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Southeast Asia's $208-bn nuclear push hinges on small modular reactors: Wood Mackenzie

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Summary Southeast Asia is set to invest $208 billion in nuclear power by 2050. The focus will be on small modular reactors (SMRs) despite their high costs, according to Wood Ma... Read More


Kerala's Draft Wildlife Bill is a dangerous shortcut with far-reaching consequences

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Kerala recently unveiled a draft law, the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to fundamentally alter how conservation is practiced. The draft law's release c... Read More


Why Tanzanian start-ups need finance to fight climate change

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Summary Tanzanian start-ups are crucial in combating climate change, particularly through innovative uses of seaweed for bio-stimulants and biodegradable materials. However, th... Read More


Tanzania halts soda ash mining to save world's Lesser Flamingos

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Under a scorching northern Tanzanian sun, where volcanic hills rise above dazzling salt flats, Lake Natron stretches like a mirage across alkaline waters and ochre mud. To a cas... Read More


A case study from Solan in Himachal Pradesh shows the potential of natural farming for commercial crops like capsicum

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Natural farming is steadily gaining traction in the mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh. At present, approximately 1.65 lakh farmers across the state are practicing natural farming on... Read More


These seven questions need to be asked in the aftermath of the 2025 Punjab Floods

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Punjab is currently facing its worst flood crisis in nearly four decades. More than 1,900 villages have been submerged, around 300,000 acres of agricultural land lie under water... Read More


From the Great Stink to the modern sewage scandal: why 19th-century sewers are failing 21st-century England

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Summary England's sewage crisis is rooted in Victorian-era infrastructure, designed to favor the wealthy and now failing under modern demands. The outdated system, still in use... Read More


Africa green industrialisation initiative has moved from conversation to collaboration: William Ruto

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Summary Kenyan President William Ruto announced that the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative has evolved from discussion to action, with a focus on generating $100 billion... Read More


India-US relations in the shadow of American decline

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Summary India-US relations have soured due to President Trump's economic policies, including punitive tariffs and derogatory remarks about India. This has prompted India to pur... Read More


Nepal's social media ban sparks deadly protests, but deeper grievances fuel the fire

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Summary Nepal is engulfed in deadly protests following a government ban on 26 social media apps, leading to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The unrest, fueled ... Read More