TREATED WATER USAGE
Delhi's Reclaimed Water Policy: Farmhouses to pay ₹10,000/acre monthly for treated water use
Delhi plans to charge farmhouses ₹10,000 monthly for treated water use. Construction sites over 500 sqm must use reclaimed water for dust suppression. The policy aims for 100% reclaimed water use for non-potable needs by 2036. This initiative seeks to reduce groundwater extraction significantly. A master plan and ADB funding will overhaul water and sewerage infrastructure.
Put kosher salt in a cast iron skillet: Why Good Housekeeping recommends it for removing burnt food residue
Kosher salt serves as an excellent cleaning agent for burnt food residues on cast iron skillets. Its natural abrasiveness and soft texture work together to eliminate grime without compromising the protective seasoning of the pan. Unlike traditional scrubbers, salt's mild friction helps maintain the polymerized oil layer which gives cast iron its unique properties. Additionally, cooking in such pans may contribute trace amounts of dietary iron, enhancing the health benefits.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review: The Foldable Benchmark, If You Can Pay the Price
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra takes the foldable experience to the next level with its upgraded camera and display technology. Designed for users who value productivity, it features a larger battery and supports rapid charging up to 45W. Running on Android 17, the device promises seven years of software updates, making it a top pick for those invested in advanced, versatile tech.
When the cloud gets thirsty: Should India make AI pay back its water debt?
India's AI sector is poised to face a substantial challenge due to its increasing water demands for infrastructure, particularly as data centers are expected to significantly intensify water consumption in the near future. Implementing an innovative water credit system can help mitigate these environmental concerns, placing a strong emphasis on local water replenishment and ensuring community advantages.
Treat, not trick, data centre water
India faces a significant potable water shortfall while treating only a fraction of its sewage. Treated sewage, currently discharged into waterways, offers a viable water source for industries. Data centres, while demanding, use a small percentage of national water consumption. Pricing treated water and enforcing reuse policies can transform liabilities into revenue. Municipalities should implement pricing and mandates for industrial water use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: The Fold Finally Feels Like a Complete Product
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 addresses some of the biggest complaints about Samsung’s foldable line-up with a lighter 201-gram design, a wider 5.5-inch cover display and a new 4:3 8-inch inner screen. The improved proportions make it more comfortable for reading, watching videos and multitasking, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy delivers flagship-level performance. Its cameras also offer strong results, though the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens and S Pen support remain notable compromises.
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Malaysia's resource anxiety tests Asia's fastest data centre build-out
In Johor, China's ZDATA told Reuters its data centre operates solely on treated wastewater, and it is finalising a renewable energy deal with state utility Tenaga Nasional to ease strain on the electricity grid. Japan's NTT said its data centre will employ a closed-circuit cooling system to limit water use. Bain Capital-backed Bridge Data Centres said solar energy accounts for more than half of the power supply at its operations in the state.
Top fashion brands have a supply chain battle against extreme India heat
As Indian garment factories contend with soaring temperatures, worker efficiency and health have been jeopardised. Epic Group's facility in Odisha has introduced cutting-edge cooling technology to combat these challenges. Employees have reported substantial improvements in concentration and comfort in the climate-managed setting.
How to Avoid a False Start When You’re Leading a Big Change
Many leaders believe the greatest risk in change is moving too slowly. That’s often true. For the times it’s not true, the greatest risk is moving before the organization is ready to move with you. A false start doesn’t just delay progress, it erodes credibility, consumes scarce change capacity, and teaches the organization to wage a war of attrition by waiting out the next pronouncement. Ultimately, you have to manage risk as you balance adoption with speed. Because they trade off against each other, you may have to pull from speed to gain adoption and pull from adoption to gain speed. Just make sure you win the adoption race and avoid a false start.
Forget AI and EVs: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath spots next big billion-dollar opportunity hidden in India’s biggest problem
Nikhil Kamath water business idea: India's rapid growth in water-intensive sectors like agriculture, nuclear energy, pharmaceuticals, and data centers is straining already stressed water resources. Nikhil Kamath highlights this gap, suggesting a significant business opportunity lies in developing solutions for water measurement, management, and conservation, rather than water itself.
