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Manish Kumar
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Climate change is making India’s hydropower projects more vulnerable
Studies point to the impact of extreme weather events on these projects.
Manish Kumar
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India wants its new coal plants to generate at least some energy from renewable sources
The Renewable Generation Obligation mandate will help India ensure that 50% of its energy comes from non-fossil fuel sources by the end of 2030, claim experts.
Manish Kumar
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In India, the future of water-intensive green hydrogen ironically lies in water-scarce regions
Green hydrogen production requires renewable energy and water, but in India renewable energy-rich states suffer from water stress.
Manish Kumar
Trending
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How the East India Company tried to use paintings to lionise Robert Clive – and failed
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Readers’ comments: ‘Most Kerala Hindus are already lost’
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Odisha train accident: Anti-collision system was not available on route, says Railways
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‘I’d prefer a just world where my novels have no relevance beyond questions of art’: Siddhartha Deb
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Hockey, FIH Pro League, India vs GB as it happened: India win shootout bonus after thrilling draw
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Which Indian states are leading the transition to clean energy? A new report has the answer
The report by the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis contains some surprises.
Manish Kumar & Manish Mishra
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Decentralised solar power is scripting scores of success stories in rural India
Beneficiaries say renewable energy solutions have helped them reduce trade-related drudgeries and increase their income.
Manish Kumar
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India needs regulations and guidelines to encourage construction of net-zero buildings
In real estate parlance, net-zero buildings are the ones that produce the same amount of non-fossil fuel energy that they consume from the grid annually.
Manish Kumar
Video
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Watch: Satirist Urvish Kothari proposes awards for diverse responses to the wrestlers’ protest
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Watch: Ukrainian soldiers send a message to Russia with a parody of Oscar-winning song ‘Naatu Naatu’
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Eco India, Episode 226: We are producing much more than we can recycle. How can we change this?
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Watch: Devastating sandstorm sweeps across the Suez Canal in Egypt, causing death and closing ports
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Watch: Comedian mimics Bollywood celebrities explaining their absence from Cannes Film Festival
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Lithium reserves were first mapped in Jammu and Kashmir in 1999. So why is everyone excited now?
It took India two decades to move from the reconnaissance to the prospecting stage. The extraction of the mineral, if feasible, may still be far off.
Manish Kumar
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Extreme weather in the Himalayas has become a bigger threat to shaky, unplanned buildings
There is no plan guiding the constructions in hill stations. Most buildings are constructed on unstable slopes and are prone to natural disasters.
Manish Kumar
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With its new energy policy, Odisha is hoping for a frictionless transition to renewable power
The state plans to increase its renewable energy capacity from 627 megawatt to 10,000 megawatt by 2030.
Manish Kumar
The Reel
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‘Scoop’ review: A flat view of a highly irregular case of police overreach
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‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ review: Duck-and-dive comedy is a hit-and-miss affair
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‘School of Lies’ review: An overloaded saga of secrets and trauma
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‘Mumbaikar’ review: A dated, draining exercise
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Review: In ‘Fire in the Mountains’, the enormous burden of womanhood
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Delhi government hopes ‘community solar rooftops’ will lead to a rise in uptake of renewable energy
The draft policy will aid those who don’t have space to install solar panels at a community place and share the benefits.
Manish Kumar
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Telangana’s big push to cultivate paddy and palm oil may lead to a water crisis
Experts feel encouraging water-sensitive crops for only commercial gains in a semi-arid state is a shortsighted decision.
Manish Kumar
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Brushing aside ecological concerns, Telangana plans to expand oil palm plantation area by 22 times
The state government’s generous subsidies have tempted many farmers to switch to the crop.
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The Field
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Hockey, FIH Pro League, India vs GB as it happened: India win shootout bonus after thrilling draw
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Thailand Open Super 500, semifinals as it happened: Lakshya Sen goes down against Kunlavut Vitidsarn
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WTC Final: Australia and India brace for The Oval Test after closely fought Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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French Open 2023: Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni lose in second round to end Indian challenge
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Manchester City’s dominance: How Pep Guardiola has created a powerful identity for English champions