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Troubling Ubiquity
10 April 2025 9:45 PM ISTDespite its unparalleled versatility and economic significance, plastic's lifecycle—from fossil-fuel-based production to poor disposal—poses dire...
In the Wrong Hands?
1 April 2025 9:19 PM ISTThe appointment of Jared Isaacman as NASA chief and Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s administration can possibly lead to conflicts of interest, which will...
Chasing a Mirage
24 March 2025 11:05 PM ISTIndia's nuclear energy ambitions, despite substantial progress in strategic capabilities, continue to face delays, high costs, and regulatory hurdles,...
Cutting the fluff
15 March 2025 11:51 PM ISTThe Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment (BioE3) Policy aims to boost India’s biotech sector for economic, environmental, and...
Weaponisation of Consent
5 March 2025 7:23 PM ISTThe provisions regarding consent in India’s new Digital Personal Data Protection Act, criticised for opacity and excessive executive control, mirror...
The New Space Race
10 Feb 2025 9:54 PM ISTAs geopolitical rivalries play out in orbit, China emerges as a space leader, Russia seeks relevance, and India strengthens ties with the US to carve...
Breaking Free from GDP Trap
3 Feb 2025 11:45 PM ISTThe existing economic model has been widely criticized for prioritizing GDP growth over environmental sustainability and social equity
A tall order
23 Jan 2025 6:59 PM ISTIndia’s journey to net-zero by 2070 demands a holistic strategy that integrates renewable energy, demand-side management, and people-focused policies,...
Thriving with resilience
7 Jan 2025 9:21 PM ISTAtolls like the Maldives, once deemed doomed by rising seas, show surprising resilience by adapting to environmental shifts
2025: Year Of Quantum Science
31 Dec 2024 11:33 PM ISTUN has proclaimed 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, celebrating quantum advancements shaping innovations and fostering...
Imperative rejig
23 Dec 2024 6:40 PM ISTThe ASER 2024 report reveals alarming gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy among rural 14–18-year-olds, questioning India’s educational system’s...
Preventing catastrophic losses
17 Dec 2024 1:19 AM ISTRestoration of ecosystems like mangroves, grasslands, and wetlands is essential for carbon sequestration, soil health, biodiversity, and overall...