India’s first clean economy index fund is here: Should you invest?
India's green transition is accelerating, and the Motilal Oswal BSE Clean Environment Index Fund offers a unique passive investment route. This fund targets companies directly involved in five key clean economy themes: Renewables, EVs, Water Treatment, Recycling, and Waste Management, providing a transparent, rules-based approach to a structural, decadal opportunity.
Wastewater turning into resource: NMCG pitches circular water economy model
Sewage is now seen as a resource in India. Treated wastewater is replacing freshwater use in industries. Projects are underway to supply treated water to refineries and power plants. This initiative aims to reduce freshwater extraction and protect rivers. It promotes a circular water future by reusing treated water for industrial and non-potable needs.
Delhi turns to recycled water to quench a thirsty future
Delhi's water demand is rising significantly. The city plans to supply treated wastewater for non-drinking uses like flushing and gardening. This approach aims to supplement potable water needs as the population grows. Efforts are underway to reduce water loss through leaks and improve efficiency.
NGT issues fresh directions, imposes environmental compensation over groundwater misuse by cricket stadiums
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has expressed serious concern over the continued groundwater extraction by several cricket stadiums across the country to irrigate cricket grounds, despite earlier directions to shift to treated sewage water.
Karnataka water crisis: NGT seeks cricket association's reply on water sources in Chinnaswamy stadium
NGT asks KSCA for water source details in M Chinnaswamy stadium for IPL amid state water crisis. BWSSB permits treated water supply. Approval for 64,000 liters treated water daily for non-drinking use.
Centre looking to monetise treated sewage, dirty water removed from Ganga
Director general (DG) of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) Asok Kumar said the agency will start selling treated water to the IOCL in about a month.
Waterworld: How beverage company Diageo is rethinking water usage
It is a pressing issue on a global scale: Climate change, droughts, population growth and pollution are all squeezing supply. As a result, 2 billion people live in nations that are facing water stress, according to the United Nations.
How data on water sources can enable greater preservation
A recent NITI Aayog report says that unreliable and insufficient data on water sources is the hurdle for infrastructure and policy-development for water.
On World Water Day, Railways unveils water conservation policy
The water policy is part of the commitments India has made to the UN under the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions to reduce water consumption.
At Infosys, per capita water use down by 41 per cent
In a place like Bengaluru with annual rainfall of about 900 mm, it is possible to meet the entire water requirement for a four-member family in the monsoon
Government for time-bound programme to reuse municipal waste water
The Cabinet this week approved a new tariff policy which makes usage of processed Municipal waste water mandatory for running thermal plants.
Cabinet okays PPP model for wastewater sector under Namami Gange plan
Water Resources Ministry, in a first of its kind, has already entered into an MoU with Railways for purchase of treated water from sewage treatment.
Government mulling law to cap water usage: Uma Bharti
Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti has said that the government is mulling to enact a law to put a cap on the usage of river water as well as underground water.
Railways to use non-potable water for cleaning purposes
Railways will use water released from sewage treatment plants for non-potable use like washing trains and platforms. Railways will also formulate a policy for water.
Government may consider law to restrict use of river, ground water for drinking: Uma Bharti
Government may consider bringing in a legislation to restrict usage of river and ground water for drinking purpose while treated and rainwater could be used, for other purposes.
Centre seeks action plans from municipalities, ULBs on Ganga
Prakash Javadekar said that Ganga River improvement project is the first of the government’s project to clean and improve all the rivers in the country.
Water sector needs purposeful action to match India's long term needs
A recent UN report on water has rightly underlined the pressing need for proactive policy to avert a likely crisis in the offing in India.
Oil has renewable alternatives but water needs to be used wisely
Water, like oil, is a non-renewable resource and the only way to manage it is to reduce dependence on it. This is not only naive.
Can tech trick break Tar Balls?
Treated sewage helped clean up oil spill off colaba. Will it work for Juhu?
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