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Air India is partnering with SkyDrive and Suzuki to explore electric flying aircraft that could deliver critical medical supplies across India's gridlocked cities. The innovative eVTOL technology could turn a two-hour ambulance crawl into a quick flight over traffic.
India just ordered 915 electric buses for the state of Telangana, a major step toward cleaning air in some of the world's most polluted cities. The move will replace diesel vehicles and bring cleaner transit to millions of riders.
Indian communities are installing their own air quality monitors near schools and hospitals to fight toxic smog, creating powerful data that's already forcing government action. New research maps a path for turning local air monitoring into lasting change across borders. ##
Energy-efficient air conditioners could save Indian households $724 million annually while cutting nearly 5 million tonnes of carbon emissions. As record-breaking heat drives AC demand to historic highs, smarter cooling choices offer both environmental and financial wins.
Four Indian innovations sound so wild they could be April Fool's pranks, but they're solving real problems right now. From leasing fruit trees to pulling drinking water from thin air, these ideas are quietly changing lives across the country.
India's capital just announced a bold plan to phase out petrol scooters and rickshaws by the end of the decade, targeting the vehicles responsible for nearly a quarter of the city's dangerous air pollution. The move could save thousands of lives each year while transforming millions of vehicles into zero-emission alternatives.
India's capital just unveiled an ambitious plan to slash dangerous air pollution by up to 20% through expanded public transit, thousands of new electric vehicle charging stations, and stricter monitoring. The city that ranked among the world's most polluted is finally getting the infrastructure overhaul it needs.
Two young engineers from India just secured major funding for an air purifier that uses actual plants to clean indoor air. Their innovation tackles pollution while being kinder to the planet than traditional filters.
The Better India launches "Solved in India," a YouTube series spotlighting local communities tackling problems once thought unsolvable. Each episode reveals working solutions from across the country that could inspire nationwide change.
Scientists from India and Finland are launching a cutting-edge virtual research center to understand how air particles affect regional climate, with a special focus on melting Himalayan glaciers and air quality in Indian cities. This partnership could unlock crucial insights for protecting mountain ecosystems and improving urban life for millions.
India just approved its first dengue vaccine that works against all four virus strains, no pre-test needed. The shot protects 84% against hospitalization and could produce 50 million doses annually in India alone.
Millions of tonnes of crop waste that poison India's air each winter could soon power airlines worldwide. A new study shows the country can produce sustainable aviation fuel 40% cheaper than current global prices.
As temperatures soar past 50°C in India, a shared air-conditioning network is emerging as a climate solution that cuts energy use in half while keeping cities cool. Cities like Paris, Dubai, and Singapore already use the technology to serve millions.
Indian scientists have cracked the code on turning crop waste into a clean cooking fuel that could replace expensive imported LPG. The homegrown innovation pays farmers for their leftovers while cutting air pollution in cities.
Before electricity reached Indian homes, families survived punishing summer heat using two simple tools: wet jute mats and clay pots. These ancient cooling methods turned evaporation into comfort without using any energy.
Japan and India are joining forces to turn cow manure into fuel for cars, aiming to build 1,000 biogas plants across India. The partnership transforms agricultural waste into clean energy while cutting India's reliance on imported oil.
Before the rest of India wakes, sunlight first touches Dong Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, where three countries meet. Northeast India holds the nation's earliest and most spectacular sunrises, and travelers have a narrow window to witness them before monsoon season arrives.
A solar energy company rescued a stuck 142 MW project in India and finished it in nine months, turning a setback into a success story. The plant will now power thousands of homes while creating local jobs in rural Gujarat.
Deaths linked to air pollution in London fell 40 percent between 2019 and 2024, giving hope to cities worldwide battling dirty air. A new Imperial College London study reveals how cleaner policies are saving thousands of lives.
NASA strapped employees into a virtual reality simulator to study how bumpy air taxi rides affect passenger comfort. The research will help design smoother flights for tomorrow's urban air travel.
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