A key set of scholarships that encourages middle school students to pursue careers in science, collegians to opt for basic science research and women to … No Aadhaar, no scholarshipRead more
India
Posted inIndia / ToMl / Toxin
Chennai’s soil, Delhi’s air most contaminated
India is now reaping what it had sown decades ago. Prolonged use of toxic industrial chemicals in electrical equipment have contaminated the country’s soil, air … Chennai’s soil, Delhi’s air most contaminatedRead more
Posted inIndia / ToMl / Water
How is Coke-Pepsi boycott in Tamil Nadu linked to concern over groundwater depletion?
From March 1, most of the members of the trade organisations in Tamil Nadu stopped selling soft drinks made by multinational companies. According to the … How is Coke-Pepsi boycott in Tamil Nadu linked to concern over groundwater depletion?Read more
Posted inIndia / News
U.S.-based firm to build span on Pamban bridge
After floating global tender, Indian Railways has selected the U.S.-based Modjeski Masters, one of the world’s leading bridge engineering firms, to design and fabricate a … U.S.-based firm to build span on Pamban bridgeRead more
Posted inAadhaar / Court / Government / India
Protect citizens’ freedom
SC should not allow Aadhaar to eliminate constitutional right of privacy As a law teacher and lawyer working in my home system, but concerned with … Protect citizens’ freedomRead more
Posted inIndia / ToMl
India has a living tradition of healthy food
Seeds, stems, roots, leaves and flowers. This book is not about gardening. It is not even about food. It is about knowledge—the knowledge of nature … India has a living tradition of healthy foodRead more
Posted inCoal / India / News
India’s outsized coal plans would wipe out Paris climate goals
India will not be able to meet its Paris climate agreement commitments in the coming years if it carries through with plans to construct nearly … India’s outsized coal plans would wipe out Paris climate goalsRead more
Posted inEconomics / India / News / Solar
Flat solar power tariff drops to all-time low
The levellised solar power tariff has dropped to an all-time low of Rs. 3.15 per unit in an auction of a 250 MW project at … Flat solar power tariff drops to all-time lowRead more
Posted inIndia / Kashmir
Girls take Srinagar streets by storm
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article18202938.ece/alternates/FREE_660/jk24GAG1L1H0H1G6I1L17PG2jpg Angry male teenagers and youth in their early twenties throwing stones on the streets of the Kashmir Valley is commonplace. But what has taken … Girls take Srinagar streets by stormRead more
Posted inIndia / News / NSA / Spying / USA Empire
US’ NSA spying on BJP
United States National Security Agency (NSA) is spying on India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a report said on Tuesday. According to a report published … US’ NSA spying on BJPRead more