‘Delhi Pollution Can Cause Lung Cancer And Premature Death’
Tackling a heavy load of patients Dr J.C. Suri, a leading pulmonologist, says that high levels of air pollution can also result in underdeveloped lungs in children and even the possibility of lung cancer.
‘Things Will Change So Fast, It’ll Be Beyond Your Imagination’
Union Minister for road transport and highways, shipping and water resources, Nitin Gadkari talks about renewable energy, electric cars and waterway mobility.
Suffocatingly, Yours
Sure, we will suffer this year’s smog in suffocation. But, let me let out a big secret, there will be crop burning, smog, toxic air and deadly sickness next year too.
Al Saud’s Bid To Widen Persia’s Gulf
Behind the recent Saudi exertions lies a visceral hatred for Iran. A regional grouping takes shape to undermine Tehran.
No Signs On Road To Hell
Two border districts of Bengal are top hubs of trafficking of girls in India. Even locals aren’t safe.
Man Of War, Soldier Of Peace
Shimon Peres’s dream of reconciliation with Palestinians amid silent guns lies crushed. But resolving that main issue is integral to the Zionist dream.
Zeno’s Paradox?
Making grand plans, then backing off, why is the Congress dithering still over making Rahul party boss...
Parse The Word ‘Merit’
An age-old system of privilege propels the Indian elite. Interrogating caste, colonialism and scholarship, these essays skewer the canker amidst us.
Chandy To The Left, Chandy...
Corruption, sleaze defined a regime that Kerala had voted out. Now another Chandy & Co keeps the headlines rolling.
Rape Capital Diary
DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal, who is on a Satyagraha since November 3, says that the objective of my method is to invigorate myself through concentrated activity, and jolt the system out of its stupor.
The Subcontinental Menu
In UP, superhero community is getting people to obey traffic signals; Why can't Hyderabad techies now drink in their company's T-shirts? Read all the juicy news...
Colonial Gift Of Crown & Map
Formally founded in 1932, the journey of the House of Al Saud towards power began in the 18th century and was achieved two centuries later with European help, as Britain and France carved up West Asia after World War I
The Zest Of Both Worlds
At home with commercial slapsticks as much as with nuanced indies, Sanjai Mishra is a heart stealer
Waiting To Plug In
The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan hopes to have about 7 million electric cars in the next 3 years
Riding, But Not Into The Sunset
The howls asking for Dhoni to retire after a glitch or two are from lone wolves. Coach, captain and the cricketing fraternity are behind him.
Storing The Change
Cheaper and better batteries are set to revolutionise the concept of energy storage. Here is the tech spark that triggered the illuminating possibility of clean energy.
Porn Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Video clips are mere breach of privacy. If there is any taboo that must shake the nation’s consciousness awake, it’s the violence on the marginalised.
‘We Are Ready To Transfer Space-Grade Tech To Industry’
As the government's focus has shifted to R&D at ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, centre's director Dr K. sivan says that the process of transferring the technology to industry for use in electric vehicles is on.
A Sunny Electric Dream
As technologies to tap the sun and store its energy become more efficient, we are already on our way to an incredibly energy-affluent world. And chances are we might arrive there before development driven by fossil fuels brings on a climate-change apocalypse.
Fresh Footstep To Firefight
A new J&K law makes damage to property during protests punishable. Many find it draconian.