Philadelphia: Green Lantern, one of DC Comics' oldest and enduring heroes no matter what parallel earth he's on, is serving as a beacon for the publisher again, this time as a proud, mighty and openly gay hero. The change is revealed in the pages of the second issue of 'Earth 2' out next week, and comes on the heels of what has been an expansive year for gay and lesbian...
05:14 PM, Jun 01, 2012
Toronto: Wilted, starving, thirsty houseplants could soon be getting more tender loving care thanks to a new plant sensor and app that tells owners when it is time for watering and feeding. The Koubachi Wifi Plant Sensor, which is placed in the soil of the potted plant, connects with a smartphone app that alerts users when plants need watering, misting, fertilizer or more sun or shade. "There's very little information...
03:57 PM, May 28, 2012
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.: Tiger Woods is heading to the hills this summer to play in The Greenbrier Classic. Tournament organizers announced on Monday that Woods had committed to play from July 5-8, in the event which began only two years ago. It is played on The Old White TPC Course, where two years ago Stuart Appleby closed with a 59 to win. It will be the third time in...
10:15 PM, May 15, 2012
Srinagar: Three weeks after CNN-IBN showed how hotels were coming up in Srinagar's green zone, another environment violation has come to light. This time, it is a bureaucrat's bungalow that is located right next to a protected sanctuary. A farmhouse belonging to Farooq Renzu, a senior bureaucrat close to the Omar Abdullah government, is right next to the Dachigam National Park. It is yet another example of how the Lakes...
10:13 AM, May 14, 2012
Cast: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green Director: Tim Burton 'Dark Shadows', the eighth collaboration between filmmaker Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, is part comedy and part horror. But in all honesty the film does little justice to either genre. Based on a popular American soap opera from the 60s and early 70s, the film stars Depp as vampire Barnabass Collins who is resurrected from his coffin in 1972 after...
12:04 AM, May 12, 2012
BANGALORE: With soaring temperatures and increasing power tariffs, eco-friendly homes and buildings may be the answer to cut down on costs.Many city dwellers are opting to construct and reside in green buildings due to the benefits that come with them.Maithili, who stays at BCIL T-ZED apartments in Whitefield, moved in there five years ago. Her monthly electricity bill comes up to Rs 500. At her home, water is heated through...
09:40 AM, May 10, 2012
Bangalore: Greenpeace India activists Tuesday urged global computer maker Apple to use renewable energy to power its data centres worldwide instead of fossil fuels like coal for protecting the fragile ecology. As part of the worldwide protest against the multinational for burning tonnes of coal to run its data centres, local activists of the green organisation roped in its customers to ask Apple go for a cleaner cloud. Similar protests...
12:05 PM, May 09, 2012
BANGALORE: While the citys environmentalists are battling tooth and nail to win back the title of the Green city, the ever expanding infrastructure leaves a little to be achieved in this regard. For instance, the city puffed its shoulders a decade back for being the most clean and green city in the entire country, but today the greenery is depleting and smoke and grime veil the dream of winning this...
09:19 AM, May 07, 2012
Hero Cycles and CNBC-TV18 come together for an exclusive cyclothon event - 'New Delhi Green Trail'. Cycle for a better Delhi and for a better tomorrow. ...
07:25 PM, May 06, 2012
London: In flood-hit fields in the Philippines, farmers are testing a hardy new variety of rice that can survive completely submerged for more than two weeks. In Kenya's Kibera slum, poor urban families are turning around their diets and incomes just by learning to grow vegetables in sack gardens outside their doors. And in India, a push to help marginalised rural communities gain title to their land is leading to...
02:13 AM, May 06, 2012
New Delhi: Naxals on Friday denied the government reports that they have extended the April 25 deadline for their demands to be met for the release of abducted Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon. Naxals said that the government should make its intention clear about their demands. They further said that the government is playing delaying tactics. Naxals said they have given the medicines to the collector and his health...
05:30 PM, Apr 27, 2012
New Delhi: The fate of Collector Alex Paul Menon hangs in balance. The government has appealed to the Maoists for an extension of their deadline. One of the handpicked interlocutors - BD Sharma - will be reaching Bastar on Thursday to begin talks with the Maoist. The Maoists have demanded the release of eight jailed leaders, including two women. The Maoist also want a halt to Operation Greenhunt and removal...
07:21 AM, Apr 26, 2012
New Delhi: Former IAS and social activist BD Sharma, who has been named as one of the interlocutors by the Maoists to negotiate in the abduction case of IAS officer and Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon, asked the government on Wednesday to stop all anti-Maoist operations. Sharma said that the Maoists have asked him to convey to the government to stop Operation Greenhunt and combing operations and direct the...
04:57 PM, Apr 25, 2012
Jalandhar: In a building collapse in Jalandhar, as many as 20 lives were lost while hundreds of people were saved, thanks to the rescue workers who worked tirelessly for a week. Here's the story of the heroes of Jalandhar. Directing the team of rescue workers was Des Raj of the Shah Satnam Green Welfare Force. An arm of the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda, the body of volunteers had rushed to...
09:35 AM, Apr 25, 2012
BANGALORE: Namma Bengaluru shows the way and has sent a strong message today about environmental protection by hanginga one-km-long banner atthe Cubbon Park.In an attempt to spread awareness on environmental issues and the perils of destroying nature, a unique campaign, the World Environment Campaign was launched in the city as a high profile buildup to the World Environment Day that will be celebrated on June 5 all over the world....
09:28 AM, Apr 23, 2012
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