Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are close substitutes for cars and two-wheelers because they cover longer distances with less effort. Thus, e-bikes will play a key role in shifting passenger and freight trips away from high-polluting private vehicles and generating fewer emissions if used at scale. While vehicle electrification has focused …
Transport in Indian cities headed the wrong way: ministry After a gap of 14 years, the Union Ministry of Urban Development commissioned a study on the state of transport in Indian cities. The data showed Indian cities sinking deeper into a spiral of congestion and air pollution
Chennai, THE Coalition of Chennaiites for Cycling (CCC), an initiative of INODA (Indian Organization for Development Action), an NGO working for public interest issues, has chalked out various plans to make the city bicycle friendly. The main aim is to bring environment friendly and cost effective bicycles back on the …
Pune, September 21 Various civic groups in association with the Pune Municipal Corporation will be conducting a car free day on Monday by organising a bicycle rally in order to give due recognition to non-motorised transport on the crowded city roads. The World Car Free day is celebrated in many …
The places covered included Humayun Tomb, Tomb of Mirza Ghalib, Purana Qila, Nizamuddin Dargah among others NEW DELHI: Taking forward the unique initiative of promoting bicycles as a green, healthy and energy-efficient transport and at the same time helping people learn about Delhi's rich heritage, the Delhi Cycling Club organised …
New Delhi, A "Heritage Bicycle Ride' was organised here on Saturday to promote bicycle as eco-friendly and energy efficient transport in the national capital. Over 100 participants representing diverse professions took part in the 12 km ride, organisers said. The two-hour long guided journey began from the Humayun Tomb at …
Under the Chief Minister's Asom Bikash Yojana, under which bicycles have been provided to the girl students of Class VIII and IX from the BPL families, the Minister for Irrigation, Fishery and Soil Conservation Nurjamal Sarker ceremoniously distributed 288 bicycles free of cost to different girl students, in the first …
P. Oppili The scheme on trial basis was launched at the zoo recently GET SET, CYCLE: Children using the new bicycles at the Vandalur zoo premises on Thursday. CHENNAI: A scheme under which bicycles are available on hire for visitors, including some for children, has been launched on a trial …
As fuel prices skyrocket, a motley group of doctors in Surat has got together to circumvent the hike by forming a 'Bicycle Club'. The motto is not just 'burn rubber to stop burning a hole in your pocket'. They are hoping to spread the virtues of good health and encourage …
When I bought a bicycle to commute to work a few months ago, I didn't realise that I would be joining a band of eco-warriors who risk their lives, limbs and dignity on the streets of Delhi every day. They are a varied bunch, including graphic designer Ranmal Jhala, who …
IN a bid to explore new ways of promoting tourism here, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has come out with a novel proposal to implement "Cycle Tourism" among children. According to sources, the TD has tied up with a private bicycle manufacturing company to introduce the scheme in …
North Khayerbari (Alipurduar): A group of farmers from a fringe village here has been patrolling the forests for free in their spare time to keep away timber smugglers. To protect the group from confrontation with the smugglers, the forest department today provided the 24 men with uniforms complete with a …
The Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that betterment of the poor is the top priority of the state government. He launched Annapurna Yojana and laid the foundation of a Rs. 108 crore Narmada water project at Khandwa today. The Minister for Tribal Welfare and Forests Kunwar Vijay …
Sniffing pure oxygen can regenerate worn out cells ~ but there are risks involved, writes Kate Chaillat Stressed out after a hectic day and want to relax? Spare your regular booze bar this time and hit an oxygen bar for a "shoot' that will regenerate your worn out cells
Not just high on hormones, this quartet is equally charged up about saving the environment with their e-cycle, finds Ankur Jain Is your ever-escalating fuel bill giving you a heartburn? Then this gang of four Amdavadi students may just have the right solution. An alternative that will not just lighter …
