Butterfly wings to the aid of glaucoma patients
INSPIRED by tiny structures on transparent butterfly wings, scientists have developed a light-manipulating surface for more effective and longer-lasting eye implants for glaucoma patients. Researchers
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A state of concern
Maharashtra faces its worst ever power crisis and the State government, in a desperate move, seeks to revive the controversial Dabhol power project. The magnitude of the power crisis in Maharashtra
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High on energy
Infrastructure plays a vital role in any economy and, in particular, in attracting investments. Gujarat realised this many years ago. If Gujarat has been among the most industrialised States of India, it is because of its ability to surge ahead on the infrastructure front irrespective of politics.
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Gas war
A Russia-Ukraine stand-off over gas price results in a stoppage of Russian gas supply to Europe.
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Many a milestone
Interview with Anil Kakodkar, who recently retired as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. Anil Kakodkar:
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A case for nuclear energy
COP-8 has sent a strong message in favour of nuclear power in view of its potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emission and the resultant climate
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A campaign for clean villages
Villages in Maharashtra enjoy the benefits of a campaign that lays on cleanliness, self-reliance and community-sharing, ideas that were popularized by the legendary social reformer Gadge Baba.
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A rap for the CBI
The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bhopal, rejects the CBI's plea to dilute the criminal charges against the fugitive former Union Carbide Corporation chairman Warren Anderson from culpable homicide to
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Consensus and conflicts
The Eighth Conference of the Parties held in New Delhi achieves consensus on many contentious issues related to emissions of greenhouses gases, except the issue of future commitments by the Parties.
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Targeting tribal people
The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests seeks to clear 12.5 lakh hectares of forest land by evicting its 10-million strong tribal population.