kerala two days ahead of schedule this time. Kerala is mainland India’s doorstep for the monsoon where it enters with clockwork...

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No Fishing, Stars That Bring Rain & Other Legends Around the Breathtaking...

Monsoons in India is a joyous occasion. If you happen to be in the west coast of India next to the mighty Western Ghats, you’d see how the Monsoon is indeed an emotion to the people living there. While...

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Kochi Ropes in Metroman E. Sreedharan to Tackle Waterlogging Woes in Monsoon!

Waterlogging is a problem in Kochi during the monsoons. Apart from disrupting daily life, waterlogging breeds mosquitoes as well. The Kochi Corporation has decided to solve this issue once and for all,...

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This Monsoon, These Railway Stations Will Get Rain Shelters For Your Safety

The Elphinstone tragedy that occurred last year is still fresh in everyone’s memory. The stampede at the time took a terrible toll, killing at least 23 and injuring even more. As reported by the...

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Once Imported, BMC to Make Its Own ‘Superior’ Pothole-Filling Mix at Lower Cost!

Come monsoons and everyone on the streets of Mumbai will face the same problem—dodging hundreds of potholes on roads across the city. The asphalt used to build roads withers away as soon as heavy rains...

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Monsoon Prep: 10 Must-Know Tips That Will Let You Drive Safe This Rainy Season!

The monsoon is almost upon us. Since Tuesday, heavy rains have been lashing Karnataka, with both Bengaluru and Mangaluru experiencing flooding. Similar scenes are playing out across the rest of India...

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Undaunted by Heavy Rains, Mumbai Cop Controls Traffic Without Raincoat, Umbrella

On Monday evening (June 4), Mumbai witnessed heavy rain showers in the evening, just as everyone was winding up at work and leaving for home. You know the routine in Mumbai when it rains—the roads get...

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Mumbai Rains: Railways Builds ‘Waterproof’ Engine That’ll Work in 12 Inches...

While monsoons in Mumbai create the most romantic atmosphere at its iconic public spots, more often than not, the rains prove to be a bane to the common people. Hosts of office goers, wait at the...

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Inspired by Proactive Citizen, Bengaluru Takes up Pothole Challenge to Fix...

A new trend is taking over Bengaluru, and this time, it involves fixing the problems of the citizens! Bengalureans are taking to the streets to bring an end to an issue that they face every day—one...

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Saving Lives to Building Bridges, Uttarakhand Village Shows What Resilience...

Monsoons usually spell disaster for the state of Uttarakhand. Enveloped by the Himalayas, many villages in the state have an uneven terrain and are prone to landslides and floods, which results in...

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This Monsoon, Try Your Hand at Indoor Farming & Grow These 5 Veggies at Home!

Monsoons are all set to make an entry and if you think any of your gardening plans are going to be dampened, fret not! Of course, gardening in the backyard might not be a feasible idea, but hey, this...

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Frequent Tummy Troubles? We Got a Doctor to Tell Us How to Keep Our Stomach...

While the most common symptoms for COVID-19 continue to be fever, sore throat, cough, and shortness of breath, doctors have advised that the virus is mutating, causing diarrhea-like symptoms. Dr Ankush...

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Can Mumbai Floods Ever Be Stopped? 5 Mumbaikars Share Their Solutions

As long-time residents of Mumbai, there is an annual checklist that my family maintains to welcome the monsoon, a season which is simultaneously beloved and dreaded.  It includes the following: power...

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7 of India’s Most Magical Monsoon Experiences for That Epic Trip

One of the best seasons in India, the monsoon is undoubtedly an experience worth not missing. Though people tend to avoid travelling during monsoon and stay indoors, it is in fact the rains that bring...

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