Posts Tagged ‘environment’

Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival begins…

‘Sustainable lifestyle for all’ is the theme of the sixth Kirloskar International Film Festival that started on 18th February 2012 with the Sanctuary Asia’s world class photographs and Sakal Reflections Photography Exhibition. This was inaugurated at the hands on Hon. Bittu Sahgal who...
February 20th, 2012 | Around the city | Read More

Courtyard by Marriott, Pune Hinjewadi celebrates April as the Environmental Awareness Month

Our environment is becoming ever less capable of sustaining the growing impact of our economic activities. Even with the challenge of the global economy, corporates and people worldwide remain focused on the growing threat of climate change and place high priority on environmentally-friendly solutions...
May 3rd, 2011 | News | Read More

Gender Equality – Time to bring in the change

Since my growing up years, I have observed that the society has set up different protocols for women and men. I remember my grandparents telling me to talk softly, not to sit besides men, even if that means he is your brother and many other such instructions. Well that does not mean they treated the...
March 8th, 2011 | Views | Read More

Deepak Shikharpur speaks on E-Waste

Mr. Deepak Shikharpur a very fluent activist for appropriate disposal of e-waste shared his vies to the press at a press conference during the 5th Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival. He focused on the idea of the use of IT for the betterment of the environment.
February 17th, 2011 | News | Read More

PCMC school runs comps on solar power

Times of India: A primary school run by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in Talawade has become the first civic school in the township to use solar power to run its computers. Vishnu Jadhav, education officer, secondary education, said, “The school (number 98), which is one of...
February 1st, 2011 | Education, News | Read More

National meet of young environmentalists to be held from February 15

Times of India: Around 120 students and teachers from 50 schools across the country will participate in the national meet of young environmentalists here from February 15 to 18.
January 11th, 2011 | Around the city | Read More

Tree Carnival 2011 will be held from January 1

Times of India: If you are a nature lover and want to do your bit towards environment, here is an opportunity. The Tree Carnival 2011′ provides ample scope to celebrate the glory of trees like treasure hunt, photography competition, exhibition of photographs, paintings and a series of lectures.
December 16th, 2010 | Around the city | Read More

MPCB to help make villages eco-sustainable

Times of India: The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the state department of rural development and water conservation have taken up an ambitious plan to transform select villages in state into environmentally sustainable ones.
November 9th, 2010 | News | Read More

PCMC to introduce green rating’ for new buildings

Times of India: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) took a step further towards energy and environment conservation with its plans to give green rating’ to new buildings.
September 8th, 2010 | Info Guide | Read More

This Ganesh Chaturthi vow for a respectful farewell

The ten day Ganesh festival is just around the corner and preparations have already begun well in advance. And once the Elephant Lord has made his final entry, the hoopla that will follow in every nook and corner of the city is unimaginable. The entire ambience of the city is filled with such serene...
September 7th, 2010 | Events & Happenings | Read More
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