Can election manifestos show the way to Viksit Bharat?

Elections are not won or lost by expounding on such macro-economic matters. For the aam admi, what matters in manifestos are promises that will improve their quality of life, notes Vinayak......

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Can artificial rain dissipate toxins in the air? As the skies over several parts of north India turn blue again and pollution levels improve from 'severe' but continue to be 'very poor', the......

'India should not wait for the clock to act'

'Keeping the global temperature below not just 1.5 degree Celsius, even 2 degree Celsius is beyond our reach now. Both are impossible.' IMAGE: A woman uses her bag to protect herself from the sun......

No water, power to Gaza until hostages freed: Israel

Amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel that has claimed thousands of innocent lives, Israel's Energy Minister has warned that Tel Aviv will not allow humanitarian aid or any essential......

India set to launch first-ever offshore mineral auction in Q1 FY24

In a step towards diversifying its resource base and securing green energy minerals, India is poised to launch its first-ever offshore mineral auction in the first quarter of 2024, announced Union......

Real estate sector bats for green spaces

Bengaluru recorded the highest green building stock at 140 million square feet, followed by Delhi-National Capital Region at 74 msf, and Hyderabad at 72 msf for Grade A office buildings as of......

Why private manufacturers shun super-critical thermal plants

This includes distancing themselves from the new and emerging super-critical technology. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. A thermal power station......

'ONGC is venturing into high-risk ultra-deep water exploration'

'We plan to add over 100,000 square kilometres every year, to reach an ambitious target of 500,000 square kilometres by 2025.' Photograph: Kind courtesy ONGC In the wake of ONGC discovering what......

'I Need Love'

'There are times when you give an audition and it doesn't even reach the director.''In such a scenario, what can I do?'More than nepotism, it's about favouritism.'   Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Serial Killer who won't stop talking

A serial killer may be insane; a show about a serial killer need not be a celebration of his insanity, says Sreehari Nair. That the 'motive' in a serial killer movie must make perfect emotional......

Why Village Rockstars needs Aamir Khan

Politics, favouritism and poor taste in cinema have contributed to embarrassing choices for the Oscar race in the past.This little gem from India needs the love, emotional and financial support......