From the catchy slogans about road rules you see on autos to fining two-wheeler drivers & pillion riders for not wearing #helmets, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police are promoting road safety in various ways. Kudos to the authorities for…
Long running hours in standby mode can result in significant loss of energy. CAG reports here on standby power loss practices across rural and urban households in Tamil Nadu together with a campaign strategy for awareness and outreach.
Switch off your appliances at the wall when not in use. It will help reduce your electricity bill, and save earth's precious resources. #WorldEnvironmentDay. Let's not strip earth bare.
#SaveElectricity #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis #GreenNewDeal #…
#Cycling is an affordable, healthy, environmentally friendly mode of transport that can reduce congestion in our urban centres. On #WorldBicycleDay, global cities are showing a renewed interest in #bicycles & prioritising them on their streets.
As per a UN report "Drought In Numbers", in 2022, more than 2.3 billion people will face water stress & almost 160 million children are exposed to severe droughts. A global commitment to drought prevention and preparedness in the short term #…
Fraudsters can create an unauthorised copy of your #CreditCard by forging the details on it. Be vigilant when giving your card to be swiped. Your card details are also more easily compromised when used for international transactions because the RBI…
Did you know #Rickshaws were first seen in #Japan in the 19th century? These were traditionally a two-wheel vehicle, pulled by a person. These evolved to harness mechanical power & then #motors & now #electricity. You can still find…
Female family members of a road crash victim often take up an extra job in addition to the burden of daily household chores & caregiving. This impact remains underreported in policy making and increases time poverty. PC: V Srinivasan on Unsplash…
Vetiver blinds can be used to cool your home, without resorting to cooling appliances. To make full use of this cooling mechanism, sprinkle water on the vetiver blinds twice or thrice in a day. As the wind passes through the blinds, it brings down…
A study by University of Michigan estimates that by the end of this century, pollen emissions could begin 40 days earlier due to #ClimateChange leading to allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, sneezing or rashes, to serious conditions, such as…