`Big bars of soap` make perfect insulation for homes, claim scientists

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 14:55

Experts have claimed that `environment friendly` bars of soap are the ideal material for insulation purposes in homes.

Neymar inspires Brazil to friendly win over Portugal

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 14:54

Brazil survived an early scare and some physical tackling to beat Portugal 3-1 in a friendly in Boston that confirmed their early status as one of the favourites to win the World Cup on home soil next year.

Saving Hussain Sagar Lake: Hyderabad promotes eco-friendly festivities

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 19:25

Authorities are trying to promote more eco-friendly celebrations, including popularising clay idols and minimising immersion in water bodies, including in the famous Hussain Sagar Lake.

Saving Hussain Sagar Lake: Hyderabad promotes eco-friendly festivities

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 10:16

With the 10-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festival beginning Monday, authorities are trying to promote more eco-friendly celebrations, including popularising clay idols and minimising immersion in water bodies, including in the famous Hussain Sagar Lake.

Saving Hussain Sagar Lake: Hyderabad promotes eco-friendly festivities

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 10:16

With the 10-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festival beginning Monday, authorities are trying to promote more eco-friendly celebrations, including popularising clay idols and minimising immersion in water bodies, including in the famous Hussain Sagar Lake.

RS approves bill to make divorce friendly for women

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 21:15

Rajya Sabha approved a proposal to make divorce friendly for women as it provides for the wife getting share in the husband`s immovable property after irretrievable breakdown of marriage.

Green award for Infosys eco-buildings

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 19:32

The LEED rating system is a global benchmark for design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.

DRDO lab makes chilli spray for self-defence

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 00:38

A defence research laboratory has developed an eco-friendly spray from the world`s hottest chilli for personal protection and self-defence.

Top 10 unfriendliest cites in the world

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 14:37

Readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have named a seaside, partygoers` destination on an island in the south of Brazil the friendliest in the world.