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.

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.

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.

The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan hopes to have about 7 million electric cars in the next 3 years

Refineries have to focus on petrochemicals to survive

Union Minister for road transport and highways, shipping and water resources, Nitin Gadkari talks about renewable energy, electric cars and waterway mobility.

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.

Two border districts of Bengal are top hubs of trafficking of girls in India. Even locals aren’t safe.

A new J&K law makes damage to property during protests punishable. Many find it draconian.

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.

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.

Making grand plans, then backing off, why is the Congress dithering still over making Rahul party boss...

Corruption, sleaze defined a regime that Kerala had voted out. Now another Chandy & Co keeps the headlines rolling.

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

Is Pak readying to make the next IT boom story? India has lost 125 jobs already.

Once known for strong patent laws, India is now yielding to pharma MNCs

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.

At home with commercial slapsticks as much as with ­nuanced indies, Sanjai Mishra is a heart stealer

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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.

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.

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...

An anthology of Indian stories picks gems from the hinterland, where old hungers meet new needs and where the possessed react to modern standards

An age-old system of privilege propels the Indian elite. Interrogating caste, colonialism and scholarship, these essays skewer the canker amidst us.

Shimon Peres’s dream of reconciliation with Palestinians amid silent guns lies crushed. But resolving that main issue is integral to the Zionist dream.

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