Author: Sharad Natani
In a major push for clean mobility, the Government of India has proposed dual-colour number plates for hydrogen-powered vehicles. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification suggesting green-blue number plates to help easily identify these eco-friendly vehicles. What’s New? Private hydrogen vehicles: Green (top) + Blue (bottom) background with white letters Commercial hydrogen vehicles: Green + Blue with yellow letters Rental hydrogen cabs: Black (top) + Blue (bottom) with yellow letters This move mirrors India’s strategy with electric vehicles, which already have green number plates. It also aims to standardize vehicle identification across the country…
Many people fear donating blood due to long-held myths, but experts say it’s time to set the record straight. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Vikas Dua, Principal Director and Head of Pediatric Haematology, Haemato Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, debunks eight common myths that stop people from performing this life-saving act. Myth 1: Donating Blood Will Make You Weak Truth: Not at all. The body replaces the lost fluid within hours and red blood cells within weeks. Most people feel normal after 24 hours with proper rest and hydration. Myth 2: You…
In a groundbreaking move to tackle the capital’s persistent air pollution crisis, Delhi is all set to experience its first-ever artificial rainfall through cloud seeding operations scheduled between July 4 and 11, 2025—weather permitting. The initiative, titled “Technology Demonstration and Evaluation of Cloud Seeding as an Alternative for Delhi NCR Pollution Mitigation,” is spearheaded by the Delhi Environment Department in collaboration with IIT Kanpur and IMD Pune. A High-Tech Approach to Pollution Control The project will include five aircraft sorties, each lasting 90 minutes and covering around 100 sq. km in northwest and outer Delhi. Specially equipped aircraft will release…
In a significant rollback, the Maharashtra government has revoked two controversial resolutions (GRs) that had introduced Hindi as a compulsory third language in primary schools. This move comes just ahead of the state’s monsoon legislative session, following fierce political backlash and public protests across the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made the announcement on Sunday, confirming the cancellation of GRs issued on April 16 and June 17, which had made Hindi mandatory—and later optional—for Classes 1 to 5. A new committee headed by educationist Dr. Narendra Jadhav will now review the implementation of the three-language formula. “We don’t want to…
In the heart of India’s wild landscapes—where tigers roam silently, elephants trumpet through dense jungles, and biodiversity thrives—an invisible war is being fought. Not against nature, but for it. Poaching and illegal wildlife trade have long haunted India’s national parks and reserves. But now, forest rangers, scientists, and conservationists are wielding a new weapon: Artificial Intelligence. With real-time alerts, predictive apps, and automated surveillance, India is deploying smart tech to stop poachers in their tracks and predict animal movement before conflict erupts. Here are 5 groundbreaking AI technologies revolutionizing wildlife conservation in India: 1. TrailGuard AI: The Forest’s Silent Sentry…
Travelling by train in India is about to get smarter and smoother. In a move aimed at improving passenger experience and eliminating last-minute chaos, Indian Railways has unveiled major reforms in its Tatkal booking process, reservation charting system, and ticketing infrastructure. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the goal of making the system “smart, transparent, and passenger-friendly” while ensuring convenience and speed at every step. Key Changes You Should Know Reservation Charts Will Be Prepared Earlier Currently prepared 4 hours before departure, the new system will prep charts 8 hours prior. For morning trains (before 2 PM), charting will be done…