Cow dung was likely behind the black fungus epidemic that maimed thousands in India in 2021

During the pandemic, political and religious rhetoric inspired many in the country to liberally use cow dung and urine to prevent or treat Covid-19.

Ranjit Devraj

· Apr 07, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Kerala’s Mullaperiyar dam is a ‘ticking time bomb waiting to explode’

The 126-year-old barrage has dangerously outlived its 50 years of life.

Ranjit Devraj

· Feb 12, 2021 · 07:30 pm

For thousands of Indians searching for smarter, cheaper prosthetic limbs, AI may be the answer

Agricultural or industrial accidents are common in rural India, where many people can’t afford assistive devices.

Ranjit Devraj

· Dec 23, 2019 · 11:30 pm

A simple handheld device could save the lives of Indian fisherfolk at sea

GEMINI can issue warnings of sea storms and cyclones to mobile phones via an app.

Ranjit Devraj

· Oct 28, 2019 · 01:30 pm

India and China are top hot spots of antimicrobial resistance in animals, shows new study

All farmers need to be weaned off quick-fix antibiotics, says the study’s author.

Ranjit Devraj

· Oct 06, 2019 · 08:30 pm

Drug-resistant bugs are claiming the lives of newborns across India, finds study

Irrational use of antibiotics in hospitals and across other industries has led to much of the problem.

Ranjit Devraj

· Jul 20, 2019 · 01:30 pm